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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1972
Page
4
The piece reflects on Vietnam's impact on the American spirit and compares it to the Civil War, invoking Kissinger’s peace prospects and Lincoln's second inaugural. It urges adopting mercy and unity as the Indochina conflict nears settlement and calls for a lasting just peace.
The piece surveys historic political rhetoric, noting past campaigns used sharper insults toward figures like Andrew Jackson and William Blaine, while modern dialogue favors innuendo over direct vilification. It cites John Randolph and a Rhode Island remark, then reflects on evolving tone and lingering darkness versus light.
Letter from Shirley Snelling cites lack of clear one way signs on North Avenue after its conversion to eastbound traffic. She notes trucks and a refuse vehicle ignoring the rule, asks why the direction favors eastbound and discusses impact on speed and child safety.
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists pricing for home delivery and mail options. Rates include 5c daily newsstand, 25c Sunday, 80c weekly, motor route plans, and annual mail subscriptions, with in advance payment and a 15 cent monthly service charge for tube placement. Founded in 1857.
The piece argues George McGovern will bear the blame for the campaign defeat. It cites Anthony Lewis and Newsweek quotes on lost purpose and polling, noting critics, pundits, and even McGovern’s allies push to salvage the party by reexamining ideas. It foresees lasting damage to his reputation.
A columnist recalls reader letters that probe political figures like Henry Wallace and Truman and contrasts them with a younger generation's grasp of Cold War events. He notes shifts in shared experience, the Cuban missile crisis, and the nostalgia of older residents juxtaposed with youthful ignorance.
Ben Javits, 78, brother of New York senator Jacob Javits, discusses his heart pacer and life goals at Toots Shor’s. He promotes Ownerism a push to elevate shareholders and workers, urging reform of antitrust laws to let business operate as public utilities.
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