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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1955

Page

4

Middletown Daily Excluding Sunday Advertising and Rates

Publication notice lists offices at 1007 First Ave Middletown Ohio and subscription rates for city, trading area, and outside regions. It includes weekly carrier rates, mail options, and Sunday edition add ons with prices, all payable in advance. A Bible verse is printed in the notice.

First Ave Middletown Ohio Sunday News Journal City Area News Journal U.S.A Jesus John

Selective Service And Formosa Defense Crisis Report

The Formosa defense crisis may force changes to U S Army manpower cuts and draft quotas. Gen Ridgway warned Congress that cutting Army strength risks Far East security while Navy and Air Force changes balance the impact. The president and Secretary Wilson aimed for gradual reductions with extended drafts and a new reserve program.

Formosa-defense Matthew B. Ridgway Army House Armed Services Committee Far East Charles E. Wilson Eisenhower Capitol Hill Wilson Congress Robert T. Stevens Ridgway Europe Hawaii Navy Air Force Defense Department Selective Service

Credit For Victory in Defense Role of Merchant Marine

The piece argues that merchant ships remain vital to national defense and economy. It cites Eisenhower, Yarnell, and Secretary of the Navy praising the merchant marine as essential, a fourth arm of defense, and crucial for wartime and peacetime trade. It notes ships carry most supplies to Korea and as war technology grows, transport needs rise.

Korea Eisenhower Europe Americas Yarnell Navy Thomas

Oil Industry Sees Record Demand and Investment

The article notes a near two percent rise in 1954 domestic oil demand, an all time oil product consumption record, and a forecasted three percent increase for 1955. It highlights a $4.6 billion investment in capital improvements, a drilling high of 53 000 wells, and expected continued vigorous competition yielding abundant high quality oil products at fair prices.

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Boy Scouts Turn 45 With Growing Nationwide Following

Hal Boyle recalls the Boy Scout movement reaching 3.7 million members as he reflects on personal growth, his wartime rescue at Normandy, and gratitude for the organization. He credits Scouting with saving his life and shaping his honor code, noting the impact on his outlook and survival.

New York Boy Scout Movement America Boy Scouts Tenderfoot Eagle Patrol George S. Patton French Morocco

When Will Free World Get Wise To Commies?

A political column argues Red China and the Soviet bloc use bluff and delay to gain Asia without war. It warns the West must recognize the tactic, resist appeasement, and confront Beijing and Moscow to avoid concessions. It calls for unity with Britain and a firm stance on Formosa Korea and Korea.

Washington America Britain Formosa Korea Free World China Theil Red China Moscow Poland East Germany United Nations Asia Japan Philippines Southeast Asia U. N Clement Attlee Peiping Franco Spain Russia Geneva

It must be nice to be neat born planners

A columnist contrasts planners who schedule every minute with the common cluttered life. It cites Josephs in Coronet who suggests using 30 of 960 waking minutes daily in 10 minute blocks to set a disciplined rhythm from morning wake up to coffee breaks and planning tomorrow.

Josephs Mr. Josephs Marilyn Gennaro National Picture Magazine Marilyn Monroe Camille Greta Garbo Dave Sybil Thorndike George Bernard Shaw England Candida St. Joan Shaw Mount Sinai

Pay raise clash in Congress pits Herbert against Burdick

Washington reports two rival champions, Rep. F Edward Herbert of Louisiana for the pay raise and Rep. Usher Burdick of North Dakota against it, trading jabs on dignity and wardrobe. Burdick recounts renting clothes and a tailor tale while Herbert vows an amendment to deter quick acceptance and urges waivers for those who feel unworthy of more pay.

Congress Moscow Russia Britain Washington London Unitd Far East Nehru Krishna Menon Peiping New Delhi India F. Edward Herbert Louisiana Usher L. Burdick North Dakota Burdick Hebert Rep. Hetert

Tomorrow’s Tasks Noted In Ten Minute List

A brief comment notes a goal to plan what should be done tomorrow within ten minutes. The remark implies a desire for efficient daily scheduling. The tone is practical and forward looking.

Middletown Emergency Response Praised After Local Outage

Police and hospital staff credit Middletown Police Department with rapid response when water disabled phone lines and threatened hospital service. Nurses praise cruiser as messenger and medical aid carrier while Armco faces fire-destroyed warehouse needs. Industrial Council members offer supplies to ease Armco’s recovery.

Middletown Middletown Hospital Police Department Middletown Industrial Council Armco

Broadway gossip and Hollywood notices swirl in late stage

Dorothy Kilgallen reports on Jackie Gleason and Marilyn Taylor romance hints while Calouste Gulbenkian, 86, is gravely ill in Lisbon. Liz Taylor welcomes a February baby, Fleur Cowles stars in Biography, Debbie Reynolds linked to The Tender Trap, and other show business chatter fills the page.

Jackie Gleason Marilyn Taylor Jackie Calouste Gulbenkian Lisbon Liz Taylor Fleur Cowles Look Mike Anna Magnani Italy Mickey Knox Marjorie Steele Huntington Hartford Carlton House Hollywood MGM Debbie Reynolds Robert Paul Smith Max Schulman Broadway Alexander Wallcott Damon Runyon Oscar Levant George Frazier

Virgo Moon influences practical revisions and new ventures

The horoscope advises revising schedules and installing better systems under Virgo Moon. Evening tensions may strain relations yet aid spiritual or altruistic growth. If tomorrow is your birthday, expect five months of opportunities in work and finance with supportive cooperation from others.

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