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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1969
Page
4
A remedy for glue sniffing proposes adding synthetic mustard oil to glues used in model making. The additive would make sniffing unpleasant and tears flow without lasting harm. A federal bill by Rep Patsy Mink urges mandatory use in solvents. The note ends with a biblical proverb.
The article discusses how apple season arrives with expert tests to determine optimum harvest time. It cites a large East Coast orchard manager who uses size color taste finish of fruit wax coating and internal pressure as the peak indicators before a final bite confirms readiness.
George Matthew Verity chairman of the American Rolling Mill Company died at his home at 230 South Main Street at 10 30 AM after a stroke. The Middletown leader built the firm into a major steel producer with 20 000 employees across several states. Services set for Nov 8 with lying in state tomorrow at the General Office auditorium.
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc. at S Broad and Firss Ave Middletown Ohio provides subscription rates and mail options. It lists weekday and Sunday prices, city motor route delivery, and regional mail terms including international rates, with a note that subscriptions are due in advance.
Senator Paul Fannin charged the State Department blocked extradition of a convicted labor racketeer in 1968 at the Labor Department's request. He said $100,000 in donations to Democratic committees followed, and urged review of the Canadian case amid tax exempt union politics.
A Middletown letters page includes a Scout troop donation gratitude for Vietnam aid, a warning about school tax rates and calls to vote for change, and a defense of the American flag amid debate over Vietnam. Names include Rod and Vickie Deaton, Mrs. Chester Hatfield, Ben Wilder, and Mrs. F. F. Overturn.
Mr and Mrs Robert Wolford announce support for Tom Kimbrough in Middletown and urge voters to elect a present-day educator. Kimbrough holds a B S in Math from Wilberforce and a Masters in education from Xavier with studies at Central State Miami and Florida State. He is a Princeton High School guidance counsellor and formerly taught seven years including five at Middletown High.
An open letter criticizes tax collection practices and calls for reform. The piece argues that assessments are unfair and urges public scrutiny and policy changes. It names local officials and tax authorities while urging citizen action and transparency.
A reader argues to leave Kennedy family matters alone and questions the push for an autopsy. The letter asserts there are no verified facts accusing Ted Kennedy and urges focusing on personal responsibility rather than sensational inquiry.
Factographs outline Japan’s four main islands Honshu Hokkaido Kyushu and Shik. They note female eels take from 12 to 20 years to reach adult spawning age.
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