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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1959
Page
6
The Middletown Journal in Middletown Ohio lists subscription prices for various delivery areas and formats. It notes daily publication by News Journal Inc and provides in advance payment terms along with a biblical motto.
Rep. Robert W. Kastenmeier urges a full investigation into Defense Department programs and Soviet CBR activity amid reports that gas and biological weapons are being developed. testimonies by Lt. Gen. Trudeau and Maj. Gen. Creasy highlight psycho chemical gases and new agents. House Space Committee notes U.S. CBR spending at 335 to 40 million yearly, pressed to rise to 125 million with public debate suppressed by Defense and State.
The Newton Daily News reports Iowa officials favor private not federal power lines for Missouri River transmission. Five-company Iowa Power Pool could supply power for 8.8 million dollars, saving taxpayers 25 million over fifty years and ensuring better two way feeds than federal Bureau of Reclamation lines. Private enterprise would pay taxes.
A parable from Cecil B. DeMille about a dragonfly emerging from a water beetle’s husk inspires thoughts on life after death. The author argues God’s reasonableness, immortality within us, and living with faith to embrace eternal life beyond earthly existence.
Crowds flock to two Toledo theaters for family favorite Darby O Gill and the Little People and the adult hit Anatomy of a Murder. Roy Rogers promotes cinema in Columbus as PR winds rise. City scenes show noise, color and bustle as officials plan downtown futures with penguin questions and noon performances.
Paul Harvey questions Americans about surrender to Communist tyranny and urges continued resistance. The speaker addresses Eisenhower and Nixon while criticizing pacifist rhetoric and urging steadfast patriotism amid perceived threats.
A 1939 Middletown community drive reports $9.10 subscribed toward a $10,000 effort to attract the Aeronautical Corp of American Aeronca. Twenty soliciting groups logged contributions, with the retailers group giving the largest gift. The item also notes returning missionaries Alfred W Moore and his wife from Shikohabad India planning study at U State University, and mentions their children. A long letter to the editor questions U.S. policy on Khrushchev invitation and communism.
An observation notes Agatha Christie has five plays in production in England. A pensioner faces back rent of 288 dollars to be paid at 0.72 dollars per year, with a quip about time until 2350 A D. The snippet also mentions flying saucers, Loch Ness skepticism, Snark missile tests, a rocket propelled boomerang, and professors winning seats in Congress.
Jazz drummer Buddy Rich collapsed with kidney stones and was rushed to Le Roy Hospital but is reported to be recovering. Reports mention Luis Miguel Dominguin flinging toward Lauren Bacall, Eisenhower and Rockefeller talks allegedly steered by Dewey, Spivy’s film debut, Betty Doder’s death, and Kim Novak inspiring Grinzing performers.
George Sokolsky argues conflicts of interest in Congress and executive posts, noting loans and income from farmers, officials like Harold Talbott, and lawyers serving while in office. He urges mandatory disclosure and partial divestment, saying seasoned professionals should not be barred from public service due to prior interests.
The text notes killer whales attacking and eating a whale tongue in packs. It mentions the Olympic flame lit with a magnifying glass. It projects population doubling to five billion in 65 years. It locates Lake Victoria as the Nile source at 4000 feet and Chicago's 29 mile Lake Michigan frontage.
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