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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1956
Page
4
Middletown Journal lists subscription prices by delivery type and area. Rates include per copy, carrier, and mail options with and without the Sunday edition, plus international pricing. A Bible verse from Acts 3 16 is noted amid the page text.
U N Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold proposes a Middle East visit to survey Israel Egypt Jordan Lebanon and Syria compliance with armistice accords. The United States asked March 21 for the survey and terms to reduce tensions report to the Security Council. Arab states oppose broader peace moves.
Samuel B. Gould of Antioch College argues the teaching profession will gain status and pay. He contends a teacher shortage looms and that teaching offers substantial material and spiritual rewards. He predicts improved pay, broader training, and rising respect as the profession matures.
Hal Boyle writes about the evolution of BVD underwear from the early two piece ads with the famous initials Bradley Voorhees Day to the shift around 1916 17 toward one piece shirts and shorts. He notes a million still sold annually mainly to lumber jacks and north woodsmen and mentions WWI cooties era.
Estrellita notes positive vibrations improve after a draining period. Social hours favor gatherings and a helpful stranger may cross your path. For tomorrow’s birthday, new ideas spark adventure with possible living or job changes, though avoid large expenses until year’s end. A child born today will be witty and adventurous but prone to risky speculation.
President Eisenhower expresses deep concern over the U.S. struggle with racial segregation in public schools. He seeks calm, gradual solutions, urging church involvement and public understanding while avoiding emotional clashes. The article discusses court rulings, potential state choices, and the need for orderly adaptation in the South.
The President seeks a middle path between extremes in disputes, arguing that upholding the Constitution may require patience and practical steps rather than coercion. He notes that real acceptance rests with a majority, and time may be necessary to achieve the principle. He has conferred with Chief Justice.
A collage recalls Pasadena traffic worries with pedestrian recklessness fines, a jokey horse rider quote, Aries weather and celebrity births, cats needing licenses, and a dietitian praising molasses over spinach, all reflecting quirky 20th century newspaper brief styles.
Grace Kelly spent time posing for a Monaco stamp portrait and prefers a profile view as her best angle. Anita Manville, ex wife of Tommy Manville, is cited as the ninth Mrs Manville, with Elizabeth Arden’s long race and a reported divorce settlement amid a stable of 38 thoroughbreds.
Washington column recounts reactions to Grace Kelly and Margaret Truman weddings. Barnee offers a paid music offer to Margaret, while Kelly’s ceremony remains private. Perle Mesta recalls Bromfield episode and a Philadelphia anecdote about speeches and fame.
The text notes about $300,000 at stake across Mr. Manville's nine marriages. His first marriage was the longest, lasting 11 years, illustrating a long personal and financial arc linked to his early union.
A reader questions how many activities include tips as income and notes the list of tip recipients keeps growing. The report cites a trans continental mover who earned a $100 tip after transporting household furniture from Los Angeles to New York City in seven days. The driver’s two helpers received $20 each.
Dave Regan reflects on a pleasant Easter Sunday with good weather, a trip to Oxford, and social calls. He notes fields brown from winter, Oxford in winter sleep as students are away, and a relaxed day of TV and cake including a rabbit-shaped treat.
The piece recalls how growing older brings compensations and quiet contentment from a pleasant Easter. It notes that past routines could have felt tedious but now there is appreciation for calmer days and shared memories from the holiday season.
Dorothy Kilgallen reports on a flurry of entertainment news from New York to Paris. Milton Berle, Nat Hiken, and Phil Silvers receive buzz over a possible tape of dialogue. Candy Nelson heads to Pittsburgh for Mel Torme’s Copa, while Greg Bautzer and Dana Wynter may wed in Rio. Barbara Hutton pursues a Tokyo Mexican house plan and plans to meet Baron von Cramm in Paris. Debutantes and recording stars stir talk from RCA Victor to Tin Pan Alley with Debbie’s pregnancy and Anita Ellis’ Bon Suit showcase.
The Rock of Gibraltar traces its name to Tarik, Moors' leader who seized the site in the 700s. Gebel Tarik means Hill of Tarik and evolved into Gibraltar.
Twenty years ago on Thursday April 2 1936 Jack Price resigned from the police force and Joseph B Blackmore was appointed by the City Commission. Dr Mable Gardner spoke at the final Red Cross hygiene and home care of the sick course. Roy Tanner was elected president of the Blue Ball PTA with Mrs Harry Mehl as vice president.
Robert Renick starred as the title role in Your Uncle Dudley with a near capacity audience. Janet Dixon finished a close second, scoring laughs as the mother in the play.
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