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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1964
Page
4
Middletown Journal lists subscription options with weekly and Sunday pricing. Rates include in city and suburban carrier delivery, mail plans for trading and outside trading areas, and US and international options. The notice notes advance payment and cites a Bible verse.
The House Agriculture Committee killed an expanded food stamp plan for needy families amid partisanship and philosophy fights. Five Southern Democrats joined 14 Republicans in opposing the proposal, potentially denying surplus foods and raising questions about funding and state roles.
The article argues tourism is the United States’ largest business, with Americans spending about 30 billion annually on travel. It notes airlines relax smoking rules, allowing pipes and cigars in cabins to ease discomfort, while airports add air ducts. supporters see progress and justice for pipe and cigar men after decades.
White House lobbyists pressed for votes on the tax and revenue act with a Ribicoff amendment offering a college tax credit of 325 dollars. Despite support from Goldwater and Humphrey, the measure failed 48 to 45 as several sponsors switched positions. Dirksen’s wartime tax cut proposal also failed 48 to 45 after Engle and Hartke voted nay. Dixie Democrats stood firm with the White House.
National Geographic notes Inca achievements extend to bridges along with temples walls and roads. The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder spanned the Apurimac River around 1350 with 16 inch thick suspension cables and a 150 foot length.
In Washington, lawmakers argue the United States is being perceived as weak and that Cuba under Fidel Castro and its Moscow ally threaten U.S. interests. They call for a strengthened economic blockade and threaten a naval blockade if other nations break the stance, citing France and Britain’s bases and a 1962 missile crisis backdrop.
A caustic White House column mocks LBJ hospitality pace noting two luncheons daily for downstairs and upstairs guests. It highlights separate dining rooms and brisk entertaining of senators, representatives, and industrial leaders. The piece recalls past occupants and jests about Alcatraz and political humor.
In Los Angeles a police officer named Eisenhower issued a traffic ticket to motorist Linden Johnson. The comment notes election year context and hints at unusual events.
In a reflective piece the narrator contrasts rapid travel and space dreams with everyday human flaws. He urges personal improvement over criticizing governments to improve global harmony and asks readers to act to better society.
Dorothy Kilgallen reports Martha Raye circles a Fryer and Carr musical with Nick Condos negotiating. Ella Fitzgerald may skip Broadway for nightclub heat. Sarah Vaughan and C B Atkins divorce, Gloria Lynne could marry John Wells. Rita, Chris Noel trek to Acapulco. Funny Girl tickets sell fast. becket soundtrack in March. MITZI GAYNOR eyed for May rallies with Johnson and Kennedy legacy.
On Feb 11 1964 the Associated Press notes key anniversaries from 1765 wigmakers petition to King George III over fashion to Edison born 1847 in Milan Ohio and Lincoln's 1861 journey to Washington. Includes 1922 naval treaty and 1945 Yalta pact.
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