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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1961
Page
6
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The piece argues that the United States faces propaganda advantages for the Soviet Union abroad due to domestic segregation, tuberculosis among Black Americans, and labor issues with Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and other groups. It suggests improving conditions at home to curb Kremlin distortions and notes some retired men seek reacquaintance with light work.
The mark’s five percent rise against major currencies highlights West Germany’s strong recovery with full employment and rising global demand for its manufactured goods. U S exporters may gain easier access to the German market, but German goods become pricier for U S buyers, impacting the balance of payments and raising political caution about Germany’s growing influence.
A sports writer claimed three cycles from Bio rhythm Inc. would favor Floyd Patterson, predicting Johansson would lose. The fight outcome contradicted the forecast, illustrating the perils of scientific betting systems and the unreliable nature of cycle-based predictions in sports.
Jim Bishop recounts a chaotic Fort Pierce day packed with misadventures from a wedged bed toe to a courtroom chase. He jots missteps at the Chillingworth murder trial, jokes with Sheriff Norvell at lunch, and wanders through the night in motel mischief with a mix of humor and sharp local color.
Washington debate outlines three supposed fallacies about federal aid to education. It cites separability clauses, a Catholic college loan in Alabama, and claims of compulsory attendance versus voluntary parochial schooling, arguing federal funds cannot unduly influence religious schools.
Alaska bush pilot John A. Knoll complains to Senator Gruening that a missionary group has squatters rights on the Crooked Creek airstrip. Officials propose a new airport to solve the dispute, but Knoll warns Crooked Creek is far from Seventy Mile and may be a surprise with no big airport funding. The piece also notes Washington Scenes including Kennedy era quick quips and Hawaii luncheon remarks by visiting senators.
Tomorrow's aspects favor advancing worthwhile goals and long term plans with strong business cooperation. For those born on this day generous influences boost finances and work but after three days progress may slow. travel and romance loom in July and August 1962 with caution advised in November and December. a highly imaginative, sensitive child may emerge.
Downtown windows sparkle with spring merchandise. Vibrant violets, daisies and pastels tempt shoppers for dresses, suits, shoes and hats. Men’s wear leans to lighter weights and color accents, while essentials stay black and brown. A window tour promises a mood boost for spring fever.
A kaleidoscope of showbiz items from Broadway and Hollywood. Gerry Mulligan courting Judy Holliday. Belinda Lee’s death in a car crash shocks colleagues. Gary Cooper facing more surgery. Russia arms Bolivia, possible Soviet pact. Roulette Records under SEC pressure over a stock offering and payola charges. Liz Taylor and Eidie Fisher rumors surface amid travel chatter. Rockefeller and Dewey block Kennedy as GOP mayoral candidate. Lefkowitz favored. Celebrities and tempers flash in New York, with festivals, censor moves, and A-list gossip. António
The piece notes that the atomic snow was not radioactive but emphasizes it did not shovel itself. It uses a humorous tone to reflect on the unexpected nature of snow removal and safety considerations.
On March 22 1941 Middletown's Civil War veteran Clint Orr received an honorary membership in the local Republican Club during the Lincoln Day banquet. Winifred Richardson from Middletown High School earned a superior rating in the district music festival at Miami University entering the alto contest. William Fe McFee of Armco Steel was awarded a life membership in the Industrial Marketers of New Jersey.
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