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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1969
Page
4
The public and commentators anticipate Nixon's Vietnam speech with fears of renewed protests. The piece argues strong, clear steps toward faster disengagement could curb violence at mid November demonstrations and urges both citizens and the president to embrace peaceful, decisive action. The author cites faith in leadership and quotes a biblical verse.
Joseph Alsop argues Liberalism wanes as John Lindsay appears set to win re election with a minority vote. Procaccino and Marchi offer weak opposition while Lindsay shifts to law and order, boosts police, and courts Jewish voters. bankruptcy and failing public services loom as deeper issues. Demonstration School Projects face criticism for perceived harms and racial tension.
A civic plea notes two remaining firebell clocks in Middletown should be mounted at fire houses with a Columbus style plaque. President and Ohio Governor back Hire a Veteran Week to aid 9 000 returning veterans this year and 45 000 from Ohio. The Labor Department and Public Employment System offer counseling testing training referrals and job placement to returning servicemen and women. The local office is urged to help employers find available veterans.
The article outlines President Nixon’s plan to review the Vietnam situation and press for reciprocal concessions from North Vietnam. It notes the desire to end fighting with mutual steps, mentions Helsinki talks limited to disarmament, and suggests Soviet influence could shape future negotiations toward possible peace.
Secretary William Rogers said in a TV interview that Vietnam may end like Korea with a cessation of fighting and no peace treaty. He noted President Nixon would reserve to the United States the right to resume warfare at any moment if aggressions recurred.
The Middletown Journal lists daily and Sunday pricing for in city, suburban, and mail subscriptions. Rates include 10 cent weekday, 20 cent Sunday, 70 cents weekly, 321.00 yearly in trading area, 300.00 outside trading area, 3800.00 outside USA, all paid in advance. Founded 1857.
A Middletown reader urges Christmas charity for Longview State Hospital patients focusing on men. He proposes gifts for patients and donations to the Mental Health Guild, praising Dr. Bill Repasky and urging community support to attract such dedicated professionals.
Middletown mourns a fine citizen as community voices grief after the death of a local doctor. Residents recall his service, kindness, and dedication to helping others.
A letter questions Mr. Keays criticism of Woodridge Park East as low income and blight suggesting Middletown lacks federal housing. The writer, a renter at Woodridge, claims the town needs 300 to 400 more apartments and asserts local influence on housing markets. Follow up from Mike Gibson of 4902 Woodridge Pr.
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