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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1964
Page
4
The Middletown Journal publishes daily through News-Journal Inc. Subscriptions vary by delivery type and area, with weekly and annual rates listed for in city, suburban, trading, and outside regions. A biblical quotation from Matthew appears in the page as a decorative or editorial note.
The piece reflects on a 19 year old man on a 12 story hotel ledge and a crowd that heckles him with cries to jump. It also notes a murder in New York where witnesses failed to alert police, questioning humane response and societal influences.
Cautionary note warns that mixing cleaners such as chlorine bleach with ammonia can release dangerous fumes. Experts say fumes can irritate, injure, or kill, stressing use strictly per directions. Also mentions crowded GOP convention delegate speeches as a separate blurb.
After dinner at the Wolfson mansion, Arthur Godfrey shares tales of courage and hunting. He battles a cancerous ulcer while planning a big game trip to Africa, aided by friends including General Curtis LeMay. His resilience and humor surface as the group reflects on life and aging.
The article notes new zinc, copper and silver ore discoveries in Ontario and points to taconite in Minnesota as an example of improved ore utilization. It argues that discovery and technology keep raw materials available, countering fears of depletion. It also mentions a debate between Goldwater and McNamara on deterrent power and potential to inflict nuclear damage on Russia.
A five day plan endorsed by the Rotary Club and the Middletown Cancer Society is offered by Seventh Day Adventists with medical staff from Middletown Hospital. The program includes group therapy films lectures and a buddy system guided by Dr J P Chapin and Franklin W Hudgins. Participation is free and aims to cut smoking costs and withdrawal challenges.
The city clinic hosts a five day plan with nightly sessions at 7 30 p m in the City Building Auditorium. Officials say attendance is half the battle and completing the five days puts participants 75 percent toward quitting with thousands nationwide having taken part and about 80 percent success at the end of the plan.
Dorothy Kilgallen and Geraldine Page celebrate a nine week old baby’s recovery while industry news notes plans from producer M Spiegel and potential US work for Bill. Hollywood stars like Angie Dickinson Judy Garland and Cantinflas appear at Sardi's and Cocoanut Grove events as Cantinflas praises Dolores Del Rio. The Beatles set Vegas engagement as public interest stays high.
Analysis argues that the Wednesday railway deal was not a free bargaining outcome but a coerced settlement backed by government mediators and looming congressional action. It warns the public interest and potential prolonged processes could constrain future rail labor disputes and trigger renewed shutdown risks.
George Dixon reports on a Sunday brunch where diplomats and pundits discuss Johnson Humphrey and civil rights. Dobrynin and Carrillo Flores spar over a future ticket while Adams Powell jokes about a Johnson running mate. Wives of visiting editors attend, given Civil Rights Bill copies but barred from reading.
Public reaction mixes relief with unease as mediation replaces collective bargaining. The piece warns that without formal limits enforced by law, the president or Congress may face the next crisis without a durable solution. It argues for a clear statute defining permissible actions by both sides in rail labor disputes.
A policy bans potato chips during performances at London’s Mermaid Theatre for the play Macbeth. The note mentions a crackdown and references the frozen food industry as a growing business. The text also notes relations between the ermine and the skunk in a non sequitur fashion.
Sophie Tucker was billed for a star appearance at the Welcome House charity event in Philadelphia's Convention Hall but did not attend the event. Organizers acknowledged her absence and proceeded with the program.
The first murder electrocution in New York occurred on August 6, 1890, at Auburn Prison, with victim William Kemmer. Separate note states polar bears do not hibernate. females den under snow to bear cubs in winter.
A regional statement asserts residents in Michigan are never more than six miles from a lake or stream, emphasizing wide access to water bodies for recreation and conservation. Local officials highlight planning for shoreline protection and water quality.
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