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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1964
Page
4
Middletown Journal note from Ohio paper includes postal timing and pricing lines, long-ago publication data, and a biblical verse. It reflects standard preface material with circulation details, postal handling, and a brief founding date while mentioning a scripture passage.
Brazil pushes for foreign investment to battle inflation and expand its industrial base. The National Development Bank chief tours the U.S. and Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies votes to lift the 10 percent profit ceiling, aiming to attract capital and remove an obstacle to growth. Roy Cohn faces acquittal, underscoring jury power in high profile cases.
The piece argues against eliminating federal excise taxes, noting public dislike but emphasizing the need to maintain revenue lost would be 1.9 billion dollars. It praises Congress for resisting cuts and cites the Senate House conference outcome on luxuries like furs cosmetics and jewelry as part of prudent fiscal policy.
In California a GOP primary winner George Murphy eyes a bid for the Senate against Democrat Pierre Salinger. The state’s Democratic split and Beeman backed by YDS present a volatile backdrop as Murphy campaigns nationwide. The piece notes party infighting, key figures like Kuchel and Unruh, and shifts within Democratic factions and youth groups.
A veteran correspondent reframes the 1964 presidential race from a battle of slogans to a test of integrity and informed voter judgment. He notes media manipulation, party strategies, and the public’s mixed feelings toward Goldwater and others, urging moderation and substantive policy over slander.
Paul Harvey argues for secure cockpit doors using Doron ballistic panels to deter hijackers. He cites a 1975 Reno to San Francisco crash, notes a .357 pistol found in wreckage, and urges investment in armored doors despite costs. He questions defenses against bombs and external threats and urges immediate installation of durable cockpit doors.
A biting satire notes the Bureau of Indian Affairs spending 13175 to teach bows and arrows to New Mexican Indians, mocks future “war dancing” schools, and jabs at grandiose bets and outdated ideas. It parodies trends from bathtubs for giants to national symbols and hats, ending with a clipped riff on a picture phone era.
Dave Regan notes extreme heat making nights uncomfortable and urges readers to stay hydrated and calm. He warns violence rises, illnesses worsen, and drownings increase during hot spells, advising safer swimming and lighter activity.
Dorothy Kilgallen reports from London that Brian Epstein may sell the Beatles for about half a million pounds, a move seen as a major deal amid showbiz turmoil. The piece weaves in Broadway notes about Armstrong, Noel Coward, Maggie Smith, and other glitzy items from London and New York show scenes.
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