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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1955
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription rates for per copy and carrier delivery in city and outside areas, with separate Sunday edition prices. A Bible verse and a stray line about Sorrow and laughter appear, but no additional news content is provided.
Rapid progress on a new five mile levee along the Miami River follows swift action by Middletown civic leaders and a $42,000 industry contribution. The Miami Conservancy District board moved to begin this construction season, enabling a planned route from Germantown Road to W Central Avenue to ease traffic by next year.
The 10th anniversary UN conference in San Francisco draws top delegations led by Foreign Minister Molotov and U S Ambassador Bohlen with Prime Minister Nehru’s adviser V K Menon. Discussions shape Geneva summit plans and broaden talks beyond Red China.
The 1950 invasion left Korea divided with South backed by nearly $500 million in U.S. aid while Truman ordered forces under Gen. MacArthur to defend Seoul and prevent an attack on Formosa. The United Nations urged a cease-fire, and Council sanctions supported U.S. resistance amid political debate.
An almanac essay notes that deaf workers often excel at spelling and vocabulary due to visual word memory, suggesting employers increasingly hire stenographers who are deaf. It cites early-life spelling training as a factor and contrasts with hearing individuals who learn by ear. Also discusses rabbit fur prices rising from myxomatosis and a note on bulb anniversaries and car versus home lighting.
In June 1945 San Francisco forged the United Nations to foster peace and cooperation. Ten years on the U.N. faces persistent wars and political vetoes by the United States and Russia, limiting collective action and leaving the council largely hamstrung while the world weighs its usefulness against its flaws.
Washington congressman MacDonald, famed athlete, argues for expanding cultural exchange to include sports. He recalls his Yankee stint, Harvard football captaincy, track records, and 1938 All Eastern fame while advocating H.R. 3777 to broaden exchanges with sports as a bridge to international understanding.
Rep MacDonald recalls meeting Phyllis Brooks through Vanderbilt before the war. He notes they were introduced when she acted in Panama Hattie, and during his service in New Guinea she visited with Gary Cooper and a theater troupe. He says after the war Al Vanderbilt reunited them.
20 June 1935 Vance E Cribbs assistant works manager at the American Rolling Mill Company resigned as a member of the City Commission due to a change of residence. Mrs H V Mercer elected chairman of the 1935 36 Wildwood Golf Club women's executive committee. Mrs Kenneth Rupp chosen treasurer. John Ross made assistant fire chief by City Commission action. Commission also plans to promote Henry Brinkmeyer to assistant police chief.
The New York Times notes high staff turnover in Soviet papers and that many editors have little experience yet are pressured to conform to party lines. It argues young journalists seek the thrill of reporting the news but quit when constrained, while Partinaya Zhizn extols journalism as a political social role requiring party duties.
Rep. MacDonald and Sen. Kennedy, Harvard roommates born in June 1917, both navy boat skippers from the South Pacific, reconnect at National Airport with Alfred Gwynn Vanderbilt, a fellow skipper. MacDonald visits his Malden home and meets Vanderbilt who jokes about the Orioles misnamed as Democrats’ losing pitcher amid a murky political banter.
Rep. MacDonald recalls the moment he decided to run in 1954 after Angier Goodwin urged a candidate and Jack Kennedy encouraged him. He became the first Democrat elected to Congress from the district.
A collector of curious items reports an elephant bound for Detroit grows nauseated and misses an appearance. A western state sees worm farms multiply and a Chicago egg candler uncovers four yolks in one egg. New Orleans to hire women traffic cops and a London longevity expert links hard work to long life.
Farmers criticize beavers for damming irrigation ditches and chewing fruit trees while National Geographic notes the animal’s behavior. The piece also offers quick science facts on earth’s crust composition and coal distribution, stamp collecting jargon, Tensleep Wyoming’s name origin, and child hospital statistics.
The text argues that daily party leadership is essential to improve the press, criticizing some committees for merely approving editorial plans or not reviewing at all. It questions how Russian papers can attract capable talent under such a system.
A New York physician asserts honey may ease hangover symptoms, claiming it acts as a swel ture remedy. The quirky claim links honey to relief after drinking, noting potential benefits in contrast to dogged loyalty in man’s best friend debate.
A 19th century Indian skeleton was discovered in Ontario. The report notes a theory that the remains may belong to a Native American who fled with frontier legends such as Davy Crockett, reflecting sensational era fascination with the frontier.
Dave Regan reflects on Middletown infrastructure from past to present. He recalls traction tracks on Main Street and Tytus Avenue, the Bull's Run sewer, and a missed federal aid bond issue. He notes rickety river bridges, safety fears, and evolving plans including the Poasttown bridge and routes via Coles Road and Grand Avenue as the city expands into Warren County.
Dorothy Kilgallen notes secret Tahiti trip plans, actors courting replacement for Dean Martin, legal woes in progress, and a parade of entertainment figures traveling and performing. Names include Marion Brando, Rod Steiger, Sally Gracie, Tyrone Power, Linda Christian, Farley Granger, Artie Shaw, Betty Clooney, Pupi Campo, Alan Dale, Canada Lee, Davey Crockett, Lena Horne, Frank Sinatra, and others amid film, stage, and music circles.
Marilyn Monroe shows no interest in sports as the Basilica De Marco championship bout unfolds in a boxing night notable for its heated action and crowd energy.
Early hours urge steady effort and concentration in worthwhile activities while evenings favor pleasant pursuits away from conflict. If today is your birthday, past work and finances may pay off generously. Look for new opportunities through July with travel and social contacts widening in September and October. Creative work may be inspired, avoid domestic tension in November. Expect good news and possible business expansion late December into 1956. A child born today will be gifted, artistic, with strong justice.
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