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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1964
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription prices in effect for various delivery methods. It notes per copy rates for weekdays and Sundays, carrier and mail options, and annual rates for trading area and outside areas, with international pricing listed.
Debate over lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 resumes amid state variations from 18 to 20. Proponents cite youth representation and youth civic interest. opponents warn of insufficient maturity and differences between military service and voting. The piece notes 1964 GNP growth projections alongside concerns of a rising waistline.
The piece notes a large, unseen poor population in the United States and the need to confront poverty despite affluence. It cites 36 million with annual incomes under $3,000 alongside a $7,140 national average, and discusses visibility, urban and rural pockets, and the possibility of McNamara as a GOP presidential contender.
Jim Bishop surveys public life through caricature like portraits of leaders and entertainers. Each entry pairs a notable name with a vivid, often humorous, image reflecting public perception of the person. The list spans politicians, actors, musicians, and cultural icons.
An analysis argues that allowing the CIA to publish economic and strategic findings about the Soviet Union improves public understanding and informs policy. It notes CIA roles beyond espionage, including data gathering, international liaison, and selective disclosure to advance U.S. interests.
A string of misfired expletives from Barry Goldwater on live TV prompts complaints from both genders. A Washington official endures a bizarre plumbing mishap while a second tale recounts a UN note on annual summaries, highlighting bureaucratic thrift and missing years.
A list of famous entertainers and public figures names including Mae West Richard Widmark Meredith Wilson Loretta Young Darryl Zanuck Charlie Chaplin and Juan Peron in a quirky themed page. The entries pair provocative phrases with each name creating a collage style catalog.
Factographs note the 1922 adoption of the Irish Free State constitution. England’s naval power is traced back to the era of Queen Elizabeth I, linking maritime strength to historic naval leadership.
A letter to the National Cash Register Co. yields an initial paper shipment to actor Sterling Hayden with a California source for future needs. Chuck Truax and F. Allen Roberts of NCR’s staff facilitated the supply. Meanwhile readers recall historic winters and family relics including a Medal of Honor dated 1861. Hugh Wright reports relief after three amateur radio operators confirm his grandson Lee Welshofer in Panama is safe.
A brisk column pulls gossip from Dorothy Kilgallen on stage life and television plans. It covers Broadway automation, actors like Carol Burnett and Bobby Morse, and David Merrick's "Hello Dolly!" starwatch.
Ward C Halstead reports in an AMA magazine that brain power often remains strong past fifty based on tests of about 10 000 people. He notes 780 year old executives matched 25 year old medical students, while 22 percent may include your boss.
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