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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1958
Page
4
The Middletown Journal published daily by News-Journal Inc lists subscription rates for week day and Sunday copies, city carrier and mail options, and geographic areas. Rates include 4S¢ week in town, 10 year for six days, 17.50 year for seven days outside trading area, and 85 year outside US, with advance payment required. The paper cites its founding year 1857 and includes a biblical motto.
The article notes a 1956 Algeria oil find alters Sahara expectations. It surveys prospects for oil, minerals, and water in the Libyan Desert and central Sahara regions. It discusses Algeria Libyan Egypt Sudan Libya Morocco and Spanish Sahara interests, sovereignty disputes, and future transportation and exploration potential.
Higher and Higher They'll soon have to pay 22 percent more for Blue Cross hospital insurance. Costs rise nationwide as hospital rooms and physician fees jump. State officials push cost cuts and joint purchasing to keep the voluntary system affordable.
The article notes the projected deficit around four billion dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1958, far above Eisenhower’s January forecast of 388 million. It cites lower revenues by 3.3 billion and a trend of growing red ink, with levies rising to 69 billion in receipts and a forecast near 11 billion for next year. It includes a quip from Leonard W. Ha1 about crossing that bridge.
A mosaic of statements covers daily travel in New York elevators numbers and plant cellulose as plant life key. It notes a New Guinea Wahgi valley girl’s shift from freedom to work after marriage and describes major geyser regions and U S railway share. It also mentions Ben Nevis as Britain's tallest peak and David Glasgow Farragut as the first U S admiral.
Stamford based Frank Enge of American Machine & Foundry and Moscow engineer Leo Shiskin began contact by ham radio on August 11 1956 and became pen pals. They exchanged journals records and views on life Soviet and American incomes and living conditions, suggesting better mutual understanding could end Iron Curtain barriers.
Judge Lemley orders a two and a half year postponement of school integration in Little Rock Arkansas to test practical flexibility and ease tensions. He cites local laws and Supreme Court doctrine, noting ongoing suits and the risk of continued disruption to Central High School’s educational program if no stay is granted.
Morning vibrations hint at unusual business gains with a steady year ahead for birthday individuals. Romance benefits in early July and late September while late December offers good business news. Watch finances from October to year end and beware late November personal tensions. A child born today shows thrift and persistence but jealousy may rise.
Twenty years ago on Saturday June 25 1938 Anderson College awarded Rev Caudill a Doctor of Divinity. Ormand Marstein announced the birth of a son at Middletown Hospital. City bond issuance of 300000 for storm and sewer works on Manchester Avenue and surrounding areas passed. Thomas Murray left for Culver City to join a summer camp training eight weeks. Paul Shartle earned a four year Otterbein College scholarship for musical ability scholastic standing and character.
A National Geographic summary explains plant movement from sun tracking to rapid leaf snapping. Mimosa tree and Venus flytrap illustrate rapid responses driven by water pressure, while phototropism shows light guided growth.
Fulton Lewis Jr. reports New York Republicans face a power struggle as Nelson Rockefeller seeks the gubernatorial nomination with backing from state chairman Judson Morhouse, while Len Hall and party veterans push for Hall. A Senate race looms as the path to party control, with Ives’s retirement and Farley looming as potential opponents. The factional fight, money, and poll claims fuel intra party tensions ahead of the GOP convention.
An editorial writer blasts the weather bureau for ornate forecasts and notes a Australian scientist's remark that satellite radio signals shine like stars. The piece jokes that orbital costs should reflect the glitter of a diamond in the sky.
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