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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1961
Page
4
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In a discussion on ethics and public trust Senator Kefauver urged that federal judges be barred from employment with entities they previously dealt with, arguing such rules keep the judiciary above suspicion. The piece notes Judge Royce Savage faced no proven misconduct, but the concern remains about appearances and future influence in the judiciary.
The author argues that the cold war offers no simple binary of red or dead, urging faith in God and democracy to resist hysteria. History shows conflicts and resilience, with a warning against bomb shelters turning neighbors away. The piece concludes with a light note on scientists debunking romantic notions of male birds.
The article notes more than 25 football players killed this season, mostly high schoolers, urging a study into gridiron fatalities. Forest Evashevski of the University of Iowa cites helmet nose guards as possibly increasing head trauma and reckless play. A formal expert analysis is recommended.
Fulton Lewis Jr reports Antioch College in Yellow Springs Ohio hosts growing conservative activity led by Ohio YAF founder David Coldren and allies like Buckley and Strauss. YAF challenges campus liberalism on Red China disarmament and Castro Cuba while labor shifts hint at Nixon gains in California polls.
David Lawrence urges bold U S messaging to counter Soviet propaganda by promoting "people's capitalism" as a description of American economic life. He lauds Lee H Bristol and the Advertising Council, criticizes timid U S broadcasts, and argues for wider publicizing of American ownership by millions of stockholders in firms like Bell System and AT&T to counter communism.
Washington report recalls the 1945 press stunt with Lauren Bacall perched on a piano as Vice President Truman performed The Missouri Waltz. Truman defends the episode, notes his enduring popularity, and jokes about his wife Bess, a hospital visit, and a reunion with Senator Dennis Chavez.
A 400 year old Shaker sect helped pioneer communal living in the United States while embracing converts and adopted children to perpetuate its presence. The movement values celibacy and simple design informs much of modern American furniture. Grizzly bears will soon wear radios in Yellowstone as researchers track habits. two Bomare bases are rising in Canada.
Twenty years ago on Friday November 7 the Middletown Republican Women’s Club named Mrs Robert Weir temporary chairwoman with Mrs W S Somers as temporary secretary and Mrs W W Griest as temporary treasurer The meeting was at the Manchester Hotel presided by Katherine Kennedy Brown national GOP committee member from Ohio Mr and Mrs Charles Bishop were elected worthy patrons of Prosser Chapter Order of Eastern Star Also chosen were Mrs W Seastrom associate matron and Orville Morris associate patron
Monroe urges new residents to join civic life by leading Girl Scout troops. Nine troops exist, but more are needed as the town grows. Call Mrs. Jack Byrum at LE 97714 to get involved and become a local leader, enhancing community unity. Also noted is Witt Wit, known as Jumpin Jimmy, hospitalized at Great Lakes Naval Hospital for two months, with invitations for cards. A Franklin chimney bees case asks residents for advice on removing a strange bees nest described as yellow and black striped.
Dorothy Kilgallen surveys show business chatter from Liz Taylor to Frank Sinatra. Ads spark rivalry for The Night of the Iguana cast while Newport Casino Theatre goes up for sale. Melvin Douglas, Lillian Small, and Dore Schary appear in health, family, and industry updates with other headlines on Kay Swift, Ira Gershwin, Sonja Henie, and Jason Robards Jr.
A June report notes U S plans to send 62,000 tons of donated flour to Indonesia at no cost. Separately, Missouri couples may wed in Meramec Caverns by justices of the peace for free during June, offering secret ceremonies for engaged couples.
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