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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1961
Page
4
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An essay argues automation via computers and machines can boost productivity and national strength. It warns of potential labor disruption from rising machine use and calls for coordinated efforts by industry, labor, and government to reduce unemployment while expanding output. It notes lagging farm mechanization in Red China.
A Massachusetts senatorial contest features George Cabot Lodge as a Republican hopeful amid Democrat talk of Edward Kennedy and Edward McCormack. The race echoes historic rivalries in the Lodge and Kennedy families, with past defeats shaping present hopes as the field forms for 1962.
Sweden, last left driving nation in Europe, plans a traffic changeover. Foreign visitors already cause many wrong-way incidents, and the shift could trigger a wave of accidents as seven million Swedes adopt right-hand driving, prompting lively times in the country.
Washington report outlines Harry Bridges and Teamster chief Hoffa forming a confederation of national transportation unions to coordinate actions. Bridges has faced long-standing accusations of Communist ties, with past ILWU strikes and walkouts cited as demonstrations of power. The piece warns this alliance could threaten U.S. commerce and national security if invoked.
Tomorrow birthdays bring a pivotal year to advance worthwhile goals and use available opportunities. Focus on March April late September and December 1962 and the first three months of 1963. Financial prospects look good with chances to profit through personal periods in September and November.
The United States Navy Band played The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You at John Connally’s farewell as Navy secretary and Texas gubernatorial candidate. The incident raises questions on military free speech, with comparisons to General Walker’s past cautions and how votes remain secret despite leadership commentary.
George Sokolsky lauds Joe Kennedy and his large clan for a life devoted to country. He notes Jack's presidency Bobby as attorney general and Ted likely governor, praising daughters' purposeful lives and the family’s unity. Kennedy’s devotion to public service, independence, and moral responsibility stands as the core achievement beyond wealth or fame.
The outlook says stress may arise but domestic happiness and social life look strong. July October and December favor romance and marriage, while July August are ideal for travel. A child born today may be good looking with a pleasing personality and artistic talents.
Paul Harvey cites Edgar Hoover and Norman Kiven on shoplifting costs. Stores lose hundreds of millions monthly, with supermarkets hit hard. Most thieves aren’t professionals. many are employees or housewives. A bonding survey claims 25 percent honest, 25 percent dishonest, 50 percent opportunistic. Retailers use mirrors and privacy measures to deter theft, but self service worsens losses and consumer costs rise.
Dorothy Kilgallen reports a long island home recovery with Dr Hans Kraus advising similar exercises used by President Kennedy. Britain's Mary Peach may test for The Carpetbaggers role in Hollywood. Chubby Checker's Twist Around the Clock tops Columbia's profits.
A humorously skewed column jokes about Cuba running short on toilet soap amid shortages. Zadok Dumkopf parodies a substitution with shaving cream while Grandpappy Jenkins misinterprets trillium as a debt term.
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