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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1957
Page
4
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In remarks before flying back to Paris after a US visit, C Douglas Dillon said the British French and Israeli withdrawal from Egypt stemmed from Soviet threats of force. He dismissed oil leverage and moral suasion as causes, noting only Moscow's force threats changed the calculus.
The piece weighs the Baghdad Pact and Eisenhower Doctrine, noting the United States blessed the Iraq Turkey defense line in 1955 and later included Britain and Pakistan. It argues staying outside could curb Arab fear, maintain influence over Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and avoid alienating India while SEATO ties remain.
A railroad president urges communities to protect land beside rail lines when planning new multi billion dollar highways. By preserving a strip between rail and road, towns keep industrial sites, create jobs and maintain tax revenue, ensuring modern rail access and highway access co exist for growth.
In 1955 there were 16 011 unions with assets of 2 707 759 292 and corporate earnings near 100 million tax free. The Bankers Committee for Tax Equality argues credit unions should bear full tax burdens for fair competition against tax-exempt entities. There is no right or justice in tax freedom for commercial enterprises.
New York column highlights oddities from mail, fame, and science. Jayne Mansfield sleeps under silk sheets. boll weevil resistance, Ameri can s Miami hotel luxury, and 70 million drivers versus 99 million pedestrians. Edits on Edith Adams dresses, caveman art notions, expectant fathers’ psychosomatic symptoms, infidelity linked to drinking, and sea water magnesium figures. Also radar locating Los Angeles, pearl cultivation, Truman fishing photos, Fishermen’s Magazine query, doctors cutting smoking, and lawyer John C. Ar admitted to California bar.
Dave Regan notes that classified ads work with several readers posting pet loss and found pets. A missing white kitten was returned by neighbors. another kitten may be offered again. A youth advised the pets would travel far, even to Kentucky, while a longtime family dog named Blackie remains missing and a reward prompts tips to The Journal.
The reading notes that progress will depend on one’s approach and cooperation with others. In the afternoon, study, research and conferences may yield benefits. If tomorrow is your birthday, push major objectives and expect favorable planetary cooperation for five months in job ventures.
David Lawrence argues wage hikes, inflation, and Union pressure risk a deepening crisis as Congress remains split. He warns rising costs erode profits, taxes rise, and the economy heads toward a brittle balance of expansion and restraint, with little political will to curb the trend.
A column quotes Josephine Slocum Hunt deploring modern kissing and notes a century old Plaza Hotel anecdote. It cites Alfred G. Van derbilt, George Gould, and John W. Gates as early registrants in 1907 and mentions dogs at hotels. The piece also jokes about pet names in marriage and includes Q&A on early TV, Jack Johnson Willard bout timing, and Baltimore name origins.
Authorities on smoking etiquette identify the most irritating female smoker as the dropper who never removes the cigarette from her mouth and lets it droop between puffs. They also call for retiring phrases like Out of this world you can shy that lagain and Nice seeing you.
Washington coverage recalls Adlai E Stevenson at Congress opening and his lingering interest in Democratic processes. The piece contrasts movement from the White House to Capitol Hill with jokes about travel, Senate votes, Lausche’s late decision, and the insider world of Capitol staffers whose jobs hinge on party control.
Dorothy Kilgallen and Richard Kollmar return to Havana with their son and daughter after a 16 year 9 month 5 day wedding trip. The piece notes Havana rock and roll influence, Celeste Holm performances, Casino Parisien atmosphere, and a playful reference to their son Kerry Ardan with a light humorous tone.
A look at ancient Egyptians drinking beer and the discomfort of pyramids. Mention of a proposed eight county Northern California state named Upper Hollywood. A British barber advocates gold and silver dust for hair glamour. A pricey variety of dan is noted. Benton Harbor college offers weekly creative thinking class. value debated.
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