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Middletown Journal in Middletown, Ohio
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1968
Page
1
Woman Sets Fashion Trend With Slimming Gown Remark
A columnist notes that many women maintain their youthful shape and humorously claims some even double their girlish figures in style. The piece reflects lighthearted social commentary on body image and fashion.
No Bare Feet Allowed in Downtown Youngstown
In Youngstown, an ordinance bars barefoot walking by anyone over six in the area bounded by Wood Street, the Mahoning River, Fifth Avenue and Cedar Street. Fines start at five dollars, rising to ten for later offenses, with health concerns cited by Fifth Ward Councilman Jack Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Ohio
Wood Street
Mahoning River
Fifth Avenue
Cedar Street
Nixon rally crowds warn against complacency in 1968 race
Two Republican senators caution Nixon supporters not to rest on early enthusiasm from crowds in Oklahoma City and other stops. They recall 1948 lessons as Nixon and Brooke deny splits and plan further campaigning across the country. Brooke commits to remaining with Nixon and campaigning nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Richard M. Nixon
Thruston Morton
Kentucky
Edward Brooke
Masschusetts
Nixon
Morton
Brooke
Houston
Oklahoma
Humphrey touts economy under Democrats in Minnesota speech
Hubert H. Humphrey said real family income rose more under Democratic administrations than under Republicans in the prior two terms. He cited 32 percent income gain versus 9 percent earlier, 45 percent GDP growth vs under 20 percent, and blamed inflation but urged bipartisan tax action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Minn
Hubert H. Humphrey
Walter Heller
Humphrey
Kennedy-Johnson
Johnson- Humphrey
Wallace Signals Chandler as Wallace’s Vice Candidate
Wallace battles a virus and party revolt as sources say former Kentucky Gov. A B Chandler may join him as running mate. An aide calls the virus mild and Wallace plans a Washington news conference Tuesday to announce Chandler if no last minute change occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Miami Beach
Fla
Chandler
American Independent Party
Wallace
Kentucky
Pete Brown
Lexington
Brown
Mata
Vietnamese clash tightens ring around Viet Cong force
Eight US infantry companies surrounded a Viet Cong unit in the Mekong Delta near Ben Tre, with artillery and air strikes. About 31 enemy fighters were reported killed at dusk, while US casualties were not confirmed. The operation underscores a shift to river and helicopter tactics by the 9th Infantry Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
U.S
Mekong Delta
U.S. 9Th Infantry Division
Ben Tre
Dr Christiaan Barnard Transplants Another Patient
Dr Christiaan Barnard in Cape Town performed a heart transplant using an African woman's heart. The recipient Pieter Johannes Smith a 52 year old former policeman recovered with a beating heart and stable blood pressure. The donor was a 32 year old woman who died from a brain hemorrhage and may have been seven months pregnant. Corneas and kidneys were reportedly to be donated as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town South Africa
Christiaan N. Barnard
Jacobus G. Burger
Groote Schuur Hospital
Pieter Johannes Smith
Peace Formula? Havoys Hoping Hanoi Serious
American diplomats test Hanoi’s reported peace formula for a Vietnam truce amid signals from Pham Van Dong. Hanoi hints at cooperation if the United States halts bombing, as Paris talks remain deadlocked and U S probes the possible shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Hanoi
Vietnam
Pham van Dong
United States
It's Ho's Move Thieu Declares We Are Winning
Thieu tours the Mekong Delta saying Viet Cong attacks show they cannot win a spectacular victory and will likely seek a softer approach. He notes enemies aim to pressure cities yet disrupt pacification, while seeking to sway U.S. opinion and future policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thieu
Mekong Delta
U.S
United States
Vietnam
Reagan To Speak In Ciney
California Governor Ronald Reagan will address a Nixon Agnew fund raising dinner in Ciney Ohio on September 14. The $1000-a-plate event is one of 25 dinners nationwide with closed circuit speeches by Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew. Francis L. Dale chairs the Ohio Republican group for Nixon Agnew. Senator Mark Hatfield will speak at a Cleveland dinner the same night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
California
Ronald Reagan
United Citizens For Nigon-Agnew
Francis L. Dale
Ohio Republican Group
Nixon-Agnew
Mark Hatfield
Oregon
Cleveland
Richard M. Nixon
Spiro Agnew
Carrier Commissioned In Emotional Ceremony
The John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier was commissioned at Newport News with 10 000 in attendance as Robert S. McNamara paid tribute to the slain president. Caroline Kennedy proclaimed pride as sponsor, Sen. Edward Kennedy helped unveil plaques and a family photograph. The ship to be activated in about six weeks carried the Capitol flag from Kennedy’s 1961 inauguration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
John F. Kennedy
Robert S. McNamara
McNamara
Caroline
John Jr
Edward Kennedy
Kennedy
Navy
Navy Band
Washington
Capitol
Caroline Kennedy
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co
Sen
President Kennedy
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Jack
Hunter
National Women's Liberation Party
Atlantic City
N.J
Satururday
Gop
Senate
Richard Nixon
Hubert
Havoys
Ho Chi Minh
Pham
Johnson
North Vietnam
Xuan Thuy
W. Averell Harriman
Reagan
The
National Republican Finance Committee
Dale Said
Carrier Commissioned
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