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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1961
Page
4
Middletown Journal lists daily newspaper rates for various delivery options. Rates include 0.50 per week by carrier, 19 per year for six days by mail within trading area, 2008 per year outside area, and 35 per year outside USA. Subscriptions payable in advance.
A reflection on whether 20 to 40 billion dollars for a moon program is wise. Proponents cite prestige and strategic edge against the Soviet Union while opponents argue funds could better fight hunger and disease at home. The debate should be sober and not partisan.
The United States must keep a generous and effective foreign aid program amid Cold War pressures. The Kennedy plan faces opposition over a five year loan authorization and Treasury borrowings, but supporters argue stability is needed to advance living standards and counter communism.
A graduation ceremony carries a muted undertone of sadness for graduates and observers. The sense of achievement is shadowed by thoughts of future challenges and the end of school days, as families reminisce and face what lies ahead.
Jim Bishop narrates Rocky a four pound police dog who behaves like a people person. The Cavalcade of quirks includes bed lounging battles with a rival female dog, eight puppies, a hoard of candy cravings, and a clever escape to the front door. Rocky lords over his domain with a canny mix of dignity and mischief.
The article analyzes Khrushchev's Vienna speech and Kennedy's Vienna stance. It notes Moscow backed anti US protests in Latin America and pressured Laos and nuclear talks. It contrasts Soviet and Western positions on Berlin sprint to a potential war and calls out timing and aims of summit diplomacy.
In Washington a GOP raid relocates Martha Freeman from Sam Rayburn’s office to William A. Blakley’s former space now held by Republican John Goodwin Tower. The move, fueled by pay raises, prompts reflections on loyalty as Tower is welcomed amid Texan arrivals and a Senate swearing-in ceremony.
The Soviet ruler uses a global forum to push false claims on disarmament and Berlin. Khrushchev’s defiance signals danger, with history warning that appeasement by talks risks war. Western negotiators appear ready to concede, while acts will determine if peace or war follows.
Excellent planetary influences bring opportunities now and a lucky day to start big projects and impress superiors. Birthdays signal a stimulating year ahead with favorable job and personal matters if high goals are set and pursued. Best periods include October November and early 1962 with travel and social openings.
A reader letter responds to a column with a tongue in cheek confession about aging. The note mocks the author for printing about aging and Grandfatherly behavior while recounting a Saturday trip to Bohne's for plant color, wallet loss, sunglasses found in the garage, and a Father’s Day gift mix up.
Dorothy Kilgallen reports Wildcat closing woes as Desi Arnaz seeks union luck to save the show. In London Lucille Ball questions marriage for happiness while Rex Harrison, Olivier, Leigh, and Leighton face royal and romance dramas amidst World’s Fair buzz and theater headlines.
Charles K. Pigman commander of American Legion Post 218 was named to head a group of delegates to the state convention at Youngstown. Others named were M. W. Coffey E A Lampe Hugh Wright John Methven Paul Swayne and Henderson Estes. City Commission instructed Chairman Tom Baird to name a committee of five to survey needs and specifications for a Negro housing project in Middletown.
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