This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1956
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists per copy prices 30 cents in city area 40 cents with Sunday edition, 25 cents outside city area and 35 cents with Sunday edition. Mail rates apply to trading areas and abroad with annual terms noted. Published daily except Sundays. Bible verse quote included.
The new federal wage law raises the minimum for most interstate workers to $1.00 per hour by Thursday. About 40 percent of U.S. workers are covered by the Wage-Hour Act, with roughly 11 of 12 now earning at least $1.00. Historical context notes prior raises and the 1950 indirect effects across industries.
The article notes Pope Pius XII turning 80 on Friday and recalls his 63rd birthday election in 1939 with coronation ten days later. It also discusses the United States ending a personal representative mission in Rome after World War II and Myron C. Taylor’s role as envoy.
The article surveys the 1948 49 conflict and current tensions as Britain ends its Palestine mandate on May 15 1948 and the UN outlines state boundaries for Jews and Arabs. It notes Arab rejection of a Jewish state, key battles at Haifa Jaffa and Jerusalem, armistices in 1949, and Israel securing about three quarters of Palestine.
A study based on American Automobile Association data shows car operation costs per mile fall as annual mileage rises. Depreciation, insurance, and license fees stay steady, making 15 000 miles yearly about half the 5 000 mile rate for a family of three. This boosts travel appeal to visit special places of interest.
Hal Boyle sketches a whimsical New York scene about February 29th, the quadrennial witches holiday. Three witches mock social norms at an earth party with Shakespearean jests and jitterbug antics before vanishing on their broomsticks as March arrives, leaving men grousing.
Aurora Minnesota unfolds a Leap Year prank as unmarried women seize city jobs and declare bachelors public enemies with jail or a silk dress fine. Jim Bolser retires after 37 years as the department’s oldest continuous public servant. Mary Helen Steed to lead Miami University mid year play with Harold Horne in support.
Springfield defeated Middies 25 to 23 to capture the Southern Ohio High School Conference championship.
The piece defends Secretary John Foster Dulles against partisan and Kremlin driven critique. It argues his policy aims avoid war while confronting Soviet tactics, noting Congress and critics press for tougher action and bigger armed forces. It praises his calm, principled stance amid tense international storms.
The piece notes confusion over foreign policy critiques as the secretary of state travels extensively by air. It highlights Democrats’ dissatisfaction and Congress members’ aims, some seeking background through exposition while others pursue campaign publicity and harsher commentary.
A wide-ranging column surveys divorce rates and marital affection, noting 17 percent end in divorce within five years, 20 percent stay for non love reasons, 23 percent stay passionately in love. It also covers Grace Kelly's income, Aly Khan tips, Mile Mistinguette legends, bios of performers, and questions about mileage, Nashua the racehorse, and career mothers returning after birth with infant care guidance.
Charlotte Greenwood, a clever singer dancer and comedienne, earned her first screen credit in the Earl Carroll musical So Long Lefty. The cast also included May Boley Walter Catlett and Hal Skelly with Greenwood aged 23 at the time.
An Irish trade representative urged every person of Irish birth or descent in the United States to buy Irish whisky rather than a shamrock on St. Patrick's Day. He estimated 30 million Americans share Irish birth or descent.
A book that may aid millions of rheumatism sufferers explains how the author cured himself and outlines his method. Dr Moss details steps and experiences intended to help readers manage rheumatic pain and improve daily life.
Washington column notes Sen Karl Mundt deflects campaign money fuss by citing HEW vital statistics showing South Dakota male life expectancy at 68.4 years versus national 66.3, while Nebraska-born females expect 73.6 years. It also teases Myrtle Tinklepaugh and Columbia County politics, and quips on a Washington bureau puzzle about Lincoln and antibiotics.
Dave Regan reflects on Elsie Janis as Sweetheart of the AEF and contrasts early 20th century attitudes with modern roles for women. He notes wartime morale, figures like Joe E Brown and Bob Hope, and the pendulum swing in social norms from flappers to capable women today.
Washington report details how Secretary Dulles’s deputy Herbert Hoover Jr. clashed with Eisenhower on Formosa talks and a secret 18 tank shipment to Saudi Arabia. Leaks, hurried decisions, and delayed legality checks triggered protests in Congress and Arab disapproval. Hoover later suspended the shipment, then it was briefly lifted amid questions of process and policy.
Estrellita The Stars portend rapid progress toward cherished goals and surprising fulfillment. Yet a sudden event or breath of misfortune could require exceptional cleverness to grasp the crisis. Those with birthdays may face unpredictable developments demanding unusual insight and preparation. A child born now shows strong gift for meeting grave life crises.
Two brothers from Lark Island England were jailed for vagrancy and later reunited after 45 years. The article notes a repeal of a dog limit law and compares travel distances from New York to San Francisco via different routes.
A nature item notes hippos swim before they walk and later learn they are not fish. A New Mexican dog food pack reports four prize Dalmatians have disappeared. The piece ends with a hint about tired of home cooking.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.