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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1960
Page
4
Subscription rate sheet for The Middletown Journal details daily and Sunday pricing by carrier and mail, with regional terms for trading area, outside area, and international rates. The notice includes publishing details and a biblical verse.
Calm hearings begin as the Joint Congressional Committee on Atomic Energy revisits America's role in atomic power. The AEC, relieved of political bickering, outlines a ten year plan for industrial use of the atom while global rivals slow their programs. Shippingport’s 60,000 kilowatt plant stands as the sole large scale operation amid private cost guarantees still emerging.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold a public hearing Wednesday on a resolution to repeal the U S veto over International Court of Justice jurisdiction. Since 1946 the United States reserved final domestic say, crippling the World Court and leaving many nations to judge their own cases. The Humphrey measure to repeal faces strong opposition and heavy telegram campaign.
Washington column notes Arthur Flemming’s clashes over health and welfare policies anger farm interests and trigger GOP backlash. It cites stilbestrol use in chickens, lipstick color bans, and contrasts with Dulles and Summerfield as Eisenhower era governance model. It frames Flemming as party enemy number one amid farm-state voters and intra department disputes.
The passage argues that Republican officials portray Health and Welfare head Flemming as a temporary Civil Service figure whose removal could help GOP chances. It describes entrenched departments resisting change, with FDA officials enabled by Flemming, while Congress shows disapproval and calls for his departure before November elections.
A mix of trivia notes includes life spans of goldfish from 50 years for ordinary varieties to seven years for fringe-tail specimens, sea water fat content about a quarter of a pound per gallon, U S per capita steel use over 1000 pounds annually, a widow to widower ratio of three to one, and the Great Lakes visible from the moon without aid.
The article cites Admiral Burke and officials noting the United States will surpass 500 effective nuclear missiles by early 1962 if Soviet 300 missiles reach operational status, with Polaris submarines and long range missiles forming a mobile, widespread deterrent. It highlights the planned 128 Polaris missiles, 390 land based missiles, and Titan Thor Jupiter systems, plus Minuteman coming to the fore, to deter any Soviet attack.
Senator Norris Cotton’s playful assault on Senator Magnuson during a hearing on air travel accidents creates a scene as both lawmakers, one liberal Democrat and one rightwing Republican, clash over cross party inquiry. The episode unfolds with witnesses and press watching the bilateral banter and minor collision. The Foreign Service Council overview follows, highlighting hospitality to international students and a Polish student’s anecdote about Williamsburg meetings.
The Fremont Chamber of Commerce selects the entire town for the 1959 Man of the Year honor. A lighthearted jab follows about avoiding arguments and playful notes on weight and trade-in curiosities in a humorous, miscellany style.
Congress members urge expanding Mount Rushmore to include Franklin Roosevelt and Dwight Eisenhower alongside Washington Jefferson Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. They suggest a larger mountain to accommodate more presidents.
Dave Regan promotes Brotherhood Week urging rejection of prejudice and the call for a minute of silent prayer at 1 am next week. He cites Faith Baldwin and argues morality transcends race creed and nationality in seeking true peace. He urges residents to join Mayor's Council on Human Relations in fostering unity.
The United States faces a shift as Deputy Premier Mikoyan moves from Mexico to Cuba promising sugar, loans, and warplanes. Analysts warn of expanding Soviet influence in Latin America and the risk of Castro playing Moscow and Washington against each other.
The horoscope urges seizing creative and business opportunities, noting benevolent support but advising yielding on financial talks to avoid harming helpful relations. It predicts a challenging yet successful 1960 for finances and career, with August boosting romance and a thoughtful, courageous child born on this day.
Mrs Earl Jones was installed as president of the Butler County Past Chief's Association of the Order of Pythian Sisters. George Wedekind led the discussion at the Airplane Club meeting at Middletown High School. Evan Hamilton, head of Senior Scouting in Middletown, received the Silver Beaver Award for distinguished service.
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