06 May 1962
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1962
Page
1
Randy Wolfe, 17, a San Mateo High senior, wrote The Psychology of a Kiss subtitled A Quasi Philosophical Pseudo Scientific Discourse. His contest winning essay links a kiss to electrical outputs and resistances to derive an effect and cites his plans to study physics and philosophy at Dartmouth College.
The Army fights a Pentagon proposal to trim the Europe garrison by about 20,000 after resisting a 40,000 troop reduction. Officials warn a deep cut could reduce readiness and civilian dependency, while arguing keeping the 7th Army near full strength signals resolve to deter Russia in Berlin crisis context.
President Kennedy shifted plans from Palm Beach to Washington on Sunday to spend a full day at the White House Monday, signaling a change in schedule for domestic and foreign policy briefings.
A humorous line noting the midlife moment when one would try anything to improve mood except stop the source of pain. It playfully contrasts quick relief with lasting hurt, reflecting a Chuckle Middle style quip about self deceiving choices.
Washington AP reports Representative William B Winall remarks on a government order fixing cabbage prices. He says major historic documents contain 3 to 309 words, while the new wage or price directive on cabbages runs to 26 911 words, highlighting its complexity and length.
Geneva AP reports Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Valerian A Zorin informally urged a two month recess at the deadlocked seventhnahn disarmament conference and to move talks from Geneva to New York. The United States and Western delegations oppose a long recess and a move to New York. Zorin says he needs a rest.
Moody of the Associated Press recounts the 1937 Hindenburg disaster at Lakehurst New Jersey on page 34 of the Middletown Journal noting 25 year remembrance and last airship passengers. Also primary day in Ohio with local county contests and a statewide report across pages 3 and 13.
In Vientiane American military sources claim a temporary Red Chinese invasion of northern Laos. About 200 Red Chinese troops and 100 Pathet Lao attacked Muong Sing, capturing it near Nam Tha where a joint defense has faltered. Muong Sing airstrip serves as an alternate supply route. The Laotian government says Pathet Lao controls Muong Sing, while US sources question Red Chinese involvement.
NATO and the United States agreed to assign five Polaris submarines to the Atlantic Alliance with potential future additions. The subs remain under US command but would fall under NATO control in war, while U S officials said the transfer requires congressional action. The move aims to strengthen Western deterrence alongside expanded conventional forces and new tactical nuclear guidelines.
Fifteen month old Patricia Ann Harter daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles R Harter of Route Weston Wood County wandered onto US 4 Saturday and was struck and killed by a truck The child lived with her parents on a county road six miles west of here and had wandered 500 feet from her home before entering the busy traffic route.
Katanga leader Moise Tshombe, reportedly better after a mild influenza attack, will not attend talks with Premier Cyrille Adoula in Leopoldville before Tuesday or Wednesday. His private physician says health shows improvement but travel remains unlikely in the near term.
President Gamal Abdel Nasser laughed off a life‑threat story on his life during a Cairo meeting with Lebanese journalists. He told Wafik Elalayli and Wadih Sarabiyah he was in the merriest mood and discussed topics from socialism to UAR Algerian relations.
Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov began a 31 hour Seattle visit at the World’s Fair. He told newsmen that Glenn’s Friendship 7 capsule was tight while his own cabin would be spacious and could handle emergencies. Titov, escorted by NASA staff, answered questions through an interpreter and toured the fair grounds as crowds gathered.
In Caracas area loyalist units backed by air force planes and navy ships stormed Carupano and crushed a marine garrison revolt against President Romulo Betancourt. Three rebel leaders were captured as officials said enlisted men refused orders, signaling a brief, violent uprising.
AP reports Jean Martinon a French conductor and composer will succeed Fritz Reiner as music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. De Erve Oldberg, president of the Orchestral Association of Chicago, said Marvinon, 52, will take over in fall 1983 as the seventh only director since the orchestra’s inception.
Tokyo AP reports Japan's climbing craze caused 160 deaths and 277 injuries in mountain mishaps for 1941, a record likely to rise this year. Police note a 42 percent jump in deaths from the previous year.
In Toledo, Governor Michael V. DiSalle declared he is cautiously confident he will be renominated in Tuesday's Democratic primary as he concludes his hometown campaign. The former Ohio governor urged support despite a tight race.
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