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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1964
Page
4
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The piece argues Castro in Cuba pushes revolutionary influence beyond its borders, citing Zanzibar, Latin America, and Venezuela as examples. It notes Cuba-trained revolutionaries struggle to topple governments and claims progress hinges on developing nations improving living standards and democracies. It ends with a quip about Cleopatra and Lis describing her personality.
The National Foreign Trade Council warns the U S faces a 1.9 billion dollar predicted trade deficit this year and gold reserves near 15 billion dollars. The performance gap could hinder full convertibility if foreign holders demand exchange simultaneously. Economic distress grows as export prospects dim against the European Common Market.
Jim Bishop profiles Senator Barry Goldwater at his desert estate near Phoenix. The piece details the mansion, Cyclone the bulldog, family members, hobbies such as ham radio and photography, and Goldwater’s disciplined, rising political prominence. It notes his early DJ days, musical tastes, and the family’s business and golfing legacy.
Dororthy Kilgallen notes celebrities and performers from Jackie Gleason to Ingrid Bergman and Audrey Hepburn, with Horowitz findings and political figures like Margaret Chase Smith. Debates, tours, and film notices blend with fashion, productions, and quotes on Valentino and Elvis Presley.
Washington and national polls signal strong undercurrents on civil rights as the House fights a sweeping nondiscrimination bill and Justice Department action looms. Labor unions and MacFadden Bartell polls show broad opposition to rapid action and mass demonstrations, predicting a surprising split in votes next autumn.
The piece reflects on Lincoln and Washington anniversaries and the coming election. It contrasts the Emancipator and Father of His Country with today's politicians, arguing for honest government and condemning dirty tactics while noting many citizens still seek integrity from public service. Statesmen are scarce, yet the public deserves decency and fair play.
In a sharp House floor moment George Dixon rails at the Small Business Administration. He jokes it should be renamed the Poor Business Administration and cites Baker’s loan scandal as proof. He claims rivals taunt him and expresses concern over re election while lampooning Capitol Hill gifts.
A humorous take notes the American War for Independence cost counted as 74 million dollars in a boastful claim. It jokes about the cost being a bargain and contrasts fairy tales losing popularity with kids. The piece playfully contrasts astronauts with Jack and the Beanstalk.
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