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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1955
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription rates for in city and outside areas with weekly and yearly options and notes mail prices for the Trading Area and outside zones. A Bible verse from Romans 1 7 appears in the text.
Epiphany long observed as Christian feast marking Jesus baptism and Magi visit. The article notes Jerusalem rites linking births and baptisms, the Magi’s voyage following a star, and Renaissance depictions as kings bearing gifts. Early observances also centered on water purification and water to wine legends.
An eastern traffic commissioner laments the trend toward larger and more powerful cars. He argues garages parking lots and streets are ill suited for nowadays vehicles, while manufacturers defend performance benefits and argue restraint should come from buyers rather than laws.
The piece argues that the United States should press economic warfare on the Kremlin via aid, trade, and technical assistance, while expanding commercial aviation. Juan Trippe of Pan American World Airways asserts undeveloped nations require air networks to jump directly into the age of flight, leveraging American aviation to spur growth.
Hal Boyle reflects on starting 1955 with a mix of doubt and hope. The piece urges resilience as people return to work and school after holidays, notes January’s harsh rhythm, and offers a hopeful, calming prescription to face the year. It ends with a wish for a happy Tuesday.
The American Tariff League shifts stance as it backs a government aid scheme for workers and industries harmed by potential tariff cuts. Critics warn the move serves as a tactic to undermine reciprocal trade agreements, while supporters see it as a cushion for dislocated sectors during tariff transitions.
The proposal, advanced last year by the Committee for Foreign Trade Policy led by Charles P. Taft of Ohio, argues that increasing U S imports will help foreign nations pay for more American exports. It asserts this approach would foster self sufficiency abroad and end U S overseas aid programs.
Jr. George W. Crane recounts Ruby A. a 77 year old Bible class member living on $51 monthly. After a fall infection prompted nursing home placement she fought for home release claiming welfare costs and alleged mistreatment. a friend helped her relocate and she is now happy. Ice expands beyond water volume when it freezes but contracts below freezing.
The 1956 campaign opens with a loud Congress and calls for outside help as lawmakers plan to navigate domestic policy while foreign policy remains a shared burden. Observers expect partisan friction on home issues and a cautious, delayed approach to close-up problems.
The reading warns you to avoid distractions in the a m and stay clear of concerns not yours. In late afternoon be alert to domestic friction and a relative who may challenge you until council and tact avert trouble. Birthday signals brighter career and home prospects as plans unfold in three months with cooperation from associates and loved ones.
City voters rejected a tax levy for municipal garbage collection, sparking debate on health benefits and cost. Proponents say full pickup under a levy improves health, while noting rent implications and the need for public patience as the system shifts from private to municipal service. If the city can run the service cheaper or at no higher cost, residents gain financially and healthwise.
Dorothy Kilgallen reports on audition pulls for Silk Stockings with Elaine Stritch and Carol Bruce, Helen Broderick’s illness, Howard Keel’s feud with Esther Williams, Eva Gabor’s beau Denny Slater, Christine Jorgensen’s play bid, Jack Palance training for Dempsey, a Wanamaker building graffiti note, two $1000 winners, Central Park South tenants tipped with a $3 holiday request, Frank Sinatra at Leone’s, Mary Osborne’s baby news, Norman Grant’s Broadway backing for Witness for the Prosecution, and other theater chatter and festive scenes.
Cast member Chester Morris requested ammonia ampules for a pick me up but received potent knockout drug ampules by mistake. Augusta Roeland sniffed the drug and fainted, liquor and black coffee were used to revive her. Allan Collins later took a mpule and also collapsed briefly.
If you thought TV weeklys cover of Imogene Cota was unflattering the Anita O Day Nightmaresville cover promises even sharper portrait controversy for fans and critics alike.
John LaTouche leaves the Candide writing team as Lilian Hellman and Leonard Bernstein will write the lyrics themselves. Meanwhile trouble erupts over Rudy Vallee’s Drinking Songs with claims of competing by Jackie Gleason for the ditty recordings. Chain letters surge again in the garment trade.
A quirky, disjointed set of witticisms touches on misrepresentation in fur laws, prisons, schools, hunting accidents, secondhand cars, theft, Broadway flops, college memories, workplace honesty, lawn equipment disputes, fruit cake bolts, and a Kentucky centenarian who claims never to have seen an automobile.
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