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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1965
Page
6
The Middletown Journal publishes daily and offers subscription options by week, carrier, or mail. Rates include 10e for weekdays, 15c Sundays, 50¢ weekly carrier, $12 yearly by mail within the trading area, $20 outside, and $35 for outside the USA.
Republican leaders prepare to attack Secretary McNamara for rosy world view and unilateral defense cuts. Lipscomb argues cuts misread the Communist threat and threaten 1960s and 70s security. Stevenson and Fos ter call for arms control and restraint amid shifts in U S defense strategy.
An obituary tribute lauds Adlai Stevenson United States ambassador to the United Nations as selfless and loyal, noting his two presidential campaigns and enduring service. It suggests Ralph Bunche as a potential successor, praising Stevenson’s devotion to country over politics.
The piece notes metered cabs began on Oct 1 1907 with 65 vehicles created by Harry N. Allen who coined the term taxicab from taximetre. Allen later sold the company and built New York’s first ramped garage. The cab’s spread transformed city travel and reduced costly short rides.
Congress and the administration settle on a duty free cap of 100 dollars at retail value for Americans abroad, down from 500, with the aim of stabilizing the balance of payments. Travel purchases may shift, but any reduction could help, as the 1964 birth rate continued to fall and hope rose for population relief.
A quirky local debate in Norwich England centers on the design of the sheriff's new ceremonial hat with humor about sombreros and office window views. A mystery tone colors the piece as it lists odd notes on nature and a stray line about exotic aquarium thefts in San Francisco.
Washington editor assesses Eduardo Frei’s Paris speech criticizing U S paternalism toward Latin America. The piece argues Chile seeks independence, skeptical of U S hegemony, while noting U S economic and military aid since World War II totaling about 10 billion dollars, including nearly 1 billion to Chile.
James Marshall, 57, a pivotal NAACP lawyer and civil rights champion, may join the Supreme Court. President Johnson named him solicitor general, elevating him to a top federal post and prompting discussion of a potential direct Supreme Court appointment.
Factographs note that the first ski train in America arrived at Warner from Boston about 35 years ago. It adds that roughly 10 million convention guests visit hotels for 18 000 meetings annually. It also mentions a list of animal facts including the puda as the smallest deer, that rats survive longer without water, and that buffalo is the true name for the bison.
The era faces a likely reserve call up and draft increase as a U S diplomat Adlai Stevenson dies suddenly. The piece notes public calm amid fears of expanded conflict and urges resolve against communist pressure in Vietnam while warning against appeasement lessons from history.
Dorothy Kilgallen notes reconciliation hopes between Alan Jay Lerner and Micheline ahead of a court date. Ann Southern dates a ski instructor she met in Sun Valley while Betty Sperber threatens a suit over Les Crane remarks. Other items include backers for Jack Beekman’s musical, painter Joya Rieloff gaining attention, and a potential suit by Pat Collins against Lou Alexander.
Screen actor Zachary Scott lies gravely ill while rumors swirl about Julie Andrews possibly eloping with John Calley as he aids Marty Ransahoff. Cheryl Crane, Lana Turner’s daughter, resents her mother’s sixth marriage and court limits on her living arrangements stirring family distress.
Sid Luft had predicted marriage to Mar yanna Hill ending a two year courtship but rumors now place Hill with Dr Alan Elliot of Los Angeles once married to Nancy Berg. Cassius Clay Sr. seeks a New York commercial art job, aiming to relocate from Louisville. Anthony Quinn works in Spain.
The Knack set a new Plaza Theatre record in its first week with seven shows and long lines all day. A Las Vegas Flamingo scene featured Barbara McNair falling ill and Jennie Smith stepping in, then Helen Lansburgh made a surprise debut. Met Museum pre selling Agony and the Ecstasy opening night tickets surpassed 75000 in advance sales.
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