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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1964
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists pricing for subscriptions including weekday 6c per copy and Sunday 15c, city and suburban carrier 50c weekly, and mail rates of 12 dollars per year in trading area, 20 dollars outside trading area, 35 dollars outside USA. Also notes post office details and publishing information.
The piece defends the American led rescue of more than 1,000 hostages in Stanleyville. It notes the moral priority of saving lives, the political risks for Belgium and the United States, and the mixed reception from other nations while praising the operation as a success despite some deaths.
The Vatican Council changes bring a liturgy in Catholic churches using the worshipers native tongue rather than Latin. About 45 million U.S. Catholics will hear English in place of Latin with greater participation, more Bible readings, and increased preaching and singing. The shift signals religion’s aim to be central in daily life.
William Worthy Jr. travels to Cambodia en route to North Viet Nam and Communist areas of South Viet Nam using a Royal Dutch Airlines affidavit of identity after State Department bars passport. He argues the right of reporters to travel to any country that will receive them. His case highlights press freedom and access to overseas reporting.
Washington profile recalls Dr. Paul Carlson who died in Lumumba Square, Stanleyville, while serving in the Congo. It notes Carlson joined overseas medical missions after leaving California, contrasts with other American doctors abroad, and cites Care-Medico, Peace Corps, and medical ship Hope programs. Carlson’s father expresses humble pride in his son’s sacrifice.
The Eddystone Light built by Henry Winstanley in 1698 near Plymouth Harbor was toppled by a historic storm five years later along with its crew. The text notes the United States has the longest road system and compares population densities of Australia and India.
John Chamberlain outlines how Groningen gas and North Sea oil could make Western Europe energy self sufficient by the 1970s, altering relations with the Soviet Union and Near East exporters. He weighs political tremors, European integration, and coal versus oil dynamics, asking who will steer Europe’s fate.
In Washington the question is whether Hubert H. Humphrey’s rising profile will be eclipsed by Lyndon B. Johnson’s looming influence. Johnson recognizes the risk, noting how he similar to Humphrey once faded from prominence as John F. Kennedy’s vice president.
Horoscope notes for Sunday, birthdays, and future trends advise enjoyment of community events, career boosts, and careful spending. It also traces vice presidency evolution from Adams to Humphrey, noting growing duties and possible overseas assignments for Hubert Humphrey.
Some courts are surfaced with plastic grass raising questions about how the game will play. The change could make rallies more rugged and improve speed on surface.
Nov 28 1879 diary sketches profile local leaders and residents shaping Middletown. Francis J. Tytus of Peasttown Road compared to Washington. Stephen Curtis bank president famed for humor and auctioneering. William B. Oglesby respected banker known for charity. Rev Warrington a medicine man preacher selling liniment. the Medicine Man draws crowds at Third and Broad. Edward L. Jones pioneer pork packer of Skinner's Ridge. D L Frisch brick yard north of Third Street. Paul J. Sorg young tobacco man born 1840 who rose from street vendor to factory owner with plans for the 1870s.
Paul Harvey compares civic pride and city judgments to a weighing scale. He cites Washington D C facing a venereal disease surge while noting other cities vary in perceived value and highlights how appearances mirror civic health. He argues Americans are weighed by how they live.
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