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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1968
Page
6
The piece argues a separate black nation for five Southern states is impractical and dangerous, labeling it a revolutionary cry born from despair. It cautions against dismissing the plan as mere crackpot or Communist plotting while noting growing Negro disillusionment with second-class status.
The Senate backs a bill allowing trucks with a gross weight of 138000 pounds to operate on interstate highways. The House Public Works Committee approved it, but a final House vote is pending. New York City officials warn of street damage, a concern echoed by other communities.
George Crout sketches Letters to the Editor from the Middletown Mail on youth behavior and parental duties. A local discussant urges Bible instruction, Sabbath observance, and proper conduct, while others criticize social propriety and advocate practical domestic training for girls.
A brief note on the latest modern dance style the Waltz performed by a young company showcases new movement language and rhythmic interplay. The piece emphasizes buoyant flow and intricate partnering, drawing attention to precision and expressive tempo shifts.
In a Washington analysis the author argues President Johnson’s popularity fell to 35 percent as the public blames unclear leadership on Vietnam. He contends Moscow and Beijing support North Vietnam, while the United Nations remains silent and the Paris talks drag through the election. A new administration is urged to assert a firm stance against Soviet and Chinese backing of North Vietnam.
The Middletown Journal publishes daily with rates for all formats. Subscriptions listed include per copy and weekly options, city delivery, and mail plans for trading and outside areas. Rates show variation by region and payment in advance. Founded in 1857.
Joseph Alsop reports Washington policy circles see Hanoi's mid Aug to Labor Day offensive falter. From Tet scale aims to Tay Ninh and Duc Lap, U.S. air power and Creighton Abrams defenses repulse gains. Ensuing defeats mix military and political disappointments after party nominations.
The column notes Gen. Eisenhower, after multiple heart attacks and illnesses, may back Nixon for the Republican nomination, suggesting his recovery could influence the 1968 election. It compares Ike's survivals to Pershing near death and hints at continued public influence despite limited political activity.
The text foresees deteriorating military prospects for Hanoi if a major assault fails. It asserts Saigon gains strength and will build momentum as Vietnamese leadership improves its position, narrowing space for Hanoi’s rational hopes.
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