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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1961
Page
4
Middletown Ohio publication notes subscription options including weekly 6 cents per copy and Sunday 15 cents, in-city carrier 50 cents weekly, mail rates 6 days 10 dollars yearly, outside trading area 7 days 20 dollars yearly, and USA 35 dollars yearly. All payments in advance.
The piece recalls Mexico’s 1911 ousting of Porfirio Diaz and early democratic gains led by Francisco Madero, then outlines US intervention under Wilson to block dictators like Huerta and Villa. It notes current Mexican views toward the United States and the West, with leaders like Mateos navigating leftist currents within democracy. It mentions reactions from Acheson and Stevenson and some Republicans.
The piece honors Col. Robert Gould Shaw of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, first Black unit commander killed July 18 1863 at Fort Wagner. It notes his abolitionist Boston family, standout early war records, and the unit's crucial role inspiring tens of thousands of Black soldiers and shaping Civil War outcome. It closes with a partisan aside about political figures and the IRS.
The piece notes men as well as women turning to cosmetic surgery to look younger. A Coronet article says about a third of last year’s cosmetic patients were men, raising questions about society’s fixation on youth and the value of a face bearing life’s trials.
Jim Bishop extols his golf defiance and jinx status with humorous vignettes of players like Jack Kofoed Tom Ferris Ted Baker and Ace Noonan. He recalls personal mishaps in Florida Breakers and Palm Beach with jokes about Mulligans and outrageous shots.
The document notes the baptism of an Indian named Peter in 1540 as the earliest recorded baptism in the United States. It also cites a typical annual income for veterinarians at about ten thousand dollars.
David Lawrence argues for a U S air and sea blockade of Cuba to stop Soviet and Castro military shipments. He cites Monroe Doctrine and OAS resolutions, urges intercepting aircraft and inspecting ships bound for Cuba, and warns of diplomatic rupture with Castro and possible multinational blockade if Khrushchev ignores the warning.
Jottings cover Academy Awards buzz, marriages and divorce rumors, fashion icons, and industry moves. Bets on Elizabeth Taylor and Burt Lancaster, Mitch Miller’s Columbia break, and stars like Linda Darnell El Paso nightclub plans. Plus political and European notes and industry chatter.
A lighthearted column notes that after a long winter the sun reveals dirty windows and neglected spaces. It suggests that men shirk chores for golf and bowling, so the author and Mrs. I. and T. devised a two left hands system that keeps housework with the woman, since male help often causes more harm than good.
In a Washington exchange, George Dixon recalls biblical dream interpretation as a contrast to modern farm policy. Secretary Freeman and aides face questions on storage costs and interest, while Senator Ellender overstates funding as surplus eating away at the fat line.
Deputy county auditor Clint Thompson reported $108 worth of dog licenses sold in the first two hours after a day census at the local office. School Supt R W Solomon announced Dr Andrew Cordier of Manchester College would be Middletown High School’s commencement speaker.
A centenarian offers a life wisdom about restraint and future regret. The piece notes the upside down 1961 numeral, comments on next year, and mentions Britain's 12-year-old Prince Charles earning his first pheasant bird.
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