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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1964
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription terms with rates for different delivery areas. Prices include 6 cents per weekday, 15 cents for Sunday, 50 cents weekly by carrier, 12 dollars yearly by mail within the trading area, 20 dollars yearly outside it, and 35 dollars yearly for outside the U.S.A. All mail subscriptions are prepaid. Published daily by News-Journal Inc with a religious motto.
The piece argues that the phrase BOMFOG, from Rockefeller's fond reference to the brotherhood of man and the fatherhood of God, captures a key Judeo Christian ideal. It urges unity beyond racial divides during a tense era and contrasts Melburne beatles reception with the queen’s.
A column criticizes the daylight saving time mess varying by state and town urging Congress to hold hearings and craft a rational national solution soon. The piece notes political distractions with the GOP nominee and Democratic infighting over a running mate.
The House approves a general federal pay raise while the Air Force reveals about 5,000 enlisted men rely on public relief to support families. Of 2.7 million Army and Navy personnel, about a third earn less than the $3,000 minimum for a family of four. Congress should raise base pay for those with less than two years of service and add a decent family allowance to end servicemen needing relief.
Washington columnist reports Evis Manufacturing loss after six year FTC battle. Bottlenecks in agency hearings burden firms, raise costs, and slow growth. Sen. Long cites 7500 ICC backlog and 13 year PSC timelines as evidence. He backs reforms to speed proceedings and aid small business.
Romford fireman declares training for a world sausage-eating record of nine inches in one hour. Meanwhile the U S Mint in Philadelphia notes its long operation since 1792 and a Birmingham cafe offers students 25 cents credit per A on report cards prompting mock concerns about student distinctions.
John Chamberlain argues against conspiracy history while endorsing contagion theory in a column about rumors aimed at discrediting the US CIA. He cites Wise and Ross book The Invisible Government and notes uncertainty over names while criticizing unprovable claims and their impact on democracy.
The Supreme Court is portrayed as launching two revolutions in American life by striking down school segregation in 1954 and pushing redistricting to ensure equal voting power in 1962 and 1963. The piece argues Congress would not act, and court action was necessary to end unequal representation, while critiquing reliance on the CIA and U.S. policy in Cuba.
George Crout reports Middletown replaces volunteer fire companies with a paid department divided into hose and hook and ladder squads. A fire chief at $100 per year will lead, with an assistant chief at $25 and twelve firemen at $5 each. The move aims to lower insurance and standardize fire service.
Paul Harvey argues Dallas must respond to national scorn over the Ruby case by reclaiming pride. He notes Dallas avoided violence, built Love Field, and grew with civic resilience. He urges the city to stop apologizing and proudly showcase its cultural and religious institutions.
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