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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1958
Page
4
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An analysis traces Arab nationalism from medieval religious cohesion to modern political movements. It notes Moorish Spain’s cultural tolerance, Saladin’s era, and later 20th century factors including Western ideas, Turkish collapse, Zionist conflict, and Arab League divisions. It also cites oil wealth as a divisive economic factor.
The Senate nears action on a whisky tax reform billed as the battle of the ages. Distillers push for 20-year warehouse free of tax while Schenley Industries and others object to a provision that could give them a long-term edge. Senate amendment would bar age claims beyond eight years. Federal tax on whisky stands at 10.50 per gallon with broad revenue implications.
Hal Boyle profiles William B. Harris founder of a booming greeting card business. He built a multimillion annual volume by leveraging humor and novelty cards, pioneering the slam card, and sustaining strong demand even in downturns with affordable 10 cent cards.
A Middletown family of nine lost a wallet with $65 on a Cincinnati trip. The parents prayed for its return and the next morning the shopkeeper found the wallet in a dark corner. The father offered a reward, but the store refused. Nine people in Middletown now know prayers are answered.
Jim Bishop reports that 61.5 percent in the Tennessee Democratic primary backed segregationists, with Buford Ellington winning 213,189 votes and Andrew Taylor 204,367. The piece contrasts with Arkansas trends, argues state sovereignty over education, and questions constitutional ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment while defending the Tenth Amendment as guiding state policy.
Fulton Lewis Jr warns in United Nations coverage that Soviet support for Nasser via planes and clandestine stations fuels a pro Arab radio offensive. He calls the General Assembly talks sterile and urges reciprocal broadcasting measures against Cairo and Moscow.
In ancient practices, merchants in Athens and Rome dealt with foreign bills and deposits, acting as the day’s bankers. Americans consume about 250 billion cigarets annually, reflecting vast smoking rates and market scale.
The reader is advised that tomorrow brings a stimulating day with excellent aspects for both business and work. This horoscope suggests favorable conditions and potential momentum across professional activities.
Joseph H. Frantz 74, head of Battelle Memorial Institute and Armco vice chair, dies at his Bexley home. City commissioners authorize applying for a PWA grant for a municipal electric plant and approve mortgage revenue bonds pending a 30 day challenge. They abolish a third assistant fire chief position.
Dorothy Kilgallen surveys entertainment chatter on Ernest Borgnine’s divorce, Juliette Gréco in New York, a Rolls Royce request, and Jacques Bergerac romance. She reports Mexico’s counterfeit ring rumor, Errol Flynn’s split, Harry Belafonte in London, Ann Sheridan reviews, and Esquerita’s explosive style.
Sallie Blair hones political knowledge ahead of an engagement at the Copacabana in Rio as friends advise study after hearing that the press there favors interviews.
A quirky mix of snippets runs through a chaotic page: a six year old steals bases in a Little League park, a scientist proclaims talking fish, museums close for maintenance with only mummies at home, debates flare over the national rose, Zadok Dumkopf spots a hand painted bathing suit, Prince Charles faces budget woes, a child’s future job leagues with pay, Chicago firemen battle a warehouse blaze as popcorn pops in bulk.
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