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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1961
Page
6
Middletown Journal lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday delivery, including carrier and mail options, with annual rates for in area and outside trading area. The paper notes it is published by News-Journal Inc. and quotes Proverbs 6 27 as a motto.
A discussion argues for extending House terms from two to four years to allow more focus on work and reduce constant campaigning. A national poll shows 51 percent in favor, 34 percent opposed, while critics warn longer terms reduce voter oversight and could tempt votes for popularity.
The article notes the United Nations added Upper Volta, led by Foreign Minister Lompolo Kane, to the roster and seeks aid from Secretary of State Rusk. It describes the country as a hot dry plateau with poor roads and one railroad, needing irrigation and development to feed 3.5 million people and enable ore exports amid scarce transport. It contrasts with other underdeveloped states like the Congo and urges outside help to foster self reliance.
John Hay Whitney, noted publisher and diplomat, is floated as a GOP mayoral candidate in New York City. The Democratic machine faces factional strains under Mayor Robert F. Wagner, whose renomination could trigger a party rift. Whitney’s public spirit and liberal stance make him a potential appeal to independents, echoing Rockefeller’s past success.
Jim Bishop asserts the Soviet Union will dominate world affairs, arguing Western negotiators are naive and the USSR uses propaganda and economics to gain power. He blames policy choices, cites Vishinsky on socialism, warns defense costs rise as Moscow wields keys to war and peace, and criticizes past missile funding decisions.
Vermont dairy farmers rely on maple syrup as the top revenue woodland product each year. The text notes the royal antelope of West Africa is about 12 inches tall, and mentions the giant spider crab of the Orient can reach 1+ feet across, humorously misnaming it as a crab-ke spider.
The piece argues the 1957 Soviet space milestone proves a dictatorship can mobilize resources for a stunt while neglecting human welfare. It cites Kennedy’s critique, contrasts U2 and satellite espionage, and urges focusing on universal communication and ending tyranny for true progress.
George Dixon recalls attending two distinct press briefings in Washington. Speaker Rayburn delivered a brief five-minute statement stating nothing changed. Kennedy’s State Department session followed, with questions on Cuba and space. the President praised rival Russians, then lightened the mood on Blakely.
The forecast urges balancing duties with leisure and hints finances improve next year. It advises avoiding extravagance in November and December while noting strong career prospects in October and the first three months of 1962. Romance, travel chances, and rising professional prestige accompany a curious, eloquent child.
Dave Regan recounts a San Francisco vacation with Mrs Chester Smith where a pair of earthquakes disrupted a hotel room. The couple rode out two temblors lasting about ten seconds each before continuing with plans to visit Los Angeles, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and Hoover Dam on the Middletoro itinerary.
Dorothy Kiigallen and star pair Louis Prima and Keely Smith are slated to co star at the Desert Inn in October despite circulating divorce rumors. Keely’s rumored conversion to Judaism and potential new marriage are noted amid broader entertainment industry chatter.
A 20 Years Age page reports American Legion Post 218 approved a resolution urging use of American ships to convoy supplies to Great Britain. Dr. Carroll Lewis, post chaplain and First Methodist Church pastor, introduced the measure. Ohio State University journalism student Larry Booher was elected Toastmasters Club member. Mrs. Royal Smith became Woman's Club president with officers Mrs. J. A. Pierce, Mrs. E. J. Harkrader, and Mrs. Mary Rhonemus named for key posts.
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