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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1968
Page
4
Professor Arthur M. Squires of City College New York receives patent 3 402 998 for a process that removes sulfur from coal and oil. Using lime to form calcium sulfide the method aims to capture sulfur as a by product. If widely adopted it could cut industrial emissions and save fuel without extra capital costs.
The House Ethics Committee may show ghost voting was not widespread or venal. The writer urges adoption of an electronic vote-recording system to prevent finagling, arguing such reform should follow the scandal and restore integrity.
A plea argues for using an electronic system to sort roll calls, reduce mistakes, and avert scandals. The piece reflects on the role of clerical accuracy and cites a biblical exhortation about reconciliation with God.
Paul Harvey argues the upcoming president will shape law enforcement for generations. He notes potential Supreme Court judges and the attorney general's future role, praises FBI Director Hoover, and criticizes Ramsey Clark while urging voters to go to the polls before election day.
A lighthearted note on flea circuses facing a performer shortage. Copenhagen’s famed show closed, while California and Arizona acts like Coyote Gulch persist. Training fleas uses platinum thread harnesses, and despite tiny size, fleas show notable strength. National Geographic provided the facts.
Frances Ross of Trenton questions the tone of public letters and slander toward Mr. Johnson. She defends his sons in law serving in Vietnam and argues only Jesus can solve today’s problems, blaming critics for lack of brotherly care and rebellion against laws.
A William F Buckley Jr column analyzes the 1968 Democratic Convention bombing debate on Vietnam. It argues Humphrey shifted positions from unilateral to negotiated cessation, risking dove support and aiding Nixon’s traction. It cites Schlesinger and Maddox as reflections of party-fracture and warns Humphrey faces dwindling backing.
The Middletown Journal publishes daily with subscription options listed. In the paper a rate schedule shows 10 cent weekday copies, 15 cent Sundays, 60 cent weekly by route, 15.00 yearly by mail in trading area, 24.00 yearly outside, 38.00 yearly outside USA, all payable in advance. Founded 1857.
Jim Bishop sketches golf’s masochistic grind with humorous portraits of players like Bob Hope Jackie Gleason and Rocky Marciano. He notes the ritual pain of breaking ninety and lampoons tips from Wally Lehmann and Thomas Ferris while sharing personal golf decline and teasing anecdotes from peers.
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