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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1962
Page
4
The Middletown Journal in Middletown Ohio lists subscription prices for week days, Sundays, and mail options within trading and outer areas. It notes publication since 1857 and presents a biblical motto from Hebrews 1 1 2.
The piece urges deeper remembrance of Abraham Lincoln beyond lip service, calling for recollection of his life from humble beginnings to presidency and Civil War, and for applying his phrases on dignity, democracy, and freedom to contemporary times. It ends with a sly line about Castro facing censure.
The piece argues that speed cannot be blamed alone for crashes, noting slow driving can be at fault too. It emphasizes that higher speeds magnify the dangers of carelessness and aggressive driving, and draws a comparison to a failed Ranger 3 moon mission to illustrate expectations versus outcomes.
The article notes Sweden replacing much of its personal income tax with a 64 percent sales tax on many goods. Income tax revenue declines from about 45 percent to 42 percent, prompting periodic reductions. It argues the United States should consider a similar national sales tax to reduce tax avoidance and improve efficiency.
Samuel Bronston, a self-made film producer, rose from a Russian Jewish immigrant family to a powerful Hollywood figure. He now aims to outpace rivals with large Spanish-shot epics like King of Kings and El Cid, financing through his own means and distributing worldwide without major studio shares. Bronston lives in Madrid and builds spectacles using natural scenery to cut costs while pursuing global reach. His strategy centers on bold visuals, international shoots, and independent control, fueling a bold, lone-wolf rise in cinema.
A Washington opinion piece argues that military censorship stems from bureaucracy and incompetence. It suggests allowing preclearing speeches with a footnote afield and handling disagreements through internal discipline and congressional hearings, preserving free speech and government efficiency.
A Washington satire on the Punta Del Este OAS vote to expel Cuba. Senator Aiken calls the outcome a mixed success and notes Latin American economies strain, while a mock interview mocks political doublespeak and maps a wary US stance in inter hemisphere relations. A teacher letters to Senator Kuchel urge ending homework to boost student interest.
20 Years Ago Saturday February 7 1942 Ralph E Pearson chairman of the City Commission and the Middletown Defense Council said a federal order requires armed guards at the Municipal Airport for the duration of the war. David Selvar elected secretary of the Southwest Ohio district of Kiwanis International at a Norwood convention. Miami Conservancy caretaker Andrew Gibson said recent rain and snow raised the river stage from 5 to 11 feet, flooding areas near Trenton.
The remark notes a shift from outward world exploration to avoiding overstretching journeys. It suggests that modern concerns center on restraint and prudent scope rather than expansive travel seeking. The statement reflects a reflective view on global movement and limits.
Dave Regan recalls Arizona's desert beauty and invites armchair travelers to subscribe to Arizona Highway Magazine. The Avalon Presbyterian Church seeks a used piano via Rev. Henry Stidham at GA 26773. Catholic men hear Dale Francis address St. John's Holy Name Society at 9 am with breakfast. reservations required for nonmembers.
Dorothy Kilgallen surveys Broadway and New Faces of 1962 noting Leonard Sillman churns dreary material in three years while stars like Harry Belafonte plan a Carib bean culture tour de force. Lucent figures such as Fidel Castro and Edward R. Murrow are sketched amid Times Square lease concerns. Debra Paget seeks dancers. Kenny’s Steaks Pub offers a steak Pak for 52.50, and Jayne Mansfield’s publicity balloons as she awaits Rome film work.
Factographs note the United States per capita seafood intake at 11 pounds annually and statisticians project more than 63 million children under 16 by 1965, detailing demographic trends.
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