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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1962
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription rules with rates for weekday and Sunday delivery, carrier and mail options in city and trading area, including annual prices. It notes the newspaper is published daily by News-Journal Inc. and includes a Psalm 119:105 quotation.
The piece argues for continued congressional scrutiny of the CIA, noting its size and possible overstaffing, and urging careful limits on any watchdog committee. It cites executive control doubts and recalls the abortive Cuban invasion as a warning that oversight could have helped prevent blunders.
The article questions whether the young president should risk illness by hurrying through snowy New York to a plane in a business suit without winter gear. It jokes about Mrs. Kennedy offering advice on proper husband attire for snow and emphasizes cautious self care.
A Washington columnist urged the next first lady to relax formality and improve access for newswomen. She noted Mrs. John F. Kennedy has advanced the White House’s decor and hospitality, with dinners, children's parties, and visible access to the president. A February TV program showcases the changes.
An interview with Glenn Ford reveals a renowned actor with wealth and ranches, living a quiet life in Beverly Hills. Ford discusses marriage, divorce from Eleanor Powell, a hoped future partner, and his disciplined code amid a glamorous career and recent film The Four Horsemen. He describes past military service, climbing a Mont Blanc memory, love of horses, and a new house planned for May with fourteen rooms, a pool table, game room, and wine cellar, all underscored by a wish to avoid loneliness.
An analysis argues that the Soviet push into Latin America hinges on Argentina Brazil Chile and Mexico joining sanctions against Cuba. It warns internal Communist opposition fears threaten Latin American governments and urges firm inter American action as Kennedy warned in 1960 to defend democracy and block subversion.
Paul Harvey notes ongoing Washington mysteries from press interactions to security at the State Department. He cites Sarah McClendon’s questions at White House briefings, Wieland’s security clearance, Cuba counts, and dinner crashers, alongside general secrecy and law ignorance debates. He underscores Kennedy era curiosities and prompts about milk, defense officials, and government counts.
Twenty years ago on January 3 1942 the annual Military Ball by the Butler County Reserve Officer's Association was canceled due to wartime service commitments. A spokesman asked how players could dance while friends were under fire. AMCO Steel president Charles R Hoek spoke at the first of four Junior Achievement leader training sessions. Florence Minch Red Cross first aid instructor was named to teach a public class at Holy Trinity School.
A bugologist warns insects could inherit the Earth, implying humans would then become the pests. The provocative statement flips the usual scare about insect dominance, prompting reflection on ecological balance and humanity’s impact.
Dave Regan argues for a regional outlook as Europe shortens borders. He cites Area Development Committee in Dayton shaping a broader plan to unite nearby counties and towns, boosting industrial potential amid rising interdependence and tax burdens. He predicts the Miami Valley becoming one with time.
Dorothy Kilgallen surveys Broadway buzz from Rita Hayworth to Brigitte Bardot and Betty Davis. She notes Rita’s contract, Dinah Washington Europe tour blues, Peggy Lee return plans, Jack Sterling family news, Vadim Bardot project ties, Hal Prince credit shuffle, Shelley Berman stage moment, Joan Collings feud with Hope and Crosby, Roseland TV exposure thoughts, Khrushchev missile joke, Miss New York contest chaos, Ray Charles’s One Mint Julip hype, and a Bette Davis Iguana rumor with mail from readers.
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