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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1953
Page
6
The Middletown Journal lists subscription prices for print and delivery, with options in city and outside areas, together with mail rates for in and outside trading areas. The notice closes with a biblical verse from Acts 8 5.
In a sharp rebuttal to Senator Douglas Illinois, the piece argues Truman might have accepted a prisoner exchange pause in 1952 but Eisenhower did not surrender on the truce terms. It notes that October 1952 talks failed over repatriation and that Communist negotiators later accepted the exchange principle, vindicating the 1953 administration stance.
Weather returns to Indo China in September allowing a test of Red Chinese aid to the Viet Minh. Eisenhower has warned Mao Tse tung that peace talks matter as much as Korea. Viet Minh strength rises while French forces tire after seven years of fighting, making this fall pivotal in Southeast Asia.
The Pett report is released basing conclusions on interviews and anecdotes about women and courtship. It cites striking percentages on behavior and attitudes, including attraction to desks calendars, opinions on marriage, careers, and money, with broad claims about women.
Two aging leaders, Syngman Rhee of Korea and Mohammed Mossadegh of Iran, loom over volatile futures as they push for national ambitions. Each man fights for unification or independence while Western powers weigh intervention and oil's strategic value. Mossadegh's ascent follows the Shah's exile, while Rhee seeks dominance amid looming peace talks and possible new conflict.
The Bronx Zoo hippopotamus Little Pete, 10 months old and about 300 pounds, recently passed his aptitude test showing high marks in amiability feeding and behavior. He caused a splash by breaking a plate glass barrier and is on probation awaiting a mate as staff seek a wife for him. The piece humorously notes uncertainty about raven versus crow and recalls Peter the Great’s death.
The piece notes President Eisenhower's daily breakfast ritual shaping public interest in breakfast products, with 7:30 am meals and a dawn patrol among aides. It muses on whether Ike’s routine will influence mood, egg markets, and breakfast brands, while warning the outcome depends on the breakfast-eating leader’s personality by sundown.
The Moon in Sagittarius advises caution in financial risk but favors career decisions and legal consultations today. Those in music may see strong influence. domestic affairs prosper, and a birthday person may gain from personal effort. a fall trip is possible and a child born today will be dynamic and magnanimous.
Five pledges of Beta chapter Delta Chi Sigma sorority were subjected to a rough initiation from the Manchester Hotel to the John Ross Store corner where they sang Baby Parade to a large crowd. City Doubles Tennis Tourney opens Sunday with 18 teams. 16 byes in first round. first matchups include George Hook and Don Drixcoll versus Charles Wittlinger and Tom Mincher.
Washington columnist notes grim humor among reporters as Congress stands idle. He recalls guiding tours drawing 2000 visitors daily and jokes about where Congress sits, while Joe McCarthy and Rep. Reed remain active. Perle Mesta travels to Leningrad preaching austerity.
Izaak Walton’s The Compleat Angler was first published in this country in 1847. Forty five nations allied with the United States in World War II. Merino sheep provide the best wool. A coffee plant yields about a pound to two pounds annually. The title Kentucky Colonel is purely honorary. New England asters are known as Michaelmas daisies in England.
Dave Regan notes the constant airport bustle at Boone County and the airport parking fee ire. A Dallas guest reports scorching 109 degree heat and efficient flight speed but long airport transfers. The piece highlights the quickness of air travel for business despite delays and safety concerns.
Marguerite Piazza argues that audiences want a mix of classical and popular songs on TV concerts and in Las Vegas. She notes managers once censored rhythm numbers but now crave variety. She cites Dorothy Kilgallen, Rise Stevens, and her producer Max Liebman as supporting a broader repertoire and ending with a focus on attire.
A pessimistic view notes laughter exists more in a tiny cottage than a grand mansion yet always arrives at the wrong season regardless of time of year.
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