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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1960
Page
4
Local Middletown newspaper outlines subscription options including per copy pricing for weekdays and Sundays, in city and outside areas, and mail rates for trading and non trading zones. Also lists delivery methods, advance payment policy, and publication details.
A look at Albert Schweitzer who turns 85 next Thursday. Born 1875 in Kayserberg he earned multiple doctorates before becoming a physician missionary in Africa. His work at Lambarene and his Nobel Peace Prize laureate status define a life of service and modest living.
Congress weighs expanding federal jurisdiction over bombing cases including synagogues churches and schools. A civil rights bill would make crossing state lines to avoid prosecution a federal crime while the FBI seeks broader powers to pursue suspects and aid local authorities.
Jim Bishop recounts a flamboyant Miami Beach visit with Gale and a circle of celebrities. He notes poolside antics with local teens, nights at Deauville and Fountainbleu, and conversations with figures like Connie Francis and Tony Bennett. The diary details social jaunts, insider jokes, and a humorous self portrait among the famous.
A Russian source notes Pailin VV Vodka serves as a skin lotion. The writer wryly questions bathing in it and recalls past forecasts by F. ELF. The piece hints at a bold New Year ahead and mentions London's ongoing struggles.
Washington analysis argues that the 1956 steel strike and government pressure on wages and prices foreshadow higher consumer costs. It contends wage costs rise via monopolistic steel producers, aided by labor power and antitrust limits, eroding purchasing power as the dollar devalues.
Congressman Carroll Reece reacts to a Democratic fund-raising letter with bemused mutterings while a secretary teases him about the appeal. In Puerto Rico, Rep. Leo O'Brien discovers his chairmanship has little sway as a VIP motorcade speeds past.
A new liquid sprayed on building cornices window sills and statues makes surfaces too smooth for pigeons to land. Officials tout it as an effective deterrent while guarding against damage to the historic town area.
The stars advise restraint in personal relations to keep a level head. Evening hours favor cultural and creative pursuits and community matters. For birthdays tomorrow to mid July, opportunities emerge to use sociable traits for business and social activity, with growth from cooperation and a versatile mind. Avoid extravagance in March and November.
A column debunks end of year prophecies from predictions past and present. It recalls Mother Shipton’s famous forecasts and notes many misguided claims before 1960. The piece cites Hi Horne and the Lopez Island YMCA as part of a Christmas greeting, and argues prognostications often miss their marks.
Paul Harvey extols individual initiative and optimism in daily work from waitresses to elevator operators. He argues change is possible through self improvement and highlights the impact of a cheerful voice and genuine enthusiasm on others.
The text notes 1786 milestones in steam propulsion and cites 1958 newspaper ad growth of 32.1 percent over 1957. It cites Gilbert Youth Research findings that teens trust newspaper ads more than magazines or TV and highlights that over 63 million women influence 85 percent of U S consumer purchases and national advertisers spent over 719 million in newspapers last year.
Twenty years ago on Saturday January 13 1940 the City Commission heard charges that City Manager Walter J Braun was domineering as Commissioner George Class moved the protest. A temporary appropriation to fund the first quarter was approved by the commission. Jack Casper became president of Bnai B’rith Lodge with Ormond Marstein as vice president Abe Gordon as secretary and Robert Cohen as treasurer.
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