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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1969
Page
4
The Army will hold a court martial in the Song My village massacre case from March 1968. First Lt. William L. Calley Jr. faces premeditated murder charges with others facing charges. The trial will explore duty versus conscience, warlike activity limits, and the balance between obedience and moral obligation.
Washington DC studies show 46 percent of entering prisoners were drug influenced at arrest and 25 percent of youthful offenders at the receiving home. Findings imply a connection between drug use and crime, though they may not generalize. The report calls for thorough study to curb both drug use and lawless behavior.
The piece recounts a meeting with a 19 year old Pennsylvania college second year student who challenges Buckley on Vietnam drugs and politics. The narrative includes a later visit to Buckley in New York where pot use is discussed and the student claims to have been stoned during their dialogue.
Paul Harvey argues the main burden is the 78 billion dollar annual military budget and defense cuts. He notes a 3 percent trimming could save over 2 billion by closing bases and reducing air defense assets. He contrasts Nixon’s campaign promises with current Defense Secretary Laird actions.
From Bunker Hill Indiana and Little Rock Arkansas protesters plan petition drives to the Pentagon opposing budget cutbacks. Organizers say the effort targets defense spending and seeks to pressure lawmakers.
Nixon edges toward a tough 1970 congressional contest as party defections and Southern support for him clash. Gallup finds 68 percent popularity after Vietnam speech, while some Republicans press for immediate troop withdrawal. Democrats lack a single spokesman, public order concerns grow, and economic fears loom.
The Journal announces subscription rates for Middletown Ohio readers. Daily editions cost 10 cents per copy while Sundays are 20 cents. In-city delivery via newspaperboy or motor route is 70 cents weekly. Mail plans range from 21 dollars yearly in trading area to 39 dollars outside. Foreign outside USA set at 38 dollars yearly. All subscriptions payable in advance.
John P. Rootie argues the Vietnam division has been treated as a permanent boundary. He notes Geneva 1954 produced only military accords and a nonbinding Final Declaration, with two Vietnams treated like two Germanies or Koreas. He highlights UN votes and Soviet counter proposals, and warns against reframing the war as civil conflict.
New York producer Joe Levine argues cinema is not dying but entering a surge driven by Pay-TV free TV and CATV. He cites past bets, forecasts a $10,000,000 film returning its cast in a single night, and notes shifts from star power and studios to targeted audiences and new distribution.
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