Middletown Journal Subscription Rates and Details
The Middletown Journal lists subscription costs for per copy and carrier delivery in city and outside areas with Sunday edition options. Mail rates apply to trading and non trading areas, with U.S.A. pricing and annual totals. Printed daily except Sunday from 1007 First Ave Middletown Ohio.
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Middletown Journal
News Journal
Sunday News Journal
U.S.A
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
Repeating The Whole Ticket in Republican Ticket History
The article notes Nixon and Eisenhower would create the third repeat ticket in a century if named together in 1956. It recalls Lincoln’s 1864 renomination with Hamlin replaced by Andrew Johnson, Grant’s 1868 ticket, Harrison’s 1888 choice, Morton’s 1892 near-miss, and 1912 Taft era with Sherman and Hoover with Curtis in 1932, all signaling mixed chances and controversies.
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Richard M. Nixon
Eisenhower
Lincoln
Hannibal Hamlin
Andrew Johnson
Hamlin
Boston
Levi P. Morton
Wall Street
House
France
Benjamin Harrison
Senate
Platt
New York
James S. Sherman
Taft
Charles Curtis
Hoover
Willkie Stevenson Eisenhower and Roosevelt on Nominee Acceptances
A historical look at in person and radio acceptances by Willkie Stevenson Roosevelt and Dewey Truman Kefauver Garfield Parker and Smith. It notes conventions floor appearances dates and the custom of the nominee addressing the convention and party platform decisions.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Chicago
F.D.R
Franklin Field
Philadelphia
Adlai E. Stevenson
Gen. Eisenhower
Thom. E. Dewey
Harry S. Truman
Sen. Estes Kefauver
D-Tenn
Alton B. Parker
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Women Shoplifting Surges, Housewife Lead Said to Cost Stores
Hal Boyle reports that American housewives top a growing crime of shoplifting, costing department and specialty stores at least 300 million dollars annually. Mrs. Mary Congemi, a leading store detective for 34 departments, notes amateurs drive most losses and that shoplifters span ages 8 to 80, with women outnumbering men five to one. A single 20 year old reportedly stole 20 thousand dollars worth of sportswear in one season.
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New York
Mary Congemi
Insurance Company
Max Hess
Allentown
Congemi
Humorous Bits and Social Snippets from a Scribner Page
A collage of anecdotes and quotes spans sleep habits dieting olive oil cocktail tips and fashion costs. Marilyn Monroe Elvis Presley Cyd Charisse and Italian marriage age figures appear amidst wry observations on manners and social norms on a breezy gossip page.
Inside story of Stevenson approval of Kefauver ticket
The piece lays out how Adlai Stevenson steered the Democratic convention to nominate Estes Kefauver as running mate, detailing behind the scenes maneuvers with Kennedy, Wagner, and southern delegations. It contrasts a 12 year old precedent with Stevenson's open convention tactic and notes Kennedy’s rising prospects. The article emphasizes Stevenson’s negative vetting of candidates and the crucial role of Kefauver's nationwide appeal.
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San Francisco
Chicago
Henry Wallace
Truman
FDR
Franklin Roosevelt
Adlai Stevenson
Wallace
Justice Douglas
Robert Hannegan
Missouri
Roosevelt
Hannegan
Stevenson
Kefauver
Kennedy
Massachusetts
Joseph P. Kennedy
Kennnedy
Keeahete
South
Wagner
New York
Tennessee
Illinois
Humphrey
Minnesota
Democratic
al Smith
Estes Kefauver
Factoids From Nature And History Snapshot
A compact collection notes whales potentially living centuries, Portugal’s medieval independence, the 1823 Palmyra Mormon introduction, a Greenland ice cap depth average, aircraft swept back wing benefits, birds’ brief song season, India’s markhor horn spiral, and warm water beneath ice compared with frozen ground.
Wit and whimsy mix in scattered notes and questions
A collage of playful lines and trivia quotes spans topics from Nikita and roasts to fashion and Irish history. It mentions sturgeon caviar, the Irish Free State 1922, U S street mileage, Jaipur elephants, and odd health and science quips with light humor and fragmentary notes.
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Irish Free State
An anonymous letter sparks dog deed in Middletown neighbors
A neighbor writes about an anonymous letter in Middletown that complained about a dog. The letter led newcomers to have the pet euthanized after neighbors warned it was unfriendly. Readers are urged to report issues to police and to speak directly rather than dispatch unsigned notes.
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Middletown
Ince
Democrats in Chicago Nomination Fight Sparks Parody Stunts
In Chicago, Democratic rivalries at the convention stage comic disruptions with dancers in cowboy costumes, a stockyard backdrop, and a swinging display by Governor Chandler. Activists and supporters mingle amid colorful gags as Harriman supporters clash with Adlai Stevenson forces at the event.
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Chicago
New England
Washington
Oklahoma
New York
Averell Harriman
Adlai Stevenson
Eau de Veau
South Side
Steven
Sunora
Ave
Harriman
Estrellita Forecast Highlights Personal Dates and Travel
The reading advises you to take personal responsibility, avoid help from others, and focus on business matters. It notes birthday indicators for late year success through December and strong social ties from September onward. A future travel dream may materialize January or February. be prudent in spending and speculation next spring. A child born today is described as intelligent, self reliant and versatile.
Camp Hook Water Carnival Led By Huffman and Rich
20 Years Ago FRIDAY AUG 21 1936 Boy Scouts Camp Hook hosted a water carnival directed by Russell Huffman and Randall Rich. Harold Hursh and Al Nemic each had three hits guiding Middletown Junior Legion to a win over the Chicago Victory Post nine. Allen had two hits and Sexton one. The item notes rumors linking child screen star Jackie Cooper and juvenile blues singer Judy Garland after they were seen on dates.
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Boy Scouts
Hook
Russell Huffman
Randall Rich
Harold Hursh
al Nemic
Middletown
Junior Legion
Chicago
Allen
Sexton
Jackie Cooper
Judy Garland
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Sherman
Edward M. Sait
Hal Boyle
E. V. Darling
Immanuel Kant
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Kareng
Marilyn
New Jersey
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Frank Sinatra
Milwaukee Witcker
Milwaukee
Cyd Charisse
Italy
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Estes
Portugal
Palmyra, N. Y
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India
Nikita
United States
Jaipur
Rome
Dave Regan
George Dixon
Adlai
Skids
Yvonde Cravens
Northwest
43Rd St
Oklahoma City
Victor Wickersham
Wickersham
Dennis Chavez
New Mexico
Sen. Chavez
Palmer House
A. B. Chandler
Kentucky
Conrad Hilton
Chandler
Happy
Gov. Chandler
Carmine de Sapio
America
Estrellita
Dennis the Menace
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