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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1964
Page
4
The Middletown Journal publishes daily in Middletown Ohio with Sunday edition details. Subscription prices are listed for in city, suburban, and mail delivery including international rates. the note includes post office and publication credits along with a Bible quote.
Moon observers celebrate Ranger 7 for delivering unprecedented detail of the lunar surface from 1,000 miles to near the impact zone. The mission, after six prior failures, sharpens landing design and boosts confidence for a manned lunar flight around 1970.
The House backs a measure to let household heads block mail deemed morally offensive, but critics warn of vague standards and First Amendment risks. Opponents include Justice and Post Office departments, and Sen. Lindsay notes due process concerns. Senate must consider constitutional implications.
A TV watcher survey by Subscription Television, Inc. shows 71.5 percent in the area that began July 17 favor sports and baseball over football or basketball. Half of baseball fans never visit ballparks, opting to follow games at home for 1.50 per family, suggesting wide pay TV adoption and possible nationwide expansion.
Jim Bishop presents a fictional portrait of a celebrated writer blocked by doubt and ego. The Great Novelist wrestles with a weak opening line and the pressure of expected brilliance, including a visit from his wife and his secretary’s wary patience.
A Washington centered critique argues the Johnson administration and Congress fail to curb violence from civil rights protests. It accuses officials of treating riots as local issues while civil disobedience and mob action undermine police authority and basic law. The piece cites Rochester and Los Angeles cases and urges firm federal response to restore order and protect rights.
President Johnson likely to campaign actively in September and beyond, possibly via plane train helicopter and motorcade. aides favor major cities and big electoral states with short, targeted stops, while California and Midwest routes, including the nickname Little Egypt in Illinois, are highlighted for strong voter outreach.
Johnson signals a nationwide campaign outlook with appearances in multiple regions and a focus on prosperity to appeal to voters. He notes no planned television debate with Goldwater, cites foreign policy as a topic, and warns campaigns are rough. columnist James Marlow is on vacation.
A playful note ponders ancient Romans inventing campaign slogans with examples like Let’s Rule With Romulus. A Finn from Jaala sets a 65 minute ice cream record at Gowa Sta. A New Jersey turtle gets a fiberglass patch after a mower accident.
Dave Regan urges Middletown to expand a city led litter campaign with new waste disposal cans in downtown. He notes harsh West state penalties for litter and calls for public pride, education from early grades, and possible enforcement to reduce unsightly habits.
Dorothy Kilgallen surveys showbiz items from Vaughn Meader to Ingrid Bergman and Pia, plus theater buzz, TV plans, and political chatter. It notes Goldwater talk, Barbra Streisand charity, Margaret’s premiere hopes, and a Hungarian consulate guard change.
The National Geographic Society reports Ecuador as a largely underdeveloped country with two thirds of its 4.4 million people living on a central plateau that covers one sixth of its area of 104 506 square miles. Additionally notes include extreme density in white dwarf stars and a reference to Sancho Panza and the bushmaster rattlesnake.
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