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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1965
Page
1
President Johnson's 1966 budget totals 99.7 billion with a planned $5.3 billion deficit and $94.4 billion in receipts. Proposals include $1.75 billion excise tax cuts, Social Security increases, hospital care for the elderly, expanded poverty programs, and higher education funding as part of the Great Society effort.
Rioting students in Hue burned houses of those labeled anti nationalists as demonstrations spread to four central cities. In Saigon Buddhist youths clashed with police and troops, barbed wire fenced key streets, and about seven arrests were made. Demonstrations targeted U S interests with slogans opposing Ambassador Taylor and Huong s government while Da Nang and Hue saw a general strike and aviation disruptions.
Secretary-General U Thant reportedly favors a two month recess of the United Nations General Assembly to buy time for further negotiations over the Soviet Union’s dues and penalty. The dispute centers on whether Moscow should pay about 21.7 million dollars before the penalty for two years of non-payment is cleared or be waived.
A light humor item notes how some readers express fatigue with modern diets and trends. It presents a playful take on dieting attempts and the notion of slow, simple changes that fit busy lifestyles. The piece uses a casual tone and everyday examples to connect with readers seeking easy, non technical approach to eating.
Vatican City AP reports Pope Paul VI elevates 27 to cardinalate bringing the College to 103 the largest in history. Among the new princes is Archbishop Lawrence J Shelian of Baltimore. Also named is Archbishop Josef Beran of Prague who has been barred since 1949 by Czechoslovakia's government. Elevation to the purple will occur at a secret consistory on February 22 with current cardinals ratifying the nominations.
President Johnson's condition is described as quite good after a heavy cold and sore throat. Press secretary Reedy says no decision yet on flying to London for Churchill's funeral. Johnson savors improved health and says he wants to attend, depending on recuperation in the next day or two.
Barry Goldwater questioned the feasibility of a Republican leadership conference proposed by governors to restate party principles after last November's defeat. He cited technical hurdles such as selecting attendees setting an agenda presiding and funding, while noting he has no strong opposition to the idea.
Cleveland police say a paroled sex offender will face charges after admitting to kidnapping Donna Adkins, 7, as she walked home from school. He allegedly fired blank .22 cal charges into her eyes with a tear gas pistol, possibly to blind her. The girl, found wandering near the Ohio Turnpike, underwent eye surgery and remained in fair condition. Detectives matched clothing fibers to William H. Rehard, 22, of South Euclid, who later signed a statement detailing the act.
Washington police pursue four men who robbed socialite hostess Gwen Cafritz at knifepoint escaping with jewelry insured for 265000. The theft is described as the largest housebreaking haul in memory in the capital.
Londoners wear black as Churchill dies at 89. The body will lie in state at Westminster Hall before a state funeral planned for St Pauls Cathedral. Parliaments suspended. Queen Elizabeth II sends condolences. Foreign leaders expected to attend funeral, the first for a British commoner since Gladstone. Burial will be at Bladon near London.
Cloudy and windy conditions persist tonight and tomorrow as temperatures loosen from a night drop. Yesterday’s high reached 49 while today’s low sits near 32. Weekend rainfall totaled 1 inch across the area.
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