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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1960
Page
4
The Middletown Journal of Middletown Ohio lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with weekly and yearly prices for in-city, trading area, and outside US delivery. It also notes being published daily by News-Journal, founded in 1857, and includes a biblical verse in its header.
The piece notes Senator and Vice President-elect Lyndon B. Johnson could run for re-election to the Senate and for vice president on the same ballot under Texas law. It cites historical examples including Warren G. Harding and a New Hampshire governor-senator near-miss, then critiques Truman calling Republicans “poor losers.”
Tommy Gibbons linked to a famed costly boxing moment with Jack Dempsey in 1923 at Shelby Montana. The event toppled promoters and a local bank, left a sparsely attended arena gate, and gave Shelby lasting sports notoriety despite Gibbons not earning from the bout.
The pro American government led by Premier Hayato Ikeda secured a clear parliamentary majority in a vote that reinforced Japan alignment with the United States and Western powers. The Socialist party gained ground while the Democratic Socialist party fared poorly. The result signals continued pro West foreign policy and rebuts claims of broad anti American sentiment.
Jim Bishop writes from a sunlit Miami hotel, wandering thoughts about Elinor, family notes, and morning rituals. He notes Frank Gerace at Elkam Stables, Ray Metcalfe as trainer, and playful sketches of Jayne Mansfield. He muses on critics, mirrors, and a planned political jab about Eisenhower and a summit.
George E. Sokolsky argues Nixon faced two futures after defeat. He contends Nixon failed to attack Kennedy and align Republicans, risking leadership roles in 1964. The piece weighs Nixon’s need for a public platform and suggests a permanent Senate seat as a possible national role.
The writer logs President Adolfo Lopez Mateos touring Puebla to mark Mexico’s revolution anniversary. The trip includes a ribbon ceremony, visits to Serdan’s death site, gymnastic shows, a high school expo, and a late luncheon at the country club after the president’s bustling schedule. Local politics, security, and public events frame the day.
Horoscope notes for tomorrow and 1961 emphasize strong personal relationships and favorable planetary influences for business and finances. It predicts a nine month cycle for those with tomorrow as birthday, with January a brief slow period, and notable gains in February March for deals, plus a productive first half of 1961 and possible marriage for singles.
The United States Marine Corps originated with the Continental Congress in 1775 and became a permanent force in 1798. A full grown hippopotamus measures about 14 feet in length and weighs three to four tons.
In a humorous correction the author argues the calendar is off by Thanksgiving and proposes moving holidays to Mondays to reduce work disruption. Christmas and New Year’s would land on Sunday and Monday respectively under the plan, with readers invited to consider adopting the revision despite its long-standing but unsuccessful promotion.
Paul Harvey extols West Texas as a state of mind richer than seas or mountains. He praises Amarillo’s growth, ranch life, and independence, noting how locals and visitors repeatedly choose the region for home and meaning despite urban allurements. He cites John Howard Griffin on horizons and soul.
About 300 people attended a banquet at the Manchester Hotel honoring Martin V. Coffey for his anti subversive activities work with the American Legion. Coffey credited George E. Denny and Legion officers. Armco's Charles R. Hook spoke. City Engineer L. P. Dieffenbach and Pennsylvania Railroad rep J. Henry reached a tentative street extension agreement extending S. Clinton Street to Verity Parkway.
The Russians announce participation in the New York 1964 65 World’s Fair. A Soviet exhibit may avoid dramatic showpieces. Also notes meteors sighted 20 30 miles away, a traffic judge fining himself, 500 reindeer crossing into Soviet Russia, a hearing aid picking up ads, a Havana journalist named ambassador to Red China, and London store bandits jailed after spraying mice on a counter.
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