Middletown Journal Subscription Rates and Details
The Middletown Journal lists subscription prices: per copy in city 30 cents weekly with Sunday edition 40 cents. outside city 25 cents weekly with Sunday edition 35 cents. mail trading area five-day with Sunday edition nine dollars yearly. mail outside trading area six days with Sunday edition fifteen dollars yearly. outside U S A thirty five dollars yearly. All mail subscriptions payable in advance. Published every evening except Sunday from 1007 First Ave Middletown Ohio.
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Trading stamps boom grips retailers nationwide
A national craze for trading stamps issued with purchases spreads through groceries, drug stores and more. Independent stamp firms supply catalogs of about 1 500 items and run 400 redemption centers, with supermarkets now over half of outlets and premiums boosting brand sales. Regulatory bodies probe fair trade and costs, while states weigh taxes and bans.
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Sperry and Hutchinson
Denver
U S Treasury to report first Eisenhower surplus in years
By June 30 the Treasury will announce the first government surplus of the Eisenhower era as tax receipts arrive. Estimates range from 1.8 to 2.3 billion dollars, with the final amount possibly higher, enabling a reduction in the national debt and a cut in the debt ceiling from 281 to 278 billion. Senator Harry Byrd, who opposed the 1953 debt increase, sees restraint as key to controlling federal spending.
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George M. Humphrey
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Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
Senate Finance Committee
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Legislative Branch
Going Steady Among Teens Asks Old Versus Young Roles
Hal Boyle reflects on teen tensions as going steady becomes common at 12 to 19. Parents split: fathers resist early romances, mothers more tolerant. Editors note adolescent love is turbulent, risky, and should not fix young hearts to adult patterns.
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New York
Scalawag
Would Khrushchev and Bulganin Visit the United States
George E. Sokolsky argues that Khrushchev and Bulganin should not visit the United States citing risks of mobilized government agencies and embittered émigré groups. He mocks a parade scenario in New York and favors bringing them to Washington instead, warning of political clashes and security overtones.
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Bulgaria
No ticker-tape parade risks in New York says columnist
The writer jokes that a parade could be disrupted by thrown objects including entire five pound telephone books. He notes Khrushchev’s stature as party leader and questions if such items should be used to provoke him. The piece playfully argues for restraint and ponders broader risks.
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Bulganin
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Wayne Morse
Senate
Stalin
Chicago
Senate Internal Security Subcommittee
Morgenthau
Harry Dexter White
Manhattan
Czar
Augustus Caesar
Karl Marx
Nobody Loves A Fat Man And Other Oddities From A Past Era
A miscellany of quirky notes and reflections on fame romance and travel from a historical column. It mentions King Lukengo of Bakubas Belgium Congo with 250 wives and a rotation living pattern, Monaco's prewar elegance with the St. Petersburg Vienna Cannes express, then brief musings on intelligence and educated men with a nod to skilled mechanics.
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Belgian Congo
Principality of Monaco
Monte Carlo
Monaco
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Vienna
Congress Flag Proposal Sparks Naval Style Debate
Washington rep John J Allen Jr proposes an official flag for members of Congress. He cites naval precedent, argues flags identify officials, and cites a brochure from the Army heraldic branch. The plan envisions blue House flags and red Senate banners with Capitol dome finials, amid broader calls for distinctive congressional insignia.
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Heraliry
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Shaw rejected profits from The Chocolate Soldier operetta
G. B. Shaw did not benefit financially from The Chocolate Soldier, inspired by Arms and the Man. The musical was created without his input and he insisted his name and dialogue not be used. He declined royalties offered by the producers.
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G. B. Shaw
Arms and
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Paris Hotel Taxes Rise With Service Charge Added
A quirky note mentions Paris city tax at 8 percent on hotel bills and an additional 15 percent service charge common in hostels. The column names several books for ambitious youths, including A Small Store and Independence by Greenberg and Schindel and Drugstore Management by Nolen and Maynard, plus What Makes People Buy by Donald Laird.
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Unusual memory says seven of last ten VPs
A St Louis Missouri woman at age 55 gave birth to her first child in a notable 1960s era report highlighting memory feats and late-life birth anecdotes.
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United States
St. Louis, Mo
Statesmen urged to use existing banner not a new display
In a brief comment, critics say leaders already have an appropriate banner and should simply deploy a plain, ready emblem rather than crafting new attire or signs. The remark emphasizes practicality over spectacle.
Readership riddle of St Patrick Neb and famed Arcaro
A reader asks about St Patrick s in Neb no such town exists. mentions St Patrick Missouri as Ireland s patron saint’s namesake. Notes red haired women with brown eyes tan better. Mary Pickford earns 2000 weekly in 1914 tax free. Josh Billings quip about praising baby or bonnet. Eddie Arcaro, famed jockey, described with stats, wealth, and the crowd saying Bet Arcaro to return tomorrow.
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America
Mary Pickford
Josh Billings
Ohio Commercial Secretaries Assn elects Middletown director
Guy W. Spring of Middletown was elected a director at the two day convention of the Ohio Commercial Secretaries Assn. George B. Chandler of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce spoke at the final luncheon. Mrs. Bennett Chapple Jr. was honored at Forest Hills Country Club with an eighth anniversary dance. Lin Mendenhall’s Orchestra provided music for the celebration. Karl Davis and Robert Noles began their Buckeye Boys’ State camping on opening day representing Middletown High School.
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Guy W. Spring
Middletown
Ohio Commercial Secretaries Assn
George B. Chandler
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Bennett Chapple Jr
Forest Hills Country Club
Lin Mendenhall
Karl Davis
Robert Noles
Middletown High iSchool
Buckeye Boys’ State
Here and There Mischief and Mishaps at Beach Resort
A Middletown man’s late night misadventure ends with blistered toes after smoking in the bathroom while his wife had repeatedly urged him to quit. A schoolgirl’s misjudged attempt to hide a canned ham under a refrigerator is recounted as a humorous domestic moment.
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Middletown
Congress debates curbing the Supreme Court over sedition laws
Congress faces a rush to act on proposals to protect state sedition laws or expand federal control after the Supreme Court ruled that federal law occupies the field. Senators Bridges and McClellan push rival plans, with Johnson to decide which to bring up first as June recess nears.
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William P. Rogers
House Judiciary Committee
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Estrellita Horoscope Forecasts Ambition and Travel Prospects
Tomorrow’s budget advice urges avoiding extravagance while cooperating with colleagues to advance in business. The afternoon favors social activities, travel, hobbies, and community work with plans likely to bring enjoyment. From Aug 18 to mid December opposition may slow projects. patience and steady effort win out. late October domestic tension possible. year end promises livelier life and 1957 may bring romance and travel experiences. A child born on this day is described as intelligent ambitious and conscientious.
Unemployment dip cited alongside odd lawn mowing remark
Government figures show unemployment fallen by about 270000 in April. The note adds a quip about lawn mowing and a series of isolated incidents including a Michigan crash, two trucks colliding with cement, and a derailed box car entering a Cramerton home. An educator questions college students memorizing dates while a Collegian reflects on graduation dates.
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