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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1953
Page
13
A sensational feature mocks Milque Toast as funny yet sad, and the glamour panelists hear rebuttals from The Girls. John Wayne voices the belief that individuality gives a woman sex appeal and cautions that surrendering it robs charm. Legal notice accompanies the piece.
Life Abroad explains why Mexican names seem long and complex. Father’s family name comes first and the mother’s name follows, with the optional use of both surnames. The article traces examples from Ruiz Cortines to de la Fuente Parres y Fernandez del Rivero and explains how widow and married names work, noting men never become viudo.
Adolph Spreckels II won dismissal of assault charges against his ex wife Kay Williams as she did not appear in court. The deputy district attorney said the case may be refiled once she recovers from a reported severe concussion. Williams, a former actress, alleges he assaulted her over custody of their children. Spreckels is 41 and was arrested last Thursday.
Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey says tax increases may be needed to cover higher spending but does not foresee an immediate need for defense hikes. He notes all taxes are under study and expects no special session to raise the debt limit, aiming to operate within current ceilings.
Released prisoner Cpl. Alfonso T. Natera Jr., 22, of Alpine Texas, wept upon being freed by North Korean Reds after capture the day following U S troops entering the Korean War. An officer urged him to take a shower and regain strength.
Effie Meahl of Middletown files suit in Common Pleas Court against Robert L. Pennington for 1200 dollars claimed for damages to a fence after a collision on August 17. Other petitions include neglect and cruelty claims between multiple couples and a divorce suit by Jessie Lee Allen that was dismissed without record.
Opal Back Thompson of 2205 Sherman Ave filed for divorce from Willie Thompson of 2008 Clayton Sr on grounds of neglect and cruelty. She seeks alimony, automobile and expenses and restoration of her maiden name after a May 11 Richmond Ind marriage. Other suits: Wandalee Potter vs Elmer Potter. W J Bowling vs Mary Jo Bowling. Gertrude M Garland.
United States natural gas production provides about half the available heat energy of petroleum production, highlighting differing energy yields between the two fuels.
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