This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1958
Page
10
AP dispatch notes the Middle East crisis casts a shadow on U S campaign planning. Eisenhower troop moves in Lebanon provoke mixed reactions among voters and pressure parties to adapt messaging before election day amid hopes for an early U S withdrawal.
A Columbus based study by Ohio State University researchers finds modern students condemn premarital sex and adultery less than prior generations while divorce for incompatibility rises in acceptance and views on belief in God shift. The survey of 499 undergraduates shows instability in moral values tied to economic and political change.
The Associated Press tallies eight weekend fatalities from crashes, drownings, electrocution and a fire in Ohio. Victims include Cavin O Connell 10 weeks Cincinnati who wedged in crib. Dolores Lanham 4 Portage electrocuted. Leroy Doty 52 Columbus drowned near Muskingum Dam. multiple others in Akron Stow Medina Mount Gilead and Cleveland areas.
Gen Rafael Trujillo Jr son of the Dominican strongman reportedly enjoys privacy on the Pacific as the Angelita sails from Santa Monica. A green clad woman boarded earlier and a blonde in Capri pants was photographed. Coast Guard could not confirm destination or duration.
A concise note states that Tonga in the Friendly Islands is the final remaining Polynesian kingdom in Oceania, highlighting its historic status.
Charles S. Rhyne of Washington appeals for a new international system of courts to settle disputes between nations without war. Speaking at the International Bar Association in Cologne, he says law principles span history and should be applied beyond national borders. The Hague Court of Justice is underused as a peace tool, and a global court system could curb war as a settlement.
Betsy Palmer plans to stay in New York and join TV panel and game shows while awaiting the Western fad’s end. She will star in a July 30 live New York Theatre Guild production and, amid remodeling a Hudson River house, continues acting and hosting on I’ve Got a Secret.
Radio WHIO 5 p.m. Ernie Ford by Doris Drew and Molly Bee 8 p.m. Cincinnati vs Chicago. TV 7 p.m. WHIO General Grant plan to end Civil War in 90 days. 8 p.m. WLWD Cincinnati vs Chicago baseball. WCPO 8:30 Bold Journey Jungles in the Clouds narrated by Professor Lorus Milne. 9 p.m. WCPO Harry James band vocalist. 9:30 WKRC Vengeance Canyon. ISWLW Street Girl. 11:15 WLW Bruce Cabot power company trouble shooter.
The official Miss Universe parade in Long Beach draws about 250000 people to see 124 elements including 22 bands and 79 entrants led alphabetically by Alaska through Arizona. Earlyne Howell of Louisiana smiles despite a toe injury as preliminaries begin tomorrow to select 15 finalists for Miss U.S.A. and Friday to crown Miss Universe.
In Stillwater Oklahoma a car driven by Frances Douglas struck her husband Dr Loyd Douglas an OSU English professor as they argued on a sidewalk. Douglas 50 was unconscious with head injuries and a double leg fracture. Mrs Douglas was hospitalized with a broken arm and facial cuts. The car traveled the wrong way down a one way street before the impact.
Soviet Aviation claims Nikolai Kuksov, famed Soviet Air Force bandleader, drinks excessively and hides bleary eyes with dark glasses. He allegedly passes out during rehearsals and sways off rhythm. The paper says his habits influence band members and some have been fired, yet he continues to sway merrily on.
Deanna Faye minor, 18, petitions for divorce from Fordi et Lester 1 of Paramount 8406 Compton Blvd. Ohio case No. 1746 cites Gross Neglect of Duty and Extreme Cruelty. Defendant must answer by August 23, 1958 or petition granted. Maxwell Finkleman, attorney.
A Jehovahs Witness conducting baptismal rites in a sand pit fell backward into water about 30 feet deep and drowned. Clifton Wayne Payne 23 a Negro was baptizing two persons and awaiting a third when the tragedy occurred in Houston Texas.
Ohio American Legion members elected Herman D. Devor of Greenville as state commander at the 40th annual convention in Columbus. Cleveland was chosen as next year’s site, with Devor succeeding Merle Brady of Van Wert as he becomes an alternate to the national executive committee.
Two small Japanese survey ships Takuyo and Satsuma, drifted by winds from the Eniwetok nuclear test area, underwent exhaustive tests at Rabaul New Guinea. Health authorities also cleared five seamen concerned about contamination after Geiger counters spiked during the voyage.
Police said neighbors complained of excessive noise at John Law's party in Pittsburgh. He was fined three dollars for the disturbance.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.