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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1962
Page
4
The Middletown Journal announces subscription rates for weekdays and Sundays, with carrier and mail options in and outside the trading area, plus international rates. Published daily by News-Journal Inc. since 1857, the notice includes a religious benediction verse.
The essay argues government aid to more than 1,000 Cuban prisoners with food and drugs is a humane act that preserves individual rights and reflects Christmas compassion, while criticizing Cold War policy and tying Bay of Pigs to US responsibility before noting the Trojans must outperform West Coast rivals in the Rose Bowl.
A Minnesota federal judge ruled national Painters Union officials lacked authority to block a local union from paying legal fees for dissidents, upholding local member will and emphasizing democratic procedure. The decision asserts courts will intervene to protect fundamental union rights, including free speech and dissent.
A reflective piece arguing that high expectations shape outcomes more than strict resolutions. It cites a New Year’s Eve experimental project where participants wrote anticipated life events to be opened a year later, noting nine tenths were realized and contrasting a man’s Saturn influenced luck with a woman’s unrelated success. The article urges replacing resolutions with bold, faith grounded expectations to activate positive mental power and divine provision.
A nostalgic column recalls holiday mishaps from assembling gifts to trimming the Christmas tree. It notes a father’s misfit bolts, a mother’s request for preassembled toys, and a teen’s insight on growing up. Also glimpses a busy downtown shopping scene and a travel program on Hong Kong with transit notes.
Paul Harvey notes President Kennedy’s televised two year review draws praise from The Times and Wall Street Journal while Republicans demand equal time. Ohio Congressman Brown hails it as the cleverest political PR. Kennedy appears calm, candid, and persuasive, outlining cold war realities, NATO dollars and sense, and limited influence over others, prompting renewed conservative agreement and reflection.
The text reflects on Kennedy repeating established cold war fundamentals. It references George Sokolsky, Douglas MacArthur and Joe McCarthy in praising Kennedy’s articulation while noting the ideas are not new. It underscores ongoing vigilance and weapon strength as keys to peace.
The piece argues Katanga’s independence could sustain Congo economically and anti Communist positions, urging federalization under Katanga rather than UN centralization. It warns US support for self determination may back centralized regimes, citing Tshombe’s autonomy promises and regional pride, urging a Katanga federation on favorable terms.
Washington Postmaster Beall faces criticism after a holiday spike in discarded liquor bottles found at the city post office. A columnist jokes about government mail handling and jokes about officials, mail delays, and White House picket plans amid the festive season.
From California reports tell of longer sweaters and mohair robe styles for boudoir wear. Knitwear aims to carry the well dressed woman from dawn to dawn with many sweaters taking on a suit appearance. Winter arrives early but is not welcome.
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