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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1966
Page
4
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In an anniversary tribute William E. McFee lauds George M. Verity for his vision and generous deeds at Armco era Middletown. The letter highlights Verity private acts of kindness such as sending a nervous official to Florida for recovery and supporting workers without seeking praise.
The piece discusses using satellites for practical tasks beyond exploration, including detecting fish by observing surface activity and water temperatures. Undersecretary Charles F. Luce cites rising U.S. fish consumption to 27.8 billion pounds annually by century's end and suggests satellite fish-detection could become a vital tool in tapping marine resources.
A meditation on building courage through daily practice. The author argues fear arises from habitual thinking and suggests replacing fear with courageous thoughts, memorizing strong statements, and facing symbolic fears like a tiger in dreams with calm, assured actions.
In brisk November conditions drivers ignore pleas for help as a long Rt 122 backup stalls. A bald-tired youth blocked the road until his father arrived, while many stay in cars, preferring warmth over aid. A later anecdote shows a dad babysitting during a blizzard and finding comfort in candlelight and calm.
An advice column weighs whether a retired man should pay for his grandson's college amid parental costs and draft fears. It argues education is parents’ duty, scholarships exist, and grandparent gifts risk entitlement, changing times, and potential impact on other grandchildren. The piece also notes draft uncertainties and invites readers to request the 36 page GOLDEN YEARS booklet.
Letters discuss author opinions on school children parading for tax levy support and praise for local voting responsibility. They urge scrutiny of authority over student demonstrations and thank citizens for volunteering to improve local schools. G. Austin Young signs the letter.
The passage argues that using small school children to influence parents undermines the value of voting. It notes concerns about last class times, transportation, and the organization of school bands, stressing how quickly such efforts grow in time and money.
A parent praises Middletown Board of Education and Better Schools Committee for school parades that teach children democracy, voting as a lifeline, and the link to Fourth of July Memorial Day and Veterans Day observances. The note urges family support for education on November 8.
Middleton residents weigh financing public schools amid arguments over local property taxes versus state and federal roles. The discussion cites constitutional duties, efficiency of redistributing tax money, and possible changes from Washington while affirming that education access will continue to expand.
A Middletown reader condemns a November 4 parade involving his children as a bid to intimidate parents into funding the school levy. He argues tax money should come from Ohio State with better state support and warns of legal action if his children participate.
A reader compliments the paper for publishing candidate stances in the 24th District race. The letter urges more quotes from Mr. Pelley and also requests coverage from Mr. Lukens to better judge character and inform voting.
Donald A. Daiker of Oxford Ohio questions Lukens about tax policy withdrawal from the UN ties to the John Birch Society and anti-Semitic groups and his willingness to debate with unfiltered questions. He asks how voters can judge his worth while he avoids key issues.
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