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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1963
Page
4
Middletown Journal published daily by News Journal Inc with rates for carrier and mail subscriptions across trading areas. Includes postal info and a Bible verse from Psalm 145:18-19.
President Kennedy argues in Look that communism can win only if democracies let down their guard. He urges unceasing vigilance and a firm defense of freedom, stressing democracy must prove its affirmative power and resist fear. An airlines head advocates replacing present coach and first class with one-class service, linking public approval to the new offering.
A collection of editorials argues that growing use of standardized tests risks erasing individuality. It cites Columbia College findings that lower admitted students can excel, warning against overreliance on tests for college admission and job selection. It also notes Rusk’s view that the Cuban crisis may have strengthened peace prospects.
A moral tale from Norman V. Peale about Bill Jones who chased a million dollars yet fell into misery after losing it. The counsel urges stopping self-criticism, living in the present, finding purpose beyond money, and starting anew with small honest work to rekindle inner drive and restore family and civic standing.
A reprint traces Ohio blue laws origins to 1831 and an 1891 Middletown Journal editorial urging merchants to close evenings midweek. It contrasts modern six‑day weeks with the era’s 84‑hour weeks and notes clerks sometimes won limited wins amid ongoing labor concerns.
Paul Harvey defends Adlai Stevenson amid political criticism over Bay of Pigs, Cuba, and security council deliberations. He argues public scrutiny is the penalty for public service and urges accountability for wrong counsel, noting Wall Street Journal defense and the danger of clinging to yes man ideas.
Ralph de Toledano argues the new Soviet ambassador to the United Nations Nikolai Fedorenko, despite wit and charm, signals no shift in Kremlin policy. He cites Fedorenko’s Tokyo record of meddling, anti American actions, and support for leftist groups, urging vigilance beyond diplomatic smiles.
Dorothy Kilgallen and Jackie Gleason scenes color a social page mix. Lenarsey serves at Kennedy New Year party in Palm Beach. Debbie Reynolds signs for Mary Mary. Sophia Loren waves wigs with Duchess of Windsor. Anouk Aimée bets on Carlo Simi. Edie Adams battles court and will. Betsy Von Furstenberg attends Metro event with Franchot Tone. Armstrong set for Orient tour and Seoul casino payday. Sugar Ray Robinson seeks downtown nightclub. Joe Levine pushes Hepburn Oscar bid. Lisa Kirk cancels Plaza engagement. Geoffrey Horne with Colleen Wilcox romance. Sonny Liston to Chicago home base. Brando salutes Quinn after Lawrence of Arabia. Erick Darling exits Weavers for solo folk song.
A reader questions age as time waiting for a bus on a rainy day. Glasgow city council votes to provide free telephone services for residents. A blockade note hints revival of a WW2 era song in relation to Russia.
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