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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1965
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription prices for daily, Sunday and mail delivery in city suburban and trading areas. It notes 10¢ per copy and annual mail rates, with advance payment required, and was published by News-Journal Inc founded in 1857.
A brief biblical meditation recalling that what was heard from the beginning remains in believers and that they will continue in the Son and the Father, emphasizing eternal abiding and unity among the Trinity.
The piece argues spring brings a subtle religious awakening as people outdoors may sense a higher presence in nature. It suggests walkers picnicking golfing or fishing prompt reverence despite skipping church services and notes allied forces aiding Vietnam as a broader stake in conflict.
An editor explains the value of covering many subjects from Viet Nam to civil rights, arguing that modern editorials aim to illuminate and stimulate thinking rather than merely persuade. They acknowledge partial persuasion while stressing explanation and reader reflection as core goals. A substitute voting rights bill is ready new.
Rockefeller allies back 35 year old North Carolinian Dave Flaherty for YA top post at Miami convention. Kansas State Sen Thomas Van Sickle leads liberal opposition while California delegates back repeal of federal income tax. House Republicans critique housing bill middle income subsidies as misdirected aid.
Fred Caplen of Hornung England halted after trudging 63 miles in a bid for the world non stop walking record leaving him fatigued and unable to rest on his laurels. Representatives of 30 western Mahons met in a secluded tree house above a Cuernavaca resort to discuss world problems and choose a dominion flag with talks hinting at choosing a national flower.
President Johnson declares the United States will prevent Communist China from dominating Asia and vows unconditional talks with North Vietnam. He frames economic aid and development programs as tools to win broader support for freedom, arguing force is not the only path and urging global cooperation.
Dor othy Kilgallen previews a London premiere for Tennesse Williams new play Slapstick Tragedy and discusses potential Hello Dolly leads with Lucille Ball in contention. The column also covers film news on Lucy in Hello Dolly, Lee Marvin heartened by separation, and ongoing payola probes.
Lorenzo Dow famed itinerant preacher appeared in Middletown for a camp meeting drawing about 1500 to the grove below town. The Baptist sympathetic but critical locals recall his 28 years of travel across America and his unorthodox methods. Dow, 48, tall and bearded, spoke about faith and charity while critics note his eccentricities and independence from any single church.
Paul Harvey defends President Johnson's prompt crisis response in the Caribbean and Latin America. He argues Johnson's decisive action in Domingo against Communist expansion shows leadership, rejects reliance on Latin opinion, and asserts a Johnson Doctrine prioritizing United States interests.
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