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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1961
Page
4
The Middletown Journal of Middletown Ohio lists subscription rates for weekday and Sunday editions, city and carrier delivery, and mail options within and outside the trading area. The page notes daily publication by News-Journal Inc since 1857 and includes a biblical quotation.
The piece argues negotiations with the Soviet Union might yield limited gains by avoiding world war and limiting local clashes. It notes both nations likely want to avoid total war and the spread of nuclear weapons, while acknowledging that reconciliation is unlikely despite potential prevents on hot wars. It also mentions American reactions to Kennedy not addressing the World Series.
Nixon announces he will run for California governor in 1962. Goldwater doubts a White House bid, Rockefeller sees potential. Polls favor Nixon among Republicans, but California GOP feuding, Brown's strength, and unity affect prospects. A Nixon defeat could sink his political stock before any 1964 convention, then deer season looms.
The article extols progress as civilization advances with new gadgets. It highlights an electric golf caddy that travels the fairway carrying golf bags, aiding golfers between lies. The tone celebrates technology’s march, noting it won’t solve Berlin’s crisis but will ease the golfer’s path.
James Riddle Hoffa denounces communism and warns of its danger to free world, while alleging mutual aid pacts with Communist dominated unions. In Hawaii, Koji Ariyoshi edits the Teamsters statewide paper, with roots and history tied to subversive activity and the Honolulu Record.
A review shows several Kennedy appointees previously served under Truman in key roles. John McCone, Dean Rusk, Lucius Clay, William Foster and others held positions in defense, state, or Berlin during or after World War II and the Korean War, with experience cited as the basis for their current assignments. The piece argues experience counts over party labels in government appointments.
20 Years Ago Friday October 3 1941 Superintendent R W Solomon urged that today’s children be educated to serve after the war. Harriet Faries of Milton Road was elected national third vice president of the American War Mothers at the Sacramento convention. City officials report New York Central Railroad promised aid to secure state or federal funds for an underpass at Nelbar Street or Catalpa Drive.
In a post session moment George Dixon notes the 87th Congress adjourns sine die as Mansfield seeks coffee to power through the last hours. Larry O'Brien, White House congressional liaison, jokes about a busman's holiday while posing with the author and Mansfield.
The nighthawk is not a true hawk but a member of the goat socker family. It does not suck goats. In other notes, alligators live up to about 43 years while pigs and sheep may live as long as four years.
Dave Regan recalls a dreary Sunday spent chasing promised comforts. Weather foul, football on radios, and a fruitless quest for special apples bread and a dessert lead to dead ends, misdirections, and a failed nap. A last effort to locate a friend’s new house ends in uncertainty.
Connie Francis in Germany renews friendship with Peter Klaus the so called Elvis of Germany and faces her father's disapproval. Maynard Ferguson and band members nabbed in a Montreal marijuana raid. Judy Garland and Sid Luft seen with Nancy Berg's date Dennis Stein and others. Oliver Messel denounces Elizabeth Taylor costume designs for Cleopatra. Ginger Rogers hints at unstable marriage with Big Marshall. Serge Rubinstein house slated for demolition as a luxury condo project. Dorothy Lamour's husband Bill Howard starts a canned bread venture in England. Ava Gardner dines with Frank Sinatra. Pearl Bailey feuds with Morris Lansburgh at Flamingo. June Havoc tours South America noting rise of sickly political humor.
The text muses on converting fifty six million dollars into bubble gum sticks and quotes Dr. Dana L. Farnsworth on boredom as a disease. It also reports the Alaska Highway cost of 138 million dollars, labeling it substantial cash.
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