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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1964
Page
4
The Middletown Journal in Ohio lists subscription rates for weekday and Sunday copies, city and suburban carrier delivery, and mail plans for within and outside trading areas plus U S options. It announces daily publication by News Journal Inc since 1857 and includes a Bible verse citation.
The article argues parties must nominate a strong vice presidential candidate after Kennedy's death. It cites past weak VPs like Johnson Dallas Colfax Wheeler and notes both parties will seek a capable, balanced running mate. It ends with a light note on a new drug for alcoholics.
Jim Bishop recalls thirty five years as a reporter obedient to editors daring him to chase odd assignments. He describes escorting "pajama boys" around New York and dancing in Dine a Dance halls to expose vice, detailing the cost and the inner conflict with his wife and career.
Paul Harvey recalls being ordered to join a nudist colony by a city editor in New York. He faces staged visits, a $5 fee, and a rules bound, clothing free gym scene. Reactions at home turn from humor to anger as he endures social scrutiny and silence.
A reader laments weak leadership in both parties as he recalls giants of the past and questions who could run with or against Johnson. He argues current political talent is lacking and urges an environment that fosters capable leaders to counter mediocrity.
A Midwest mother of 11 discusses poverty beyond simple blame, calling for targeted aid and self-help outside government. The letter shares family economics, including income, home ownership, medical expenses, and views on welfare, labor press, and cost of living, illustrating the varied paths families take when facing hardship.
The article notes December 1963 as a banner month with dividend checks over three billion dollars nationwide. It states that 1963 corporate earnings surpassed all prior years, making it a boom year largely unannounced. It mentions upcoming election year expectations and quotes the national PTA president and a skeptical office cynic.
A Supreme Court ruling thwarts Louisiana’s plan to label candidates as white or Negro and to label by religion. The unanimous decision decries such maneuvers as intended to stir racial and religious hostility, aligning with 1954 school desegregation rulings. The author notes cross‑sectional unity among justices and cites broader implications for voting rights.
A quirky note suggests fish feed by sight and smell, not hunger alone, and remarks that people who stash away for a rainy day may have saved a lot during this arid summer.
Dave Regan notes Middletown police adopt a Kiwanis Club safety slogan urging drivers to flash two blinks to signal a headlight out. In three weeks 1600 citations issued were warnings, not arrests, as drivers may be unaware of a out headlight. The program urges courtesy to prevent accidents.
Dorothy Kilgallen notes Sinatra Jr. impressing London audiences while US crowds fare less. a charity concert was canceled due to a society page story. Jazz stars, models, and actors share news of births, marriages, and upcoming roles as Oscar chatter swirls and new acts emerge.
A collage notes early aerial photography from a balloon in 1860 and a famed view titled Boston as the Eagle and Wild Goose See It. It mentions uranium discoveries by prospectors, fires from carelessness, Newton’s echo experiment, and tea’s rise as a national symbol.
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