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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1967
Page
4
Congress moves toward expanding federal power to curb air pollution with a 428 million dollar three year program. The bill mirrors a Senate Public Works measure but trims extra research funds. Regions will be designated for air quality standards with court enforcement possible after warnings.
The federal Department of Transportation spurred a wave of state action with California New Jersey and Hawaii already having departments and New York Florida and Wisconsin newly authorized. Surveys show 11 more states consider such agencies while Illinois Washington Maryland and Maine study feasibility and Pennsylvania calls for a plan before a department is set up. The aim is consolidating transport activities and boosting intergovernmental cooperation.
Paul Harvey recalls durable aphorisms from Bart letts and Homer McKee while recounting Nat Barton’s 1960s job letter. He urges young readers to pursue meaningful work, noting the labor shortage and the old fashioned effort required to earn a good job.
The Butler County Jail is described as an ongoing disgrace affecting every resident. Grand juries have condemned its condition for years, while voters remain apathetic. Though a new jail was defeated, officials warn the current facility endangers inmates and the public, urging humane treatment and funding to replace the aging structure.
The piece argues Morton’s claim that the Soviet Union wants to end the Vietnam War masks a broader debate on Soviet motives. It asserts Soviet aid to North Vietnam costs the U.S. a year and reveals a strategy of maintaining influence in Asia, while noting alleged rationales behind Moscow’s actions and urging scrutiny of Western assumptions. It also highlights the high toll on the U.S. economy and troops.
A letter laments the death of King a mixed breed 12 year old dog killed by a careless or wanton act on Glenmore Drive. The writer urges drivers to respect others rights and obey city laws, comparing the loss to a child’s safety and urging responsibility. The page also includes political commentary on party history and government overreach.
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