Poisons And Children Safety Packaging Act Debate
The article argues for child resistant packaging to protect children under five from household poisons. It cites 250000 products with poisoning risk and 500000 child survivors yearly, noting current partial closures and a pending federal act led by Senator Frank Moss to standardize safety packaging across a wide range of products.
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National Safety Council
Congress
Frank Moss
Senate Commerce Consumer Subcommittee
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Knucklehead Traffic Jokes Theme in City Column
A humorous riff on rude driving habits and a playful wish for a method to deliver a sharp rebuke to reckless drivers. The piece compares insults to traffic misdeeds and muses about the impractical idea of a public feedback system. It ends with a biblical quip about tithes and offerings.
Give Light and The People Will Find Their Way
In a speech during Newspaper Week the editor defends hard news, arguing newspapers should report truthfully even when bad news disturbs readers. He cites Vietnam and domestic issues, notes a bias toward good news, and recalls Scripps Howard’s slogan to justify duties.
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Vietnam
Memphis
Scripps- Howard
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates
The Middletown Journal lists pricing for daily and Sunday editions with delivery options. Rates include 10 cents per weekday, 20 cents Sunday, 70 cents weekly in-city, and annual mail subscriptions of 71 dollars in trading area, 3000 dollars outside, and 38 dollars outside U.S.A. All mail subscriptions are prepaid.
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U.S.A
Hanoi Locus of VC Strength Under Review by Washington
Joseph Alsop reports Washington reduced its Viet Cong strength estimate by about five from 290000 in 1962 to 60000 to 80000 in 1963. He notes earlier figures were built on theoretical tables and bureaucratic clashes between Saigon and Washington analysts. He argues actual counts show far fewer guerrillas, with some northern provinces still labeled spots though numbers are much lower. He urges caution about overoptimistic assessments.
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Washington
Dmz
Ca Mau
Vietnam
Johnson
U. S
Saigon
White House
Thua Thien
Quang Tri
Erosion of Vietcong Structure in South Vietnam
In truth the notable change is the shrinking native Vietcong framework in the south as guerrillas vanish in many provinces. The decline in active guerrillas marks a separate phenomenon requiring focused study, even if erosion had not occurred.
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Vietnam
Hanoi
South Vietnam
Destruction No Answer to America’s Problems
Read by citizens voicing concern over leadership, democracy, and justice. Letters criticize politicians, race tensions, police, and community guidance, urging discipline, honest debate, and better representation amid national decline.
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America
United States
Old Father
Congress
Earth
Virginia Romans
Orchard St
Mel Jackson
F.O.P
Saunders
Mr. Saunders
Middletown
Special Interest Shown By Speaker To The Editor
After listening to James, the speaker presented a special interest viewpoint to the editor. The column notes strong advocacy and prompts reader response on current policy.
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James
Middletown Sees 1969 as Year of Progress for All
A reader responds to a letter from Mrs Wayne Brown urging civil rights progress. The writer asserts Middletown has entered a new era in 1969, recognizing changes toward equality and awareness in the community.
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Wayne Brown
Middletown
Let The Kennedy Family In Peace
Frances Ross from Enton defends Edward Kennedy against repeated scrutiny and slander over past events. She argues the Kennedy name faces jealousy and demands bias-free judgment, noting only God can forgive sins and urging the public to avoid piling stones. She questions the motive behind the coverage and calls for balancing perspectives in political discourse.
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Kennedys
Kennedy
Edward Kennedy
Frances Ross
Enton
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