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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1955
Page
6
Middletown Journal announces subscription prices for city and trading area delivery. Rates include per copy, weekly carrier, and mail options with and without the Sunday News Journal, plus international mail. Subscriptions payable in advance.
The article surveys religious life under Soviet rule, noting easing travel for churchmen, Khrushchev anti religious decrees, and the tension between state control and faith. It cites estimates of worshippers, church affiliations, and the distribution of Orthodox and other denominations across the USSR.
The piece notes the official 4 rubles per dollar rate hides a rough 8 cent real value, predicting high costs for visitors. It cites prices for suits, shoes, a blouse, stockings, and a night out at Moscow’s Navy Yar, and quotes Macmillan calling the ruble barrier a hurdle for travel, press, and business representatives.
A humorous review of Ray Josephs book offering 243 time saving tips. It cites Eisenhower Truman Churchill and Goldwyn as examples and muses on whether more time can transform life or even lead to impossible ambitions.
Maurice Murray was elected president and C. W. Taylor chosen vice president at the society’s annual organizational meeting. H. H. Harrison participated in a Miami Valley Division discussion of the American Pulp and Paper Mill Superintendent's Association.
Harlan Hensley of Middleton and Bill Breidenbach of Dayton share the lead after both posting 117 in the Southern Ohio Headpin Tournament.
David Lawrence argues that the United States should not spend billions to win allies in Asia and the Middle East. He contends Israel’s Western alignment justifies selective military aid while Portugal’s Azores base is crucial. He warns Russia cannot easily buy loyalty abroad and that crushing internal strains may follow Moscow’s own burdens.
A discussion of US strategy in Asia and the Middle East. The piece argues aid may sway India toward the West or Moscow, warning that Nehru and Krishna Menon could face a choice between Communist influence and independence. It notes bipartisan US preference for selective aid.
President Eisenhower and Senate leader Johnson suffer heart attacks but doctors say they can resume full lives. Dr. Paul White provided clear guidance on recovery, stressing patience and realistic limits while urging heart patients to pursue a steady return to daily activities.
The policy of supporting America's allies is exemplified by a statement attributed to "Portuguese provinces" that has drawn criticism from some Democrats. The remark highlights shifting views within the party on foreign policy and allied commitments.
Dr. George W. Crane counsels Ted L. 18, troubled by rapid eye blinking when nervous, especially among strangers. By analyzing onset, facing the issue, and confronting it in real situations, Ted can regain control. The method includes personalizing the habit, using three deliberate challenges, and building social skills with compliments.
The column jokes about land sales on the moon and the oddities of politics. It references a New Yorker accused of land deals on the moon, Zadok Dumkopf’s picnic idea, and the humor around clean Miami Beach and a travel course from Clark University. It also notes a stolen painting by a 10 year old in Louisville and coffee growers facing surplus problems.
In a gesture of friendship Japan will ship 300 cherry tree seedlings to Uruguay. The goodwill act aims to bolster horticulture and strengthen ties between the nations.
Dave Regan notes the calendar shows December 14 and their Christmas shopping is already done. Gifts are unwrapped cards unsent and stamps unused. They joke about becoming early shoppers and warn readers there are only nine shopping days left until Christmas.
A reader reflects on a brochure touting do it yourself projects citing home repairs and tools. He recalls attempting to fix a dripping faucet, breaking a porcelain handle and realizing the model is 25 years out of production, leaving him to hire a plumber.
The column urges joining club programs and charity work while noting good prospects in domestic and romantic matters. It warns to hold to principles in business and travel plans should succeed. For singles, October promises favorable courtship. a child born today will have insight and resolve.
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