Middletown Journal Subscription Rates And Motto
The Middletown Journal lists subscription options with per copy 5 cents and carrier rates in city and surrounding areas. Rates include weekly, 5 or 6 day mail plans, with Sunday edition add ons and international pricing. The page also features a biblical verse unrelated to circulation details.
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Benson’s bold plan reshapes farm price supports in 1955
The Eisenhower administration imposes strict acreage and marketing controls on U S farm price supports. Secretary Benson sets 1955 wheat acreage at 55 million acres and imposes cross-crop acreage compliance to qualify for price supports. Voters will decide on wheat quotas July 23. The move aims to curb surpluses and force productive restraint nationwide.
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Congress
Benson
U. S
Eisenhower
Senate panel adopts reforms for public housing hearings
The Senate Banking committee adopts two long advocated changes for past irregularities in the federal housing program. Witnesses will have been questioned in private and may have counsel at all hearings. A Library of Congress report notes witnesses’ treatment depends on the chair and members. A Jenner subcommittee will hear eight procedural reform proposals as hearings begin. House efforts by Rep. Scott push for action on pre hearing procedures.
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Jenner
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Scott
House Rules Committee
Horoscope for Estrellita The Stars Say
Morning influences may cause confusion in family and relationships but tact can ease tensions. Evening favors cultural and creative activities and travel. For birthdays, the second half of the year looks especially happy with strong business and personal relations, travel dreams possible, and November December offering opportunities impacting 1955. A loyal, empathetic child may be born on this day.
Laraine Day and Leo Durocher Bride and Public Love Story
New York Giants manager Leo Durocher and film star Laraine Day share a romance that grew from initial dislike to marriage. She now accompanies him to spring training, attends home games, and supports his career while pursuing her own acting work.
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New York Giants
Laraine
Leo
Manhattan
Giants
the High and the Mighty
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California
Chris
Michele
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Den
Churchill and Eisenhower Talks Leave Deep Skepticism
The Washington meeting with Sir Winston Churchill exposed his preference for peaceful dialogue with the Soviet Union but emphasized vigilance and stronger collective defense. Critics warn that past concessions failed and fear Western isolation if peace talks replace readiness.
How Did It All Happen An Optimist Reflects On Changes
A reflective piece by Erich Brandeis laments rising disorder in modern America. He contrasts past national character with current politics, greed, and loss of shared values, questioning where humanity is headed and citing the Ezekiel prophecy as a cautionary hope.
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United States
Russia
Dulles
Britain
London
Humanity
Ezekiel
Congress Baseball Glows with Political Sideshow
The annual congressional baseball game features lawmakers from both parties in a humorous match won 2 to 1 by Democrats. Spectators include former Rep. Fred Hartley and Admiral Louis Denfield as comments mix ribaldry and politics. Also notes on defense officials fishing at Quanto and a Library of Congress Moore exhibit receiving Congessional Record publicity.
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Hugh Quincy Alexander
North Carolina
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Eugene McCarthy
Minnesota
Fred Hartley
New Jersey
Chief of Naval Operations
Louis E. Denfield
Hartley
Admiral Dentfield
Summerfield
Pharaoh Ahknaton
Michael Wilding
Cure for mosquito bite itch surprise cure
Dave Regan recalls discovering rubbing alcohol stops mosquito bites itch after scratching all over. The anecdote notes possible iodine help but confirms alcohol as effective. A friend jokes about jiggers and a crude method to avoid bites, ending with the comic exit.
Hollywood’s Egyptian fashions baffle and amuse
Dorothy Kilgallen and guest Gene Tierney preview The Egyptian film trends. From bald heads and silk wigs to diaphanous gowns, designers create illusion over authentic 1300 B C styles. The piece notes Nudity cues, modified togas, and the challenge of depicting ancient garments while maintaining modern sensibilities. It references Zanuck Curtiz LeMaire and actor Michael Wilding.
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Dorothy Kilgallen
Gene Tierney
Hollywood
Jean Simmons
Bella Darin
Judith Evelyn
Egypt
Land of the Nile
Darryl Zanuck
Michael Curtiz
Twentieth Century-Fox
Charles LeMaire
LeMaire
Tribute to Moore Sparks Exhibition in His Honor
A glowing tribute to the poet Moore accompanies an exhibition honoring his work. The belated encomium comes from Rep. Jacob Javits of New York’s upper side, acknowledging the Irish bard’s enduring influence and cultural legacy.
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Moore
Donahue
Donovan
Doyle
Fogarty
Horan
Kean
Kearney
Kearns
Keating
Kelley
Keogh
Kilday
McCarthy
McConnell
McCormack
McDonough
Madden
Mahon
Mullohan
Murray
Neal
O’brien
O'Hara
O'Neill
Regan
Riley
Sullivan
New York
Jacob Javits
Egyptic Marriage Customs Inspire Modern Symbols and Dances
A retro article describes Egyptian life with claims that marriage contracts gave women control, brothers married sisters, and grace rituals prevailed. It notes depilatories, shaving, goates, nose rubs, and the rise of the lip kiss from Greece. It mentions micro scopes from water drops, water clocks, and sun dials. It claims the rich sacrificed urchins to save their own children and that the symbol Rx originated as the eye of Horus protection before being adopted by Greeks and modern medicine.
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Greece
Horas-re
Edmund Purdom
Picnic Brings Fair Weather Mood and Mosquitoes
A lighthearted note recalls gatherings where good fellows meet for a picnic and enjoy music, but a humorous sting comes as mosquitoes start singing along, adding a playful twist to a sunny day.
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Quanto
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Congressional Record
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