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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1960
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription prices for local and out of area readers, including weekly, weekend, and yearly options. It notes the paper is published daily by News-Journal Inc since 1857 and carries a Philippians verse as a motto.
The May 12 Senate remarks by Thomas J. Dodd urged disclosure of Eisenhower’s neutron bomb knowledge and warned of a weapon that could annihilate life with minimal damage. It cites Khrushchev’s praise of a powerful new device and notes the May 16 BMEWS radar test at Thule Greenland, plus Nike Zeus defense moves and historical lessons on rapid tech-driven military shifts.
The Democratic National Committee faces a 150000 deficit and moves away from high priced dinners. On Democratic Party Night each Wednesday about 300 local picnics and suppers will raise funds with most attendees donating five dollars or less. About two dollars per person covers food and expenses, the rest supporting local groups state and national committees. Past events in 1957 and 1958 drew thousands, and chairman Paul M. Butler expects strong participation again.
Fulton Lewis Jr argues U S news media overplays Moscow claim of a ground to air rocket. Top intelligence and plane designer C L Johnson dispute the downing theory, citing a mechanical flameout at high altitude and obsolete Soviet defenses. They reference 1958 C 130 shoot down and note Nike missiles and Delta Dagger interceptors would quickly stop a U S plane if it crossed borders. The piece portrays Soviet claims as bluffing given known tech gaps.
Henderson Estes and W J O'Brien become first Middletonians elected to the Butler County Democratic Central Committee in 20 years. John Schwalm is named chairman with Robert Briede secretary treasurer and Clem Smield assistant treasurer, all from Hamilton. Miss Josephine Weiss and Miss Lena Downs graduate from Middletown Hospital Nursing School.
Fragmentary remarks recount a claim about grizzly bears in the United States and describe a newly unveiled painting of Columbus discovering America. The passage mixes humor and curious observations about the artwork’s depiction and a boastful count.
A Washington analysis questions Adlai Stevenson’s stance on Berlin and NATO. It notes Khrushchev’s alleged preference for Stevenson, Farley’s repudiation call, and Stevenson’s Paris interview fallout. The piece ties Stevenson to appeasement debates and bipartisan unity concerns ahead of the UN council clash.
A Washington column argues Joseph P. Kennedy should be Democratic convention chairman to unite Democrats and prevent a Nixon victory. It notes Kennedy backing, predicts a Kennedy run on first ballot, and suggests Muskie notes a New England bloc could gain influence if Kennedy leads.
Dr Cryer cites Edward Gibbon to warn that modern woes echo the Roman Empire’s decline. He lists factors such as divorce, high taxes, bread and circuses, brutal sports, rampant armaments, and fading religion as signs demanding action before it is too late.
Dorothy Kigallen surveys Broadway shows and clubs in New York before strikes threaten theatres. He praises Greenwillow for Anthony Perkins and Frank Loesser music, notes Bye Bye Birdie and Gypsy, The Sound of Music, and King and I, plus Joanie Sommers, Jane Morgan, Frances Faye, Guy Marks, Johnny Smith, Sacha Distel, Phil Foster, and Lynn Richards at various venues.
The day favors routine over new programs or drastic changes in business and household schedules. Plan for future welfare but wait for a better period to begin. A dull spell may spark a wish to change surroundings yet avoid abandoning duties.
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