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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1958
Page
4
The Middletown Journal publishes daily from Middletown Ohio with subscription options. Rates include 5 cents per copy on weekdays, 15 cents on Sundays, 45 cents weekly by carrier, 10 dollars yearly by mail in trading area, 17.50 outside trading area, and 35 dollars yearly outside the U S A. All subscriptions are paid in advance by News-Journal Inc.
The piece tracks Cold War summit inertia from Geneva 1955 through Potsdam 1945, noting Western insistence on thorough pre talks and proposed delays. It cites Dulles urging negotiations first, and Moscow’s April 17 discussions with U.S. and British envoys showing slow progress.
Casey Stengel tells a Senate anti monopoly subcommittee that baseball has advanced in seeking antitrust exemptions. Kefauver questions why exemptions cover reserve clauses and TV rights while others warn of impact on minor leagues. The 1922 Toolson ruling and 1953 decision loom as Congress weighs extending antitrust laws to baseball and other sports.
The Wall Street Journal editorial marks the 100th anniversary of Darwin's theory of evolution and questions modern direction with a playful nod to Darwin himself asking whether society is coming or going.
New York AP report profiles Robert Allen a 31 year old Tin Pan Alley tunesmith who has avoided rock n roll yet tops the charts. His songs including Home for the Holidays You Alone and Moment to Remember have sold over 15 million records. He writes music mostly and collaborates on lyrics. He says hit songs bring personal satisfaction more than money and enjoys hearing strangers hum his tunes on the street.
Congress faces a clash with the Supreme Court over passport controls aimed at stopping Communist travel. The five to four ruling limits presidential power in emergencies, prompting Eisenhower to seek congressional action to deny passports to Communists and guard national security.
Paul Harvey reflects on Marine operations in Lebanon and the personal cost of distant conflicts. He describes frontline sights a sandbagged street corner and a Beira Airport approach, noting the impact on civilians, press access, and daily life as shops reopen and elections approach. He contrasts American purpose with international debate, suggesting personal necessity behind America’s actions.
The John Arpp Plumbing Co secured the roller plant and plumbing for Middletown Hospital's new wing at an estimated cost of 22000 dollars. Police were handed cigars, not for smoking, and 11 cartons reported missing were found by Clark Garrett on 1st Avenue near Park and Broad. Armco's annual picnic proceeds despite cloudy skies, with attendees arriving by car bus and a special train from Big Four.
A lighthearted anecdote from the Washington scene recounts Secretary of State Dulles taking a call on how to pronounce Ghanaian leader En-Krommah. The caller mispronounces, then the African expert corrects, only to reveal the message was from the President, prompting a sharp rebuke.
Franklin caller reports a blue moon event as the second full moon of the month, explained as a rare phenomenon about nine years apart. The piece notes Moon lore, reader involvement, and the columnist prompt for tips and local interest stories.
Jim Bishop recalls pursuing a world war II naval base tale in Bermuda. An admiral warns him off the U 505 find, yet the capture of the German submarine looms as a potential overdue story. The piece hints at the tension between secrecy and journalism during wartime.
Tomorrow's aspects favor originality and imagination in ventures. Financial help is limited except September onward. focus on clearing work tasks now to open October for new programs. Romance shines in August and October. late December to early January brings good business news. A child born today will show great moral courage.
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