Fate Plays A Big Role In Your Life Says Hal Boyle
New York columnist Hal Boyle argues chance shapes paths through small choices, encounters, and accidents. He cites Winston Churchill, David Sarnoff, and Alfred Fuller to show how luck or misstep redirected careers and fortunes, urging readers to recognize opportunities as they arise.
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New York
Fort Knox
Winston Churchill
France
Churchill
Dardanelles
Ard
Sir Winston
Dave Sarnoff
David Sarnoff
Radio Corp. of América
Alfred C. Fuller
Fuller
Boston
Riviera
Garbo
Greta
MGM
Dove Schary
Young paraplegic wedding story sparks local interest
The narrative follows a Chicago wedding of a young paraplegic and a plan to make Middletown home. Reporter Bill Verth provided photos and full coverage after a delayed press service tip. George Rosselot, a new Journal staffer and seminary student, captured a fire at Elliott Lever law office, showing promising news talent for the paper.
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Chicago
Middletown
Bill Verth
Tourns
Pill
Bill Weith
Journal
George Rosselot
Germantown
George
State Road
Dayton
Elliott Lever Law Office
Middletown welcomes new public officials and civic spirit
A feature praising Middletown as a friendly, generous, progressive town as new superintendent of schools Mr Leidner and city manager Mr Kramer begin their tenure. The piece extols community institutions, civic involvement, and orderly harmony, framing the town as a model for its leaders.
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Middletown
Mr. Leidner
Kramer
YMCA
Population slide rule would starve future resources
An editorial voice warns against relying on birth rate controls to avert resource scarcity. It argues human nature and emotions defy statistics, questions capping life expectancy, and prefers risk of future discovery over imposing birth or death limits. It condemns dependence on slide rules to run society.
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Washington
Population Reference Bureau
Bureau
Mr American Taft remembered as a guiding Republican figure
President Eisenhower faced a divided GOP as tributes pour in for Robert A Taft known as Mr American He is praised for fairness sincerity and integrity and seen as shaping a future Republican policy reflecting American principles Taft warned against foreign entanglements and urged national sovereignty while opposing boondoggling of funds The piece notes taft's legacy and the question of a new party versus reform within the existing one
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Senator Tobey
Senate
New Hampshire
Tobey
New
Republican Party
Congress
F. D. Roosevelt
Hoover
White House
Woodrow Wilson
William H. Taft
Washington
Bob Taft
Ohio
Cincinnati
Taft
Ike
Eisenhower
Truman- Acheson
South
United Nations
U. N
Asia
Europe
United States
Clay
Webster
Calhoun
Robert Alphonso Taft
Darcia
Mr. John
Lexington
Wendy Barrie
Playwrights Company
Roger Stevens
Billy Taylor
Downbeat
Depcat Bible
Middletown Commission Urges Local Hiring Considerations
The City Commission unanimously asked City Manager Louis Nein to contact all employers and urge that length of residency be considered in job applications. George Class warned the city was filling with outsiders seeking work. Meanwhile Odd Fellows foresee a large Springfield 10.C.F. pilgrimage with 143 lodges and 120 Rebekah lodges expected to attend.
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Middletown
City Commission
Louis T. Nein
George Class
Odd Fellows of
Springfield 10.C.F
Rebekah
Twas worth a million dollars
A fragmentary newspaper line notes farmers claim a venture or crop could be worth a million dollars, reflecting early agricultural optimism and speculative value without full context.
James Marlow Rough Road Awaits Dulles
Secretary of State Dulles faces a difficult Korea policy as he weighs Chinese concessions, North South unification under Rhee, and Formosa. He must navigate opposition in Congress while keeping allies from demanding broad trade concessions to end the stalemate.
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Washington
Dulles
South Korea
Syngman Rhee
America
United Nations
Congress
North
Rhee
U. N
Korea
Formosa
China
Peiping
United States
Chiang
Pacific
U.S
Weather Report Says Heavy Rain In Middletown Area
A news item notes heavy rainfall in Middletown and surrounding locality with likely impacts on streets and daily activities. The report mentions rainfall in the vicinity and its effects on local travel and chores.
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Middletown
General Clark Seen Retiring Amid Broadway Gossip
Dorothy Kilgallen reports on Gen. Mark Clark possibly nearing retirement while Broadway rumors swirl. Allyn McLerie’s divorce and Jose Ferrer and Rosemary Clooney teaming for new sides are noted among a cache of showbiz and political chatter.
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George Gaynes
Wonderful Town
Allyn McLerie
Adolph Green
Les Biffle
Democratic National Committee
Mark Clark
Lucky Millinder
Estrellita Forecast Urges Deliberate Actions and Growth
Do not rush into decisions today and rely on your own judgment in familiar matters. Postpone untried ventures and use the evening for mental stimulation and relaxation. You may assist a friend or business associate, with results worth the effort. The year ahead brings steady recognition and improving finances.
Rita Hayworth Eyes Dick Haymes Amid Money Troubles
Chums say Rita Hayworth adores Dick Haymes and the couple exchange affectionate billing. Observers wonder if she will marry amid Haymes’s complicated finances and California community property rules. The note references ex-wives Joanne Dru Nora Haymes and Virginia Mayo’s tense marriage as a cautionary tale.
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Rita Hayworth
Dick Haymes
Rita
California
Joanne Dru
Nora Haymes
Virginia Mayo
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Fate
Dave Regan
Our Town
Erich Brandeis
Kim
Jane
David Lawrence
Mr. American
James Marlow
Dorothy Kilgallen
Clark
Barney Prendergast
Barney
Prendergast
Indo-China
Peggie Castie
Mickey Spillane
Frances Faye
Estrellita
Nennis the Menace
Daddy
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