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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1960
Page
4
The Middletown Journal details subscription rates for various delivery areas with weekly and yearly prices, notes private within Middletown Ohio, and states publication since 1857. It includes a Luke 6:46 scripture quote as a closing aside.
The Parker lynching in Poplarville, Mississippi prompts calls for federal intervention and possibly a federal anti lynching law. Attorney General Rogers signals a broader federal role without committing to a specific anti lynching measure. Senator Javits and Senate leaders weigh constitutional paths while civil rights officials probe abuses in justice administration.
Senate Commerce Aviation Subcommittee will begin hearings on airline safety though Senator Monroney of Oklahoma remains critical of the FAA. He notes 1959 air crash deaths rose sharply by December 20 and calls for vigilant oversight of the 1958 act while FAA emphasizes slow, careful airspace action with public review and chart updates to ensure safety.
Jim Bishop describes The Lambs at 130 W 44th Street as a storied theater crowding club. Notable members include Mark Twain, John Barrymore, Dwight Eisenhower, and Eddie Foy Jr. The piece recalls archways, dining rooms, bar lore, and a tradition of storytelling amid living memories and jovial farewells.
The text notes Popocatepetl as the world’s highest active volcano near Puebla Mexico and mentions Hop n John a Bermuda dish of black eyed peas and nuts as a traditional staple.
David Lawrence argues that enduring peace hinges on peoples not rulers and notes progress in disarmament talks is hindered by mutual distrust. He highlights economic stability since World War II, world trade expansion, and the role of institutions like the World Bank, warning that state socialism and political cycles threaten progress. The piece urges American voters and politicians to pursue stability in 1960.
A year in review by Dixon concludes with satirical notes on politics and culture. Nixon conducts a non political tour, Khrushchev approves space photos, and Rockefeller plots for the GOP nomination. A cautionary census forecast precedes conventions and the enduring punch bowl politics.
Vice President Nixon inaugurates the girls field hockey season at Sidwell Friends School where his daughters are students. No corruption or fixed play emerges as coverage frames the event.
A brief note questions why George Washington is hailed as the Father of His Country while John Tyler fathered more children. The piece mocks the idea with playful age humor and contrasts with other curiosities.
The piece notes how habits persist into 1960 guiding how people handle dates money and fashions. It shows men clinging to hair and wardrobe styles and vacation routines with Florida as a recurring winter escape, highlighting shared patterns across age groups.
Hollywood chatter reports Maria Callas weighing a cautious comeback amid a divorce reshaping gossip. Bing Crosby’s son Philip and Ronnie Biens court Barbara Grocki as Belafonte’s Palace engagement smashes continue. Henry Ford’s daughter Charlotte’s debut party draws attention after a fatal auto crash. The Tempest critics differ from box office, while Peter Ford impresses Carole Robinson in a bamboo-limbo moment. Theater notes include Sound of Music tickets scarce and Roberto Rossellini’s brisk filmmaking. Barbara Trevigne settles a paternity suit with Sugar Ray Robinson out of court. Kay Ballard shines at the Bon Soir. The Fanny Brice story moves to Richard Quine. Kaye Ballard eyes the lead audiences crave.
An unusually lively day may be expected from current planetary influences. Before decisions, analyze all facts. harness enthusiasm to projects with practical, long term benefits and avoid illusory gains. For birthdays, expect progress and enduring success with ambitious, worthwhile aims in 1960.
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