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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1963
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists publication details and subscription rates. It notes in city delivery 50 cents weekly, weekday 6 cents, Sunday 15 cents, and annual mail charges of 12 dollars in trading area and 20 dollars outside, with 35 dollars outside US. The paper is published daily by News-Journal Inc. It includes a Bible verse quote from John 19:30.
The piece surveys alcoholism in industry with losses from sick leave and absenteeism, then shifts to archaeology noting Hjalmar Holand’s Kensington Stone claims and Norse presence in North America. It highlights the Tyre Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis as a sign of growing community theater and its potential national impact.
A reader writes about unexpected pregnancy at age 43 with a 40 year old wife, reflecting on finances, emotions, and family life after four children. He recalls service in WWII and Korea, describes a comfortable home, and asks for a compassionate column offering guidance and reassurance to couples facing a late in life pregnancy.
A Maryland widow recounts a deadly house fire that killed her husband and three sons and her infant, describing chaotic moments, failed exits, and ongoing fear of fire. She writes to a columnist to express how the fire warning she read resonated, sharing details of the La Plata tragedy and urging caution and preparedness.
The Kennedy Goldwater exchange at a White House ceremony shows political rivals can remain friends. The piece argues that personal feelings must be secondary to public duty and that respectful debate strengthens democracy, even as campaigns pit Kennedy and Goldwater against each other.
Washington notes Lea Barry Goldwater stands out for sharp humor as a White House Rose Garden scene shows Sen Goldwater a reservist major general in the Air Force attends the Kennedy Medal ceremony for Gen Emmett Rosie O'Donnell Jr. The gathering features jokes about uniforms and shopping at Goldwater s store in Phoenix. Goldwater had paused media appearances but is returning to TV requests while avoiding CBS debate with Kennedy era rivalries.
Mormon practice described includes a full ten percent tithe to the church and continued support for the local ward. Zealous members also commit two years to missions at personal expense. Sacramento named for the Blessed Sacrament. Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament is the major church. Wildebeest herds, up to 200000, dash toward rain to await new grass sprouting.
A Franklin High School teen writes to defend adolescents amid a David Lawrence piece on delinquency, arguing teens share accountability yet deserve understanding and recreation. Readers Kash and Monroe note the distinction to focus on youths who commit adult crimes and promote a Lemon Monroe High Fish and Ham Dinner fundraiser to support the athletic boosters.
Khrushchev told tractor factory workers in Belgrade that Russian workers face shortages as he argued for higher production to improve living standards. He noted public opinion must stay mobilized to back reforms, while Freeman faulted Soviet marketing and distribution. The piece contrasts Soviet inertia with American productivity and questions future harvest outcomes.
A mix of sport betting prices in Argentina and fashion notes from Tailor and Cutter. British designer James Galanos shows midriff exposing gowns in New York. The text discusses trends toward bikini and sun exposure, with fashion urging promoted obsolescence and rapid changes in women’s dress.
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