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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1961
Page
6
Middletown Ohio News Journal Inc publishes daily notices on subscription options. Rates list 50 cents weekly in city areas, 10 dollars yearly for six days, and 35 dollars yearly for outside USA subscriptions, with advance payment required.
Dave Regan Here And There reports a request from the Eby Church of God Mission for a pianist to play during services. The church, led by Rev. James Campbell and Mrs Campbell, resides on Franklin-Madison Road near Route 4. For details call GA 30140. Also remembering Eddie Johnson, bedfast after a car crash, at 6077 Paullin Dr., West Middletown, with a Christmas card.
An assistant secretary of health education and welfare will supervise the nations water supply and pollution control program with James M. Quigley, formerly a Pennsylvania congressman, acting as Secretary Ribicoffs representative. The Public Health Service retains responsibility but at a higher policy level to drive coordinated watershed management across states amid rising demand and population. A December draft cut renews belief in Santa Claus among thousands of young men.
A coordinated effort led by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission aims to restore lake trout in the upper Great Lakes. Efforts target lamprey control via chemical treatments and electrical weirs in Lake Superior tributaries, while hatcheries release millions of lake trout eggs and yearlings into Lakes Superior Huron and Michigan in 1963 to reach about seven million annual releases at full scale.
A Greeneville Tennessee national monument recalls Andrew Johnson as Lincoln's successor. Johnson rose from humble beginnings to govern Tennessee and become a senator and wartime military governor. As Lincoln's running mate he aided the Union cause, but clashes with Congress over policy and impeachment shaped his presidency.
A historical column argues that despite Russian bravado over captured U S airman Powers, the U S has conducted thousands of U 2 flights over Russia and relies on strategic bombers like the B 52 and intercontinental missiles to deter war. It cites Col Donald F Martin on deterrence choices and warns of catastrophic potential, space stations, and growing weapon counts.
William Pitt the Younger rose to prime minister at age 24, becoming the youngest holder of the office in British history. His early ascent marked a rapid rise in 18th century politics, shaping wartime leadership and domestic policy during his tenure.
George E. Sokolsky argues in a Charleston News and Courier editorial that reform requires removing entrenched civil and foreign service elements rather than mere reorganization. He warns of internal lobbying, leaks, and entrenched pressure from two groups blocking change, and urges tightening procedures to prevent red tape from masking inefficiency and error.
Washington observers recount the November 27 State Department upheaval known as Black Monday. OSS veteran Roger Hilsman Jr. heads Intelligence and Research, recalling WWII days and an OSS reunion with Robert Rodenberg. A Peace Corps officer jokes about youth and secrecy as Menshikov lauds communism and hints at future tests.
The almanac notes planetary influences for tomorrow are favorable aiding problem solving and easing worries. It adds a birthday projection of great future accomplishments with a warning to avoid starting multiple tasks and to finish one project before launching another by end of February.
Dorothy Kilgallen notes Bette Davis enjoying a night out as Chicago troubles loom for The Night of the Iguana. Maria Callas may sing at the Hollywood Bowl if tickets and her fee are high. Grace Kelly keeps turning down US offers while Sid Caesar focuses on money matters. Fidel Castro faces Cuba shortages and seeks Soviet help. Actors’ Fund benefit runs long. Judy Balaban Kanter and Tony Franciosa announce engagement. Rhode Island's Chuck Clark headlines New England’s Elvis stand-in.
City Solicitor Fred J. Schatzmann told the City Commission to draft a referendum ordinance asking residents to vote on a proposed municipal light plant. If passed, an election would be mandatory within 120 days. The action followed a referendum request by H. C. Miller, Walter D. Ralston and C. A. Sulfsted. Colin Gardner of the Red Cross noted Middletown’s share of the National War Fund at 15000 with 15 percent kept for local Red Cross work.
National League clubs invest 3.65 million for 45 players described as has-beens or never-wases. The figure dwarfs the Babe Ruth sale as a bargain, while other items note Guy Fawkes fears, deserted Tristan da Cunha, a sub merged Alaskan mountain range, and holiday hazards.
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