Unhappy Choice Faces Nixon McGovern in 1972
Joseph K. McGovern argues the United States faces a grim choice in the 1972 election as Nixon and McGovern sit on the political extremes. He criticizes Nixon for division on race and court protections while praising foreign policy skill, and he questions McGovern’s readiness and populist domestic stance. He contends Vietnam war dominates political balance and calls for an end to the conflict.
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Nixon
Sen. McGovern
Republican Party
Supreme Court
Russia
China
White House
Elwood Richardson is Business Manager at The Journal
Elwood Richardson is listed as Business Manager and Editor General Manager Paul J Day as Executive Editor of The Journal. The notice outlines the positions of key staff with Richardson and Day holding top management roles.
Stranded U S tourists in London lash embassy over aid
About 157 American tourists, mostly teachers, stranded in London after charter flight cancellations, denounce the American embassy for a negative response. They received British government help and faced delays with little money. They urge firmer rules on charter operators and quicker action.
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U.S
London
Europe
State Department
10 Months For $650000 At Lewisburg Penitentiary
Clifford Irving began serving time at Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary after a 24% year sentence for conspiring to defraud McGraw Hill out of 650000 with a fake Howard Hughes autobiography. The piece notes public cynicism over sentencing disparities and calls for reform to ensure equal protection of laws.
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Clifford Irving
Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary
Howard Hughes
Irving
McGraw- Hill
Bus Ticket To Yesterday From Broad Street Find
A section of old office clearance on Broad Street uncovers bus tickets printed by The John Ross Co Midletown era retail hub. The notes hint at seven ticket strips per dollar, with a long-lost Central and Broad store reference and probe into archived Ross records.
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Dusty Ducats
Ortiman Stewart
Broad Street
John Ross Co
Middletown
Ross’ Histor
Central and
Broad
P.D
Mail Bag from Steilacoom Sends Note on Inmate Letter
An envelope from Steilacoom Washington addressed to the editor carried a long letter from the warden of McNeil Island federal penitentiary. The warden explained the inmate letter had not been opened or inspected and advised contacting him if any issue arose.
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Steilacoom
Wash
Federal Penitentiary
McNeil Island
Hin
Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates and Details
The Middletown News Journal lists pricing for daily and Sunday editions, motor route and mail subscriptions, delivery methods, and advance payment terms. Rates include 23 cents per daily copy, 80 cents weekly Sunday, and annual mail subscriptions of 30 dollars in the trading area and 38 dollars outside the U.S.A. Founded in 1857.
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The
News Journal, Inc
S. Broad
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
Doy
U.S.A
Sol Riegel in Hamilton Receives Daughter Nancy Note
Our Man in Hamilton Sol Riegel gets a brief message from his one year old daughter Nancy while she vacationed in Michigan's upper peninsula. The note praises the scenery as speechless and vivid.
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Sol Riegel
Hamilton
Nancy
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Inflation Definition Says Money Loses Real Value Over Time
A clipped definition explains inflation as having more money yet lower real value, noting that gaining wealth in nominal terms can still leave purchasing power reduced by half. It emphasizes that printed money does not equal true wealth and real value shrinks.
Last Call For McGovern by Tom Braden
Washington columnist Tom Braden argues McGovern’s campaign is failing due to poor organization and strategy. He urges a vigorous, issue focused campaign to present clear choices on taxes, currency, welfare, and unemployment to restore public confidence before the election.
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Richard Nixon
Gen
Eisenhower
George McGovern
Stein
McGovern
Nixon
California
Eagleton
O’brien
Theodore Roosevelt
Hindsight on the Munich crisis and its toll
This column reflects on the Israeli hostage situation at the 1972 Munich Olympics, debating police actions, political demands, and the deadly outcomes. It compares responses by Munich, Attica, and El Al, noting the moral complexities and the impact on public opinion.
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Washington
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Democratic Party
United States
Ic. Field Enterprises, Inc
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Party
the Journal
Elwood Richardson
Paul J. Day
Frank R. Myers
Lord
Jesus Christ
Peter
Bureau of Prisons
Washington, D. C
Imates
Desmond
USA
Tom Braden
Sen
Wisconsin
Bob Considine
New York
Munich
Cairo
Attica
Israel
Meir
Hinesieht
Teraeli
FBI
el al
Air France
South Africa
St. Peter's
Michelangelo
Middle East
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