This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1961
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription rates by format and area. It details prices per week for street delivery, annual mail options for trading and outside areas, and international rates, all payable in advance.
The piece notes Walter Ulbricht’s dismissive view of daily deprivations in East Germany as the cost of a greater end, while food goods grow scarce and expensive. Analysts warn of potential hunger driven unrest, with observers debating whether a revolt could threaten the standoff and risk wider conflict. Mothers care about fallout on their children's milk amid tensions.
A field full of bands and majorettes ushers in halftime spectacle across campuses. Michigan 160 piece band defeats Michigan State 140 piece in a Civil War themed battle reenactment with cannonade and flags. Ole Miss and Houston play in Memphis with marching contingents and Dixie Darlings mimic Rockettes. Harvard scientist wins Nobel for ear research.
The FCC revoked a television broadcaster's license for improper license acquisition, signaling stricter oversight under Chairman Newton Minow. The Miami case underscores that licenses must be earned by serving the public interest, not manipulated. Broadcasters face renewed pressure for higher standards and more elevating content.
Jim Bishop recalls drifting through a scholarly review of new facts in science and art. He mentions Emily Dickinson lines, Freud and sleep studies, novocaine injections at Rockland State Hospital, a virus theory in cancer, and tests on porpoises and birds with built in calendars. He ends with a sleepless blackout and lost memory.
George Sokolsky reflects on early 20th century U S politics, recalling Roosevelt’s praise for Hoover in 1920 and later bipartisan efforts. He notes Dems and Republicans failed to smear Hoover amid Chinese connections and recalls a 1933 White House moment where Hoover faced an unwinnable hand as Roosevelt rose.
Dorothy Kilgallen surveys postwar leaders and Hollywood stars. Franklin Roosevelt and Herbert Hoover loom in memory while Henry Cabot Lodge launches The Atlantic Institute to shepherd US interests. Reports on Gene Tierney, Elizabeth Taylor, Cabot Lodge, and a wave of show business notes mingle with political and cultural tidbits from Rome to New York.
Twenty years ago on October 30 1941 Army Sgt Edgar J Steinbrecher became the first Middletown resident discharged after a year of compulsory service. Jack Coddington was elected temporary president and Mary Rose Beatty temporary secretary of the Co Y Club formed by the YMCA. The meeting drew 19 recent Middletown High School graduates. Clester Pieratt announced 1840 new YMCA members, beating the 1940 total by 82.
In Ellisville Illinois women used a secret write in campaign to take political power, showing that the hand that rocks the cradle now rocks the ballot box. The piece notes the surprising shift as women claimed control of town leadership.
Washington columnist laments a national rush to nature and age frontiers. Udall plans to climb Mt Fuji despite warnings as deer hunting draws thousands in Idaho and Utah, while lawmakers debate shellfish sex life and federal arts funding amid nature mania.
Paul Harvey criticizes the Peace Corps for sending inexperienced youths to Nigeria and questions President Kennedy's approach. He argues young volunteers harm U.S. diplomacy, notes missteps by both new and seasoned diplomats, and urges maturity and respect for neighbors in foreign policy.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.