Secretary Rogers Eyes Renewed U S China Talks
Secretary of State William P. Rogers said the United States may renew direct talks with Communist China. He noted 13 years of ambassadorial talks ended in 1968 and cited eased travel and small trade steps as precedents for further moves toward normalizing relations, though no hard evidence of Beijing’s willingness exists.
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Lottery Passage in Senate Advances Draft Lottery Reform
The draft lottery proposal clears a Senate step toward a fairer Selective Service system with final implementation possibly by February. Additional hearings and a presidential commission are expected to address deferments and related matters as Congress weighs further reforms to avoid bias against noncollege bound youths.
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Three items in the press signal season of controversy
William F Buckley Jr notes three news items: a new book about a wartime incident ending in a trial. the Oh Calcutta! cast announcing Moratorium Day protest. and Baltimore strippers closing in support of the Vietnam war. The piece critiques media and theatre figures amid wartime politics.
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Kenneth Tynan
Maryland
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Sam Beckett
Jules Pfeiffer
Vietnam
Agnew
America
Broadway
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates
The Journal issued by News Journal Inc. provides per copy and mail rates. Day editions cost 10 cents, Sundays 20 cents, weekly delivery 70 cents, and annual mail subscriptions vary by region from 21 to 38 dollars, with all paid in advance.
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Thanksgiving reflections and calls for constructive protest
A reflective column notes Thanksgiving bustle and festive preparations while urging gratitude and improvement. It contrasts hate with protest used constructively, arguing protest clarifies issues and can drive positive change without resorting to hatred.
Quote on poison and gratitude in a harsh outlook
The line reflects a scathing view of self-indulgence and grievance, noting that even addicts amid their ruin have one thing to cling to the chance to grovel. It embodies a bleak moral stance and sharp wit typical of a sensational column.
Agnew TV speech row sparks debate on free press
The Agnew criticism of instant after speech analysis by TV broadcasters triggers a wide debate on free speech and media objectivity. Supporters praise focus on programming balance while critics warn of censorship and partisan opinion blurring news and commentary.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
John Stennis
Senate Armed Services Committee
Federal Communications Commission
Mothers plea to pass Madison school operating levy
A Madison Township mother appeals to voters to approve the school operating levy to avoid overcrowded classes and school closures. She urges dialogue, cites tax costs, bus funding, and calls for broader state funding. She signs as Mrs. James Bishop of 209 Monroe St.
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Madison Junior School
Madion
Concerned About Taxes and Living Cost Letter to Editor
A Madison Township taxpayer voices worry over rising taxes and living costs. The writer notes strong organized labor and its collective bargaining power influencing wage demands. The letter highlights financial strain on residents amid higher tax bills.
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Madison Township
Twelve Days of Christmas Observance Ends with Burning of Greens
The Keep Christ in Christmas Committee has promoted a local Twelve Days celebration centered on the Nativity Scene and culminating in the Burning of the Greens on Epiphany, aiming to reflect the true season and meaning of Christmas.
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Barnitz Fund
Middletown
James Bishop
Monroe St
Adographs on Ghana And Sage in Medical Lore
Ghana covers 92 099 square miles about the size of Oregon and sits on West Africa's southern bulge where a large population lives. Ancient herbalists linked sage to memory and longevity while medieval doctors at Salerno pondered life with sage in the garden.
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