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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1967
Page
4
The Census Bureau notes the U S population surpassing 199 million and nearing 200 million with projections of drastic growth by century’s end. Critics warn of strained resources and urge broad global action on population control to ensure intelligent use of Earth’s finite resources.
The Atlantic Charter is shown as a signed document but no such signed charter exists. A White House press release described a rolled copy in a Roosevelt painting, while Roosevelt stated there was no formal signed charter. The mix of facts remains in official circles.
A Middletown reader blasts trash in residential zones near eateries on Jackson Lane and Grand Avenue and urges firms to clean up after patrons. The letter also defends Beggars Night Halloween, asking city officials to restore evening hours for children and adults to enjoy the tradition.
Gov. George Romney toured Haight Ashbury in San Francisco meeting hippies who spurn wealth and traditional values while he upholds business ambitions and orderly conduct. He listened, expressed constitutional faith, and left noting the scene was worth the experience despite miscommunication with locals and reporters.
Senator Thruston Morton of Kentucky accuses President Johnson of being brainwashed by a military industrial complex. He cites Eisenhower and urges cessation of bombing North Vietnam and a phased peace campaign while pressing Saigon for talks. Romney welcomes Morton to the brainwashed club amid broader debate on Vietnam policy.
The piece muses on the elusive Indian Summer and a hard winter ahead while reflecting on aging and Alaska memories. It promotes availability of a Serviceman’s Daily Prayer, asking readers to request copies for stamped self addressed envelopes to Columbus Ohio for distribution to servicemen, especially in Vietnam.
A 1888 San Francisco Examiner feature by Ernest Lawrence Thayer, later collected as The Annotated Casey at the Bat, traces the poem to its fame via De Wolf Hopper. The piece outlines the poem’s origins, the Thayer family, Hearst’s involvement, and Gardner’s forthcoming annotated book.
The Journal published by Newa Journal, Inc with S. Brod at First Ave Middletown Ohio details subscription rates. It notes Second Class mail designation and post office in Middletown. Rates include 60 cents weekly by newsboy or motor route and annual mail options 15 dollars in trading areas 24 dollars outside. Outside USA 38 dollars. All subscriptions payable in advance. Founded in 1857.
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