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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1962
Page
6
The Middletown Journal lists subscription prices with rates for six day and seven day service. In city and suburban rail areas carriers charge 50 cents per week, with yearly mail options at 10 dollars for six days and 20 dollars for seven days, plus 35 dollars per year outside the USA. All subscriptions are payable in advance.
Recalling James C. Petrillo loss of re election as Chicago Federation of Musicians president after four decades in power. His 1942 recording ban and on call policy drew criticism despite economic gains for members, shaping public view of his long leadership and influence on music. Eddie Rickenbacker critiques U.S. Cuban crisis echo in broader remarks.
Rhode Island elected a Republican governor by 398 votes while Democrats won all other state offices and both legislative chambers. The GOP surge likely stems from dissatisfaction with the defeated governor or the rival’s appeal. New England saw varied results with New Hampshire and Vermont leaning Democratic. Maine remained the sole Republican governor winner outside Rhode Island, pending a recount.
The University of Mississippi Campus Senate voted to reprimand Sidna Brower, editor of the student newspaper, for her peaceful, rational stance on the James Meredith case. Sixty three members supported the action while 27 opposed it, applauding Brower for defending editorial freedom and constructive speech amid pressure.
Fulton Lewis Jr outlines Adlai Stevenson’s pattern of denying press reports he claims misrepresented him. Examples include alleged statements on Kennedy campaign spending, troop reductions in Berlin, U S Cuba policy, and the Alsop Bartlett affair. Stevenson insists reporters misunderstood him or misquoted him, while others defend their quotes as accurate.
A humorous column notes Aurora Illinois students gain free excursions on steam hauled trains. Grandpappy Jenkins laments if it had existed in his youth he would not have played hockey. The piece mocks complex terms like vernal equinox while mentioning Japan's costly eight mile tunnel at 22,220,000 dollars.
Analysis argues Britain remains a key global player despite loss of empire. Acheson cited as saying Britain’s role is played out but editors defend Britain’s diplomatic legacy, resilience, and enduring ties with the United States in shaping free world policy. The piece praises Churchill and Kennedy era unity, warns against overreliance on military power, and stresses mediation to avert nuclear conflict.
The senator from Louisiana again divides officials and nations as Uganda and Tanganyika bar him for uncertain reasons. The piece mocks his self styled travel writing and jaw dropping misstatements about kingdoms, capitals, and climates, noting his lengthy 1961 report and poor grasp of foreign affairs.
The Mount Pelee disaster in Martinique killed about 286,000 people in 1902. Nisei refers to Japanese born outside Japan. An anchorite denotes a hermit or recluse.
Middleton residents are urged to donate cash or gifts for the Hamilton Children's Home. Wishes range from practical items like skirts gloves and shoes to toys and electronics for teens. Donations may be mailed to local organizers or delivered to specific addresses. information lines are GA 2-4659 GA 2-3233 and GA 26413.
Dorothy Kilgallen notes a rift between Robert Goulet and Carol Lawrence amid showbiz competition as Ray Charles opens at the Latin Casino and reaction to the Embassy crackdown grows. Dany Laval rises in film, Gladys Hampton frets over Lionel’s Metropole opening, and other nightlife gossip spans Peruvian reforms and UK interest in Bossa Nova.
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