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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1960

Page

8

Middletown Ohio Subscription Rates Advertisement

Middletown Ohio notice lists daily subscription details from News Journal Inc. Rates include 6¢ weekday, 15¢ Sunday, 50¢ per week carrier, 10 dollars yearly in area, 20 dollars outside area, 35 dollars for international. All mail subscriptions payable in advance. Featured with a biblical citation from Acts 8 5.

Middletown Ohio First Ave U.S.A News-Journal Inc Philip Samaria Christ

Cuban Viewpoint in Mills Article on Castro Revolution

The Harper’s piece Listen Yankee presents a Cuban voice condemning U S actions in Cuba and faulting American interventions and exploitation. Mills argues the article reflects a real perspective worth understanding despite its harsh tone. The piece also notes the U N rejection of Mongolia affecting Soviet space plans.

C. Wright Mills Columbia University Harper's Magazine Mills Cuba Batista United States

Latin American Focus Urges North American Solidarity With Reforms

The piece warns that Latin America's economic roots of discontent demand U.S. attention and sympathy for reform. It cites Brazil’s Kubitschek and warns that revolutionary pressures risk Fidelismo influencing countries like Venezuela. It urges dropping certain economic advantages to help common people peacefully.

Africa Latin America U.S Kubitchek Brazil Cuba

Traffic toll climbs in October 1959 with record deaths

The October toll reached 5480, the highest for the month in five years, pushing the year’s total to 1120 and up two percent from 1959. The piece urges drivers to curb carelessness and speeding to reverse the rising fatality trend on highways.

Parker Charges Lake County Fraud in Indiana Election

In Indiana, GOP candidate Crawford Parker sues for a recount after losing to Democrat Matthew Welsh by 23,000 votes amid Lake County fraud allegations. A 240 voter check in Gary’s 55th precinct finds 59 ineligible or fraudulent registrations and 100 white voters at the poll, despite the precinct leaning Democratic. The case ties to Kennedy era Lake County corruption reports and Democratic machine ties, with AG Steers pursuing evidence amid delays.

Washington Indiana Crawford Parker Lake County Parker Matthew Welsh Welsh Edwin K. Steers State Election Board GOP Gary Margaret Williams C. J. Verplank Women's Citizens Committee John Kennedy Senate Kennedy Chicago Democratic Organization Jeorse Jeorse and Company Massachusetts Senate Los Angeles

Russia Plans 1967 Fair Motto Progress and Peace

Russia announces the Telling Me Motto for Moscow 1967 World’s Fair to be Progress and Peace though the word peace appears first in some reports. Officials say comfort is desired as the slogan is promoted amid questions about imperialist branding of beauty contests and a push to boost rubber production by 24 percent.

Moscow Russia

Transition In Government Costs and Hesitation Dominate Washington

The piece outlines the high costs and uncertainties of a government transition as the Kennedy era nears. It notes global hesitation, potential policy shifts, and the impact on business, trade, and gold exports while predicting decisive action will replace rhetoric. It mentions Kry, Rusk, Stevenson, and possible appeasement concerns abroad.

Washington United States Kry Moscow School of Europe Kennedy Roosevelt Senate House Ste E. Dean Rusk Britain China Peiping U. N

Unemployment Appears to Rise in Recent Data

A brief clipping notes unemployment appears to be increasing, with the report indicating early signs of economic strain. The snippet hints at broader labor market trends and potential policy responses.

Little Things Are Big In Times Of Bereavement

Paul Harvey reflects on how security obsessions obscure the value of small acts. He warns that neglecting little things—letters, calls, visits—erodes human connection and moral duty, urging readers to live by the Golden Rule and honor everyday responsibilities.

Paul Harvey

Atlanta Thief Steals 200 Pounds Weightlifting Gear

A thief in Atlanta stole 200 pounds of weight lifting equipment, a hefty booty that would challenge any burglar. The incident highlights a bold crime with substantial inventory taken from a gym or storage site. Investigators seek clues to recover the heavy loot.

Atlanta

Astrological Outlook for Tomoro Birth and Year Ahead

A sun sign forecast notes a satisfactory day for intellectual pursuits and good lunar aspects aiding travel. It forecasts limited stimulants for job and money until mid 1961, urges use of dull periods for planning, and predicts smooth personal relations with tact advised in September. A child born today is described as ambitious and responsible.

Girls raise funds to aid Butler County Home for the Aged

St Marys Girl Scout Troop 202 plans to bring fruit and entertainment to residents of the Butler County Home for the Aged. They need baskets for fruit and request medium baskets via Mrs Reedy of Magnolia Drive. A reader offers eight afghans as another gift idea for the home. Citizens urged to donate to Salvation Army kettles and to Doty House drives for operating funds.

Butler County St. Mary’s William Reedy Magnolia Drive

Florida road official faces bribery claims in hearings

The Florida highway engineer William McLeod admitted accepting about $10 041 07 in bribes from three contractors while supervising road projects He portrayed himself as a community pillar but described gifts such as whiskey ham and redwood paneling He argued the payments aided project advancement while witnesses said payola was common among regulators and industry figures

Florida William McLeod House Roads Subcommittee McLeod Subcommittee John A. Biatnik Walter May Blainik May

Christmas kettle finds a $50 bill for second year

Frank Atterton reports a $50 bill found in Christmas collection kettles for a second consecutive year. Miss Bertha Ellen Davison earns a doctorate in bacteriology from the University of Chicago. Louis Gable is reelected president of Middletown Truck Drivers Union Local 836 with Tom Youtsler as vice president and James Greenfield as secretary treasurer.

Frank Atterton Salvation Army Bertha Ellen Davison C. V. Davison The University of Chicago Louis Gable Middletown Truck Drivers Union Loca Tom Youtsler James Greenfield

Bark Beetles Engraver Beetles and Queen Boadicea

Factographs notes bark beetle as engraver beetle due to bark tunnels. Boadicea, a British queen during Nero’s reign, led a bold but unsuccessful revolt against Rome.

Boadicea Nero

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