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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1957
Page
4
Middletown Journal announces subscription rates for in city and outside areas. Daily newspaper mail subscriptions require advance payment with yearly and weekly options listed for different delivery zones and regions.
Col. John C. Nickerson Jr. faces court martial over alleged secret missile information leaks to a columnist. The case centers on Air Force control of intercontinental and intermediate range missiles, with Eisenhower backing the Air Force and Navy history echoing in disputes. Nickerson’s defense includes Ray Jenkins, a former Senate subcommittee counsel.
The 1957 budget, totaling about 68.9 billion dollars, would be the second highest peace time expenditure year if the year ends June 30. Expenditures climb from 1952 to 1957 while per capita costs show declines since 1954 and 1952. The 1958 estimate projects a public debt near 270 billion on June 30, 1957.
Hal Boyle reports quotes from Francesca Lebow on men's vanity and fashion buying habits. She notes 70 percent of men's clothing is chosen by women and offers style tips including dark suits for big men, blue tones, and color guidance for various complexions.
The Supreme Court and a 12 member loyalty commission affect how the FBI handles secret files and witness testimony. Court rulings require face to face cross examination and public disclosure only for certain informants, while allowing protections for undercover sources in some cases. Congress debates reversing the ruling, risking more legal challenges. The decisions tighten FBI evidence gathering against Communists by demanding incitement, not mere advocacy.
Washington notes the National Federation of Young Republicans gathering with a photo gallery of former youths now prominent in the party. The exhibit includes Dick Nixon and Teddy Roosevelt, while John Begg is credited with reshaping Stassen’s image, as Marlin McDaniel’s honeymoon is noted among delegates. The group also uses animal gifts to boost membership and features a singing band and an Andy is Dandy banner brigade.
A column blends humor and trivia from mind reading fantasies to New York City tow away needs. It recalls Churchill’s Iron Curtain origin, Parker and Woollcott jokes, a Yankee fatality, Clark Gable notes, a British bride’s age plan, and Maxine Gates a stout singer-actor with 21 years married to Dan Upland.
Twenty years ago on Friday June 25 1937 British actor Colin Clive died at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Los Angeles. A style show in Central Store windows featured Mrs Juanita Bauer Mrs Nellie Back Miss Thelma Weikel Viola Brooks Mary Haig Leola Sneil and Marguerite Melampy. Dr D M Blizzard president of the Butler County Medical Society announced unanimous approval for a proposed tuberculosis sanatorium. Dr Mildred White Gardner was secretary. Catherine Gerber Eleanor Crist Violet Leichty Charles Combs and Tom Ortman were among 20 pupils in a recital given by Mrs Robert Ramsdell at Yankee Road residence.
A Kansas figure Andrew Schoeppel prepared to address an audience at a public event. He was to be followed by Vice President Nixon before the scene shifted to protect the speaker's balance and resolve amid political banners and chants.
Dave Regan notes a Middletown TOPS club remains open though small after previous growth. A second active group meets Tuesdays at Harmon Hall, near Lebanon, with a promoter pledging long term effort. Readers are urged to attend meetings or call GA 3 8989 for info and consider Ida Jean Kain’s Journal articles for self guided weight loss.
Dorothy Kilgallen notes Bing Crosby’s romance wavers while Kathy Grant’s affair fades. West German radar to locate submarines excites Washington as Dawn Addamy and Prince clash in Ireland. Brattle Theatre owner Bryant Halliday to welcome baby, Paris cop’s daughter liaisons surface, and entertainers seek fame from Dali to Balanchine.
Estrellita notes a favorable day for creativity with Venus boosting imagination and social life. If tomorrow is your birthday, expect possible July August November December financial bumps from own spending, but overall gains in 1957. Job matters look good, family life steady except late September to mid November. romance shines in September. 1958 starts well for business. a born child may love the sensational.
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