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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1961
Page
4
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The piece recalls World War II sayings and Apollo anecdot e noting faith sustains in crisis. It cites Commander Shepard and the idea that God is present in every life, not just during extreme peril. Frederick Dutton remarks on President Kennedy publicity. Cuba and Lions provide further distraction and publicity.
The article argues Western and allied export controls fail as pipeline tubing to Russia rises. It notes Soviet oil sales finance Moscow’s economy and help spread communism by trading with Italy, Morocco, and others. It warns of a broad raid on free markets and urges restraint.
The piece honors James B. Eads as the behind the scenes engineer who built gunboats for Lincoln and, despite experts doubting the Mississippi Bridge, delivered the steel arch across the river. It highlights his role at Vicksburg and the river campaign, arguing his contributions rivaled generals in shaping Union victory.
The piece recounts Woodrow Wilson at Shadowlawn in New Jersey during the 1916 campaign. It follows early leads favoring Wilson, then late returns swinging to Hughes. Wilson learns of the result, and his daughter delivers the final news with his quip, Aw, tell it to the Marines.
David Lawrence argues the Alabama crisis shows incitement to riot as the core issue and criticizes federal intervention in Montgomery. He contrasts Little Rock and Montgomery moves, questions the 1871 federal statute, and warns against mob rule and rushed court orders over constitutional process.
Washington debate on government secrecy grows as Kennedy aides push self serving press releases. Herbert Klotz Walter Spolar and Lawrence F. O'Brien are cited for press kits that credit the President’s program. The piece lampoons the practice and warns of partisan overreach in federal communications.
Joseph H. Brede known as Uncle Joe, 87, former owner of a drug store at 1473 Central Ave Middletown, died after a three month illness. He ran his shop 42 years and began his career in Cincinnati over 70 years ago, earning a service award in 1934 as one of 25 U S druggists with the longest records of active service. Florence Weunzer was to be guest soloist at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Windsor Canada.
Dave Regan urges safe celebration for Decoration Day, July Fourth and Labor Day, noting long drives increase injuries. Recommend staying home or nearby outdoor spots like Cowan Lake, Kingston Woods, and LeSourdsville Lake. Promote patios, grills and simple meals to reduce fatigue and risk. Death is all too willing to work overtime.
Doris Parker sues Norman Granz for Charlie Parker royalties in a broadside of showbiz headlines. Ted Williams and Lee Howard shelve wedding plans while Odetta lands a lead in The Bessie Smith Story filmed in New York. Marilyn Monroe plans to own two houses. Fanny’s film outlook soars under Josh Logan.
The piece notes football coaches facing unmet bowl dreams as the author jokes about a short winter. It mentions a wallpaper design showing musical notes for a shower room. NBC Chair David Samos says the Kennedy Nixon debates achieved tremendous impact, though still unclear who was more affected.
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