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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1965
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription rates for its daily and Sunday editions. Prices include 6 cents per weekday copy, 15 cents Sunday, 50 cents weekly by carrier, 10 dollars yearly within trading area, 20 dollars outside trading area, and 35 dollars for outside U.S.A. subscriptions, all payable in advance.
The AMA faces pressure over resisting a government Medicare program for the elderly. Some groups urge non cooperation while leaders differ. Wilbur Cohen says doctors are not legally bound to participate, though group action might risk anti trust concerns. Patients can seek free care, self pay with government reimbursement, or switch doctors as a boycott flexes its own force.
Vice President Humphrey lauds Cabinet meetings calling them an educational experience. He compares President Johnson to a symphony conductor guiding information into clear perspective, noting the collective leadership style. Some wonder if the praise may carry a hinted sour note from the No 2 man.
The piece views August as both summer and precursor to autumn. It notes blooming gardens and high pollen, hints of fall on the breath, earlier football on TV, and rising school-related tensions as children head back to school.
Norman V. Peale outlines a practical path to happiness built on prayer Bible reading and positive thinking. He urges twenty five daily prayers, memorized Bible verses, kind thoughts about others, constant love of God, and a life free of sin to transform mood and life over time.
Police Chief James Howerton's platoon system assigns one patrol car per officer to foster ownership. An officer added whitewall tires and proposed a competition stripe, but the stripe was not applied. Regular drivers faced a two week NYC crossing closure and a traffic officer joked about taking time off. The Journal Now notes Middletown ZIP code quirks with 45042 and 45043 serving different areas.
A column denounces a proposed federal boxing commission as an overreach. The piece warns government control would expand Uncle Sam’s authority into sports, likening boxing to a dying, brutal pastime and urging self regulation instead of federal oversight.
A wary note highlights how heavy spending by major cities drains funds. It also praises Milt the printer as prudent in political bids, insisting he never runs without securing his own advantage.
A retiring couple consider building an $8000 ground floor apartment onto their son's home to live near grandchildren. They seek a lifetime lease, with no rent or utilities, and urge a firm construction deadline, a written agreement, privacy safeguards, and clear sale/remembrance clauses to protect their savings. They note $340 monthly income and $170 for the wife, totaling $14,000 in savings.
Dorothy Kilgallen hosts Lana Turner to critique 1960s fashion. Turner laments wigs, bikinis with boots, green makeup, and craze hairdos while praising Grace Kelly and vintage couture. She notes sharp heels harm feet, zebra stockings fail the leg, and future archaeologists may judge today by style. Jackie Kennedy and peers remain flattering examples.
Each year about 100 billion fasteners are produced from a million tons of steel. An average automobile uses about 1,400 fasteners. Ducks can swim even while sleeping. There are about 15 million bike cycles in use in France.
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