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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1961
Page
6
The Middletown Journal lists pricing for daily, Sunday, and mail subscriptions in the Middletown area and nationwide. It notes publication by News-Journal Inc since 1857 and quotes a biblical verse as a motto.
The piece discusses the Trujillo assassination and the impact on U S relations with the Organization of American States. It argues for careful, multilateral action to back a democratic Dominican Republic, warning against unilateral moves and highlighting past Latin American pressure on Trujillo. It notes possible future military action under international command.
After the Kennedy Khrushchev Vienna talks both sides voiced restrained optimism. They achieved no definite agreement but gained a clearer read of each other, with hints of cease fire talks in Laos and tempered Berlin views. Soviet sculptors meanwhile craft a 200 ton granite statue of Karl Marx.
The article notes common patterns in drowned boat incidents and counsels staying with the boat rather than attempting to swim to shore. It references the recurring lines about Jones sinking while a companion is rescued and discusses the uncertain outcomes for those who cling to an overturned boat or try to swim.
Washington columnist and congressman Thomas Dodd returns from the Far East warning that Asia faces a Communist sweep unless U S policy changes. He urges Kennedy to back Laos intervention with SEATO troops and air support, while stressing local fighters need American backing, not dollars.
Tomorrow’s horoscope highlights outdoor activities travel and romance with a congenial mood. For a birthday in four months focus on using skills for occupational gain and recognition by October with expansion into 1962. social events and short trips peak in October and the next three months. December brings financial news while November urges spending restraint. A born child will be capable resourceful and unusually sympathetic.
The Kennedy administration asks a three judge court to rule that the federal government may force states to fund and operate public schools, arguing education is a federal necessity and that states cannot abandon public systems. Florida argues the Fourteenth Amendment does not empower the U S government to standardize state laws or abolish local control.
President Kennedy’s call to Prof. J Kenneth Galbraith reached his niece who refused to disturb him as he rested. Galbraith awoke to learn JFK had already left the country and later received an honorary degree from the University of Toronto.
Charles Taylor of 2008 Lowell Street graduates from the University of Cincinnati with a doctor of engineering science degree in four years. He attended classes while working at Armco Steel Corp. research lab on alternate days. General chairman Fe S Myers reports Middletown pastors back a $6,700 United Services Organizations drive.
The note states few coal mines go beyond 3000 feet in depth and cites the University of Hawaii in Honolulu as founded in 1907. The two facts appear as separate items reflecting historical data.
Dave Regan reports on a letter from Dick Monroe praising a vandalism study at Middletown cemeteries and expanding into rate changes for auto insurance. Monroe notes July increases in comprehensive coverage for Middletown Hamilton, while other areas see no rise amid claims from vandalism theft and glass breakage. He also reflects on youth pranks and shares plans for August family outings to Cincinnati zoo LeSourdsville Lake and Madison Wis swimming with relatives.
Richard Rodgers eyes a Broadway collaboration with Diahann Carroll as talks of a tailor made musical comedy emerge. Judy Garland cancels Newport Jazz Festival appearance. Madrid imposes a new curfew closing theatres by midnight. Monique van Vooren mulls Rain off-Broadway. Lynn Burke set as Aquacade star. Lana Turner praises Efrem Zimbalist Jr. in By Love Possessed.
The note mentions a tiny helicopter for trimming trees and atomic energy Canada linking to a California climate concept. It claims Hollywood relevance and reports a yearly saving of about $650,000 by cutting watch pockets, noting the service bears the cost rather than the taxpayer.
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