Middletown Journal 1967 Subscription Rates
Subscriptions listed include per copy 5 cents and weekly carrier rates at 25 cents. Evening Middletown Journal and Sunday News Journal priced at 35 cents weekly. mail rates vary by area with annual costs around six dollars to sixteen dollars. Old proverb and biblical verse quoted at end.
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Radios on buses and streetcars approved by D C utility board
Washington's Public Utilities Commission ruled radios may be installed on buses and streetcars to provide entertainment. The Transit Riders Association plans an appeal, arguing the move invades rights and distracts operators. Experts say the noise level remains manageable and could improve travel. The case echoes Supreme Court sound truck rulings on privacy and public nuisance.
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Public Utilities Commission
Transit Riders Association
PUC
U. S. Supreme Court
Mao’s Moscow Visit Sparks China Russia Alliance Fears
Speculation grows over Mao Zedong’s arrival in Moscow to honor Stalin on his birthday. Observers doubt Russia will aid rebuilds and expect potential military dominance unless China gains concessions. The piece critiques past American failure to stabilize China and questions Russia’s success prospects.
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China
Moscow
Stalin
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Mao
Unitates
United States
Fun in Burlington Contests Draw Broad National Entries
The Burlington Wis event began in 1929 and has grown to a nationwide contest with judges already overwhelmed by entries. Samples include a New Jersey joke about a fish dust cloud blocking view and a Texas tale of a tornado decorating a tree with peas, suggesting many jokes may flop in water-short New Jersey and tornado-wracked Texas.
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New
Texas
New Jersey
Dr. Crane Advice on Love and Dominance in Relationships
A Ramona V. dialogue with Dr. Crane discusses marital respect and admiration, warning that maternal fixation can erode attraction. The piece outlines gender dynamics, masculine traits as appeal for women, and cautions against masculine influences and behavior in women. It also promotes sending for Dr. Crane's 100 point Tests for Sweethearts using mailed requests.
Leghorn Hats Origin Linked to Leghorn Port
Leghorn hats take their name from the Italian port of Leghorn used for shipping. The actual production occurs in Fiesole, a suburb inland from Florence.
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Leghorn
Fiesole
Florence
Defense Chief Sees Himself Commander in Chief Role
Secretary Louis Johnson says he considers himself the practical commander of the Army Navy and Air Forces with Congress delegating the President’s constitutional powers to the Defense Secretary. He argues the Joint Chiefs of Staff do not vote but merely recommend and that ultimate decision rests with the Secretary or the President.
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Louis Johnson
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Navy
Air Forces
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New York City
New York County Lawyers Association
Joint Chiefs of Staff
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Defense
Johnson renores Congress and reshapes military funding
The article reports Mr. Johnson delegating budget control to a committee led by an Air Force officer, with Joint Chiefs to advise allocations and weapon rights for other services. It cites live West and Newport accords limiting Navy air power and notes Admiral Sherman praising carrier dominance and strategic mobility in sea communications and war support.
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Air Force
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Newport
Navy
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Boston
Johnson shifts to civilian commander in chief role
The article argues that President Johnson is expanding control beyond mere recommendations by the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It warns this move could intensify the unification controversy, spurring amendments to clarify the unification statute and redefining who directs military strategy.
Stalin and Spain in UN debate and New Year reflections
A Dakotan asks for an investigation into congressmen payroll practices, Stalin is described as the most talked about yet little seen figure, Molotov as potential successor, and Senator Vandenburg supports Spain joining the United Nations for strategic and military reasons. The column ponders New Year's Day, its purpose, and holiday trends, noting a miners’ holiday promoter and reflections on history and national figures.
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Spain
United Nations
Russia
Argentina
Add Life To Their Years Not Just Years To Life
A New York physician, invited by three millionaires, will lead geriatrics research funded by wealthy patrons to extend lifespan. The advocate urges readers to support the Peabody Home and emphasizes living well to reach advanced ages.
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New York City
The Peabody Home Offers Care for Gentlewomen 65 Plus
The Peabody Home provides a haven for women over 65 to live with gentleness and dignified routines. It emphasizes meaningful activity and companionship, aiming to add LIFE to years rather than merely extending them.
Adding life to their years phrase explored
The speaker pleads for freedom to repeat a vital, tragic truth about life. They cite the repetition of familiar moral guidance and Ten Commandments learned in school, urging that enduring lessons must be etched into every heart.
Prolonging Life Becomes Daily Topic in Public View
A fragment discusses ongoing interest in extending lifespan and public debate. It notes recent attention after early reports and hints at evolving medical and ethical considerations surrounding longevity research.
Einstein still figures taxes while shaping gravity’s future
Hal Boyle recalls Albert Einstein at 70 as a humble figure who needed a tax expert in 1944 and avoided charity with Nobel prize money. The column links Einstein’s relativity theory to modern gravity debates and the atom bomb’s role in history, noting his revolutionary impact.
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Albert Einstein
Sam
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Einstein
Life Beyond Years: What Makes Life Truly Lively
The text debates the value of longer life versus meaningful use of time. It argues that living is about doing and feeling not merely aging. It cites Verdi dying at 88 and Burns at 37 to illustrate immortality lies in deeds, not years.
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Giuseppe Verdi
Robert Burns
Scientist from Britain Promises Longevity Breakthrough
A British scientist championed as a future life extender, claiming to add not just years but meaningful life to our remaining time. The quote elevates the potential impact beyond mere expectancy, envisioning a radical shift in aging.
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Britain
Reflections on naval power and peace in historical editorials
The excerpts compare 19th century and modern debates on military spending and national strength. The Illustrated London News 1836 piece warns against retrenchment while defending a strong fleet. It contrasts with later calls for peace that acknowledge enduring conflicts and factional struggles in Europe.
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Congressional Record
Congress
Dark Clouds Over the Horizon Reflected in past Russia Situa
The passage contrasts a 90 year old written view with today’s foreign scene, noting the recurring fear of Russian influence. It emphasizes how encyclopedias give brief summaries while the mood remains tense, as in the historical and current political climate.
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Councils of Europe
Military strategy lingers as experts hold back final word
Fragments hint at debate over who knows best on military strategy with key experts refraining from asserting a definitive conclusion.
The World’s Wary Hope Amid Russian Ambition
The speaker reflects on past fears of Russian expansion and the resilience that followed. He notes that history shows progress and occasional peace, and warns that the same dangers could reappear, urging vigilance and measured comfort.
How thin is a slice shows hair-thin 750 count feat
The Bureau of Standards reports a new slicing method that makes individual slices so thin that 750 slices stacked together would reach the thickness of an average human hair. This highlights advances in precision material processing and measurement.
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Bureau of Standards
Einstein Life of Paradox Shaped by War and Peace
The piece portrays Albert Einstein as a paradoxical figure born into genius. A pacifist whose discoveries ushered the atom bomb, he championed freedom of inquiry and human dignity while facing admiration and mockery. His humility and frugal habits soften the myth of the absent minded scientist.
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Einstein
China
Pinoza
County tax levy rises in 1929 to 4.53 million
The county’s 1929 tax levy reached 4,526,559, up from 4,025,582 in 1928, a gain of about 500,000 dollars as an annual abstract of the duplicate was completed by the county auditor. In the final 1929 meeting, retiring Chairman William Stringham presided as City Commissioners appointed Otto Kolodzik, former police chief, as mid-
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William Stringham
Otto Kolodzik
Hamilton
Father World War II style prank ends with red shiner
A father naps on a couch when a toy car wheel strapped to a suction cup is glued to his forehead by his son and a neighbor. He frees it after a nail pry, leaving a powdery red shiner. Pete Clark seeks Santa Claus home and kitchen items. Red Cross appeals for bedroom and kitchen gear for three of four families.
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A FiveYearOld Corrects Misgendered Baby
A friend explains a five year old nephew could not grasp pins and blue for babies. His sister, ten months, is a chubby beausine youngster with little hair who looks more like a boy. When asked if the baby had a nice Christmas he says it is a little sister, pointing to the skirt.
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Ouis
Fire victims find housing but need essentials says Red Cross
Red Cross notes Middleton families displaced by Oneida fires have secured housing yet still require basic items to resume normal life. Community rally helped many, but shortages persist as relief shifts to recovery phase.
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Oneida
The
Red Cross
Police Chief to Take Office January 1
The town announces that the Police Chief will assume office on January 1. A brief public notice confirms the transition and expected duties for the new chief.
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Thetown
Stars Foresee Unpredictable Turns For December 29
Genevieve Kemble notes Thursday brings sudden shifts and brave adjustments. Expect abrupt experiences tested by calm judgment and philosophy, with fresh plans possibly turning surprising for the better and a child born that day facing reversals and renewed hopes.
Coin Operated Typewriter Control for Public Places
A simple economical control device for coin operated typewriters limits use after coin insertion. The system restricts operation during set periods to manage access for travelers in public locations.
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