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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1955
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription rates for in city and trading area options, including per copy, weekly, and annual mail prices. It also notes contents and a biblical quote from Matthew 26 41.
Western diplomats pursue de facto stabilization of the Formosa Strait crisis as Britain and the United States urge private talks with the Soviet Union. Britain rejects Molotov’s ten nation plan while pressing for representation of Nationalist China. The situation hinges on evacuations around the Tachen islands and a tacit acceptance of two Chinas to avert broader conflict.
A columnist denounces the constant drumbeat of fear in public discourse. They challenge elites and politicians who warn against speaking out while urging ordinary people not to be silenced. The piece calls for plain folks to voice their views without fear.
Hal Boyle reflects on turning 44 and claims life feels like being born again after 40. He argues wisdom returns, childhood delights resurface, and fear of mountains fades. offers two birthday tips about religion politics and pool bets to those under 40.
George E. Sokolsky argues that China and Russia form a union held together by force and self interest, not an alliance. He contends Mao, Chu Teh, and Chou Enlai are Marxists first, with Khrushchev's rise strengthening Red China and shaping Sino Soviet ties.
A Washington column lampoons Senate internal security sessions and press access. A veteran reporter jokes about Harvey Matusow as a plant in a senator’s presence. A Kerr furnace caper and a joke on Congressional Directory pricing follow, spoofing 81st Congress and officials named.
The author argues business leaders should contribute advice to government rather than seek office. Citing Ford’s Thomas R. Reid, he favors business insight guiding policy over businessmen directly entering politics, noting officials value competent input and that smart guidance can aid political solutions.
Factographs Eskimos are praised for knowledge in fur clothing design and wear by a fashion pioneer who cites their experience. The piece notes a late arrival of the first robin of spring this year and mentions hundreds of redbreasts in Anna Maria Florida becoming intoxicated after eating fallen fermented berries. They must sober up before the long northward migration.
A quirky column notes watermelons have therapeutic value and touts a pill to be taken with meals. It mentions a man claiming to send holiday greetings by mental telepathy to save postage. It also reports June and July fog around Grand Banks off Newfoundland on about six percent of days.
Dave Regan recalls a four year old misunderstanding kinship as she learned her father has older children and younger nieces and nephews. Another tale follows three girls, where the middle child declares herself hotel manager and fires the older sister, prompting a maternal lesson on workplace authority.
Dorothy Kilgallen threads gossip from New York society and Broadway figures. Notes include Lily and Andre Kostelanetz marriage chatter, Rita Hayworth Europe plans, June Allyson and Dick Powell trip, Judy Garland Pal ace Act, Lena Horne Lenny Hayton rumors, and other showbiz tidbits with names like Buff Cobb Billy Rose Lindbergh Freedy Godfrey.
Your ability to size up situations quickly will aid job matters now. In finances, follow a conservative policy and avoid extravagance. Evening hours suit community and group activities. hobbies bring relaxation and peace of mind. For a birthday tomorrow, 1955 promises blessings with career and finances rising over four months.
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