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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1966
Page
4
The item provides pricing for everyday, Sunday, and mail subscriptions. Weekday copies are 10 cents, Sundays 15 cents, and home delivery 60 cents weekly. Mail rates are 15 dollars per year within trading areas and 24 dollars outside, 38 dollars outside the USA, all prepaid. Published daily by New Journal Inc. since 1857.
A biblical quotation from Deuteronomy 11 18 19 stresses to bind words on the heart and teach them to children in all hours and places including home travel and rest, urging daily remembrance and discussion of faith.
A Christian Science Monitor survey finds Western Europe largely calm and confident about the United States after the Spain coast H-bomb incident. Belgians Dutch and Italians show recognition of American power to contain the Soviet threat while concern remains over risks. Eastern Europe voices alarm through Izvestia and Radio Moscow as Communists oppose nuclear armaments.
The General Services Administration plans to add safety innovations to its government car purchases, studying 60 or more ideas such as relocated gearshift levers and dashboard removal. The policy, already shaping 1966 models, could push broader national standards and benefit motorists as coherent federal safety rules are pursued.
A Waltham News-Tribune reflection on the young paper carrier who balances chores and friends at the playground. The boy earns his own money, supporting part of his costs and gaining a sense of independence as a small merchant rather than a newspaper employee.
A Montana housewife who slimmed down by mental imagery of a desired body and belief that God can recreate it shares her method. She cites control, self conditioning, and consistent willpower, supported by James and Brean, urging daily small ascetic acts to curb temptation and strengthen inner resolve.
A Cincinnati tie maker markets the world’s cheapest burglary protection a warning sticker reading Protected by Lectronic Automatic Alarm System. Ten stickers cost two dollars and are meant to deter would be burglars by prompting doubt about whether the system is real. The inventor concedes stickers won’t replace a real alarm but expects some deterrence and even applicability to cars and trucks.
Paul Harvey catalogs congressmen and voters voicing Vietnam policy opinions during Easter recess. Senators Stennis Hartke Russells Dirksen Mansfield Ford push harsher air strikes and peace talks, while House leaders warn of costly, endless conflict. The columnist signals growing pressure to decisively change course.
Middletown Area Council of Churches urges pastors to ask members to write Congress in support of shifting from surplus disposal to farming for world needs. The Food for Freedom Act would authorize selective sales and use foreign currencies for aid, nutrition, and population programs. Citizens urged to contact representatives. P F Johnson and Rev R McNamara sign as council leaders.
A Middletown Journal column argues retirement income often falls short for many, but shares a widow’s budget that survives on $92.80 monthly. The story outlines how she allocates Social Security, mortgage, utilities, roomer rent, laundry, food, clothing, and incidentals to total about $116.80 with a net of $38.17. It suggests that $250 to $300 a month can provide basic security and happiness, urging readers to consider careful budgeting and referencing a 36 page booklet available for 50 cents.
The United States and Russia reportedly agreed on a two year pact to continue cultural exchanges. Aitch Kay questions if the accord also touches on atomic espionage and reconnaissance material. British clocks moved to Daylight Saving Time before U S towns, a temporary lead. A portrait depicts Charlie at 19 in armor with helmet and sword, all dressed for a lifelong fight he was doomed to lose.
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