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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1962
Page
4
Middletown Journal publishes daily from S Broad at First Ave in Middletown Ohio. Subscriptions listed: daily 6c, Sunday 15c, carrier 50c weekly, mail within trading area 10 per year, outside trading area 20 per year, overseas 35 per year. All subscriptions payable in advance. Psalms verse appears.
The piece weighs replacing the 80 000 elector nobles with a national plebiscite, warning against strong presidents and recalling Napoleon’s rise via plebiscite. It argues French preference for weak, shifting parliaments over a powerful executive, even if risky. It also notes a tangent about Sonny Liston’s free advice from sports writers.
A historical comparison notes Lords in Britain once feared government creation of new peers to pass bills. Hedgers avoided full opposition while ditchers fought to the last. The piece argues the hedgers prevail over time and cites U S civil rights and unfair apportionment as areas where hedgers gain ground while ditchers dominate publicity.
Schools increasingly teach study skills to younger students. Proper guidance on budgeting study time reading speed memory tricks note taking and related tools helps all learners realize their full academic potential and avoid unnecessary delays in starting their work.
In a Massachusetts family saga, Ginny and Charles Frechette celebrate the birth of their fifth child, Jim Bishop Frechette. Chip weighs nine pounds, one half ounce, prompting humor about names. Dr. Albert Higdon teases ahead of the christening as relatives gather under oak and maple for a backyard ceremony.
David Lawrence argues federal force cannot replace due process in the Mississippi desegregation crisis. He questions rushed action to admit James Meredith and criticizes the handling of amicus status and Supreme Court procedures. He calls for patience, lawful remedies, and a constitutional approach rather than military intervention.
Paul Harvey argues modern elections favor wealthy candidates as mass media costs favor billionaires. He notes a shift from log cabin origins to millionaires in New York and Massachusetts politics, with bankers and magnates influencing campaigns. He warns power hunger persists beyond wealth.
A report notes a student demonstration in Karachi as questions arise about summer school end dates in the region. An 80-year-old Londoner seeks work, calling himself a keen youngster, while a California gubernatorial candidate sports a sombrero. Politicos consider the war bonnet tradition old hat.
A visiting child born in Germany faces a move to Japan with frequent relocations. She recently gained American citizenship after a hearing, fears lack of playmates and language, and worries about changing her eyes to slant. Her story illustrates the challenge of being an Army child.
Dorothy Kilgallen notes Ingemar Johansson and wife enjoyed a party at Birdland despite heavy government presence outside. The piece hints a possible payout deal with U S tax authorities from his next bout and ponders his next opponent. Also mentions Miss Juliet Prowse, BBC boxing notes, and various showbiz items.
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