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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1964
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription prices including 6c per weekday, 15c Sundays, 50c per week by carrier in-suburban areas, 12 dollars yearly by mail in-trading area, 20 dollars outside trading area, and 35 dollars per year for outside USA. All subscriptions are payable in advance.
A column notes March wind mischief and Boreas jokes as winter lingers and spring ideas defy the season. It cites a doctor’s new drug combo believed to help quitting smoking but warns relapse remains common.
A regional director notes ZIP codes launched last July are not aiding mail sorting as expected. Public awareness of full ZIP areas remains low while readers struggle to learn Aunt Esmiralda’s area number. The piece ends by noting packaging changes allow weight to be read without magnification.
The U S Naval Observatory has begun operation of its 61 inch mirror astronometric telescope at Flagstaff Arizona. It is the largest of its kind and will help measure distances to nearby stars too faint for other telescopes.
A street conversation frames power as inner strength to overcome hardship. Jack rises then falls financially, learns to reorganize, stop self pity, and seek guidance, finding renewed purpose and eventual stability while sharing his gained power with others.
Opinion advocates that hatred fuels the Florida East Coast strike and its violence, noting vandalism and sabotage against trains and workers. It compares methods to other protests, highlighting safety gains from reduced crew sizes and through freight service, urging government action.
A caller insists he saw the first robin of the season but a newspaper staffer reveals no prize exists and notes earlier sightings by others. The piece shifts to light notes about a secretary buying fake bath mats and a string of folklore thrift-store wisdom about superstitions and omens.
The Rev. C. J. Coon, 71, pastor emeritus, shares how retirement brings varied views and gratitude rather than material success. He notes health, home, friends, and faith as keys to happiness, urges flexible plans, and hopes for eternal life while offering a 36 page GOLDEN YEARS booklet for 50 cents.
Eyebrow pencil rehearsals for Anyone Can Whistle amid abscess threats. Jottings report U S jazz musicians feud over a cultural agreement with the Soviets. World's Fair duration hints and various Hollywood notes include Marilyn Monroe’s old Sutton Place apartment, The Carpetbaggers interest, Edie Adams’ Miami date, Liza Minnelli in gossip, and Robt. Preston’s contract amid industry moves.
A London market note describes a trend toward a beetle-back roofline on forthcoming model cars. Commentary from designers highlights the clean curves replacing sharp angles, with playful asides about a Beatles themed wallpaper and graphic trends in publishing.
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