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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1968

Page

4

Future Cooperation Seen Between France And U S

The ceremony for Sargent Shriver presenting credentials as U S ambassador to France highlighted hopes for renewed Franco American cooperation amid Paris unrest and Vietnam talks. De Gaulle and Shriver spoke of shared destinies and a path toward closer relations despite policy differences, signaling cautious optimism for long standing allies.

Sargent Shriver United States France Vietnam Shriver Charles de Gaulle Community of Nations de Gaulle America Elysee Palace Paris

Leviathan Carrier Sold for Junk in Portsmouth Harbor

Britain sells the bulk of HMS Leviathan, a World War II era air craft carrier laid down during the war but never commissioned, resting in Portsmouth harbor for 24 years. The piece reflects on turning war power into peace and cites a biblical verse from Ephesians 2 8.

Britain Mouth

Quit Coddling Criminals and Our System of Justice

A letter urges voter approval of a county jail levy as a remedy for lenient sentencing. The writer condemns suspended sentences, especially for juveniles, and calls for tougher penalties to deter crime. He argues courts are too sympathetic and cites fears of crime in Middletown, urging public anger to push courts to action. The piece also contrasts American democracy with religious reflection and condemns deceit while invoking biblical quotes.

Ohio Middletown United States of America

Home Burglary Precautions For Vacation Safety

A советary article urges readers planning vacations to take steps to deter burglars. Advice covers canceling deliveries, secure locks, lawn care, informing a neighbor, notifying authorities, avoiding obvious departures, using safety boxes, avoiding newspaper notices, and prudent lighting. It notes burglary is a serious crime with potential life sentence in Ohio.

Supreme Court upholds draft card protections in 7 to 1 ruling

The Supreme Court rules Congress can criminalize destruction of draft cards, affirming that free speech does not permit burning or damaging Selective Service documents. The decision, with one dissent by Justice Douglas, underscores Congress’s broad power to support national defense and may curb campus disruptions aimed at undermining recruitment.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court High Court Congress William O. Douglas Vietnam Gulf of Tonkin United States Southeast Asia Senate United Nations Australia New Zealand South Korea Thailand Philippines South Vietnam United States Senate Douglas

The Journal News Middletown Subscription Rates

The Journal published daily by News- Journal Inc Middletown Ohio lists subscription rates. Per weekday 10 cents, Sundays 5 cents, 60 cents weekly by news carrier, $15 per year by mail in trading areas, $24 outside trading area, $38 outside USA. All subscriptions payable in advance. Founded in 1857.

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Paris Talks Side Show in Vietnam Negotiations

Joseph Alsop argues Paris negotiations over Vietnam are a side show as Gov. Harriman plays careful, strategic moves while Hanoi misreads President Johnson. He urges a quick breach of the bombing halt and renewed pressure to test Hanoi’s assumptions and restore U.S. leverage.

Washington Paris Vietnam Averell Harriman Harriman Hanoi Johnson South Vietnam Mai van Bo United States France Siagan Robert Kennedy Lyndon Johnson North Vietnam Saigon

Factographs Notre Dame rests on Île de la Cité spot

The article notes Notre Dame de Paris sits at the upstream end of Île de la Cité in the Seine in Paris, mentions the Marlboro Music Festival in Vermont opening its 18th season on July 6, and that Pablo Casals, a 91 year old cellist and conductor, will be in residence for the eighth summer since 1960.

Notre Dame de Paris Ile de la Cite Seine River Paris Vermont Pablo Casals

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