Wallace Third Party Worries Both Major Parties
The piece analyzes George C. Wallace and his American Independent party as a plausible factor in the 1960s presidential race. It notes his ballot access in California and potential impact beyond the Deep South, including possible influence on electoral votes and a House decision if no candidate wins a majority. It also cites reform momentum spurred by the situation regardless of outcome.
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George C. Wallace
Alabama
American Independent Party
Wallace
Deep South
California
Peace Party
House of Representatives
Those Girls In The Sky Debate On Airline Stewardess Rules
The piece critiques airlines policy of firing stewardesses upon marriage, citing United Airlines as an example. It questions the importance of married status to airline service and argues aviation has grown beyond such constraints. The writer endorses changing rules and cites faith as a personal stance.
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United Airlines
Clothiers Unite as Men Fashion Critics Demand Change
Jim Bishop lampoons male fashion in a humorous column urging the Men’s Fashion Institute to push bigger trends. He riffs on suits hats and shoes while poking fun at designers and celebrity styles, concluding with a call for clothiers of America to unite.
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Men’s Fashion Institute
Bob Considine
Johnny Carson
Dean Martin
George Romney
Lyndon
Clothiers of
America
Fashion Rules and Dyspeptic Diction in Dress Critique
A satirical critique compares female fashion freedom with male conformity in public attire. It mocks strict dress codes for men and praises women’s varied, bold styles while lampooning tuxedos, skirts, and the social expectations of formal wear. The piece humorously recalls a Black Tie event and the turtleneck misfit.
Best dressed general questioned by fashion group
A historical note recalls a fashion award two weeks ago given to General William Westmoreland, sparking debate over whether a military uniform suits a best-dressed accolade and prompting humorous suggestions about alternative recipients at the Pier Six Clamhouse.
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William Westmoreland
Pier Six
Fear of Hit and Run Ties to Travel Policy Critique
A Washington columnist condemns hit and run driving and urges harsh penalties for offenders. The piece critiques U S travel restrictions on Europe and questions patriotic pride amid calls to tax or limit overseas travel as a broader liberty issue.
Hit and Run Driver Often Lacks Insurance or Avoids Involvement
In most cases the hit and run driver has not secured insurance to protect other motorists or cannot obtain it due to prior dangerous driving. Some drive intoxicated knowing arrest is likely, while others avoid getting involved.
Victim Seeks Recourse as Hit-and-Run Cases Rise
The report notes that many hit-skip motorists evade capture while witnesses often do not come forward, leaving victims with limited remedies and little recourse. The piece highlights the challenge of securing justice amid recurring traffic incidents.
Stricter Laws Urged Against Hit and Run Drivers
Opinion argues hit and run drivers should face harsher penalties to protect motorists. Authors contend avoidance of responsibility shows need for stricter laws and driver removal from roads.
Tyranny In Ban On Travel Critique By Buckley Jr
William F Buckley Jr argues that European hesitation toward the Johnson travel ban reflects broader anti American sentiment. He contends Europe views tariffs and travel limits as protectionism while warning the United States must lead in reducing barriers and defending freedoms. He cites UK BBC action against an American tenor as evidence of shifting power dynamics.
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Far East
Europe
America
France
Indochina
Algeria
Germany
Hitler
British Empire
Johnson
United States
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates and Facts
The Journal published daily by News-Journal Inc provides per copy charges for weekdays and Sunday, weekly motor route delivery, and mail subscription options with annual rates. It notes mailing classifications, entry details, and a 1857 founding date without additional narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
News- Journal, Inc
Middletown
Ohio
U.S.A
Romney gaffe on 1912 Mexican events draws mix of sympathy
Critics note George Romney’s remark about a Communist war of liberation as a five year old, traced to his 89 year old uncle Junius Romney. The column argues the tale reflects changing press sympathy, not a historic error, as it questions the Senatorial candidate’s grasp of history and rhetoric.
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New Hampshire
George Romney
Mexico
Romney
Chihuahua
Russia
Vietnam
Junius Romney
Junius
George
Francisco Madero
Venustiano Carranza
Madero
Carranza
Mexico City
Rio Grande
Texas
Lenin
Trotsky
Uncle Junius Recounts Turbulent Era and Mexican Communist Ties
He recalls 1912 as a time when contending armies surrounded them and communism sought to dominate Mexico, an assertion linked to figures like Pascual Orozco and contrasted with later Cuban events as described by T. George Harris in George Romney’s biography.
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Orozco
Uncle Junius Romney
U.S
Washington
Republic of Mexico
Junius
George
Mexico
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Pascual Orozco
George Romney
T. George Harris
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Clothiers
Ed Norton
Dr. Kildare
Irving Cowan
Dave
CIA
William F. Buckley JR
Census Bureau
Mr. Smoot - Hawley
White House
British Broadcasting Company
Richard Cassilly
Adam Smith
England
Congress
the Journal
John Chamberlain
Greenland
U. S. Naval Post Office
Maryand
Henrietta Maria
Charles I of England
North America
Canada
Dennis the Menace
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