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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1959
Page
4
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Oxford graduates and dons debated Latin’s fate as a mandatory entrance requirement. Oxford had briefly demoted Latin to optional before June 2 reversals. Cambridge remained firm. The June 16 convocation could decide, yet future revivals loom, with Horace quoted for resignation.
CBS promises in depth coverage of the 21st Mrs America pageant with taped highlights of parades parties water events cooking contests and other weeklong activities. The Fort Lauderdale organizers resist calling it a beauty contest while noting traditional pageant elements and emotional moments expected from the winner.
Leonard Bernstein will conduct and solo at Lewisohn Stadium June 22 as New York's summer season marks its 42nd year. The piece outlines pop oriented summer programs versus festival style events like Tanglewood and Caramoor featuring early music and esoteric works. Several festivals converge across the country from Katonah to Aspen, showcasing divergent approaches to summer music.
Hal Boyle writes from Paris noting a revived French outlook under De Gaulle with rising living standards and rapid modernization. He cites higher European living standards, favorable German ties, and Parisian prices where meals cost more in the U.S. but nightlife remains comparatively affordable.
Washington column criticizes Western governments for indecision amid Soviet ultimatums. It argues five weeks of talks fail to challenge Soviet occupation of Eastern Europe and warn of a dangerous drift toward a so called summit meeting that would erode Western self respect. It cautions against recognizing a potential conventional war centered on West Berlin and urges clear insistence on ending occupation and defending basic rights.
The passage notes that thus far pressure has come mainly from the Soviet Union and its premier, who has been demanding that Western governments respond or act swiftly. The statement highlights Cold War dynamics and bargaining between blocs.
A columnist argues Japan will align with either the free world or Communist powers based on pragmatic economics and trade policy. He urges liberal trade, foreign and military aid, and notes Japan’s postwar recovery relies on industrial investment rather than arms. He warns against forcing dependency through protectionism and highlights half a billion dollars more in imports than exports.
Report claims a Midwestern city considers using alcohol soaked crumbs to intoxicate pigeons and then gas chamber disposal. The sensational proposal draws outrage and questions about animal cruelty and legality.
The stars indicate Jupiter influences money matters but conservative lunar aspects urge caution. For those with a birthday tomorrow, constructive job and financial plans begun this year should bring progress over the next year with strong uptrends in October and late December, plus romance and travel prospects.
C S Moore of 1700 Columbia Ave won $75 for submitting the closest payroll estimate in a Middletown Community Exposition contest. Camp Hook committee members were named, with Tom C Venable serving as camp director. In Shanghai a clash looms as British troops intervene after police move to seize a station amid tensions. Government officials study a quota system to curb Japan’s scrap iron and steel purchases for munitions.
A reader from Warren County laments summer weed control on country roads, arguing it destroys wild flowers like daylilies and other blooms. The caller, a lifelong farmer, notes some weeds must be killed for driver safety, yet she values wild flora highly.
Dorothy Kilgallen notes Yul Brynner and Virginia Gilmore near divorce filings. Kay Kendall's health worries her grandmother Marie Kendall amid conflicting medical notes. Ginger Rogers toys with a memoir title as Sal Mineo dates Nina Quesada in New York and Marion McPartland with Buddy Rich swing upstairs. Pandro Berman and wife plan a 32nd anniversary divorce. Local cameramen discouraged from Johansson engagement photos. Stella Stevens rebrands herself with color contact lenses. Vivian Blaine rumored to retire after elopement with Milton Rackmil. John Ringling North sues Paramount for 195000 over The Greatest Show on Earth. Nat King Cole's Cole Espanol sells half a million copies on tour. Foreign intrigue notes Kremlin orders Confidential subscription. Rocket science mocks vanity as Venus orbit chatter grows. Johnny Johnston poised for another wedding, while Destry cast frowns at TV omission. Rocky Graziano withdraws from Mr. Roberts debut. Haney and Blyden tease with Russian accents.
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