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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1968
Page
4
The piece foresees a 1970 census shift with half of Americans aged 27 or younger, signaling a younger electorate. It expects reduced support for sending citizens abroad, possible reform of established practices, and a rise in ideas that shock conservatives as mean age declines.
The McNamara era reshaped the Defense Department by overhauling structure and placing ultimate power in civilian hands. The seven year secretary drove civilian control in practice and theory, eliminating inefficiencies and outmoded offices amid bureaucratic resistance.
Joseph Alsop analyzes China’s 1965 Cultural Revolution turmoil, Mao’s inner circle led by Chiang Ching Chen Po-ta, and the shift toward new damage limiting periods as Red Guard factions battle for control. He notes anti-M Mao forces gaining ground and regional committees reshaping power dynamics.
Paul Harvey reflects on the 1930s downturn and varied responses to government aid. He notes bread lines, bank closures, and jobs programs as cushions, then discusses gratitude and reliance on Big Government versus individual effort. He cites welfare marches led by Mrs Seulah Saunders and warns against overgiving to those who demand more than they deserve.
Rep Roman C Pucinski called for a federal grand jury to probe out of staters who traveled to Chicago to incite riots during the Democratic national convention. Judge Campbell ordered a sweeping inquiry into interstate conspiracy and civil rights violations by police during the unrest.
The Middletown Journal lists subscription prices: per copy 10 cents for weekdays, 15 cents for Sundays. Newsboy or motor route 60 cents weekly. Mail within trading areas 15 dollars yearly, seven days. Outside trading area 24 dollars yearly. Outside the USA 38 dollars yearly. All subscriptions due in advance. Founded 1857.
A Middletown Miami University student forgets an ID card and is prompted by a staffer. A senior recalls protective pranks when her sister entered junior high. Column bits note Ted Pollard’s career move and a Lukens Kiwanis mixup. Comments on Rhode Island’s size versus Alaska and nuclear power surface in wry blurbs.
A Middletown reader defends police officers amid perceived race bias in enforcement and media coverage. The letter criticizes political leaders, praises police restraint, condemns mobs and rioters, and cites Gandhi and Camus on civil disobedience and justice.
Critics condemn police riot control use as Chicago demonstrations draw millions of witnesses. Reports describe heavy-handed actions against protesters and questions arise over democratic rights and policing.
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