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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1961
Page
4
Subscriptions and mailing details for The Middletown Journal printed in Middletown Ohio outline per copy rates for weekday and Sunday editions, in-town carrier, six days mail rates, and annual pricing for trading and outside areas. Includes a biblical quotation and publication note.
The article discusses disillusionment among foreign students in the United States citing racial discrimination housing and off campus attitudes as key issues. It notes about half of students report dissatisfaction and urges Americans to view themselves as others see them while touching on materialism and entertainment.
Time magazine notes the Jaguar XK E as the crowd favorite at Manhattan's International Auto Show. It cites a 265 hp engine, 150 mph top speed, and a $6 320 price for the hardtop coupe with higher prices reaching $25,000.
Government virologist Dr Robert J Huebner of the NIH argues a massive, decades-long push could end the common cold with a billion dollars in funding. He notes no current large cold research effort exists and believes substantial investment could slash the yearly toll despite the ailment rarely killing people. A Hollywood silent film is also mentioned as a cultural aside.
Norman V Peale argues against retirement at 65 or 72, urging flexible systems to retain capable older men in public life. He highlights Whit Smith who after retirement directs a major nonprofit, proving older workers can contribute significantly with suitable roles and support.
Paul Harvey argues that inflation acts like a lethal overdose. He warns against expanding money supply to fix recession, noting wealth does not grow with more dollars. He cites psychological trust in government spending and cites historical precedents where inflation led to collapse.
In Jeannette Pennsylvania a reader derides a Paris space piece and cites Elijah’s ascent as biblical proof against space travel. The letter argues God’s creation should not be tampered with and warns of consequences. A separate item notes a street sign misplacement near Broad and Central.
George Sokolsky argues 1917 Russia reshaped thought through Marxism Leninism and portrays Castro as a Soviet controlled dictatorship using Marxist aims to contain the United States. He criticizes U S policy analysts and CIA selections of Cuban leaders, noting repeated misjudgments of Latin American politics.
A Jeannette reader discusses Elijah rising in a whirlwind to Heaven and promises of first hand prophecy. The letter cites Malachi 4 and jokes that Elijah rides a long space journey and will return, likening the tale to Yuri Gagarin’s historic flight.
A Claridge reader objects to interpreting II Kings as Elijah being taken to outer space. He argues the verse shows ascent into Heaven by a chariot of fire and questions why God would send a prophet into space, criticising costly space initiatives worldwide.
The passage argues that revolutions arise from oppression and deprivation, driven by distress and hopelessness. It notes that revolutionary leadership can come from outside the revolting class, challenging assumptions about who leads radical upheavals.
Dorothy Kilgallen reports Elvis Presley’s overseas calls to Nancy Sharpe from Blue Hawaii during Wild in the Country. A married actor pursues a starlet on tour with gifts and romance. Joey Bishop films in Chicago with fever. his wife nurses him. Margaret Truman declines TV offers to stay in New York. Joan Cohn joins Clifton Daniel. Shirley Johnston’s ex-wife tours with Joe Kirkwood Jr. Sin Mankvist, Sweden’s top singer, records her first English single Wedding Cake and earns high pay in Scandinavia. Brett Halsey separated from his wife, who’s due to have a baby, as he faces a hospital crisis. The Gaylords headline after a Las Vegas romp at the Latin Quarter then the Thunderbird.
A roundup of film and fashion chatter notes Rachel Roberts laments limited post Saturday Night roles while Rex Harrison and Charles Revson enjoy highs in film and cosmetics. Olivier, Plowright, Sagan, and St Laurent are linked to projects and fashion. Rossen plans New York shoots. Polly Bergen visits Judy Garland. Kai Winding hunts a vocalist. Inga Swenson to star in The Miracle Worker. and assorted European showbiz moves unfold in a vivid celebrity column.
Mrs F J Schatzman was elected president of the Middle town Federation of Women's Clubs succeeding Mrs J W Holman. Other officers named include Mrs J R Lostro as first vice president Mrs Walter Bendel as second vice president Mrs Margaret Klopp as secretary and Mrs George Davies as treasurer.
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