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Middletown Journal

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Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1955

Page

4

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Railroads Move Record Holiday Mail Volume By Rail

A Post Office estimate shows 5.5 billion pieces of mail moving by rail from December 1 to Christmas Day. The Association of American Railroads cites 53 million bags of mail, 2,300 Railway Post Office cars, 137000 miles of mail routes, and 50 000 workers handling seasonal loads.

RFD Post Office Department Association of American Railroads

Behind That Holiday Rush Reports Growing Retail Volume

National holiday retail reports suggest this year may set new records for sales. Despite uncertainties, indexes and forecasts stress the health of retail trade as a driver of economic activity, with competition pushing better service, advertising, displays, and value as retailers strive to capture shoppers.

Russian Leaders Tour South Asia Seeks Anti Western Unity

During a month long swing through India Burma and Kashmir Bulganin and Khrushchev pushed an anti Western line. They accused Western powers of bloc politics pledged aid to India while exposing hydrogen weaponry and denouncing Goa and Pushtunistan amid regional tension.

Asia Bulganin Communist Party Khrushchev Winston Churchill Moscow New Delhi U.S.S.R Middle East India Bangalore Russia Madras Portugal Goa Southeast Asia Burma Germany Kashmir Pakistan Red

Oldest Senators: George at 77 Not the Record Holder

Washington reports Sen. George at age 77 says he'll seek re election in 1956. He is not the oldest in the U S Senate. Theodore Green 88 is likely to be the oldest ever, with several other retirees over 70. Green could tie or surpass historic marks if he lives longer.

Washington Sen George Georgia Senate Theodore Green D-Ri Green Neely D-W.va Murray D-Mont Barkley D-Ky Hayden D-Ariz Lehman D-Ny Martin R-Pa Smith R-Nj Flanders RVI Wiley R-Wis O'Mahoney D-Wye America Morrill R-Vt Glass D-Va

Admission Of Mongolia An Affront To Japan

Sokolsky argues United Nations membership maneuver insults Japan and tests American influence. He contends Soviet Russia aims to pull Japan toward Moscow while U S tarifs and unemployment risks rise. He criticizes Canada and Lester Pearson, warning of future retaliation if policies persist.

Mongolia Japan United Nations United States Soviet Russia Red China Spain Ireland Soviet Russia Manchuria Indian Ocean Asia Franklin D. Roosevelt Outer China Henry Cabot Lodge Canada Lester Pearson Pearson

Jesus answer to two horned dilemmas in gospel tales

A concise note on how Jesus faced two horned dilemmas posed by critics. He demanded a Roman coin to reveal Caesar's image and answered with Render therefore unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's and unto God the things that are God's, then posed a question about John the Baptist to expose their motives. The exposition references Mark 11 29 33 and offers commentary on early Christian ethics.

Christ Jesus Caesar God Calvary Nero John the Baptist

Nine-Player baseball swap sparks Stove League chatter

Washington and Boston reportedly stage a nine player trade energizing the baseball world. A chorus advocates daily singing for health, while Florida race track reports boom and a bombing incident marks its second in five months. A Chicago judge weighs spousal violence limits amid ducking counterpunch risks. Auto ownership tops 35 million families, with family car disputes common at home.

Washington Boston Florida

Tomorrow’s Horoscope Forecast For 1956 Readies Joyous Plans

The stars promise a splendid day for spiritual and recreational activities with a congenial spirit and enjoyable group events. Short trips are favored, long journeys look promising, and those born on this day can expect study, money sense, and diplomatic traits shaping a strong year ahead.

Tomorow

New Scoutmaster Named At Troop 5 Christmas Party

On December 24 1935 Boy Scout Troop 5 held its Christmas party as Chris Lockmeyer was introduced as the new scoutmaster while Evan Hamilton retired. The Rotary Club hosted a luncheon for 35 handicapped youths and provided gifts. The Salvation Army distributed food baskets to 275 families and 1500 toys to local needy children. Citizens donated toys for repair by Boy and Girl Scouts.

Chris Lockmeyer Boy Scout Troop 5 Evan Hamilton Rotary Club Salvation Army Boy Girl Scouts

Christ Child Hope Inspires Faith Amid World Strife

Dave Regan reflects on Christmas as a symbol of peace and goodwill. He notes persistent global strife and human failings but urges that Christ's teachings guide individuals toward hope and a higher life, with each Christmas bringing closer the vision of peace on earth.

Earth Christ God

Christ Child’s Life Pledged To Not Die In Vain

The speaker calls for renewed devotion to the Christ Child and vows that his life shall not have lived in vain, emphasizing sacred purpose and enduring faith.

Christ

Hollywood gossip and royal regrets fill 1955 notes

Dorothy Kilgallen apologizes to Princess Margaret and hopes Sharman Douglas will relay sincerity to the Queen. Luise Rainer plans a 1956 comeback. CBS courted Margaret Truman as producer. Various showbiz moves include Luise Rainer, Gordon MacRae, Marlon Brando pranks, and Rock Hudson's secret elopement.

Bob Hope Margaret Sharman Douglas Luise Rainer CBS Margaret Truman West Forties George Gobel Texas

Factoids from History and Geography Digest

A collection of misc statements includes police emblems in Peru, a 527 AD ship built under Justinian I, a large kangaroo, Franklin guiding Gulf stream charter, Pusan in Korea, Delaware’s county count, warts myth, snowball cohesion by melt, beet sugar yield, Fremont naming Golden Gate, and Texas motto Friendship.

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