This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1965
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription prices: per copy week day 10 cents, Sunday 15 cents. in-city carriers 50 cents per week. mail in trading area seven days 12 dollars a year. outside trading area 20 dollars. outside U.S.A. 35 dollars. All mail subscriptions payable in advance. Published daily by News Journal Inc. Founded 1857.
A biblical verse from Exodus 3:5 invites contemplation as it recalls God telling Moses to remove sandals before standing on holy ground. The line underscores reverence, sanctity, and the call to humility in the presence of the divine.
A scouting review of the fall and winter TV slate suggests little improvement over prior seasons. Expect more situation comedies Westerns and spy shows with space fantasy and light novelty. Specials may offer promise but overall the lineup aims at adolescent tastes and repeats old movies.
Distress grows in Empalme as hundreds of destitute farm workers seek help to return home after enlisting for US jobs. The end of US aid raises fears of a harsh winter with scarce food as Mexico reviews aid needs and storage gaps.
In Amsterdam traders protest urban renewal by decorating a market building with hundreds of dolls in varying sizes. Limp figures and sightless eyes loom from niches and windows, creating a nightmarish scene. The report notes uncertain impact on demolition and praises the creativity of the act.
A veteran writer recalls John F. Kennedy urging his official family to avoid publishing memoirs. After his 1963 murder the Kennedy circle rushed to publish, with Robert Kennedy, Mrs. Kennedy, and publishers racing to control stories about the president.
The piece argues Congress has gained powers to compel racial balance in schools, veto funds, influence school leadership, and shape housing paths, via civil rights and voting acts. It warns the executive branch and courts may enforce this through orders, with Vice President Humphrey urging desegregation or loss of federal aid.
Washington Republicans face disunity and weak numbers as the party contends with internal splinters and a strong Johnson agenda. Ray Bliss cautions against overconfidence while Goldwater’sFree Society ties threaten unity and fundraising efforts amid Rockefeller’s stay as New York governor.
The Academy and College of Philadelphia founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1749 is cited as the first U S academy. The Leaning Tower of Pisa leans due to a weak foundation and has gradually sunk. Fingerprints form four months before birth and remain unchanged across life.
A reflective column argues Middletown’s growth is inevitable with new schools streets and sewers expanding annexations. It recalls 35 years ago when cars were scarce meters spread slowly and a high school site purchase costed less, urging preparedness to avoid future headaches and costs.
Dorothy Kilgallen’s guest John Browning shares impressions from a 10 week tour with the Cleveland Orchestra under George Szell. He notes Soviet youths lack Western freedoms and money but show enthusiasm for concerts and Western pop via limited outlets like Voice of America.
A reader questions foreign aid to 41 countries and the Cold War stance. They accuse representatives of wasting others’ money and warn that France and England misjudge Communist nations. The letter ends with a blunt self‑congratulatory remark about voting with 27 million voters.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.