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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1956
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription rates for in city and carrier delivery, Sunday add‑on, and mail options within the trading area and beyond, with annual prices for U S and international addresses. The notice ends with a Bible verse from John 10:14 16 RSV.
Pro West Greek Premier Karamanlis faces criticism as reports swirl of a Cyprus self government accord with Britain. U S aid and NATO ties loom large amid rising anti British and anti American sentiment. Soviet overtures near Greece and northern territories add to the political pressure ahead of the February 19 vote.
Washington faced poor health and aging during his first term yet accepted a second. He cited foreign entanglements with France and Genet while preserving neutrality. His second term strengthened national credit, Mississippi access, and respect abroad, despite reminders of his frailty.
Gore committee to probe if campaign contributions influenced senators including Francis Case on the natural gas bill. Among 32 contested seats, 17 voted for the bill and 14 against. holdovers favored 38 to 26 with one unrecorded, while Bible is not seeking reelection.
Ted Bakken, a 28 year old mountain hunter, uses a 75mm howitzer to trigger avalanches for the Colorado Department of Highways. The controlled blasts clear highways through 21 passes, with Bakken firing about 500 shells in three years and stabilizing snow to keep roads open and motorists safe.
David Lawrence argues that the United Nations should convene a special session to address the Middle East crisis. He credits U N failure to denounce Soviet and Chinese actions and calls for collective action to end the arms race and prevent war. He warns that unilateral moves risk empowering communists and widening regional tensions.
The piece argues the UN should appoint a special commission to study border raids and all aspects of the crisis not merely a military inquiry. It urges the assembly to halt force and demand a suspension of arms by all Middle East nations to prevent the situation from worsening.
A collage of antiquated Q and A queries on shaving of historical figures and the Mona Lisa, pop psychology on married life in Georgia, Eartha Kitt quotes, and astrological gossip. The piece blends advice to brides with trivia about First Ladies and the marriage behavior of Virgo men.
A 14 year old Hamlin girl fed poison to her family of eight, including six children aged 3 to 12, by putting poison in flour used for bread. The mother planned the act as payback and the father, Elmo Lingrel Middletown High School coach, spoke to 350 at a father and son banquet of local lodges.
H. Horne general manager announces an anonymous gift of 590 dollars to support YMCA boys' work and carry on programs.
Rep. James H. Morrison sought Army searchlights for a Louisiana State Society event at the Sheraton Park Hotel. Pentagon officials and White House aides denied the request saying only the White House could authorize such use. Morrison blasted the four hour delay as evidence of Sherman Adams tightening control.
The text states twins occur about once in 92 births and triplets about once in 9,600 births. It presents these as frequencies without further context or sources.
Dave Regan recalls Heart Sunday on February 26 urging door to door contributions to fund heart disease research and education. The piece cites 1954 data showing over half of deaths from heart disease and stresses early diagnosis, treatment, and community support to reduce the toll.
In Our Town the Crypt Room of the Hotel Vanderbilt remains a legendary cafe society spot built by Cornelius Vanderbilt over 40 years ago. It drew notables from theatre sports and finance including Roosevelt Caruso and Ruth to name a few. former Mayor O'Dwyer and maitre d Bacchi recalled eras before jet age.
The stars suggest a day to clear old trunks and tidy homes, with caution on new financial ventures and a focus on tax and insurance matters. Socially pleasant, with potential emotional and business crises best handled at home through quiet, imaginative activities. A birthday child may be sensitive and creative yet prone to worry.
Factographs show that nearly every grape variety is cultivated in California. Grapes flourish in 48 of the state's 58 counties along a vast 700 mile vineyard from the Mexican border to near Oregon. World War I terms note zero hour was for an attack and later became H-hour.
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