Midletown honors Aeronca as 1954 payroll gains lead growth
At the Midletown Chamber of Commerce gathering Roy L. Patterson announced a 1953 to 1954 payroll rise from 56 to 62 million dollars with Aeronca Manufacturing Corp. accounting for about one third of the gain. The firm expanded from 7 million to 9.1 million in payroll, becoming the city's second largest employer with 2,100 workers.
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Middletown Chamber of Commerce
Roy L. Patterson
Chamber
Patterson
Middletown Industries
Aeronca Manufacturing Corp
Aeronca
Middletown
Middletown-area
Eisenhower At Midterm A Republican Policy Appraisal
A midterm assessment of President Eisenhower’s first two years compares his actions with the 1952 Republican platform. Foreign policy shows some goals met such as Korea’s endgame and Trieste progress, while others like Far East treaties advance and disarmament talk lag. Domestic policy notes budget balance elusive, tax cuts delivered, and loyalty programs debated, with limited progress on statehood for Hawaii and Alaska. Social Security expansion is noted as promised.
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Alaska
Stability And Peace By Gunpoint In Dominican Republic
Hal Boyle reports on the Dominican Republic under Rafael Trujillo, describing a police state with strict surveillance, identity controls, and a culture of fear. He notes limited freedom of speech, heavy security at government sites, and Trujillo’s stable yet coercive rule in a formerly chaotic country.
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Dominican Republic
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Mussolini
GM Leaders Emphasize Growth as National Policy
At a Washington gathering Harlow Curtice of General Motors and Alfred Sloan Jr. outlined bold expansion plans and optimistic 1955 forecasts. Curtice cited a $370 billion 1955 GNP and auto sales near 7 million, while Sloan urged proactive investment, worldwide expansion, and stronger research to sustain U.S. industry.
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Curtice
England
Free World
Sloan
William and Mary Faces a Beer Rebellion
Washington notes a satirical foreshadowing of rebellion as the College of William and Mary students stage a beer protest. The piece traces the modern saga to a 1794 whiskey rebellion and mocks potential shifts toward stronger drinks while detailing campus actions, banners, and a student battle cry.
Bootlegging Foreign Tongues In Schools Raises Alarm
The piece warns of covert language education in grade schools with teachers or principals allegedly teaching French Spanish and German after hours. It questions motives and calls for action while condemning illicit language instruction and its potential harm to youth.
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Kenneth Mildenberger
Associaion of
America
Dr. Mildenberger
Miss Pringle
Mildenberger
Tomorrow’s Promising Astrological Outlook for Creative Minds
Tomorrow’s forecast highlights a lively day with initiative and enterprise paying off. In the afternoon lunar vibrations favor social functions, entertainment, and new friendships. Occupation focus rises for birthdays, with potential gains in creative and business ventures amid tactful handling of minor crises in July and September.
Language instruction in schools could be legalized
The speaker argues for school based language teaching during regular hours with supervision, food, and lighted classrooms. They fear risks of illicit access and question tax revenue potential, suggesting legalization under proper control rather than sneaky use.
Southerner Loses Part of a Finger Fishing
Report notes a southern man lost part of a finger while landing a fish. The piece suggests northerners would trade a day on a lake for such an injury. It also mentions a surplus trap of vegetables disliked by kids.
Weather Sparks Strong Opinions in Snow Debate
A playful column notes split opinions on yesterday’s snow with residents either loving or hating it. A bus station ticket line joke highlights crowd reactions and the humor found in everyday disagreements.
Notable Backstage Romances and Studio Buzz Across Hollywood
Dorothy Kilgallen fictionally teases new backstage romances among stars like Marlene Dietrich appearing in London and Talullah Bankhead possibly performing there. The column blends gossip on Arthur Godfrey, Bob Hope, Margarite Piazza, and other celebrities with sharp notes on New York society, royalty, and a mix of entertainment industry feathers.
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Marlene Dietrich
Cafe de Paris
London
Tallulah
Bob Hope
Chums
Greenland
Margarite Piazza
Questions and Answers Quiz From Historical Page
A series of Q and A items covers language origins universities presidents and history. Notable entries include Wilberforce University 1855, first national nominating convention Sept 26 1831 in Baltimore, and Theodore Roosevelt shot in Milwaukee during a campaign.
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