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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1961
Page
11
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The State Department favors talks with the Soviet Union toward partial easing of travel limits and questions if all travel should be restricted except where security threats exist. The piece notes how both nations maintain large closed zones and considers the propaganda impact of any broad opening.
The piece argues for steady behind the scenes diplomacy over large summit spectacles. It cautions against envoy talks that undercut ambassadors, urging Kennedy to resume regular embassy level communication with Moscow and Russia. It highlights revived emphasis on quiet preparation before any future summit.
A survey shows most American papers avoid referring to President Kennedy as Jack in headlines. Editors prefer JFK or Kennedy, noting Ike endured as a familiar nickname while Jack feels flippant, and Kennedy himself did not object to Ike.
Washington reports that the Soviet Union has arranged $300 million in arms for Indonesia to quell a three-year rebel movement centered in Sumaria and Celebes. Despite U.S. military aid to Sukarno, rebels fight on as Indonesia buys aircraft and gear from Western and Communist sources amid ongoing internal security efforts.
The article argues impromptu televised press conferences risk misstatements and international embarrassment. It notes Kennedy aims to curb leaks, favor ambassadorial talks with the Soviets, and pressures editors to quote directly while warning against theater and partisan time.
Whimsical dispatches from the Kennedy era describe Arthur Goldberg, Hank Fort, Kim Novak, and Adlai Stevenson as they navigate a snowbound inauguration. Ambush of anecdotes cover clashing appetites, missed dances, and surreal exchanges with political figures amid a frosty Washington scene.
Estrellito describes tomorrow as favorable for public relations and advertising, with cautious spending advice for a birthday. It forecasts mid March financial aid, February benefits, and a year-long path of growth with new ideas and friendships. July and August bring travel and shifts in surroundings, aiding future prospects. A child born today opposes injustice. The Day After Tomorrow promises luck and unexpected money, plus pleasant visits and possible job advancement by mid March. February urges restraint on assets while domestic and social life improve into 1961 with May and June rich in favorable relations and a windfall.
A fragment speaks of a continual gift of intelligence sensitivity and literary ability throughout the year. It emphasizes renewal of mental gifts and cultivated faculties, suggesting a steadfast expectation of inner strength and creative talent.
George Crout reports in Middletown Diary that J G Clark introduces the Galvanic Belt necklace and bracelets sold as cures for dyspepsia nervous disorders bronchitis and other ailments. Dr A H Christie praises the devices while local pharmacist Peter Van Derveer denounces them as quackery and humbug.
AP notes Kennedy kept campaign pledges in his first week in office by pushing disarmament work aiding depressed regions and Congo, pressing for famine relief in Africa, and moving to reform government ethics and agencies. He authorized labor talks and set up studies to guide policy, signaling a busy four years ahead.
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