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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1963
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription options including daily and Sunday rates. Cities covered, mailing methods, and prices are shown for in city, trading area, and outside regions with annual and weekly figures.
Forecasters expect DC three electoral votes to join the 1964 tally and the 24th Amendment ban on poll taxes to gain passage. At present 31 states have ratified with Mississippi the lone rejection. four others have one house approval pending. Arizona Kentucky and South Dakota may join in 1964 with extra sessions possible. The change could boost turnout in five Southern poll tax states and ease Negro voter qualification.
The piece notes the confusion from uneven daylight saving time across states as of April 28. It argues for regional uniformity to reduce travel and agency headaches and mentions Senator Magnuson's proposed regional time-change plan as a potential solution.
The piece argues against New Hampshire adopting a state lottery to fund schools, noting prior pari mutuel betting and liquor taxes already provide revenue. It warns gambling brings social evils and moral concerns, and that a lottery may undermine citizen responsibility for funding government, urging other states not to follow.
Jim Bishop argues the United States built a habit of giving and lending money abroad since World War I. He details postwar loans to Britain, Germany, the Soviet Union, and nations like Spain Italy Thailand and India, accusing policy of creating debt and dependency while courting allies at high cost.
A columnist notes President Kennedy received hundreds of thousands of letters from children and quotes sample requests and Kennedy replies. NASA handles many inquiries, with several lines showing the playful, earnest tone of young readers and the president’s responsive approach.
In Italy's national vote, the Communist Party rises to 166 seats from 1,000,000 more supporters, aided by economic discontent among low income groups. Vatican opposition remains strong, while leaders struggle to balance left-leaning shifts with domestic economic factors and rising Liberal support. The result signals a reshaping of Italian politics amid inflation and uneven wealth distribution.
Events span 1626 Peter Minuit buys Manhattan Island from natives. 1822 Congress abolishes Indian trading houses and authorizes a superintendent for Indiana affairs. 1942 Gen. Wainwright surrenders Corregidor to Japan. 1960 Princess Margaret marries Antony Armstrong-Jones. Other notes cover Peary birth 1856 and Polaris test on Ethan Allen a year ago.
Michigan Governor George Romney urged at a US Chamber of Commerce meeting that states and localities rely more on themselves and less on federal aid. He warned of increasing federal intrusion even as Detroit and other areas seek more funds, while federal and local pleas for assistance continue. The piece contrasts Romney's stance with ongoing requests under the Redevelopment Act and Kennedy era budget plans.
Dorothy Kilgallen reports Bardot’s top secret Rome film sites and a staged disguise as paparazzi trail. Nixon critics seek legal action over a tampered Los Angeles speech LP. Jayne Mansfield aims for wealthier future husband while Ava Gardner's French life heat fades. Gina Lollobrigida plans to leave Italy for France amid tax pressure. France Nuyen is managed by Candy Jones after a bakery discovery. Kim Novak rumors persist about marriage to Roderick Mann and engagement patterns. Morse and Nelson Reilly voice a new Capitol album.
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