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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1962
Page
4
The Middletown Journal in Middletown Ohio lists subscription rules with prices for daily, Sunday, and mail options including domestic and international rates. The notice includes postal details, payment terms, and a biblical quote from Luke 15 9.
Senate hearings on muzzling high officers reveal unclear guidance on policy discussion and excessive minor edits to speeches. Two reforms are urged: a formal policy briefing system and accountable editors who minimize changes while preserving policy. Senator Humphrey remains cautiously optimistic about most administration proposals.
An analytical note argues that Portugal under Salazar shows weakness both abroad and at home. Revolts in Angola and Goa expose limits of its power, while domestic social stagnation fuels unrest. The piece warns Portugal may leave the UN and NATO, urging focus on internal reform.
Astronomers ponder if lunar observers would spot human works and compare the Great Wall of China with Hadrian's Wall in England, the Maginot Line in France, and the Berlin Wall. The piece traces origins, construction spans, and purpose of these historic earthbound barriers.
Washington coverage traces how Democrats long warned of a missile gap, Kennedy campaigns, McNamara admits no gap existed, and a shift in White House stance precedes a fuller defense posture. Other items note North Carolina gerrymandering affecting Rep. Charles Jonas and his bid for reelection against Paul Kitchen.
A collage recounts Winchester Virginia changing hands in the Civil War, lamplighters in Glasgow threatening strikes, and a 1996 fan dancer union forming then fading. It notes a 1000 chiefs and half a million Indians meeting in Chicago on redskin issues, plus a Milan stock exchange riot and chaotic trading days.
Washington dispatch argues Khrushchev has frozen Berlin and other crises to avoid acute war while pursuing indirect gains. It notes the wall in East Berlin, stalled negotiations from Korea to Laos, and growing African skepticism toward Moscow. The piece suggests a prolonged stalemate with no imminent crisis, as the West debates risk and diplomacy.
In Debaca County New Mexico a dispute over Billy the Kid burial grows with Lincoln County officials pressing to move the grave from Fort Sumner. Debaca County cites federal property and weed control while critics call the suit frivolous and push back amid a heated public feud attracting local and outsider attention.
Bob Howard of Toledo, a former Columbus Citizen sports writer, was chosen to succeed Paul Day as sports editor of The Journal. Day, with the Journal 25 years, leaves Feb. 4 for Army service. Police training course announced by Police Chief Kuzh King will be funded by state and federal governments, led by Gustav A. Lorenz of the University of Toledo.
A reader complains the carrier delivers too well by placing The Journal in her mailbox. The unsigned letter praises carriers, credits parents for their children’s work, and argues strong parental support improves performance. The piece reflects on lessons learned as a former newsboy.
Dorothy Kilgallen notes Paul Anka filming in France with Paris model Ann De Zagheb, plus feuds and crushes among actors and singers. Patti Page, MGM talks for A Woman's Face. Alfred Hitchcock’s secret project teased. Broadway buzz includes Springtime for Hitler and Cinta Ton W. 46th St destination for musicians, with Lionel Hampton planning to feature Zeal Onyia.
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