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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1963
Page
4
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The piece questions Kennedy’s plan for up to 750 million in public funds to develop a 1500 to 2000 mph jet airliner. It warns of a dangerous precedent for government funding of commercial ventures and debates whether national prestige justifies tax-supported competition with France and Britain. Senator Morse says the nation must face the race issue.
A French government stance grows more isolationist as Paris questions Kennedy’s pledge to defend Western Europe and backs Soviet bloc positions in the Congo and Middle East at the UN. Alain Peyrefitte criticizes U S delays in aid while France seeks fewer special UN assessments amid Moon landing optimism.
In history, the Monmouth engagement showed Washington hesitating to attack and factional advice from Lee and Wayne. The clash near New Jersey featured a 96 degree field, Hessians and a weary Continental Army. Washington faced pressure from France and internal missteps that led to a brief, costly stand.
The 1962 63 Supreme Court term logged a record 2824 cases for review. Court activity surged due to more prisoners filing petitions and population growth increasing lower court cases. Clerks, fresh law graduates, assist justices in research and digests, with opinions written by majority and occasional concurring or dissenting views.
The piece notes the long history of U.S. leaders visiting the Vatican and explores how church state separation shapes diplomatic gestures from Kennedy to Wilson and Eisenhower. It cites Kennedy's gilt desk box gift to Pope Paul VI and papal remarks on citizenship and equality.
A White House and Vatican private conference amid Cold War tensions prompts debate over full diplomatic recognition. The piece notes historical US Vatican ties from 1797, Vatican representation in Washington since 1892, and past nominations like Gen. Mark W. Clark that were not pursued. It asks whether a Catholic president or a future Protestant leader will ever formalize relations.
Dave Regan recalls a large crowd at Barnitz Field for a July Fourth Jaycee event. He notes about 12000 attendees, praises the Greentree Singers and fireworks, describes crowd behavior, and comments on traffic jams after the program.
Ray Charles heard good news during a Paris concert as a French eye specialist predicted possible sight restoration in two to five years with operation and after care.
Grandpappy Jenkins recalls when students skipped school in his day while a new teachers strike unfolds, highlighting shifting labor tensions and school life.
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