This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1961
Page
4
Subscriptions listed for Middletown Ohio edition of the Middletown Journal with daily publication details. Rates show six day and seven day options, local and outside USA prices, in advance payment terms. Includes a pasted Bible verse from Matthew 10 32 in ASV.
A group of intellectuals discussed better ways to choose a president, proposing ideas like a national elimination test and regional exams, while noting the presidency resists strict quantification. They doubted testing would guarantee the right man and in the end favored electoral selection.
Fidel Castro hints at a conciliatory stance as he addresses militiamen and suggests no gratuitous attacks. While still claiming Cuba is aggrieved, his softened tone offers a potential path to improved relations with the United States within the hemisphere guided by Kennedy’s warning that the region will govern its own affairs.
Kennedy team members reportedly agree deficit financing will be needed in the next fiscal year. They disagree only on how much red ink to use as pressure to spend comes from many sources. No department shows eagerness to economize. the dominant sign across routes to the new frontier is the dollar sign. The idea of cutting expenses seems unlikely to readers.
An elderly bettor known as the Old Man meets death at a race window after placing a final bet on six and two in a daily double. He had spent decades at the track, battling a machine of odds, with a wife, son, and grandchildren affected by his obsession. His last wager could have changed nothing now, as he dies before the second race finishes.
A Chamber of Commerce dinner event spotlights a hostess who bought a new dress and dyed shoes but the shoes were ruined when a family dog chewed one. The narrator recalls a plane flight and a dog chewing a coat pocket, then offers a playful tip to prevent chewing by giving a substitute chew.
Analysis of President Kennedy's news conference raises questions about any quid pro quo with the Soviet Union for the RB-47 flyers released after seven months. The piece notes unresolved issues on concessions, overflights, and the link to U-2 policies.
The question asks the president about his role in releasing flyers and whether it followed his actions. Kennedy did not answer and remained silent after being asked.
David Burpee of Fordhook Farms leads a long effort to make the marigold the national flower, lobbying Congress and gifting blooms to lawmakers. He argues the flower’s vigor and native status support the bid, despite opposition from roses and other symbols.
Tomorrow favors hard work and rewarding outcomes for you. Spring brings social activity but test friends before cultivating them. Accept open offers from clear partners, avoid evasive ones, as April opens gala chances and large-scale events. September rewards your insight. year ends with clear path for your abilities. A child born today could be a secret agent or sailor.
Scientists estimate Salt Mountain in the Dominican Republic contains 150 billion tons of salt with purity around 94 percent. The figure highlights a substantial natural resource in the Caribbean nation.
The piece cites President Kennedy and President Eisenhower noting the state of the union while families face rising expenses beyond the Bureau of Labor Statistics index. It highlights medical care, rent, food, gas, electricity, housing, and apparel as key drivers, with transportation showing relief and ongoing service costs climbing.
John Gallease of Clark Street is endorsed by the Democratic Central and Executive committees for appointment as clerical inspector in the State Auditor's office. Police Chief Hugh King directed traffic for Lincoln School students on Central Avenue due to staff shortage. The Meiss Shoe plant in Lebanon closed as workers strike for higher pay, with Plant Manager Sidney Eisman negotiating with union reps.
Five billion year old universe view contrasts with tanning idea for Earth life. Grasshoppers proposed as a diet for rejuvenation. Grandpappy Jenkins reluctant about the concept. Dentists and a psychologist propose greeting patients with jokes, but we doubt such humor appeals to aching molar sufferers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.