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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1965
Page
4
The Middletown Journal announces pricing for subscriptions and delivery options. Rates cover daily copies, Sunday editions, city routes, and mail plans inside and outside trading areas, with annual and international options.
The Journal argues against State Issue No. 1 a proposed statute change to raise the sales tax by 116 million dollars annually for schools. It warns the measure is confusing and unfair to the poor and questions whether the extra funding would truly help. The paper endorses voting no.
An estimated 12.8 million dollar underground parking garage beside the House office building in Washington yields over 10 000 dollars per space for 1 276 spots. Citizens in nearby slums may feel the project shows wasteful spending and a disregard for public dollars.
Retired columnist reflects on Passchendaele and the 1915 chlorine gas assault at Ypres. He recalls passersby in Passchendaele, the Dutch wind, and the Canadian push under heavy fire as soldiers endure gas, mud, and sacrifice.
Washington views the November New York City mayoral race as a potential indicator of national mood toward reform and anti corruption. The outcome could signal shifts affecting 1966 elections and the 1968 presidential campaign, focusing on honest government and party unity.
Washington report on Robert M. Shelton, Klan wizard, testing Congress with evasive answers under questioning. Rep. Willis of Louisiana dismantles him. Shelton refuses oath, cites Never button, and smoke and bravado under scrutiny.
A government study states forty percent of U S land and thirty five percent of natural resources lie in the west. It also notes new cars use up to seven miles of wire in their electrical systems.
Middletown League of Women Voters endorses State Issue No. 2, a permissive amendment allowing counties towns and cities to form urban service authorities for sewer water police fire protection and refuse collection. Voters would retain control over powers and territory. if approved a charter commission may be elected to draft a charter.
Dorothy Kilgallen vents on previews spoiling surprises. She reviews Skyscraper at Lunt Fontanne with Julie Harris and Charles Nelson Reilly, notes George Junior Republic benefit, and lists other show business updates including Kilgallen on Marjorie Steele, Ornette Coleman, Belafonte, Lena Horne, Julie Andrews, Barbra Streisand, and future casting rumors.
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