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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1964
Page
4
Middletown Journal announces subscription pricing and delivery details. It lists rates for daily and Sunday editions, in-city and suburban carrier options, and yearly mail subscriptions, published by News-Journal Inc since 1857.
The author draws a parallel between 1963 and 1938, warning that neglect of rising nihilistic extremism risks catastrophe. It condemns hatred and revenge, urges conciliation and reason, and notes Red China’s claim it will take years to test an atomic bomb, hoping the prediction is optimistic.
The piece weighs business leaders like George Romney and Wendell Willkie as unlikely presidential nominees. It notes Romney’s Michigan governorship and past troubles, and recalls Willkie’s 1940 surge despite never voting for Coolidge Hoover or supporting tariffs. It also touches on agriculture and rural trends with farmers Monday night dinners as a nostalgic image.
The account outlines dates and figures around Jesus birth death and crucifixion noting ages of Mary and Joseph, the name Jeshua, and the Greek form Jesus. It explains Herod Caesar Pilate and Sanhedrin roles and details crucifixion burial and the idea of Jesus temporarily renouncing divine prerogatives.
Washington reports from Texas about grits pronounced in two syllables near the Lyndon B. Johnson ranch unsettling Rene Verdon and locals. Back at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, lingering Kennedy appointees fear for their jobs as napkin rings reveal the White House mess will end the old practice, leaving rumors and space for new arrivals.
Philadelphia three judge court issued an injunction against Mummers parade costumes and Negro picket demonstrations citing possible violence. The piece notes broader tensions as Southern and Northern courts weigh community sentiment against constitutional rights.
Scientists note that twin births are uncommon, estimating a rate of one pair per 92 confinements. The article discusses storytelling in Moslem countries as a well-developed skill alongside religious views on depicting humans and animals.
Dave Regan reflects on meeting Gov James Rhodes at a Columbus Executive Mansion luncheon with about 20 newspapermen. He recalls past encounters with presidents governors actors and musicians and notes that these offbeat assignments are the tasty cake of journalism after routine bread.
Dorothy Kilgallen tracks Paul Robeson’s return to the United States after reports of illness and pro Communism. Readers debate his readmission, while the column also touches on Sam Giancana rumors, Phyllis McGuire’s dating life, and looming public notices about a kosher home for the elderly.
A visiting Greek millionaire left a tip of 183 dollars on a 38 dollar tab at a Madrid cafe prompting editorial commentary. The note compares service quality to food value while quipping about owning a submarine.
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