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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1962
Page
4
Publication details for The Middletown Journal include pricing for daily and Sunday editions, carrier and mail rates within trading area and outside, and international pricing. The notice also states publication schedule, post office classification, and a Jeremiah Bible quote as a decorative motto.
The article notes rising military focus in space development, with eased restrictions allowing Air Force researchers to pursue space vehicles that could enable military control. It weighs the potential defense against concerns that earthly rivalries seep into space, framed by the era’s geopolitical tensions and civil space leadership. A closing analogy about European princesses highlights themes of constraint and outcome.
A compact reminiscence by Jim Bishop recounts Navy lore and mishaps from destroyers to carriers. It covers misread signals at sea, a ship split in World War I, a Corsair takeoff with folded wings, and the danger of reading minds over orders, illustrating two ways of doing things.
The Senate faces extended sessions to push through bills as Majority Leader Mansfield orders no days off until adjournment. With an election year, Democrats seek a strong record while Republicans aim to curb administration power, reflecting political incentives in a dull session.
A compact note highlights a mole’s surprising tunneling speed of 300 feet in one night and remarks on Northwest Coast Indians going barefoot year round with a sharp, tongue in cheek understatement about moccasins.
Washington analysis notes Khrushchev speaks openly during his Romania trip, saying no need for war over Berlin and no separate peace with East Germany while urging US understanding on Germany. He blames the West for Soviet hardships, warns of potential nuclear use but insists no desire for war, framing US as aggressor to justify living standards and policy.
Paul Harvey argues alcohol ism is the top health threat in the United States and cites 350000 annual alcohol related deaths at age 51. He notes Russia and Eastern bloc bans on drinking and urges abstinence while warning alcoholism fuels crime and lost productivity. He cites Kennedy emergency talk and Marshall quip about security.
The forecast advises pacing efforts and timing, with forenoon best for new ventures and planning. Afternoons and evenings favor finances and social activity, noting a birthday tomorrow and a year of occupational challenges. Avoid routine, expect anxiety in August and October, guard against extravagance, and anticipate favorable personal relations with romance in late July and November.
An elderly Middletown reader condemns pedestrians walking on the wrong side of walks and urges a city ordinance to fine drivers who let children ride in the front seat without seat belts. She notes teens burst from stores, causing near collisions, and cites hospital parking indignities as evidence of broader carelessness.
Dorothy Kilgallen's guest column features television producer Mark Goodson recalling the show’s opening night on February 2, 1950, the panelists who formed the regular quartet, and the enduring audience connection. He compares panelists to wines, notes their genuine on air reactions, and describes memorable moments including a British poet guest.
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