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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1969
Page
4
The piece argues that the Apollo 12 launch shows nature’s dominance and mankind’s progress toward mastering celestial forces. It frames the moon mission as a reaffirmation of human potential, comparing it to the first lunar voyage and stressing repeated achievement and staging power of the space program.
An expert study commission supported phasing out all but essential domestic DDT use over two years, balancing lifesaving agricultural gains against unknown long term risks to humans and wildlife. The administration has chosen the cautious path amid ongoing uncertainty and lifelong exposure concerns.
In New York a panel including Sol Linowitz and Arthur Schlesinger Jr. lament secrecy over the Rockefeller Report on Latin America. Nixon’s public release and tariff preferences boost his standing among Latinos, while Latin capitals move funds abroad and praise or chide U.S. policy depending on the region. Castro remains the primary regional instability concern.
The column argues tariff preferences won’t solve Latin America’s problems. It notes key exports like coffee, bananas, beef, oil, and copper aren’t taxed at developed-country ports and says Venezuela needs larger oil quotas. It criticizes Nixon for not pressing the issue and says political stability, not preferential tariffs, is essential, citing Kennedy-Johnson policy aimed at buying stability and governance.
President Nixon suggests he will not push for major new public funding for Peru and Bolivia, saying he will not coerce the Nasserite colonels who view foreign investments as fair game.
Middletown’s cultural scene has grown thanks to the Middletown Miami campus. On one afternoon last Sunday attendees enjoyed a cat show an art auction an opera and a symposium. New venues include the Dave Finkelman auditorium and Middletown High School auditorium hosting diverse programs.
Joseph Alsop reflects on Golda Meir sending congratulations to Nixon over Vietnam policy. He contrasts Israel’s resolve with American youth activism, denounces the New Left as storm troopers, and urges mature, realistic stance in facing world events.
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc. at Middletown Ohio lists subscription and mailing rates for daily, Sunday, and mail options. Rates include 10 cents per weekday, 20 cents Sunday, 70 cents weekly, and annual mail plans ranging from 21 dollars to 38 dollars outside the U.S. All subscriptions are prepaid.
Mrs. Lewis Howard argues that denying a tax levy and bond issue will force Madison to adopt double school sessions, closing cafeterias and increasing busing costs. She warns morale and activity will decline, enrollment rises demand space, and urges the School Board to place the original issues on a special election for next November 20 at 4 30 p m.
Letter from a reader praising parental involvement in the Middletown area schools. Emphasizes mothers volunteering, ensuring children are well cared for, and supporting the school board while parents supervise at home and stay engaged in children's education.
A Germantown reader recalls Dr William Repasky with warmth after his death. The letter describes his kindness and bedside manner, noting he preferred to be called Rev rather than doctor. The writer offers prayers for his staff and family, saying he is sadly missed.
The text recalls Cecrops as the first Attic king and founder of its civilization. It defines tort as a legal wrong. It notes pot cheese from cote tage with a buttery texture. It says a tennis ball is 2 to 25 inches in diameter and about 2 ounces in weight. It explains torque as driving power. It mentions that congressmen were paid six dollars a day before 1814. It notes lawn tennis was originally named Sphairistike.
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