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Newspaper
The Times Herald Record
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1969
Page
8
In a Rome amphitheatre scene the emperor Nero discusses revenue with an officer. The officer bluntly explains the problem: the lions in the arena consume all profits, leaving little for upkeep or glory. The exchange highlights ancient spectacle economics.
The Nixon administration faces growing critique at home and in Paris as hopes for peace fade. Analysts warn Saigon political change and a tougher U.S. mission are needed while critics question the plan to wind down violence and fault the president for stalled progress.
The infant Middletown Public School System impressed the county press with its first annual Prize Exhibition in Slauson Hall. Students delivered orations, essays, and a French and German essay, with music from the Eric Cornet Band and a final debate on soldiers versus authors. Awards went to Charles Denton, Aliie Wood, and Charles Harvey for declamation and essays.
A local columnist recalls a succession of Postmaster Generals from Gronouski to Blount and the push toward a government run postal service. The piece praises Zadoc Pratt’s legacy in Prattsville and Congress for cutting first class mail costs while expanding service.
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