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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1964
Page
6
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DeWitt Clinton finished New York City Hall in 1812 and Wagner’s era closes a skyline of cranes. The scene follows Mayor Robert Wagner through a busy morning of proclamations, schedules, and public appearances with aides, reporters, and diverse civic leaders watching his every move.
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara’s remark that the U S has no plans to send further combat units to South Vietnam sparked debate over whether American troops are fighting there. Officials insist the U S role is advising and supporting South Vietnamese forces, not fighting, despite ongoing actions and 1,600 plus casualties.
The piece notes a long history of eager early returns, from post Civil War October votes to Maine and Vermont September ballots, and warns that modern radio and TV predictions can influence national perception before Western voters vote. It urges reform to protect election fairness as parties consider stricter discipline for defectors.
The article views Senator Goldwater buoyant after his loss and suggests history will remember this election as the Goldwater campaign. It compares Goldwater’s polarizing appeal to past losers like Bryan and Blaine, noting Blaine’s loss to Grover Cleveland and predicting Goldwater’s name will endure.
Attorney General Edward W. Brooke, a Republican, was reelected by about 750,000 votes in Massachusetts. The Negro official has waged war on corruption and could become the first Black governor of a Northern state, reflecting deep political shifts in a state long troubled by governance.
Representative Adam Clayton Powell, staying away from his New York district to dodge court papers, wins reelection by a large margin in Harlem. He cites national praise from President Johnson and credits Black voters for a record turnout, including electing Darwin Telesford to the State Supreme Court.
Mike maintained top marks though the gloomy subject weighed on him. He achieved all plus in the course, showcasing steady focus and strong diligence amid challenging material.
The speaker urges peaceful demonstrations to spotlight persistent racial injustice and calls for more Black lawmakers across offices from local to national. He stresses voter registration and education to support qualified Black representatives, noting Mr Powell’s expected reappointment as labor education committee chairman.
Brigadiers Charles and Mrs. Johnston, veteran Salvation Army officers with 83 years of service, choose Middletown as their home at 321 Yankee Road after retirement. They lived in many cities including New Rochelle Pittsfield Lawrence Buffalo Cambridge Worcester Wilkes Barre Hazleton New York City Marion Columbus and Springfield. They value Middletown’s people and progress and will continue civic work locally.
Dorothy Kilgallen reports Doris Duke and jazz pianist Joe Castro reconciled after a quarrel that reached the legal stage and global headlines. Gregg Sherwood Dodge plans Palm Beach Christmas nuptials to Dan Moran. Public life, power players, and showbiz moves fill the week.
Factographs notes that scientists have learned to create rubber duplicating nature's product. A herring dies almost instantly when lifted from water. The elephant can learn new skills quickly. William Penn lived in America’s first brick house. West Point has been a military post since 1778. The United States holds about 30 percent of world railroad mileage. Dukeship is the highest hereditary rank in the British peerage.
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