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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1963
Page
4
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Former President Eisenhower weighs in on tax policy arguing that withholding at the source should cap at 50 percent to reduce government intrusion into individual life. He notes the popularity of withholding but warns it masks the true tax burden and creates barriers to change amid 1963 car industry growth.
In Elk River Minnesota and Sioux Falls South Dakota, nuclear powered electricity is nearing operation after delays. The AEC foresees nuclear plants competing with conventional power by 1968 and aims for broader use by 1970. A Texas professor warns conflicting diet views threaten nutrition and heart health.
The Brooklyn Dodgers charter flight from New York to Pittsburgh unsettled Don Newcombe, who feared flying more than any mound moment. Satch Paige and teammates urged him, the captain reassured with on board gadgets and insurance, and Newcombe finally inched toward the cockpit, eyes on the flight deck.
A Washington analyst surveys President Kennedy’s first two years, praising energy but criticizing advisory structure and policy paralysis. He argues the cabinet is sidelined, offensive Cuba errors eroded credibility, and Congress and opposition failed to curb financial and regulatory barriers. He urges leadership to unclamp government overregulation to unlock jobs and economic progress.
Washington reports no progress on a broad disarmament accord as the United States pushes for on site inspections to stop cheating in both atmospheric and underground tests. Khrushchev softens stance but limits inspections to three annually, drawing anew bottlenecks with France and Red China and complicating Senate approval.
A remark notes that nickels once called jit neys have fallen out of use as the five-cent coin, perceived as a minor piece whose nickname has faded away. The item reflects on changing coin terminology and public familiarity.
Dave Regan notes the nuclear attack alert test showed the system is not yet adequate as many heard whistles faintly or not at all. The piece reflects on public awareness and media coverage, urging better audible signals and clearer instructions for residents. It also recounts a personal aside about attending the final Cincinnati performance of Sound of Music despite a cold, noting the speakers’ applause and minimal disruption.
A columnist argues the question of government investigations into insecticides is ironic as agencies promote broad use of chemicals like DDT and dieldrin. He cites Connecticut moves, fire ant campaigns, and forest service spraying as evidence of self interest undermining impartial scrutiny and consumer safety.
Factographs note The Angel Waterfalls in Venezuela are described as the highest in the world. The passage cites a global comparison of natural features and highlights a claim about world records.
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