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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1965
Page
4
Analysis argues broadening UN powers to manage Africa crises after colonial failures. It asserts only the UN meets criteria for disinterested, effective action amid lawless majority rule in Congo, warning of global disaster without a capable agency. The piece also notes a major farm policy dispute reflecting a changing world.
The piece notes Parliament may be about 700 years old, tracing its origins to Simon de Montfort’s 1265 council at Lewes and later monarchs including Edward I. It praises Parliament as a vigorous, free institution while acknowledging some members’ discomfort with recent rule changes and floor votes.
Secretary McNamara has disbanded reserve units that included 72 members of Congress and ordered about 5,000 federal officials out of the Ready Reserves. The move ends a built in lobby and returns officials to civilian roles, seen as good sense by critics.
Saul Silberman owner of Tropical Park chats with Arnold Winick trainer after the final race of a meet. Winick, a disciplined trainer, builds value by paying attention to health, form, and temperament, earning a share of winnings and crafting a stable worth millions. Silberman, a long time bettor, admits he may have lost heavily.
The piece questions how long the federal government can spend beyond tax receipts, noting six years of deficits. It cites President Johnson’s Budget Message, warns that “great society” promises may outpace solvency, and analyzes cash flow versus authorizations with figures from 1961 to 1966. It highlights debt limits and interest costs as major budget items.
Washington AP notes this budget season tests public grasp of the Johnson plan. At 99.7 billion dollars, it would be the highest in history, with departments bidding 108.5 for bottom-line totals. Republicans cry bookkeeping tricks while Democrats defend fiscal soundness amid rising costs and next year’s likely exceedance of 100 billion.
The piece notes 2896 boat models offered publicly, with prices from 24 dollars for a kayak to 260000 dollars for a twin engine cruiser. It also mentions over 15000 wine types, inflatable collapsible furniture by a New York physician, and fatigue causes attributed to overwork.
Dave Regan notes a dust storm from the Texas Oklahoma Kansas corridor blanketing Middle Town. A light rain later helped, leaving cars with pinkish tint after the storm, while a college coach story about a math test frames the piece.
John Chamberlain argues Venezuelan stevedores urge a boycott of ships trading with Castro’s Cuba. He warns Britain faces oil losses while Correa cites Cuba as sanctuary for guerrilla infiltration. The piece weighs U S policy, foreign trade, and prospects of a successful boycott against Castro.
Factographs note that coal or wood fires set in braziers atop towers provided the sole illumination for lighthouses until the century ended, highlighting early offshore guiding methods.
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