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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1968
Page
4
A retrospective piece traces calls for a national primary since 1913, notes leaders like Sen. Frank Church pushing constitutional amendments, and weighs the long history from caucus to convention. It cites 1832 as the first delegation convention and cautions against hasty abolition.
A reader commends Police Chief James Howerton and the force, urges more pay and support, defends law and order, and warns youth against misguided movements quoting Mussolini Hitler and civic virtues in defense of Middletown as a model city. The letter defends lawfulness, blames crime on hoodlums, and calls for national vigilance and civic duty.
A senior citizen writes to the editor praising police and urging support for law enforcement. The letter defends officers against blanket brutality accusations and questions perceived bias against police.
Subscription details for Middletown News Journal include daily weekday 10 cent copies and Sunday editions at 10 cents. In-city motor routes cost 60 cents weekly, with mail rates at $15.00 yearly in trading areas and $24.00 outside. International rate is $38.00 per year.
Letter writer denounces youth disobedience and calls for respect for police and adherence to law. He argues law enforcement protects people and property and urges reflection on historical movements driven by older influences. The author frames national survival around order and safety for all citizens.
A full day event this Saturday at Lemon Monroe High School aims to fund the school band by buying new uniforms. The Festival features a carnival atmosphere with a dunking machine and cotton candy. Supper runs 5 to 8 pm offering steer, potato, green beans, salad, pie or cake, with tickets 3 adults 1.50 children.
Joseph Alsop reports that Soviet forces solidify domination in Czechoslovakia after suppressing reformist leaders and tightening censorship. He argues Moscow seeks strategic and political advantage, warning of tightened rule across Eastern Europe and a possible long term cost to Soviet openness.
America has learned bitter lessons from two conventions. Cities should not pay half a million dollars to attract them. The agenda is a bore and credentials should use voice votes. Party platforms are archaic and politicians are moral thieves. The press misleads with ballooned stories and delegates should hear clearer rules. The piece urges reforms to lessen chaos and partisan theatrics.
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