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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1961
Page
4
Middletown Journal announces subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions. Home delivery in city and suburban areas costs 50 cents per week, with mail options for trading and non trading areas priced at 10 and 20 dollars annually plus 35 dollars outside the USA. Subscriptions payable in advance.
The article argues for protecting recreation space amid urban growth by declaring no encroachment zones and adopting multiple use. It cites Florida and New Mexico policies offering free public access to land for outdoor recreation, fishing, and hunting, noting rising demand as cities expand and referencing foreign attitudes toward Cuba.
The article reflects on the first crewed Project Mercury flight and the Soviet orbital flight as pivotal steps toward space exploration. It compares past endurance with present achievement, anchors the venture in human curiosity, and cites a moral frame from biblical and religious reflections alongside a critique by Dr. Paul Dudley White about Americans' physical fitness.
A London performance on May 30 features a typewriter solo in Erik Satie’s Parade. A stenographer will provide 25 seconds of typewriter sound as part of the piece, with uncertain rhythm. The novelty blends office noise with music, drawing curious anticipation from readers.
One month after the abortive Cuba invasion the administration shows no policy to meet Latin American threats. Fidel Castro’s government is accused of backing violence against Western regimes with funds and agents in Peru. Documents show Cuban Embassy reports detailing international funds to Peruvian Communists and plans for infiltration guided by Raul Castro and other Soviet and Chinese advisers.
Legal scholars say Fidel Castro and aides could face international tribunals for mass killings, similar to Eichmann. The analysis notes that crimes against humanity occur in peacetime and that sovereign immunity cannot shield leaders from punishment.
The text notes Nashville to Memphis capital transfer during a Union advance, World War I fronts in France, Iceland’s Althing since 930 AD, bank thefts by employees around $10 million yearly, Santa Fe’s 1605 settlement, St Augustine as oldest U.S. town, Buljockar’s English Expositor 1616, and Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa linked to Isabella d Este around 1504.
A Washington humor piece recounts Ymelda reacting to a Mother's Day doughnut plan. The narrator jokes about a bill to incorporate the moms of America and Ymelda’s rantoric rebuttals reveal a clash over motherhood’s portrayal in the holiday.
A wry column notes Grandpappy Jenkins memories of penny-ante movie days and jokes about dress shoes and service life. It contrasts old humor with a Defense Department move to standardize uniforms across services while keeping small differences among branches.
Saturday's Merry Married Mixers ball stunned attendees as elaborate ballroom displays turned out to be Fenwick High School prom decorations from the night before. Fenwick students share credit for the improvised decor and note the beauty may be reused. Additionally the piece jokes about Foot Health Week and foot care guidance, then corrects Father’s Day date from June 10 to June 18, advising shoppers to plan gift purchases.
Dorothy Kilgallen reports on Judy Garland and Sid Luft amid headlines about their marriage. Secrets swirl as Freddie Fields boosts Garland while Sid pursues business ventures. other notes mention Sabrina and Lee Magid parting, Zsa Zsa Gabor linked to Ben Gazzara, and box office highs for Return to Peyton Place. Michael Rennie’s final divorce date looms.
W. W. Gray announced five local bands would join a Friday May 16 1941 parade at Armco Field with Lt. Gov. Paul M. Herbert as main speaker Henderson Estes to serve as master of ceremonies Mrs S H Kitchen named president of the FTTF CK and E S Sherron elected vice president of the Ohio Probation Association.
Tony Martin at the Waldorf Empire Room delivers strong vocals except for a weak version of Making Whoopee. Maria Callas frequents the Colony, often hatless. Helen O Connell declares broke despite fame, needs work for her four children. Bob Sterling at the Stork Club calls wife Ann Jeffreys in Hollywood about sick children.
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