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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1963
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription prices for in city and suburban carriers, trading area mail, and outside trading area, with annual rates and payments in advance. Published daily by News-Journal Inc. since 1857.
The article critiques Congress for conflict of interest and self reform blindness while noting the late Senator Kerr as an oil millionaire and advocate of depletion allowances. It argues public opinion at the polls may spark reform, and ends with a quip about Mrs Kennedy and the Mona Lisa at Washington.
Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs announces a bid for alderman in Chicago's eighth ward. The popular slugger says politics is new to him but could offer a chance to help ward youth. He notes GOP interest and plans a direct speaking campaign without a speechwriter.
An aircraft engineer develops a fail safe bolt with a spring clip that folds into the threaded area as the nut tightens. If vibration loosens the nut, the clip spreads to prevent loosening, addressing critical safety in aircraft and missiles after past crashes blamed on loosened fasteners. The piece notes a Russian ambassador to the United Nations urging peace.
Senate Internal Security Subcommittee opened hearings into the Pacific Foundation, operator of KPFA Berkeley KPFA and other stations in New York and Los Angeles, amid accusations of Communist influence. Witnesses included Peter Odegard and Dorothy Healey with notable figures like William Mandel and Corliss Lamont tied to the network and its commentary.
University of Arizona researchers caution salt intake for cattle equals safety only with plentiful fresh water. The note references the Bank of England as the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street and the Mountaintip Christ statue in Rio de Janeiro. It also mentions about three million vegetarians in the United States.
A 1950s political column questions the lack of a formal war authorization for U S troops in South Viet Nam. It argues Congress must declare or authorize military actions, cites past emergencies, and warns of the dangers of unchecked executive power in foreign conflicts. It urges transparent constitutional process and accountability to the American people.
Washington column reports three lavish cocktail parties to celebrate the birth of the 88th Congress infant, the new Indiana senator Birch Bayh. Bartenders were redeployed among Bayh, Symington, and MacGovern celebrations, while Republicans are mocked for lacking similar revelry. The piece notes a remarkable opening day, with kennedys and Alaska quips peppered throughout.
The piece notes 800 earthworm species and jokes about TV trends. It mentions the limited Vermont and New Hampshire viewership for Ev and Charlie, questions whether the world is improving, and sighs that commercials linger beyond 60 seconds.
Dave Regan writes of friends moving to the West and Arizona, noting the lure of warm winters against snow and cold in the Panhandle and Oklahoma. He muses on weather as a mood lifter, admits postponed plans, and clings to anticipation over certainty.
Nancy Kwan and Peter Peck reportedly split amid Nancy’s pregnancy. Oscar talk favors Page Brancroft Hepburn. Eddie Machen faces financial woes. NBC eyeing Rocky Graziano late night show. Alec Guinness Dylan Thomas biopic in planning. Joe Williams not returning to Basie. Henreids spin off, Adams authoring, Miracle on 34th St. Bailey Moe. Goulet Las Vegas debut. Rainmaker on Broadway. Ben Gazzara Arrest and Trial series. Gilbert and Sullivan troupe forming. NYC luxury apartments empty. United Artists sues Wilcox over Lilacs. Timmy Everett’s Ben Casey role boosts. Capitol Records to release Bobby Shields comedy.
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