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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1953
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription prices including per copy 5c and carrier rates 30c weekly in city area, 25c outside, with Sunday News Journal options. Mail rates range from $9 to $35 yearly, with advance payment required. Isaiah 51:1 verse included.
The piece condemns a clumsy Soviet proposal seen as an attempt to influence the Sept 6 West German elections and bolster East Germany. It argues the plan seeks a provisional all German government sans international election oversight, aiming to rig votes and expand Moscow influence.
The piece criticizes Communist tactics of promising exchange for favors yet withholding prisoners. It warns against negotiating at a forthcoming conference until all American and Allied hostages are repatriated, insisting old terms must be honored before any new talks.
Premier Lanier forms government after 37 day vacancy as strikes cripple the economy. Workers protest pension reforms affecting postal staff with Communist groups seeking to widen disruption. Observers warn that persistent unrest threatens political stability and the fate of the country.
Congress faces a clash over repealing the 1932 Buy American Act as the 1954 session looms. The act limits public procurement to U S produced materials but allows waivers if public interest or cost justify it. The State Department opposes the act while the U S Chamber of Commerce urges repeal. HR 613 stalled as a new commission prepares to review foreign economic policy.
Captain Bem Price, a U S Marine who served in Korea twice, critiques the armistice. He argues for a fuller offensive to break Chinese defenses and advance to a decisive victory. He notes Army officers share similar doubts about stopping at the 38th parallel and advocates negotiating from the border. History will judge if the armistice was right.
A Senate subcommittee report outlines how Communist influence allegedly penetrated U S government during the Roosevelt and Truman eras. The Internal Security Committee offers about 15 000 free copies to readers who write for them. The piece urges wider distribution beyond the FBI role and notes allied groups pressing for executive branch limits.
The group plans to circulate about 100,000 copies of a Senate subcommittee report alleging financial irregularities by Senator McCarthy in income tax matters. It calls the document congressional and political though it contains innuendo without proof.
An open letter from Mrs Just to grieving mothers urges faith and acceptance after sons die in Korea. It recalls a reader's son lost, argues God has a plan, and promises a heavenly reunion.
Miss Bernice Skinner of Coles Road entertained friends at a weekend house party in the Tarry A While cottage at Miami Valley Chautauqua. Guests included Miss Mary Cole, Miss Harriet Cole, Lee Whittle and Ellen Tel.
In Washington, House Rules Committee members teased Rep. Donald Nicholson as Rep. Robert Hale’s medical care bill for lighthouse keepers moved forward. Nicholson argued old lighthouse keepers would not benefit much, while colleagues mocked and dismissed the measure as socialized medicine and a treasury gouge.
The reading urges determination and resourcefulness to overcome a temporary financial setback. Stay focused on worthwhile goals, engage in stimulating activities, and keep a cheerful mindset as events shift in your favor. Tomorrow’s birthday highlights professional activity and October prospects.
The Middletown editorial condemns magazine pitches by disabled solicitors as unethical and says districts are being overbothered. It urges housewives to refuse sales and notes repeated visits and pressure exploiting sympathy. The piece also criticizes out‑of‑town solicitors and charity drives targeting newspapers and hospital visits.
Dorothy Kilgallen fills in as Sherman Billingsley fields letters from readers across the country about the Stork Club. He recalls lavish events, celebrity regulars, and how the club stays accessible to ordinary patrons, while sharing anecdotes about encounters with stars and reporters. He also explains drink trends, personal memories, and the club’s social reach.
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