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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1957
Page
6
The Middletown Journal outlines subscription costs per copy 5¢ and weekly carrier rates in city and outlying areas. Mail rates vary by trading area and include options with the Sunday edition, with prices for U S service and international delivery.
In Chicago the new Republican National Chairman meets Midwest and West GOP leaders aiming to avoid factionalism. Meade Alcorn promotes modern Republicanism while preserving Lincoln era beliefs. Sen. McCarthy attacks Atoms for Peace as an arms program, and Sen. Jenner calls for a broad uprising against the government.
Congress debates budget trimming as a prerequisite to tax relief. Democrats discuss withholding portions of Eisenhower's $71.8 billion request, a tactic echoed from Truman era trials. Past measures included a 5 to 10 percent cut rider and a $550 million withholding in 1951.
Hal Boyle reports Filat growth near Tel Aviv and Israel's push to use Eilat as a gateway to East Africa and Asia. Israel maintains military presence at Eilat to secure Gulf access, while the Port and Airfield become official frontier posts. Shipping firms promise 30 percent savings over the Cape route with faster transit to East African ports.
On a Monday in February 1937 a phantom bandit hit two locations within hours, taking 65.33 from Glenn Garber and 184.96 from Harry Dunivan after feigning a lost billfold. Judge Gideon Palmer announced his Juvenile Court appointment and requested three new staff additions. The Masons marked Washington's Birthday with a dance at the Masonic Temple led by Russell Martin, Earl Brooks, and Rayner Greene.
Analysis traces profit declines through 1956 after tax figures, noting wage costs up since 1939 and only modest productivity gains. Case examples include U S Steel Monsanto Ford Burlington and newspapers, with rising newsprint and pay scales. It warns wage pressure and limited borrowing curb modernization, risking a broader economic slump.
A notebook of short observations and Q and A covers friendship durability, an annual Auld Lang Syne idea, Libra decision traits, and a celebrity nickname Old Hoss. It notes long dividend records by U S railroad and banks, citing historical dates and institutions.
Washington report says George Dixon helped spare 22 Little Singers of Paris from hunger at a French embassy party. The butler dodged diplomats and socialites to deliver a tray of ham and cheese sandwiches to the hungry youths, then returned with more as guests clamored for food. The incident sparked sniping over late hosting by the Alphands as the concert went on.
Wives of Legionnaires sponsor a fund raising card party to finance a youth athletic program costing about 2000 dollars yearly. A letter from a mother praises youth sports for building teamwork across faiths and races. Tickets urged for next Wednesday.
Dorothy Kilgallen reports that Movita the Mexican actress will wed dancer Johnny Brascia on March 27. Marie McDonald may appear on Steve Allen’s show. Ingrid Bergman interview boosts Steve’s film image. a million-dollar beauty line may honor the Duchess of Windsor, who likely will refuse. Queen Elizabeth’s Paris trip prompts wardrobe plans and air conditioning at Elysee Palace. Lana Turner debuts on television. Billie Holiday faces wage collection in San Francisco. a celebrity-inspired party at 21 invites Errol Flynn but he’s absent. Rita Hayworth and Jim Hill attract mutual interest. Eisenhower and Nixon commend Emil Coleman’s inaugural ball music. Tommy Manville’s ex-wife Anita Roddy Eden to marry John Sutton. Edward Mulhare charms My Fair Lady cast. Melvyn Douglas may play Clarence Darrow. Ted Heath endures kidney pain at Carnegie Hall. Mr Wonderful tickets near impossible as Sammy Davis Jr.’s show ends.
Estrellita notes tomorrow's vibrations suggest restraint in emotions and avoiding impulsive changes. For those with a birthday tomorrow in 1957, prospects look favorable in job and finances with potential for high year‑end status, if goals are capitalized on and collaboration pursued during key periods.
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