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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1963
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription costs: per week 6 cents for weekdays, 15 cents for Sundays. carrier delivery 50 cents weekly. mail in trading area 12 dollars yearly. mail outside trading area 20 dollars yearly. foreign 35 dollars yearly. All subscriptions payable in advance. Published daily by News-Journal Inc. Includes biblical quotes.
The President, with the Pentagon and CIA, presents a detailed picture of Soviet military strength in Cuba. Officials warn against relying on unsubstantiated rumors, while stressing the danger remains serious and requires vigilant surveillance. The piece notes the risk of renewed missiles and cautions against sensationalism by some Congress members.
An anniversary reflection on Abraham Lincoln’s greatness as man and leader. Lincoln’s simplicity, perceptive insight, and compassionate humor are praised along with his mid 1862 resolve to unify authority and guide the war to a decisive end tempered by a generous reconstruction plan. The piece notes the House move to tighten expense accounts and hints at broader political targets.
President Kennedy's tax proposal mounts opposition from senators and representatives across parties. Mail shows demand for cutting spending first, with virtually no support for the tax cut. Several lawmakers note increased taxes on veterans and pensioners under the plan, alongside widespread calls to reduce federal spending.
The kingfisher is nicknamed Old Tousel-top. The Grand Canal of China ranks as the world’s longest waterway. Forty four percent of American families have no children under eighteen. Chile’s Tenienite is noted as the world’s largest underground copper mine.
President Kennedy press remarks assert the US will not concede, demanding Khrushchev clarify intentions as 17 000 Soviet troops and armament still in Cuba raise fears of a permanent base near the United States. Officials warn of a potential major war and pledge daily surveillance while urging cautious, decisive action.
Washington reporters grill Pierre Salinger over who cleared the Canadian rebuke in the nuclear dispute. The exchange spirals into contradictions about what “White House” means and reveals a long list of White House staff, including a 33 year old calligrapher, Russell H. Armentrout Jr., with no clear resolution.
Police in Caracas recovered five stolen impressionist paintings valued at $660000 after a gun battle with thieves. The incident underscores the high stakes in art theft and recovery efforts. The piece highlights the dramatic clash and the valuable arts seized.
Dave Regan notes the rising fame of Abraham Lincoln as Feb 12 is celebrated more widely than George Washington’s birthday. He cites Lincoln’s compassion and judgment, contrasts biographical attention with Washington, and reflects on civil rights, legacy, and the enduring question of Lincoln’s surpassing impact.
Dorothy Kilgallen catalogs a torrent of Hollywood and Broadway intrigue. Ava Gardner surgery rumors spark Palm Springs chatter while Claude Terrail and Princess Shau na mingle with Ava’s circle. Judy Garland’s taping delays prompt praise for Phil Silvers and Robert Goulet. Liz Taylor hunts in London as Eddie Fisher gambles in Las Vegas. Ann Sothern plans a TV role with General Foods, and Mario Lanza’s estate faces a $50,000 lawsuit. The season brims with premieres, romances, and power plays across Gotham and beyond.
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