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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1962
Page
4
The Middletown Journal in Middletown Ohio lists subscription prices and rules. Rates include 6 cents per weekday, 15 cents Sunday, 50 cents weekly by carrier, 10 dollars yearly by mail in trading area, 2000 dollars yearly outside trading area, and 35 dollars yearly outside the USA. Subscriptions payable in advance. Published daily by News Journal Inc.
The piece argues that Athens may become the world’s largest city by 2000, possibly spreading 44 miles to Thebes, with plans to move capitals to break urban sprawl. It draws parallels to Brasilia and cites Wells’s 2100 England forecast, then shifts to baseball’s Joe DiMaggio predicting more home runs and a future of automation ending many outs.
An unsigned civic column contrasts America's relative steadiness with turmoil abroad noting Britain debates joining the Common Market and France faces Algeria tensions while Commu nist nations also contend with political and economic strains. It cites McCormack as named speaker of the House and questions his role for the administration.
More than 200 Tennesseans join an international good will exchange with England funded by participants. William A. Orman of Columbia initiated the project after a Wiseman couple advertised a tape message exchange. Recipients share greetings, songs, talks about Tennessee and England, fostering new friendships at no cost to taxpayers.
In a sensational 1973 note, Guatemala declares war on the United States, Soviet Union, and China. President Asturias demands surrender within six hours or face annihilation, citing a stockpile of weapons and space vehicles as justification.
Washington analysis questions Kennedy actions creating a danger of U S publicity policy bypassing State and Information agencies. It cites White House publicity staff talks with Soviet representatives, urges normal channels and seasoned negotiators, warns of misreadings abroad and domestic unease.
Dorothy Kilgallen notes Hatari’s box office potential surpassing The Alamo and details from the entertainment world. She includes divorce ease in Mexico, De Sica and Mercader, Carol Haney in Rome, Olivier eyeing Paul Scofield role, Fitzgerald’s Seattle World’s Fair glamour, and industry chatter about budgets, bookings, and Broadway plans.
California grows nearly every grape variety. The buckboard wagon originated for rugged hilly districts in the United States, reflecting early workhorse transport.
A local resident argues the teen involved in a Route 744 auto crash near Jacksonburg deserves consideration due to an unmarked curve. The writer urges state highway employees to report missing signs, notes civic duty, and questions driver blame without full facts. The column also mentions church nursery crib drive in Elizabethtown and Groundhog Day humor.
A columnist recalls Amarillo area school libraries reportedly banning ten titles in a “crusade to weed out obscenity.” Books cited include Grapes of Wrath and Brave New World amid claims none of the four high schools held them. The tale quotes Amarillo officials and a local vigilante editor who defended the removals.
Estrellita The Stars Say For Tomorrow THIS DAY S planetary influences favor personal matters over business. Early day alignments foster new friendships. Tomorrow birthdays may see happiness in job and personal life next year. Family affairs smooth. many opportunities to meet new friends in coming two months, especially June and July. New romances possible next month for singles. Financial status may improve by using talents now through September with rewards and expansion ahead. Avoid extravagance in March. A child born today is said to be ready and versatile.
The piece notes the smallest known bird, the Cuban hummingbird Calypto herenae, whose name longer than its size amuses readers. It also features Milt, a sterling printer, asking if a kiss stolen by a beautiful girl could be called pretty larceny, reflecting playful wordplay.
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