Middletown Journal: historic subscription rates listed
The Middletown Journal announces subscription pricing with per copy rates of five cents on weekdays and fifteen cents on Sundays. Carrier, city, and trading area options vary by week, with annual mail options and prepaid payments, reflecting a 19th century community newspaper format.
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Easter shopping and school aid in national briefs
Easter buying patterns in apparel jewelry toys and candy may signal consumer strength as economists compare late winter data with 1956 figures. Congress faces slim chances on school construction aid, while advocates push for right to work laws and union reforms amid debates over labor policy and corruption risks.
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Knowland’s critics and his evolving White House view
James Marlow outlines Senator William Fife Knowland’s pattern of criticizing Eisenhower’s programs while claiming it is his duty to foster Senate unity. The piece traces Knowland’s 1953 leadership stance, 1959 retirement plan, 1960 presidential hopes, and opposition to UN policy, foreign aid to Poland, Israel sanctions, and the Bricker Amendment, highlighting persistent clashes with the administration.
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Conservatives Lose Ground as Texas Vote Splits Conservatives
In Texas the race for the U.S. Senate showed conservatives splitting, costing the Republican Thad Hutcheson and helping Democrat Ralph Yarborough. Despite strong Republican showing, Yarborough won, highlighting risks of no runoff and the enduring two-party tension in the South.
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Tomorrow's Stars Say Harmony and Travel Encourage You
Estrellita predicts a pleasant Sunday with improved family harmony and outdoor activities. For birthdays tomorrow, a bright year ahead. focus on work through December with planetary support, travel and romance June through September, and a late August financial gain. Children born then seen as idealistic and resilient.
Cherry Blossom Queen race stirs a political storm
Washington column notes 53 cherry blossom princesses from 48 states plus territories. sees crossfire politics as states vie for crown. Details New Mexico contest where Chavez and Anderson factions clash over 18 year old Sylvia Bazan. recount leads to another 4 to 3 vote. Also mentions 600 tulips planted by gardeners at Charles Moran’s home tied to the Nixon household, with Moran refusing payment and inviting removal.
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1937 Electrical Exposition Opens in Middletown
Twenty years ago on a Tuesday in April 1937 Middletown launched the Electrical Exposition at the Ray Mack building on Charles Street. Walter Siegfried managed the two day event showcasing an automatic electric eye visitor counter. Judge E H Dell announced a Civil Court start up to full operation soon. Y Players Guild selected The Bad Men for their next production with casting underway. Harry Pratt of the Grocers and Meat Dealers Assn spoke on a new round of reorganizational meetings planned for all members.
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Ray Mack
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Walter Siegfried
Harry Pratt
Grocers & Meat Dealers Assn
399 Science Exhibits At Middletown High School
A science fair at Middletown High School runs tomorrow from 1 to 4 pm with 399 student exhibits prepared by 477 youngsters from North Butler County. Winners declared at 3 30 pm proceed to a five county competition on April 13 at Lemon Monroe High School.
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Jottings From Dorothy Kilgallen on Grace, Debbies and More
Eyebrow notes forecast a possible Graceful royal gesture before 1958. Debbie and Eddie may top the Grimaldis during football season. A celebrated AA member struggles with sobriety in Suh Ave. gossip circles discuss Judy Holliday Robbins tensions over Bells Are Ringing and a new director. Deborah Paget dumps her agents, Churchill inspires mustard promos, Sullivan and Daly eyed for awards, Huston and HustonDeSica disputes recounted, Shane O Neill eyeing a memoir, and stars scramble amid promotions and legal notices from Miami to Long Beach as Frankie, Elvis bans spread.
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John Daly
Lily Pons
A COMET DRAWS NEAR EARTH IN APRIL NOTICE
A fragment notes a first discovered autumn comet will pass within 30 million miles of Earth in April. It mentions weather forecasts for Eisenhower’s inauguration and a quip about noise from radios in hot weather. It also cites an entomologist on mice preferring strawberry jam and Elvis Presley hailed as Business Man of the Year by a magazine for 1956 earnings.
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