Renewed Nuclear Debate On Orbital Bombardment Shield
The text outlines a renewed public discussion on the Soviet orbital space missile test and its impact on U S defense policy. It contrasts FOBS with ICBMs, notes Sentinel defense limits and timing, and cautions against hasty expansion of defense assets while stressing deterrence remains central. The piece ends with a biblical quotation.
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Soviet Union
Sperts
Pentagon
Defense Department
Moscow
Congress
Administration
McNamara
Russia
King’s visit to Russia sparks fears of Soviet dominance in Asia
The piece argues Dr. Martin Luther King’s planned talks with belligerents over Vietnam could backfire, aiding Soviet aims in the Indian Ocean and Middle East. It links Moscow to a broader strategy, noting Russian naval moves, an emerging aircraft carrier, and pressure on Iran and surrounding nations.
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Martin Luther King
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U. S S
Southeast Asia
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Ho Chi Minh
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Indian Ocean
Aden
South Arabia
Rudyard Kipling
India
Little Red Riding Hood
Burma
Mao Tse - Tung
Peking
Mao
Dr King Aims to Set Up Peace Hearing Board
The article notes Dr. King can only establish a sounding board with the North Vietnamese ambassador to Russia the Viet Cong ambassador and representatives of South Vietnam and the United States to demand an end to bombing and push for U.S. progress toward negotiations.
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Russia
South Vietnam
U.S
North Vietnam
U. S
Children Thank Kind Neighbors For New Puppy
A family thanks community members who offered support after their dog was killed. A man donated a French poodle to replace the loss, and the children express gratitude and hope in a kinder world.
Soviet aims widen conflict across Asia and Africa
The piece argues the Soviet Union funds and directs war in North Vietnam and seeks dominance over Indian Ocean frontiers, including influencing Thailand, Burma, Indonesia, and the Middle East seas. It claims Soviet actions extend to arming Somalia to threaten Kenya and Ethiopia, intensifying global Soviet influence.
Soviet Forces in Mediterranean Pose Global Pressure
The article warns that Soviet helicopter assault forces in the Mediterranean could back Egypt, Syria, and Algeria while backing diplomacy that risks British and American oil interests. It says Moscow could support an eastern prong of military aid to Ho Chi Minh, and questions how U.S. leaders would respond to a north-south Soviet pincers scenario that could harm all Americans including Black citizens.
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Moscow
Indian Ocean
Ho Chi Minh
Martin Luther King
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates and Details
The Middletown Journal lists daily publication details and subscription prices. Rates include 10c per weekday copy, 15c for Sundays, 60c weekly, 15.00 yearly within trading areas, and 24.00 yearly outside areas, 38.00 outside U.S.A. All mail subscriptions payable in advance. Founded in 1857.
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U.S.A
McNamara FOBS announcement reveals double standards in arms debate
Joseph Alsop examines Secretary McNamara's reveal of the Fractional Orbiting Bombardment System and argues the US response shows a double standard. He explains FOBS as a low orbit ICBM that could hit soft targets and notes its limited ability against hardened sites, while predicting its detection risks and the U S vulnerability to Soviet miscalculation.
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Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Moscow
Washington
Robert McNamara
America
McNamara
United States
Defense Secretary
McNamara Pentagon
U. S
She Had Shear Nerve First Trips To Dentist
Two year old Shannon Friend, daughter of Journal Copy Editor Jim Friend, mistook a dentist chair for her hairdresser chair and climbed in smiling. She wondered aloud if this is where you get your hair cut, remaining unfazed by drills. Another tale later that day had her warn her father not to eat too much pudding after Halloween candy.
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Journal
Jim Friend
Shannon
Historical Societies
Richard Haupt
Cincinnati Historical Society
Haupt
Local Historical Society
Teddy Roosevelt
The
Historical Society
Western States GOP seek unpledged strategy at 1968 convention
Paul Harvey reports Western Republicans favor Nixon and Reagan but plan an advisory unpledged stance at the 1968 convention to deter a Rockefeller challenge. The group notes 20 percent of delegates could block a first ballot roll, with Oregon primaries binding delegates and California pledging to favorite sons.
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Ronald Reagan
Denver
Western States
Republican Conference
Nelson Rockefeller
Oregon
California
Miami
George Romney
Charles Percy
Charles Percy. Hundreds Turned Out In ‘Freezing Weather To Welcome Gov. Romney
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