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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1965
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices for Middetown Ohio, including 10c for weekday copies and 15c for Sundays, 50c weekly carrier, 12 year for in trading area by mail, 20 year outside trading area, and 35 outside U.S.A. All payments in advance. The paper, published daily by News-Journal Inc, founded 1857, uses Second Class Mail.
A biblical reminder urges careful living and prudent use of time, citing Ephesians 5 15 16. The text frames days as evil and calls for wisdom in daily conduct.
The piece notes smallpox remains deadly despite vaccination, with 100000 cases worldwide in 1963 and 25000 deaths. It cites air travel spreading the disease and inexperienced doctors in free countries, urging universal systematic vaccination as WHO marks World Health Day 1965 with the theme Smallpox Constant Alert.
A dog grave cross in a British cemetery triggers debate on sacrilege and baptism for pets. Villagers vote on the cross while vandals steal the marker and letters attack Christian values amid tense town disputes.
FDA reports that residues in market basket samples were generally less than one percent of safe tol erances. A few seized lots showed much higher levels, prompting concern over cumulative health risks and a call for ongoing vigilance and further research.
The report details Senator Hugh Scott accusing Comptroller James Saxon of bias and inefficiency while noting Saxon-chartered banks tied to political figures. It cites Albert Rains as a bank director, David King securing three charters, and Stephen McNichols as stakeholder in two newly authorized banks.
The piece argues that tax cuts eased this April 15 but foresees rising social security levies as Great Society policies expand. It compares U S welfare expansions to Britain's budget shifts under a Labour administration, warning of vouchers and bureaucratic funding in the near future.
The Rules Committee defers action on a bill to permit a USIA film about John F. Kennedy to be shown in the United States. Democratic leaders backed exhibition abroad but committee members say the draft is poorly written and sets an unfortunate precedent. They cite the Washington Post in support of their stance.
Washington column notes a unusually productive Congress with early aid to schools and Appalachian relief, health care for the aged, and a constitutional amendment on presidential disability. It credits Lyndon B. Johnson’s leadership, arguing his experience and party majority boost his push for voting rights and broader reforms.
George Crout reports Middletown reacts to Abraham Lincoln s assassination with mourning and unity. Citizens read Cincinnati papers, Foster ministers offer solace, and the town drapes in black as memorial plans begin. Schoolmaster George Catron notes Lincoln died at 7 22 am after being shot at Ford s Theatre the night before.
Paul Harvey comments on an Easter Saturday march by Students for a Democratic Society to Washington, with SDS and allied groups accused of Communist influence. He warns the protest will press a Viet Nam antiwar line and mar Easter weekend, urging vigilance against mobilization.
A Somerset factory plans to import 160000 gallons of cider from France to meet local demand. No coal shipments to Newcastle reported yet. A Texas legislator seeks a law protecting alligators from hunters. Britain's Fat Women's Club held its annual outing with members weighing at least 184 pounds.
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