Auto Deaths Rise in 1969 Public Urged to Act
The National Safety Council reports a 3 percent rise in traffic fatalities for the first seven months of 1969, with July totaling 5,030 deaths. Executive vice president John D. Lawlor urges states to enact federal standards on drunk driving, vehicle inspection, enforcement, and EMS, while stressing personal responsibility to drive sober, maintain cars, wear safety belts, and drive cautiously to reduce casualties.
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National Safety Council
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John D. Lawlor
Language monitor praises new usage rulings
Houghton Mifflin released guidance on 800 words in its American Heritage Dictionary project. Experts weighed acceptability of terms like dropout and escalate with high public support and practical merit.
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Houghton Mifflin Co
The Emerging Republican Majority a Sharp But Flawed Thesis
The piece critiques Kevin Phillips's book arguing Nixon's 1968 win rests on structural society changes. It questions labeling voters as conservative and notes economic factors drive Republican support, especially among Irish Catholic swing voters facing rising costs and housing debts. The author cites AFL-CIO organizing and Dow Jones links to political choices.
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John Mitchell
Nixon
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Gladstone
Mitchell
Afl-Cio
United States
Westchester
Law & Order
Youth groups raise funds and collect items for Red Cross and service members
Temple Beth Sholom youths gathered 37.80 to aid the Red Cross disaster appeal, bringing the local total to 2 522.80. First Presbyterian senior high volunteers join Operation Shop Early, donating items for servicemen’s kits. Civic Association seeks Mouseketeer hats zoot suits and vintage gear for their fund drive kickoff.
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Red Cross
Temple Beth Sholom
Arthur Marx
Chuck Grund
Danny Nerenberg
Hani Teman
Sheron McDade
Debbie Page
Vietnam troop withdrawals shift burden to South Vietnam
U S and South Vietnamese leaders announce a staged pullback of American troops. After August’s 25 000 troopl withdrawal, a second phase targets further reductions by 1971 with potential total troop cuts ahead as South Vietnam takes greater defense responsibility.
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South Vietnam
Nixon
Vietnam
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Thieu
America
Creighton W. Abrams
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Security Council
Southeast Asia
Midway Island
Paris
Middletown Journal Publisher Details and Subs Rates
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc based in Middletown Ohio lists subscription rates: per copy 0c weekday, 20c Sunday. by mail 7 days 32.100 per year in trading area, 30.00 outside trading area, 38.00 outside USA. All subscriptions payable in advance. Founded 1857.
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Night football policing sparks school debate in Middletown
Readers clash over who should set school policy and safety rules at night games. A letter raises concerns about police involvement, uniforms, and student safety while another urges inclusive black history teaching and honoring Dr. King and Booker T. Washington.
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Middletown
Boy Scouts
F.O.P
N. McNeill
Vannest Avenue
Dr. King
Booker T. Washington
Edison
Reasons To Teach History Of Blacks
Public discussion urges teaching Black history in schools. Emphasizes need to educate about African American contributions and experiences to counter prejudice and widen civic understanding.
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