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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1965
Page
4
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A retrospective on public interest in President Johnson's health, gallbladder surgery, and kidney stone history. The piece also weighs a new commercial TV venture Prime Network, its potential quality, and the role of Sylvester Weaver. It covers Hoyle’s shift on steady state and new pulsation theories, noting open minds among experts and the public's fascination.
An 82 year old Jim Bishop faces age and a 35 year ulcer with stubborn humor. He recalls a hard life as a Jersey City police lieutenant, a devoted father and husband, and a lifelong reader and sports fan. He resists senility, endures pain, and keeps a sharp wit through illness.
The article argues that demonstrations against the Vietnam War will lengthen the conflict by signaling US weakness to Communist groups. It notes widespread international support for protests, suspicions of external funding, and concerns voiced by Washington leaders about the domestic and global impact of the demonstrations.
Washington observers question LBJ's choice of Francis X. Morrissey for the federal bench and note Kennedy family dynamics. The piece highlights criticism aimed at Teddy and Bobby Kennedy, plus a flawed vetting process raise concerns about federal judicial selections.
A year after his hometown Hallandale Florida named him honorary chief of the police department and he faced tears. Two weeks earlier the International Police Chiefs Association gave him a standing ovation at their convention. He values the late applause and is glad to hear it.
The Graeco-Roman style of wrestling originates in France around 1860. The world’s longest railroad platform is at Sonepur, India, stretching 2 415 feet.
Washington AP notes King James I warned against tobacco in 1604 while 1965 forecasts predict a new record in cigarette use. Despite public health warnings and a new required label, U.S. smoking rates show a slight dip then a rise, with researchers saying no method beats habit repetition.
President Johnson leaves the first session with major bills unresolved. Key items include repeal of section 14B of the Taft Hartley Act and a higher minimum wage measure. Disagreements persist between the House and Senate on DC home rule and health care for the elderly within Social Security.
The piece notes a ten million dollar burden to clean Labor Day trash and explores disposal costs and public attitudes. It mentions a British leatherwear display in October at the Hotel New Yorker with a 21 member delegation, plus a whimsical note on yarn from poodle hairs.
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