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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1960
Page
11
Middletown Ohio edition lists subscription prices for week day and Sunday issues, carrier and mail options, and annual rates for local, trading area, outside trading area, and international subscriptions. It notes publication daily by News Journal Inc and quotes a Jeremiah verse.
A skeptical forecast on Congo independence, noting political deadlock between leaders, tribal drums and turmoil in a fragile, anxious landscape. The piece contrasts future laughter with current suffering and laments the exploitation by foreign powers while a drug firm earns 67.7 percent profit before taxes and seeks subsidies.
The piece argues religious belief should not determine fitness for office, praising Nixon for affirming Kennedy’s constitutional allegiance. It notes pamphlet sales reflect immature views on religion and politics, and hopes Americans choose reason over intolerance as Congo turmoil unfolds with confusing cast of characters.
A Miss Michigan answer at the Miss America pageant shows practical humor when a shoe heel breaks during swimsuit walk. She suggests kicking off both shoes and continuing barefoot, calling it more natural than stilts. The moment is noted as a simple, clever pop fly.
Democratic nominee John Kennedy backs curbing the House Rules Committee to curb liberal social legislation. He seeks a 7-5 liberal majority by replacing conservative William Colmer with a liberal, joining Lee Metcalf and other liberals. Kennedy also weighs supporting Pennsylvanian Joe Clark’s plan to strip chairmen of power and empower majority control of committees, targeting Harry Byrd and Jim Eastland.
20 Years Ago MARKE WALKE, secretary treasurer of the Armco Association, was named to head a committee to urge the passage of a 5-mill levy to help finance Middletown Hospital CAPT. ROBERT I. Stuart, officer in charge of the Ohio National Guard unit stationed here, said orders had been received to be ready Oct. 15 to move to Camp Shelby, Miss., for a year of training. 2 mn. THE REV. RALPH H. Johnson, pastor of Oakland Presbyterian Church, was elected moderator of the Dayton Presbytery.
Milone of Cretone held the Olympic wrestling championship for seven consecutive Olympiads, spanning 28 years, a record of enduring grip on the title. Separately, Long Island divers harvested more than a half million starfish, a striking sea bounty.
David Lawrence analyzes the Pennsylvania Railroad strike led by Michael Quill, arguing the public bore the costs while neither presidential candidate addresses the core issue. He critiques arbitration avoidance, questions wage and management rights, and calls for congressional action on public harm and labor disputes.
Sunday offers a stimulating day with social and community activities. If your birthday tomorrow, expect job and financial gains next year by seizing autumn to late June opportunities. avoid August and September overspending. be prudent in early weeks.
A collection of brief statements covers topics from golf ball interchangeability in Bermuda to boarding house terminology, the first US wallpaper factory in Albany, the vast wine variety, Caesar as Rome’s first emperor, the 1817 Philanthropist abolition newspaper, daily shaving rates in the US, a 1639 New England autopsy, frontier Long Rifles, legislative whips, and a silk thread source for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation robe.
Middletown honors Capt W M Sullivan and Co L Ohio Volunteer Infantry as 5,000 cheer the returning Spanish American War veterans. parade ends at Broad and Third with prayers, addresses, and group singing. many men ill in hospital remain behind. ceremony planned for Oct 15 at the Armory.
Hollywood buzz links Cary Grant to a Hatari co star with John Wayne in a five million dollar Paramount project. George Stevens eyes Elizabeth Taylor for Mary Magdalene while Eddie Fisher seeks a key role or co producer credit. Duke days, ban on Laura I Love Her, and a wave of jazz venues are also noted.
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