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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1961
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription prices in origin format: 6¢ per weekday, 15¢ Sundays, 50¢ weekly carrier in-city, $10 per year by mail in trading area, $20 per year outside trading area for 7 days, $35 per year outside USA. All mail subscriptions prepaid. Published daily by News-Journal Inc. Established 1857.
The nation marks Fire Prevention Week from today through Saturday highlighting that matches and smoking cause about a quarter of fires, electrical misuse 20 percent, and urging care to save lives. It recalls the 1871 Great Chicago Fire and notes presidential proclamations since 1911. Fires claim over 11,000 lives yearly with losses over $1 billion. President Kennedy vetoed the postal pay hike bill threatening mail delivery to Hyannis Port.
A column argues against TV self censorship praising Peter G. Peterson for backing controversial programs including a Negro feature despite boycott threats. It notes major American actions thrived on controversy and urges bold programming despite sponsor concerns, citing public reaction and market impact, and ends with a quip about ghosts and tickling adults.
Jim Bishop argues Germans misjudge war risk and victory, noting Berlin as a perilous stalemate. He cites Russian bluffing, Allied reluctance, and German reunification aims, while warning that miscalculation could push toward thermonuclear conflict and tragic outcomes.
A Washington announcement introduces a camera that photographs stars in daylight. The motive remains unclear, and even astronomers, like many, may prefer nighttime sneezing as a lighthearted note on the invention.
George E Sokolsky recalls Ambassador Robert Hill testimony on Castro and Communism. Hill describes clashes with State Department official William Wieland during briefings with Dr Milton Eisenhower in Mexico in 1959 1960. He cites repeated attempts to present Communist influence in Cuba and notes later dispatches to Washington.
Washington column skewers Congress budget lapse and a Liz Taylor cameo amid a parade of travellogues. The piece notes a $270 million DC spending plan funded by $265 million, quorum woes, and a Rome stop for eight lawmakers with Taylor on set. It ridicules travel junkets by congressional committees and their pursuit of theater gossip over fiscal duties.
The text mixes curious notes on animals and people with miscues. It claims a ruffed lemur resembles a fox and a monkey, Lincoln’s ancestors from Hingham England, a stricken snake dies before sunset, liquid air boils on ice, most radios reside in cars, and a herring dies as water is lifted.
In this reminiscence style piece, Dave Regan advocates observing Fire Prevention Week seriously. He reminds readers that most fires are caused by ordinary neglect and shares personal lessons from smoking in bed and disposing ashes. The column emphasizes planning, precautions, and knowing fire exits.
Dorothy Kilgallen notes rumors of Jule Styne and Sandra Church marriage while Sandra Dietrich attends performances. Tina Livanos, ex-wife of Aristotle Onassis, has a new crush on the Marquis of Blandford. Marlene Dietrich shines with fans at Noel Coward's Sail Away, and Field Marshal Montgomery may headline about Red China.
City Commissioner George Class criticized the Board of Health after it forecast a $1.00 deficit for the year. Other commissioners asked for more information before approving additional funds. Police Chief Hugh King announced the FCC granted a permanent license for the police two way radio system after a 30 day trial, financed by local service organizations.
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