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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1965
Page
4
The article recalls the long journey of Mariner 4 across space and its successful rendezvous with Mars. It celebrates the achievement as a landmark for humanity and honors the team behind the mission, noting the vast distance traveled and the dreamlike progress from past wonder to present reality.
The General Services Administration fixes new auto safety standards to reduce exhaust fumes in vehicles purchased by the federal government. The piece argues air pollution is rising in urban society and calls for leadership, planning, and funding to address fumes from cars alongside smokestacks. Dr. James P. Dixon urges accelerated action and broader public education on air conservation.
The article notes parallels between Russians and Americans in admiring military heroes. Marshal Georgi Zhukov, once demoted by Stalin and Khrushchev, was restored to public life at 68, attending the 20th anniversary Victory Day in uniform and medals, remaining a popular figure in Russia.
Fulton Lewis Jr. notes a New York Times ad signed by 573 American artists criticizing U S foreign policy in Viet Nam and the Dominican Republic. The piece cites alleged Communist ties among signers and reports the Kremlin postponed the Ninth World Youth Festival amid boycotts and large attendee estimates.
National Geographic notes Factographs Ketchikan Alaska as the wet test city in the continental United States with about 150 inches of rain annually. It also mentions sixteen Appalachian peaks over 6,000 feet, a rise in vending machine businesses in the U.S., and New York plus Chicago jointly hosting as many automobiles as France and Switzerland combined.
The FCC has ruled that television and radio commercials must be toned down to protect public convenience and necessity. Some listeners argue louder ads disrupt viewing and listening, and citizens can simply switch stations or turn off devices. The piece criticizes the commission for not effectively addressing the broader problem of loud advertising.
Analysis compares Johnson and Roosevelt, noting Johnson leverages a divided GOP and Democratic majorities to push policy. It contrasts Roosevelt’s 1937 court-packing fight and its failure with Johnson’s smoother Congress, highlighting lasting differences in approach and outcomes.
A critic observes how public airwaves carry political content as “commercials” and questions equal time rules for campaigns. The piece argues federal control over broadcasts risks censorship and asserts private enterprise and free press principles should govern radio and TV.
The Blackhawks baton twirlers aim to defend their national title by presenting high quality musicals at the State Theater in Dayton from Wednesday through Sunday with a Saturday matinee. Tickets are 2 dollars for evenings and 1 dollar for the matinee. Proceeds fund a Florida trip and future seasons.
Dorothy Kilgallen notes Laurence Harvey bowing out of a Broadway musical. The column covers Norman Rosemont as Damone’s manager, Lerner’s marital tensions, John Derek and Ursus Andress’ marriage hopes, and Arthur Loew Jr. cooling a romance. Also mentions Fiddler on the Roof, Dietrich touring London, and Doctor Zhivago premiere plans.
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