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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1960
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription terms and rates, with local and mail options and prepayment details. It includes a biblical verse from Colossians and a brief header about the paper’s origins.
Congress heads toward an election year adjournment with ethics reform bills unacted this year. Experts warn a comprehensive code for all federal employees is a formidable task, amid debate on legislating morality and fear of restricting congressional access to agencies.
The essay highlights evolving methods of peace building through people to people programs, travel, commerce, and especially student exchanges. It notes the American Field Service history from 1915, postwar teenage exchanges starting in 1947, and Eisenhower’s view that such exchanges foster global peace, trust, and reduced fears of arms. The piece argues that gradual evolution will resolve international frictions.
Norman V. Peale recalls an incident from twenty years ago showing how prayer works. A distressed man sought help during a speech, prayed aloud over the phone, and later became a judge, proving prayer can provide immediate and lasting aid. The case highlights definite need, self‑acknowledgement, lack of resentment, and firm faith as essential elements. Readers are invited to share their own prayer demonstrations by mail.
The article hints at royal attendance at a naval college in Britain with early hints of independence. It connects to pop culture promises and a dig in Egypt from 13,000 B C with fingerprints mentioned. It blends royal schooling, American popcorn production, and an ancient murder find.
In Middletown residents are urged to support a public service drive by contributing to a League of Women Voters project aiding visiting foreign students with incidental expenses. Separate notes include a Senior Citizens Club dues reminder to Fd Rusk, a street torpedo incident involving a teen, a reflection on illegal fireworks at the Journal newsroom, and grade school thank-you letters from Wildwood School after a Cincinnati trip.
Middletown residents seek fireworks during celebrations as Police Chief Joseph Blackmore acknowledges widespread handling and distribution concerns amid seasonal festivities.
Washington column argues Secretary of the Interior Fred A. Seaton is the favored potential Nixon running mate due to loyalty to Eisenhower era ties and his broad resume. The piece notes Seaton’s birthplace, residences, and ownership of western newspapers, plus long service in government and cabinet roles, and jokes about his health and public image.
Readable snippets from Hollywood and politics span Natalie Wood’s West Side Story price tag to Frank Sinatra at the 500 Club, Della Reese on standby, Castro tensions, a possible Cuba action shift, boxing and theater talk, Judy Garland near Kennedy, O’Hara book-to-film notes, Elvis Presley romance, and Joyce Bryant choosing church venues over big money.
Paul Harvey argues that businessmen entering politics should do so for the right reasons and defend capitalism not merely for material gains. He contrasts capitalist freedom with communist controls, urging clearer purpose before sending soldiers to war to “make the world safe for capitalism” and stressing individual liberty, work, profit, and worship under law.
In remarks that touch on 1960s political dynamics, Mr. Seacon notes all as quiet and later considers Lyndon Johnson as Democratic nominee potentially weakening Dick Nixon in Texas. He indicates willingness to accept the vice presidency unless strong reasons arise and observes Nixon’s circle includes a future interior secretary in small intimate groups.
On July 3, 1949 Cal Grier a local insurance agent was named one of his company’s Dependables for the fourth year. Acting city manager Fred J. Schatzmann announced Middletown entered in the All-Ohio Safety Contest. Judge C. D. Boyd and Carl A. Rossfeld served as local delegates at Citizenship Day in Columbus.
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