MIDDLETOWN JOURNAL NOTES AND AWAKE ECONOMIC WARNINGS
A mix of subscription details from the Middletown Journal and a wary Washington trend piece. The article discusses Pacific fogs near Wake Island, atomic-era anxieties, and cautious moves by banks and regulators to curb easy credit while warnings of private debt rise.
Gwinn Attacks Post Office Budget and Rises Public Pressure
Rep Ralph Gwinn of New York mocks administration over the Post Office funding fight. He notes House rejection of larger postal appropriations and cites a 1940 loss, accusing officials of squeezing taxpayers to pressure Congress. He contrasts executive franked mail costs with Congress spending.
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Objections Turn Into Sales Tools In Worry Clinic
Dr. Crane advises Peter J. a 22 year old auto salesman on handling customer objections. He urges pausing to praise the questioner before citing facts to avoid damaging the prospect’s ego and to build goodwill. For more tips, request a bulletin on Sales and Advertising Strategy with a stamped return envelope.
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Peter J
Peter
General management change at American Rolling Mili
Two years ago the general management of the American Rolling Mili Company underwent a leadership transition. Details show a shift in top executives and strategic direction affecting production and operations.
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Mili Com
UN warnings to China and Soviet Union to curb Korea aid
Washington editorials urge the United Nations to formally notify Communist China and the Soviet Union that any direct or indirect support to North Korea would violate UN obligations. The piece argues such warnings would deter escalation, localize the conflict, and reinforce the UN as a peacekeeping police power amid calls for global unity.
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United Nations
Great Britain
India
Security Council
Russia
Republic
Slone
United States
North Korea
Soviet Russia
Company reshuffles East Works personnel after Stringham promotion
East Works announces a series of personnel changes led by the promotion of William Stringham to assistant vice president. Sidney A. Graeff becomes general superintendent and Harold B. Royse takes over the finishing mill. Other appointments include James A. Pierce, Charles Greer, Otto, Charles R. Fendersmith, Charles Beck, Fred 8 Campbell, Theodore Ot, William N. Leasure, and R. M. Kohr across various departments. An informal card party hosted by Mrs. Charles Rauth honored Mrs. Mary Lakoff of Chicago with attendees listed.
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Mary Lakoff
Chicago
Frank Simpson
Joseph Fishbaugh
Frank Fabing
Michael Welsh
Jane Conklin
George Class
Otto Martin
George Stricklen
Frank Smith
Bertha Leis
Entertaining Teens and New York Movie Ads
A columnist frets about entertaining two fifteen year old nieces visiting from a TV free region. He notes the evening included crime heavy plays and stark movie ads claiming thrills and danger, worrying ads are written by juvenile delinquents and not youthful viewers, as the sisters arrive in a half hour.
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New York
Boy Scout Jamboree Becomes Nation's Business Market
Hal Boyle reports from Valley Forge on the 1957 National Jamboree where 4000 Scouts barter openly in an unregulated market. Oklahoma and Texas groups lead with bullwhips and horned toads, while rumors of stockpiled toads threaten prices. Some tents post signs to curb trading as boys auction badges, stamps, and souvenirs.
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Valley Forge
United States
Boy Scouts
Young America
Horatio Alger
David Harum
Oklahoma
Texas
Pennsylvania
Texas Scouts
Air Mom
Ore
Washington Scene Highlights Draft Extend Vote And Vault Mystery
George Dixon recalls a crowded session as the House votes 315 to 4 to extend the draft law amid a busy political year. The piece notes absenteeism in Congress and hints at marriage costs, while Ken Wherry discovers a locked vault in a Capitol closet. Rep Robert Crosser stresses a dry stance ahead of committee work.
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Scotland
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Federal Reserve miscalc on consumer debt sparks corrections
A financial report shows $18 billion in installment credits, later reduced to $16 billion after a miscalculation. The Federal Reserve Board plans a five year amortization of the error at $4 million annually. Senator Taft weighs in on British welfare programs including maternity and marriage grants.
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Taft
Stars Favor Concrete Plans For Lagging Ambitions
Genevieve Kemble notes benefic planetary aspects on Thursday July 6 favor concrete well formed plans for restoring lagging hopes. Fresh tactics of expansive scope and lasting growth could enlist support from interested capital or other influence and new deals or connections may prove encouraging.
Birthday Boost For Those Born Today
Those born on this day may receive substantial support from influential people and financial backers due to new plans. The guidance applies to social and professional circles as well as expanded ventures. A child born today shows ambition and strong character for success.
Four-state area drives wage reform impact on industry
The four states Illinois Indiana Wisconsin and Minnesota hold about 22 percent of war contracts and are now majorly industrial as farm labor shifts to manufacturing. A Turkey Run State Park retraining course reviewed the 75 cent minimum wage, its wage-raising effect on about 100000 workers, and surprising shifts like garment factories moving from Chicago to nearby areas.
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Chicago
NEA
Indissia
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Turkey Run State Park
Indiana
Thomas O'Malley
Milwaukee
Earl Halverson
Kilgallen Highlights Hollywood Buzz and Broadway Talks
A collage of show business notes includes Sonja Henie rumor to marry at Madison Square Garden, Hughes and Wald-Krasna deal in play with 50 million, Lang threatening action over M remake, Ted Lewis bio eyed by MGM, Gloria Swanson TV vs film moves, and new Broadway shows with 40 premieres next season.
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Richard Bare
Fritz Lang
Jim Davis
Anita Stewart
Giuliano
Sicily
Mike Stern
Giuuiano
Cockey
Stern
Gene Kelly
Ted Lewis
MGM
Richard Adler
Susan Peters
Milton Berle
John
Winter Garden
Bernadette Dolan
William Morris
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