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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1956
Page
4
Rates listed for per copy, city area, outside city area, and mail subscriptions. Published every evening except Sunday at 1607 First Ave Middletown Ohio. Includes a biblical quote from Matthew 13 44 in RSV.
The article surveys Khrushchev and Khrushchev era leaders courting socialist and social democratic parties across Europe and Asia. It notes Labour and Socialist parties’ power in Britain and Europe, hints at a potential disbanding of Cominform, and contrasts with the weak British Communist Party. It traces Cominform’s role and suggests Comintern history.
The article urges raising capital for industrial expansion through equity capital via stock sales, arguing bonds and bank loans burden firms with fixed charges. It notes the need for more stock ownership to preserve corporate flexibility and align investment with profits, calling for greater investor faith in America’s economic future.
For 25 years advocates of socialization warned of shortages without government buildouts. The record shows private firms expanding vast capacities: American Gas and Electric 700 million, Pacific Gas and Electric 1.5 billion since WWII, Tampa Electric 60 million, Florida Power and Light 20 million, and others. From 1946 to 1954 the industry spent 18.468 billion on new construction and paid 1.6 billion in taxes, challenging socialist claims.
In Andros Bahamas a land of bonefishing and mystic tales, residents offer ghosts for rent or sale. Ghosts stay on the island, with Coakley Town locals recounting chickcharnies and ya hoos. Constable Boyd oversees the monopoly while a young woman uses a ghost to influence romance.
A mailed questionnaire asks Middletown residents in all school districts to evaluate the local school system and teacher salaries. Dr. W R Flesher of Ohio State University leads the study. nonresponse delays evaluation. If lost, residents can request a new form from Dr Flesher at Ohio State University.
Khrushchev at the 20th Congress stressed that despite a softer line and the downgrading of Stalin the basic aim remains conquest by any means. He outlined peaceful infiltration into legislatures or revolutions where needed while not abandoning violence if required. Malenkov cited opposition to the cult of personality as essential to party work.
Twenty years ago on Thursday April 9 1996 Mrs S H Kitchen was installed as president and Mrs Cliff Lasky as vice president of the Women′s Missionary Assn J E Methven was chairman Edgar Streifthau was show manager and William E Klopp Jr secretary for the second annual Middletown Electrical Exposition to be presented Tuesday Charles Dagenbach named to the Fireman′s Pension Board succeeding C H Pippett who resigned after being named to the Park Board
The fragment mixes verse on first love with opinions on advertising imagery and a turf writer's quotes. It includes a quip about Man O War, a question about biblical acting roles, dream interpretation, Monaco citizenship, and zodiac gossip. The readable bits show a collage of column items and reader Q&A.
George Dixon reports from Washington as Easter celebrations fill the capital with egg rolling, cherry blossoms, and social gatherings. He lampoons fashion trends at Gwen Cafritz's party, notes Perle Mesta’s absence, and playfully catalogs the city’s high society rituals and quirks.
A column mixes light social tips with astrology on Gemini husbands and expectant fathers. It notes courses for new dads lasting six weeks using life sized dolls for baby care and dressing. The piece also answers a query about Irish royal families, naming the five recognized lines and jests about waitresses versus waiters in service roles.
A scattered, humorous-tinged report notes a Droop Snoot flight setting a speed record caused vibrations that damaged a local florist’s greenhouse. The item also mentions Japan’s low TV ownership and a proposed golf game between Ike and Mexico’s President Ruiz Cortines as a light international relations moment.
Dorothy Kilgallen reports on royal and celebrity movements in New York social circles. Arnold Grant will represent New York at the Grace Kelly Prince Rainier wedding, while Conrad Hilton handles Ike’s ceremony honors. John Jacob Astor hints at another wire-tapping era headline before 1956. Francesca Fontaine stirs gossip in Gotham’s femme fatale set, and Ali Khan Betina romance ties surface with London postmarked notes. Freddie Fields and Polly Bergen seek custody of Cathy as Olga James sports a sapphire and diamond ring from Sammy Davis Jr.
Factographs note Turkey held its first secret ballot election in May 1950. Arkansas claims more mineral springs than any other U.S. state. Historical record recalls influenza awareness dating back to about 490 B.C.
The stars foretell harmony in personal relations and cooperative business progress this day with strong creative inspiration in the afternoon. Those born tomorrow show versatile talent but may act impulsively. collaboration and serenity over the coming months promise notable opportunities and possible travel between July and September. A child born today may possess strong artistic talent with occasional impetuosity.
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