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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1966
Page
4
Print rates for weekday and Sunday delivery are listed with mail options and prices across regions. The notice states 1857 founding, daily publication, and advance payment terms.
The text presents Paul addressing the council with a pledge of good conscience before God, stating he has lived righteously up to that day, reflecting a scene from Acts.
The Georgia Democratic nomination of arch-segregationist Lester Maddox draws sharp rebuke as voters and observers accuse the party of endorsing racial extremism. The piece notes public reaction, contrasts with Ellis Arnall, and mentions a two party race with Rep. Howard Callaway possible to win in November. It also covers a GE space liferaft advancing astronaut rescue prospects.
A portrait of Lyndon B Johnson rooted in Johnson City Texas. The piece recalls boyhood jobs, early work building Route 290, and family history from Sam Ealy Johnson to Eliza. It highlights rural electrification, political rise, and a disputed bank loan used for Aunt Frank's ranch. Johnson’s hard driving nature is a through line.
President Johnson weighs Ramsey Clark for attorney general raising questions of a potential conflict if his father Justice Tom Clark retires from the Supreme Court. Speculation grows on a vacancy and the possible elevation of Thurgood Marshall from solicitor general to the high court.
Bob Considine reflects on Bernard Gimbel as a legendary New York sportsman and generous figure who embodied poise under pressure and community spirit amid a city of milestones and crowds. The piece also mentions a Kentucky Democratic luncheon, a 1923 Assembly victory, and a quip about car thefts and a film premiere.
A letter argues socialism resistance must fund schools through higher taxes on taxed items and renters pass taxes. It suggests tax reform, charity not enough, and proposes using grants for education while noting non profits and tax evaders. It urges reallocating funds from advertising to teacher salaries and calls for property tax from tax free organizations.
The piece discusses whether Thurgood Marshall should be the first Black justice, noting past appointments by Truman and arguments about qualification vs race or religion. It suggests a nomination would likely wait until after the election and cites opinions that Black candidates must be best qualified.
A Germantown family starts a cookie baking drive for Ancil Downey in Viet Nam and expands into a community effort. Delco workers and several women’s clubs join, creating a cookie deluge and a need for funds to cover shipping to the troops. Call to help at family numbers.
William F Buckley Jr calls for de politicizing civil rights as segregationist candidates win primaries in Georgia and Maryland. The piece argues for a five year moratorium on new civil rights laws and asks leaders to enforce existing laws while promoting gradual racial reconciliation. It also suggests foundations fund opportunities for Negro students and unskilled workers.
A plan calls on Negro leaders to halt agitation for federal laws, condemn riots, expel rioters from associations, and focus a five year pause on education and apprenticeship to raise economic, intellectual, and social standing.
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