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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1961
Page
4
The fragment lists Middletown Journal pricing and delivery terms with per copy and subscription rates for city and trading area. It also includes unrelated biblical verse and a dated publication note, reflecting historical newspaper boilerplate.
The article reports broad concerns that the United States civil defense program is embryonic and far from ready for nuclear attack. Frank B. Ellis of OCDM and Senator Butler urge stronger measures and even relocate the OCDM to Washington to boost readiness amid debate on deterrence. A Cuban gunboat incident is briefly noted as context.
The Texas runoff for the U S Senate seat held by interim Democrat William A. Blakley will occur June 3 with Republican John G Tower challenging him. Tower led 71 candidates but trails in expected support, aided by Barry Goldwater, while Blakley has Democratic backing.
A. Keith Owen, president of a major greenhouse company, argues Cuban vegetables should be barred to prevent undercutting U S prices. The stance is seen as protectionist, potentially harming the nation and even the protectors themselves, not aligned with the sugar ban.
Norman V. Peale reviews the book Live Longer and Better by Robert C. Peasse M D claiming obesity can be cured without dieting. He explains the plan favors sensible portions, no dieting language, and insists on inner willpower with faith based strength.
Twenty-four people were named to count dogs in Butler County to correct delinquencies in dog license purchases. Frank Hornback and Gus Mayer joined Joseph F Flynn and others for a census in Middletown at the Knights of Columbus Building. W E Davis, a West Middletown School teacher, was honored by the Butler County Schoolmasters Club for seven years of perfect attendance.
A collection of light vignettes and local commentary about education, city planning, and daily life. Jokes mix with brief profiles including Jake Seibold’s return to Middletown driving for the Safety Council and a city planner’s urban renewal concerns.
Texas voters split in the April 4 Senate race saw Join Tower win 325,000 votes to William Blakley’s 190,000 with 69 contenders. run-off June 3. Blakley leads the liberal Dems who split with Maury Maverick Jr and Henry Gonzalez. Tower backed by GOP cohorts and Nixon Goldwater. Tower, a conservative college professor, could become the Lone Star State’s first Republican senator in nearly a century if rallying support holds.
George Sokolsky assesses President Kennedy's early tenure, noting his generation alignment, contrasts with Eisenhower and Truman, and the dangers of Cold War pressures. He warns of possible engagements with the Soviet Union and stresses cautious handling to avoid war by accident.
Dorothy Kilgallen reports in Gotham as Gita Hall files for an interlocutory divorce from Barry Sullivan and heads East with her daughter. Debbie Reynolds buys a Jamaica estate from The Pleasure of His Company proceeds. Bill Marlowe of WNAC eyed for New York radio weekend segments. other society and showbiz updates follow.
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