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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1967
Page
4
The House approves a $40 million rat control bill with funds to HEW for state and local anti rat campaigns. Lawmakers had mocked the issue earlier but now back a plan to target urban slum rat problems and aid priority health projects nationwide.
Senate Leader Dirksen declares he has no personal desire to be the Illinois favorite son for the GOP nomination and will leave the choice to the delegation. He still seeks to chair the delegation and does not endorse Percy, but removes a major obstacle to Percy's bid and alters the maneuvering for the nomination.
Joseph Alsop notes MacNamara's electronic barrier proposal is unlikely to be installed soon. He cites stretched Marines in Danang to the DMZ and growing enemy pressure in Quang Tri as the core reason. The article stresses current battle outlines over speculative defenses.
Carl E. Combs writes that visiting McDinis in San Diego for Irish coffee may clear a befuddled brain. He shares the drink’s method using strong coffee, sugar, Tullamore Dew, and cream, noting whisky wakes and coffee stirs but warns too many could confuse a person.
Washington observers say both parties doubt President Johnson can win re election amid widespread unrest inflation crime and riots. With 120 cities hit by violence in 1967 and property losses reaching 270 million the public questions federal handling of order and crime and court rulings limit enforcement will likely influence the 1968 vote.
A parent writes to commend Roosevelt Junior High School for aiding her ill daughter. The staff arranged home study materials and in school adjustments so she could attend part time, easing daily routines and easing the family’s burden.
A letter from Mrs. Willard at 709 Orchard Street warns against Planned Zoning and federal overreach, arguing democracy erodes when government controls land and middle class citizens shrink. She cites justice, morality, and biblical references to urge vigilance.
The Middletown Journal details mail and single copy pricing. Rates include daily copies 10 cents, Sundays 15 cents, weekly 60 cents, and mail subscriptions 15 per year in trading areas, 24 per year outside trading areas, 38 per year for outside U S. All subscriptions payable in advance. Founded 1857.
Nixon and Reagan strive for cordial relations to avoid a split in conservative support. They fear a bitter clash could boost moderates like Rockefeller and hinder either’s bid for the GOP nomination. Both stay outwardly polite while remaining strategic competitors.
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