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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1968
Page
4
In 1968 a three man NASA crew will launch and circle the Moon to return home. The milestone marks humanity stepping beyond Earth for the first time in history and sparks pride in American space achievement amid rapid spaceflight progress.
The Mexican government proposes student involvement in police reforms and autonomy for universities to ease a four month conflict. While both sides share blame for riots, authorities now move toward a reasonable settlement, avoiding disruption of events like the Olympics. The piece cites Luke 2:18 as a closing reflection.
Journal pressman Ray Spensel named a Kentucky Colonel. He wrote to Gov. Breathitt on Journal Stationery. National Center for Air Pollution Control seeks the nation’s smelliest town to study odor impacts.
The piece surveys postwar moral shifts from Moscow to East Berlin and Moscow University to London designers. It contrasts Soviet censorship and dress codes with Western attitudes, citing American adultery and public behavior debates, then urges U S leadership to restore traditional decency and family values.
The Middletown Journal lists subscription rates including a weekday copy at 10 cents and Sunday at 20 cents. In-city deliveries via news paper boy or motor route cost 70 cents weekly, with mail options at $21 annually in the trading area and $30 outside, $38 outside the U S A. all subscriptions payable in advance.
The piece argues inflation as the core issue amid a European monetary crisis. It notes dollar strength, a US balance-of-payments surplus, and potential world monetary talks. It highlights possible credit props and the need for a Breton Woods like conference to stabilize weak currencies and deter Soviet pressure.
John P. Roche reflects on Hubert Humphrey after the 1968 election loss. He praises Humphrey’s generosity, nobility, and sincerity, noting his grace in conceding and the broader democratic lesson in resilience and leadership.
The piece argues some Democrats blame Johnson's North Vietnam bombing halt for Humphrey's setback, while a Nixon confidant says a 24 hour delay might have helped Nixon. It cites Bundy Rusk discussions, mid October de escalation talks, and Humphrey's Oct 20 TV remark stirring Hanoi.
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