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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1965
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription prices with per copy rates of 10 cents for weekdays and 15 cents for Sundays. Carrier and mail options vary by city area, with yearly rates of 12 dollars in the tracing area, 20 dollars outside, and 35 dollars to the U S A, payable in advance. Founded in 1857.
The piece notes that bearing a famous name helps briefly but cannot guarantee success. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s sons James and Franklin Jr. failed to advance. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and Robert Taft Jr. also found limits despite strong legacies. It argues voters value proven ability and personal appeal beyond lineage. A final aside recalls Rex Young’s space mishap anecdote about Grissom.
Summary of House passage supporting social security boosts and health services for the aged with a voluntary doctor bill insurance program for 65 plus, funded mainly by payroll taxes. Notes Republican help in shaping the Medicare plan and that Senate action is pending. A Michigan inventor patented a scalp-massaging device while standing on the head.
Fulton Lewis Jr reports radical leftists intensifying infiltration of the SNCC while leaders downplay the danger. Washington director Monson calls Communist infiltration irrelevant, as Los Angeles chief Garrett admits West Coast Communists aided SNCC projects in Mississippi and Alabama.
The piece coins a national critique of civil rights discourse while alleging widespread election fraud in Chicago during the 1964 election. It cites a Chicago Tribune editorial and Eagle Eye findings on assistance to voters, illiteracy affidavits, and polling place abuses amid Democratic opposition to reform measures. It contrasts northern and southern practices and condemns Chicago clergy and politicians as hypocritical.
A Pittsburgh rabbi and University of Pittsburgh chaplain Richard L. Rubenstein accompanied students to Montgomery Alabama where he accused SNCC leaders of using protesters for violence. He cited deception by SNCC and alleged immoral acts during the march. He also warned of SNCC Friends abroad as fundraisers and political tools. Radio Belgrade praised Johns Hopkins Johnson Viet Nam speech as a shift toward dialogue over force.
The article analyzes whether President Johnson aims for a temporary presence or a lasting U S role in South Vietnam. It notes low support for the South Vietnamese government, fears of a communist takeover, and the risk of U S intervention if chaos ensues with China’s growing power and nuclear deterrence.
The piece argues that while elections are local to states, federal action is needed to curb fraud in voter registration and casting ballots. It notes potential Negro and white voter manipulation in the South, warns fraud is not limited to any race, and urges protections for the vote.
The writer scorches the new voting rights bill for lacking anti fraud provisions and accuses political leaders of hypocrisy and localities where big city bosses sway votes. Cites 1960 Chicago fate in Kennedy Nixon race and unresolved fraud allegations amid calls for stronger safeguards.
Armco announces a four o clock Thursday dedication of its $250 million Middletown development. The event promises a large crowd with free parking and bus transport from four locations. Projected 1650 new jobs and population growth of about 5395 are cited along with increased local spending and deposits. The completion target is 1969.
A chatty column lists Lucienne Boyer’s engagement to Patrice Jouffin D Hervalganthe, Rita Hayworth’s MGM role, Ingrid Bergman’s U.S. visit, Kath Winsor’s cookbook project, Rex Harrison’s Oscar talk, and Dierdre O Dea romance rumors. It notes May 24 marking 30 years of night games in MLB and other showbiz tidbits from New York and London.
The census among the gals says Gloria Swanson looks about 20 years younger while arriving at the Voisin with Earl Blackwell. Peter Sellers fans note his film sequence from The Pink Panther to Whats New Pussycat. Danny Thomas expands Cherry Valley ranch with 500 cattle ready for market.
The passage notes early careers of well known writers and entertainers. It mentions Herman Wouk as a gag writer for Fred Allen and Alan J Lerner for Jackie Gleason. Maurice Zolotow a press agent. Somerset Maugham studied medicine. Dan Greenberg studied art at Illinois. Neil Simon later wrote The Odd Couple.
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