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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1960
Page
4
Subscriptions and pricing listed for Middletown Journal readers. Rates include per copy values, city carrier, six day mail, and seven day mail outside trading area with U S and international options. Notices mention publication details and a Bible verse.
International Telemeter Co a Paramount unit plans to show four Maple Leafs away games in Toronto via closed circuit and home toll TV. The first broadcast with the New York Rangers aired Sunday to West Toronto. The effort bypasses FCC rules and aims to revive pay TV interest in the United States.
Economic Intelligence argues that free consumer choice is being undermined as critics push toward more government control. Professors condemn gadget spending and wasteful consumption, while a senator notes items like liquor and cosmetics may harm national strength. The piece warns such shift toward bureau driven choices risks totalitarianism, citing Russia as a warning.
In Buffalo Robert F Kennedy urged a National Crime Commission while defending the FBI noting its 6,000 agents across 50 states and Puerto Rico. He argued against duplicating federal authority and praised the bureau as highly efficient though wary of political influence.
Emcee and rival network announce Monday March 7 return to the show. The item notes public concerns shift back to national issues like the missile gap and Ike's successor. U.S. currency usage enthusiasm is down with $19,000 and $10,000 bills fading from circulation.
President Ike faces calls for a congressional inquiry into American Olympic performance. The column cites Russia ahead in medals, argues for more funding, year round training, and publicity boosts, and questions climate, amateurism, and political influence on sports. It notes Carol Heiss’s gold and hints at political figures’ ties to hockey and skating.
Washington sources report Senate Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson orders round the clock civil rights sessions. Senator Richard Russell vows to seek quorum calls at awkward hours and even docking pay for absences. Historic anecdotes recall Senator McKellar dragged from bed in 1942 as precedent for arrests in quorum evasion.
Estrellita forecasts pleasing aspects for tomorrow and Tuesday for creative minds and imaginative ventures. For those with birthdays, the year ahead encourages pursuing worthwhile aims and long-range planning. From July to November personal relationships rise, with August offering strong potential for new contacts.
The author reflects on recovering from a respiratory infection thanks to medical advances and what are called miracle drugs. They note past influenza illnesses and hospital stays, affirming progress in medicine while acknowledging concerns about drug pricing and industry practices. The piece also touches on a congressional inquiry into drug costs and the balance between cost and medical progress.
Paul Harvey reflects on the Jack Paar case and similar spectacles involving Arthur Godfrey Jackie Gleason and media figures. He argues the real risk is long term strain and fatigue rather than flashy incidents, noting career stability as the key to lasting success. Packages of fame reveal deeper pressures.
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