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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1961

Page

4

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The Middletown Journal lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions. Rates include 6c per weekday copy, 15c Sunday, 50c weekly carrier, 10 per year by mail in trading area, 20 per year outside trading area, 35 per year outside the U.S.A. All subscriptions payable in advance. Published daily by News-Journal Inc.

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National advisory panel eyed to fight interstate crime

At a Tucson conference the National District Attorneys Association backed creating a national advisory commission on interstate crime. U S Attorney General Kennedy reportedly supports it while FBI Director Hoover opposes citing risk of leaks. Estes Kefauver framed the issue noting local enforcement remains central but aided by national coordination. The Minnesota legislature approves a loan shading as a bold choice amid criticisms.

National Advisory Commission On National District Attorneys Association Tucson Ariz U.S. Atty Robert Kennedy FBI J. Edgar Hoover Tennessee Estes Kefauver Hoover Kefauver

Savagery of sameness and the danger of conformity

A Manchester Guardian excerpt by James Morris critiques Sweden's acquisitive society and the "savagery of sameness." It warns conformity bred by fear under tyrannical regimes contrasts with civilization’s aim of maximal individual development within law. Dick remains politically engaged as references to Harry and Nelson appear.

Manchester Guardian James Morris Sweden Morris

The 23rd Amendment Vote For DC Residency

The piece urges ratification of a proposed 23rd amendment granting District of Columbia residents presidential voting rights. It notes 23 of 37 states have accepted, predicts ratification could occur in 1961, and warns legislative apathy could block the change seen as simple justice.

District of Columbia Washington

Republicans Target Seven States In 1962 Senate Plan

Fulton Lewis Jr reports the Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee has begun 1962 preparations after gains last fall. The GOP projects potential wins in seven states Colorado Hawaii Idaho Massachusetts Oregon Pennsylvania and Wyoming with possible candidates including Dominick Long Church Smylie Volpe Lodge Bates Conte Morse Hatfield Appling Gates Scranton Hickey Thomson Simpson and others.

GOP Senate John Kennedy Barry Goldwater Colorado John Carroll Peter Dominick Goldwater Carroll Gordon Allen Hawaii Oren Long Long William Quinn Idaho Frank Church U.S. Senate Robert Smylie State House Church Massachusetts Harvard Benjamin Smith II Teddy Kennedy Smith John Volpe Henry Cabot Lodge William Bates Silvio Conte F. Bradford Morse Oregon Wayne Morse Mark Hatfield Morse Portland Hatfield Howard Appling Pennsylvania Joe Clark Philadelphia William Green Clark Eisenhower Thomas Gates William Scranton Wyoming Keith Thomson J. J. Hickey Hickey Thomson Milward Simpson

Mountain talk and oddities in a quirky news roundup

The column surveys varied topics from Swiss mountains dominating the landscape to a flamboyant sultan’s yacht used as a port service, noting a luxury line vibe. It also corrects a city name origin, mentions dance trends, a perilous South African fishing tale, a hippopotamus hooked by accident, and a humorous prophecy about a silk hat revival and solar open sky cars.

Professors Press Broadside Against Un American Actions

About 250 professors from 79 colleges condemn the House Un American Activities Committee for questioning Communist activities while upholding free inquiry. They urge abolition of the committee, claim academic freedom, and warn against classroom propaganda by staff. Names from Harvard Yale and Princeton appear in signatures.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court House Committee On Un-American America House Committee American Civil Liberties Union Harvard Yale Princeton Board of Trustees

Professors Object to CIA and FBI Cold War Exposure Efforts

The piece notes professors signing a petition resist actions by administrative bodies to reveal Communist activity within the United States. Signatories proudly attach their university affiliations and subjects, highlighting the prestige of their employing institutions.

House Committee On Un-American Activities CIA FBI United States

Subway of Love or Tunnel of Dirt and Art

George Dixon reports on Senator Carl Curtis proposed underground subway in the Capitol, a scenic railway with state themed paintings to educate tourists. Senator McCarthy and others mock or modify the concept with statues and satirical ideas while Curtis waits for the dirt to settle.

Washington Carl T. Curtis Senate Nebraska Republican Capitol Curtis Sclon Minden Neb Eugene J. McCarthy Senator McCarthy Shane McCarthy Council On Fitness Senator Curtis

Professors Call to Abolish Hearings on Communism Debate

The article questions whether university faculty views on communism could dominate classroom discussions and fears donors will worry funds support professors who seek to curb free expression via Congress. It notes professors want hearings abolished despite courts upholding constitutional free speech protections.

Congress United States

Facts and Figures From Diverse 19th and 20th Century Notes

A compilation of varied trivia: sleepwalking episodes in youth, a donkey symbol in 1870 cartoons, Morse as painter, Latin origins of December, Mt. Irazu views, Paris Lyon route as busy rail, U S corn share, winter colds vast, Colon Michigan as Magic Capital for magician gear.

We Fight Communism Club Teaches Duty To Kids

A town club for seven year olds called We Fight Communism collects dues of 10 cents to donate to Radio Free Europe. The piece laments that many children lack home guidance and that adults must begin teaching patriotism early. It warns against exposing youths to dangerous ideas and urges parents to build a strong home background to resist indoctrination.

Radio Free Europe

Gossip in Gotham Lanes and Hollywood Rumors

Dorothy Kiigallen seen in El Morocco with a New England legislator fuels chatter about Edmund Purdom divorce. Swirling reports touch Fidel Castro, Ingemar Johansson, Broadway plans, Paul Newman film title changes, and a cocktail of showbiz gossip from Goteborg to Havana, with a long list of stars and intrigues.

Alicia Carr Edmund Purdom el Morocco New England Purdom Europe Flight Engineers Marianne O'Brien Reynolds Lee Meyers Goteborg Sweden Ingemar Johansson Jean Ingo Birgit Lundgren Paul Newman the Hustlers Boys In Charge William Henry Davies Hell

Jackie Chan resists book on Princess Margaret's husband

Jackie Chan declines U S book offers about Princess Margaret's husband while interest remains high in publishing circles. She cites a personal rule saying she would not like it if someone did it to her. Marc Bohan designs outfits for Edith Piaf on tour. Joanie Sommers is signed to co star with Pat Boone on NBC Pat Boone special airing April 20.

Jackie Chan Antony Armstrong Jones U.S Princess Margaret Edith Piaf Marc Bohan Christian Dior Joanie Sommers Pat Boone

Police Chief vows action over traffic sign destruction

Police Chief Hugh King warned that vandalism of city traffic signs has grown extensive and promised "dire action" against anyone caught defacing or destroying signs, signaling a tough stance to curb the damage.

Hugh King

Local Dentists Attend Cincinnati Dental Clinic

Local dentists Harry Douglas H T Derivan H A Sebald and C G Barton attended a Cincinnati Dental Society clinic held at the Netherland Plaza.

Harry Douglas H. T Derivan H. A. Sebald C.G. Barton Cincinnati Dental Society

Kiwanis Club appoints David Selvar as secretary

David Selvar was elected secretary of the Kiwanis Club to replace James McDermott who was called into military service.

David Selvar Kiwanis Club James McDermott

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