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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1960
Page
4
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Premier Khrushchev's New York appearance provoked strong American backlash through televised images of desk pounding and shoe waving. The piece argues his conduct hardened opposition to him and his regime, while possibly damaging his appeal among uncommitted nations and strengthening support for freedom forces.
After a tense finale the Pirates clinched the World Series title ending a 35 year drought. The Yankees led by three in the eighth before a bad hop injury to Tony Kubek shifted momentum. Casey Stengel praised Pittsburgh for a hard fought, fair victory that finally crowned the champions.
Speculation on how postwar presidential debates might have unfolded with Eisenhower and Stevenson facing off. The piece notes Truman Dewey and Nixon Kennedy style exchanges would differ, comparing speaking styles, delivery, and potential impacts on public perception of candidates across eras.
Jim Bishop argues that defining evil is as impossible as defining good and criticizes censorship across media. He recalls Joyce's Ulysses and Peyton Place, notes lawsuits rarely punish publishers, and suggests amicus curiae literature to aid courts in pornography cases. He cites Playboy layouts, Suddenly Last Summer, and Carole Tregoff as examples of contested content. He concludes beauty and ugliness are in the eye of the beholder.
The trotting classic’s namesake horse Hambletonian never won a race. A European cuckoo lays eggs in other birds’ nests and relies on others to hatch and raise its young.
A discussion of whether a sitting president can pass political strength to a handpicked successor. The piece cites Theodore Roosevelt backing Taft and Coolidge backing Hoover, and weighs Eisenhower’s record against Kennedy’s critique. It notes global reactions if Kennedy wins and impacts on prestige and policy, with Khrushchev’s blame on summit breakdown and disarmament talks.
George Dixon defends notes in political campaigns amid Nixon Kennedy debates. He mocks note-free battling, jokes about Cabinet posts to GOP backers, and suggests appointing notable figures like Casey Stengel for Defense and Ezra Benson successors. He fantasizes a Siamese twin in the cabinet and notes party strategies for Treasury and Health roles.
In tomorrow’s outlook those with a public relations bent may prosper. The chart hints at stormy early months with periods of calm, then fruition from January to February, artistic growth by March, and strong April news. Domestic ties need care in February and April. mid May to end July favors private life.
The column defends open support for parties and candidates while condemning personal attacks. It notes industry and union efforts to engage voters, cites Kennedy coverage and Nixon potential coverage, and calls for tolerance and common sense in political discourse.
Dorothy Kilgallen reports a payola case threatening the Borscht Circuit while Doris Day eyes an Oscar for Midnight Lace at Radio City Music Hall. Meg Mundy, Helen Noga, and Mike Clifford rise in show business circles as Piccadilly hosts glittering crowds and Havana rumors swirl over Cuba’s gold. A Broadway-bound star vents ambition to destroy a play, Elvis bellwethers, and a Beatnik drink debuts in Greenwich Village.
Years ago on Saturday October 19 1940 C L Kingsbury controller for the American Rolling Mill Co spoke at an Ohio Chamber of Commerce session in Cincinnati. Opal Marshall Smith Avalon was slated to sing on WKRC amateur hour. Dr C T Atkinson was named examining physician for the Middletown draft board with Dr L H Skimming as alternate.
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