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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1962
Page
4
Public notice details subscription pricing for Middletown Journal and related mailing options. Rates listed include per copy, weekly carrier, and yearly mail options within trading areas and outside, with a final line noting a biblical quotation.
The piece argues the Soviet Union seeks an uninspected test moratorium to gain world approval while insisting on inspections. It cites the September 1961 unilateral Russian test resumption as proof the West should demand verification and stay alert to any Moscow pledge to end testing after January 1. Khrushchev criticized the Russian press as dull during a three hour speech.
A longtime movieland plush restaurant run by the Romanoff figure Mike faces closure as expense account spending tightens. The piece notes a broader risk to swank venues amid possible government scrutiny, but suggests top eateries may adapt with better food and service, benefiting diners.
A college star, Bob Bell of the Minnesota Gophers, signs a five year 150000 dollar contract with the Dallas Texans. The piece questions whether such a starting salary is worth it and why young people aspire to sports stars while many professionals in science and medicine earn slower rewards.
Norman V Peale discusses Henry Van Dyke's The Other Wise Man and follows Artaban's quest for the savior. The tale parallels today as seekers aid others and pay prices for integrity. A modern example shows a magazine illustrator enduring unemployment until an honest stand and a friend’s endorsement lead to a rightful job. The piece argues true wisdom is choosing eternal values over ease.
Irene C Kuhn recounts the Guadalcanal miracle of Fr. Gehring and Patsy Li. The 1942 siege, a Chinese girl saved from massacre, and a reunion across continents reveal a mother’s faith and wartime courage. Patsy Li later becomes a nurse and marries Joseph Lear in Washington.
A reminiscence of Santa Claus letters to the Middletown Journal, once forwarded by the post office, plus light sketches and quirks from the paper's staff. The column recalls past holiday spirit, quirky misdirections, and a humorous diary of office life including a TV network plot and a mistaken encounter with a defense plant.
Dorothy Kilgallen reports on a newspaper strike delaying news of France with Le Louvre’s Mona Lisa possibly traveling to the United States at Mrs Kennedy’s request. Andre Malraux may allow the loan but experts fear travel fragility and potential damage to the portrait. Beatrice Lillie plans a book about her Pekinese Mr Lee, tentative title Take A Peke. Connie Francis receives a pink Cadillac from MGM Records for her birthday, triggering tax implications after her record sales. Barbara Sharma, star of Rich Kids Rag, is courted by Columbia Pictures for a major breakthrough. Rod Steiger’s Moby Dick ship wreck earns $100000. Adlai Stevenson’s weight loss noted amid peace on earth sentiment. England top songs include She Taught Me To Yodel and Lovesick Blues. A Hollywood mother and daughter clash over dating, promising a social battle.
Ralph de Toledano reports looming battles on Capitol Hill as the administration seeks to expand the Ways and Means and Rules Committees. Mills opposes tax cuts without spending cuts, risking a tax reform bill dying in committee. Democrats warn against packing, while Curtis faces GOP resistance. The fight recalls 1961 clashes, with party leaders counting votes before triggering a clash at the start of the new session.
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