Poverty and retardation linked by report on upbringing
The President's Committee on Mental Retardation ties slow mental development to poverty over innate deficit. It links prematurity, deprivation, and lack of stimulation to higher school underachievement and dropout risk in low income areas. It calls for universal birth to school health and education services, trained personnel, family planning, and better facilities, urging a humane, equal society.
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Humane Society
Nixon Wallaces Flint rallies test center in politics
In Flint Michigan Nixon leads a mid day rally at Industrial Mutual Auditorium drawing about a large crowd, while George Wallace fills the 11000 seat Flint football stadium with a turnout boosted by local Republicans and a small advertising push. The piece contrasts Nixon and Wallace and weighs future strategy toward a centrist coalition and potential shifts in party dynamics.
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Industrial Mutual
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New Left
Chicago
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Michigan
Middletown News- Journal Publication Details
The Journal is published daily by News- Journal, Inc. in Middletown Ohio. Subscription rates are listed for daily, Sunday, and mail delivery both in-city and outside areas with annual pricing and advance payment terms. Founded in 1857.
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Labor Unions Split as Humphrey Vote May Slip
A New York Times Public Opinion poll finds 57 percent of union voters backing Nixon and Wallace drawing support away from Humphrey, with 34 percent for Humphrey and 32 percent for Nixon. The survey probes why labor is shifting, noting fears over job security for white workers and preferential hiring of Negroes, plus union leaders funding Humphrey literature and door-to-door canvassing.
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Letters to the Editor on Fair Housing and Constitution
A Middletown reader argues that fair housing ordinances infringe property rights and questions constitutional guarantees. The letter contrasts the rights of property owners with claims of discrimination and warns against government overreach in housing decisions.
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Mr. Smith
Journal
Carlisle School Expansion Debate Errors in Funding Plan
Carlisle residents urge affordable school growth stressing community budget limits. They advocate 20 additional junior high classrooms only if financed within taxpayer means and call for cutting top salaries to fund students. Mrs. Jackie Sullivan from Franklin signs the letter.
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Carlisle School
Jackie Sullivan
Franklin
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