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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1956
Page
4
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Dave Regan comments on February 22 birthdays and the value of George Washington. He argues individuals differ yet share living principles from religion and government. Washington’s legacy is praised for inspiring dignity and cooperative living within a peaceful republic.
Despite policy splits over funding and timing, Congress and the administration push a 40 000 mile interstate plan. The Clay report proposes 101 billion dollars with bond financing, while Boggs and Democratic plans seek higher fuel taxes and truck levies. The program promises highway safety gains and up to 500000 jobs as 51 billion dollars flows into construction and related sectors.
Architectural Forum denounces a 36 foot forward shift of the Capitol east front as a costly folly costing 15 million dollars. The magazine claims space needs are excuses and the move serves vanity, not function, leaving cabinet members silent on the dispute.
Robert W. Gunderson, blind since birth and operator of amateur radio station W2110, receives the Edison Radio Amateur Award for designing over 30 types of test instruments for the blind. He edits a braille electronics magazine read by 5000 sightless people and has translated many reference books. His work widens opportunities in electronics and calms fears about blindness.
Denver report on Lowry Field and the temporary Air Force Academy site near Colorado Springs. The piece notes aims to rival West Point and Annapolis, building a distinct Air Force tradition, and envisages a permanent campus by 1991. It reflects on air power evolution and leaders like Lt. Gen. Hubert R. Harmon guiding the project.
The Rev A L Kenyon of Church of Ascension joined 72 other Ohio clergy in backing the Kerr Coolidge Deportation measure. The plan aims to remove alien criminals not yet deportable and to prevent eviction of about 2600 people on technical grounds. Miami University sophomore Mitchell Darling spoke to the Middletown Lions Club about his blindness.
Dr. Walter Reese was named successor to Dr. Snider as a member of the Board of Health, expanding the city health oversight. The appointment affects governance of public health policy and municipal initiatives.
George E. Sokolsky questions what the ADA officials sought from Paul Hughes and notes the investigation’s data emerge as hearings proceed. He argues Hughes was a bold salesman of claims, praises Robert Morris as counsel, and defends Senate Internal Security Committee efforts against McCarthy era critics.
In conversation with Senator Joe McCarthy’s career, the speaker argues that both favorable and unfavorable stories are exaggerated. He compares public figures to ordinary people, criticizes the A D A for spending money to oppose McCarthy, and notes McCarthy’s efforts to uncover Communist infiltration.
A collection of humorous and pointed observations on marriage and women from midcentury era commentary. The piece mocks pet names, calls out vanity, notes long town names, and jabs at fashion and hair, urging daughters to sing softly and dress quickly. It references Truth or Consequence New Mexico and various couples.
The speaker notes demophobia a fear of crowds from subway rushes in childhood. They ask about the origin of the word phobia, suggesting a mythic link to Phobias, the personified fear deity.
A curious message asks about expectant parents planning ahead on baby names and future family plans. It playfully references a potential multiple birth and readiness discussions.
A description of Fan-Tan where players toss many buttons, one player grabs a handful, and others guess how many remain when the count is divided by four. For example a grab of 14 yields a winning guess of two. Chinese play this game for hours, likened to American poker.
The piece argues Dickens is overrepresented on TV and radio during Christmas. It suggests exploring other heartwarming tales such as The Gift of the Magi by O Henry to diversify seasonal storytelling next year.
Postmaster General Arthur E. Summerfield selects a pronghorn antelope a king salmon and a wild turkey as the three new three cent wildlife conservation stamps. Critics urge honoring living Americans and note the shift from defunct figures to living subjects.
Factographs discuss Texas origin from the Comanche term tejas meaning friends and Captain de Leon naming Texas in 1690. The piece cites 1955 meat per person, ancient thumbprint diplomacy, and US representation in over 60 international bodies. It notes helium and hydrogen lifting power and helium’s safety.
Moviegoers chant for Eisenhower as newsreel clips play in Georgia theaters. Hope Hampton heads to Palm Beach to join Bill Hamilton, Lena Horne heals after surgery, Sharman Douglas cancels London trip due to a grandfather's death, Grace Kelly coins plan secreted in Monaco, Cary Grant stars in Solo, Sonja Henie debuts new furs, Irene Selznick moves Chalk Garden film, Katharine Hepburn eyed by Paramount, Sophia Loren tours Madrid with Ava Gardner warned attire restrictions.
Scenic designer Peggy Clark and Lena Abarbanel tied to Main Stem slips. Billy Daniels gains sales after headlines. Perle Mesta enjoys press at Eden Roc party despite warnings. Greta Garbo seen at Greenwich Savings Bank in disguise. Dizzy Gillespie wife targeted by robbers. mock headlines and hostess Jane Russell headline WAIF event. Oscar Nord billed as Swede n Hot. Paris-hosted Carlton cocktail raises charity funds. Noel Coward hints at TV advisory changes.
The stars indicate mental activity is favored this day with rapid ideas but cautions on action. Avoid stepping on others toes to prevent quarrels. If tomorrow is your birthday, expect changes and a push to break from routines. romance may bloom for singles. A child born today will be intuitive and generous.
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