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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1957
Page
4
A historic notice from the Middletown Journal establishes print details and subscription rates for the Middletown area. It lists prices by copy, carrier, and mail, with different terms for city, trading, and outside regions, including international rates.
Medical Education Week promotes public understanding of medical schools手 dispels myths about shortages as enrollments and graduations rise 34 percent since 1940 amid population growth. Geographic distribution improved as doctors seek communities. more communities seek doctors. Also notes Bohlen ambassador nomination amid Manila-Magsaysay context and Republican opposition.
Hal Boyle notes the long standing debate over smoking linked to nervous tension conformity and perceived sophistication. He traces historical fears about tobacco from 16th century Europe to modern studies while highlighting lobeline, bantron and Loyola University trials as potential aids to curb nicotine craving.
The piece notes shifts in policy across U S papers toward publishing names of youth offenders in serious ongoing cases and in places like Washington and Arizona where juvenile court records or access have expanded. It cites Hoover criticism of sentimentality and cites Virginia judges warning publicity can harm nonpunitive cases.
On April 3 1937 Middletown High students swept the top eight honors in the county scholastic test led by Robert Renick in first place. Runners up included Herbert Payne Ruth Stubbs Guerney Cole Muriel Allspaw Ralph Hall Robert Baker and Carleton Clark with nineteen of the first twenty six spots held by locals. Lee Turner Jr 20 died after a foot infection complication a Middletown athlete from the class of 1934 active in the YMCA and employed at the American Rolling Mill Co.
In a regular meeting the City Commission adopted a resolution to obtain property over and across the Big Four right-of-way at Shafer Street for an underpass to be built in the future.
A Washington columnist argues for enhanced newsman protection in presidential motorcades. He notes escorts are often missing for reporters’ autos, cites historic assassinations and near misses, and urges a standard 70 mph cap with motorcycle escorts to clear and pace the entire press caravan. The piece recalls incidents involving Garfield, McKinley, Truman, Roosevelt, Wilson, Taft, and Eisenhower.
The columnist reflects on youth culture and education calling teens readers of newspapers and parroting views on Elvis Presley as a defining modern icon. He notes generational gaps and compares adult perceptions with teen opinions while acknowledging future adulthood.
Tomorrow favors social and romantic life with caution on written matters. If born today, eight months of planning pay off with future job success and November business closures. June to September brings social gains but limited finances. avoid speculation in November. A 14 year old child is practical and ambitious, inspired by Elvis to reach high goals, contrasting with traditional authority.
A playful column suggests men deserve a grooming break as women enjoy permanent waves. The author imagines a future where men can also opt for a lasting shave, sparking light humor about fashion and barbering in everyday life.
A seasoned correspondent reflects on years of accompanying presidents, recounting behind the scenes moments, trips, and the evolving pace of campaigns. The piece highlights notable excursions, insights into administration travel, and the changing nature of press access over time.
E V Durling notes about 17 000 000 U S women in work yet only 860 hold major executive posts. He ponders reasons including bias discrimination and indifference, and references a Midtown Manhattan shop offering "dazzling ash blonde" makeovers, which the writer dismisses as unremarkable.
Theodora Morse wrote the lyrics under the pseudonym Dorothy Terris to avoid crediting her husband, famed songwriter Theodora Morse, for the song. Sigmund Spaeth noted Dorothy Terris as the writer, aligning with Morse’s disguise.
Ava Gardner is reported to have become an ash blonde as part of a transformation noted by observers. The bald headline mentions a shift in her hair color drawing attention from fans and gossip columns.
John R Voorhis, a lifelong Brooks Brothers customer in Manhattan, reportedly shopped there for 92 years from age 10 to his death at 102. He began with a suit his mother bought him and never purchased attire from another store thereafter, a remarkable retail loyalty record.
The text states Queen Elizabeth has never smoked while claiming Princess Margaret is the family chain smoker. It notes a common TV expression, and critiques overuse of the phrase as a matter of act.
The remark argues that women can manage with half the required earnings, reflecting views on gender roles and economic sufficiency. It notes ongoing debates about women’s financial independence and societal expectations.
Washington gossip notes recount Rep. William Ayres pressing for action over Akron hearse drivers and a striking labor dispute. The piece mentions Taft Hartley remedies, politics as humor, and Rep. Katharine St. George preparing to chair a committee on Non Autonomous Countries while planning travel to the London Interparliamentary Union Conference.
A reader outlines a spring to do list for yard and house maintenance focusing on painting garage doors and front porch, refreshing the kitchen, and revamping bedrooms. The plan blends home improvements with seasonal yard work while acknowledging delays and competing tasks.
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