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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1958
Page
7
At a Dallas forum the American Cancer Society was ridiculed for spending a million dollars on lung cancer research as speakers warned smoking raises cancer risk. Dr Robert J Samp of the University of Wisconsin Medical Center condemned the scene, saying such attitudes trivialize harm and risk.
An old style ad touts a pleasant powder that stops teeth slipping when eating or talking. It promises a secure fit without taste or paste, claims to be iron based and safe, available at drug counters.
In San Francisco AP reports AMA leaders warn of a growing belief in society that life owes all to everyone and a benevolent government should grant it. Dr. David B. Altman says such thinking weakens the nation and damages initiative, while Dr. Gunnar Gundersen notes organized medicine is adapting to change.
Buckeye Girls State opened with party caucuses and a petition filing round as 506 participants from 65 Ohio counties move toward Tuesday primaries. Ann Cook, 17, Willoughby, candidate for governor, says she is ready for a challenge. Two noncitizens, Inger Olsen and Maureen Gilway, cannot vote or hold office yet. leaders for Nationalists Antra Priede and Federalist Sarbera Folkerth were named, with several mayors elected across cities including Euclid Cleveland and Elyria.
Israel Lazar of New York, also known as William Lawrence, former Daily Worker manager, testified before the House on American Activities Committee in New York. An AP report identifies him as William Lagar, a freelance radio and TV announcer, not connected to the hearings. Lazar, who lives in Briarcliff Manor, denied any link to the committee’s activities.
Steel production in the United States appears to level off with a forecast drop in July after seven weeks of recovery. The Steel magazine notes a 64.5 percent operating rate, about 1.73 million tons, with July expected to be the lowest production month in the second half and an ongoing downtrend into August. Regional changes include Cleveland 48 percent, St. Louis down to 86, Birmingham up to 66, Cincinnati 64, Youngstown 53, and Wheeling 70 with minor shifts.
The article extols life insurance as an unselfish decision that benefits both the purchaser and his beneficiaries. It argues the policy provides a deep sense of responsibility and security, while noting rewards to the buyer. Institute of Life Insurance, 488 Madison Ave., New York.
A two year study from the Rockefeller Brothers Fund calls for broad education reform beyond money to meet modern needs. It urges stronger testing and guidance, federal aid for key problems, and bold leadership to overhaul science and math education amid a growing crisis.
Actress Diana Barrymore, recovering from measles, will stage a special tonight at the Avalon Theater. Producer George Marks said the Tennessee Williams play would be shown again after matinees were canceled. Doctors report the fever has subsided.
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