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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1955
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription rates for in city, outside city, and mail delivery, with or without the Sunday News Journal, plus areas and prices. A Bible verse from Matthew 3 13 appears quoted at the end.
Congress weighs delaying excise and corporate tax cuts to April 1. Democrats back President Eisenhower's plan to hold rates at current levels for another year and defer the 52 to 47 percent corporate rate cut. The House Ways and Means Committee fast tracks the administration requests, with broader tax relief anticipated in 1956.
Bonn moves toward final readings of Paris accords on February 26 with a two thirds Bundestag vote for the rearmament. Saar treaty may pass by simple majority. Russia’s shift and Soviet moves straddle West German hopes, while economists warn of post ratification public resistance and possible Big Four talks.
Mrs Evelyn Haines scouts world markets for rare delicacies for Allenown department store head Max Hess. She samples items before customers, from Mexican fried worms to Florida rattlesnake meat and French larks with truffles, while noting which dishes sell best and how husbands encourage daring tasting.
Washington editorial warns that the Democratic majority plans a $20 tax reduction and broad excise cuts seen as a demagogic bid to win votes. The piece argues such moves threaten the dollar, push inflation, and force the President to veto while risking Treasury revenue and economic stability. It cites Sen. Harry Byrd's stance and warns against partisan manipulation of tax policy.
A writer laments declines in jelly and bread consumption linked to shifting eating habits and bakehouse changes. He notes widow bread use, butter levels, and societal shifts from home jelly making to rules of order culture, while urging revival of traditional condiments in kitchens.
George Dixon laments guarded White House style press releases under President Eisenhower. He mocks the Commerce Department for vague notices, taunting Secretary Sinclair Weeks and officials for withholding essential details about copper, defense mobilization, and personnel.
Two New Orleans radio deejays looped the same recorded tune nonstop, likening it to static with words and prompting speculation about their motive. Ike bagged two quail on a Georgia hunting trip as a light note on the President’s pastime. France has had 21 governments since World War II and this figure may change.
Dave Regan predicts a mild March with about a week of bad weather before springlike conditions take hold. Tulips and daffodils are already emerging, robins and cardinals arrive, daylight extends, and readers are urged to prep gardens as the season changes.
The piece reviews past Lincoln Day speeches showing Republican splits over Democrats and Eisenhower. It notes McCarthy attacks on State Department in 1950 and 1952, Wherry and Ives critiques, and later accusations of Truman misrule. It highlights Eisenhower seeking cross‑party aid and labeling his approach dynamic conservatism.
A collection notes roller skates used on Holland roads in the 18th century and the Po as Italy’s longest river. It mentions rain in the Sara desert, Athens badges, spoonbill comeback in Texas and Florida, and 1890s extinctions. It also cites 1965 US motor vehicles, Hiroshima bombing date, female vocal pitch differences, and Shasta Dam as a major concrete structure.
The reading notes focus on avoiding overcommitment and prioritizing essentials during mornings. It predicts a year with surprises for birthdays, spring career advancement, rising finances by mid year, and strong summer focus on relationships and creativity. A born child is described as talented, versatile, and occasionally dogmatic.
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