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The Middletown Journal details per copy and carrier rates for city and outside areas, weekly prices with the Sunday edition, mail subscription options within and outside the trading area, and overseas pricing. Subscriptions are payable in advance and printed from 1007 First Ave, Middletown, Ohio, published every evening except Sunday. The notice includes a biblical quote from John 12 27.
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Congress Eyes Oversight of CIA Spying Under Hoover Plan
Congress and the Executive Branch move toward intensified CIA scrutiny after the Hoover Commission recommends an eight member independent board and a possible congressional watchdog. Mansfield leads a Senate House coalition to create a six senator six representative oversight group similar to the Joint Atomic Energy Committee. Public confidence and accountability debates persist amid past investigations and Dulles’ assurances of improving CIA performance.
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Profits Are The Problem In American Coal
A National Coal Association bulletin argues coal is essential to power steel and industry and mobilization. It notes the need for huge investment for modern mines and that profits have been inadequate to develop the industry, while signaling a gradual recovery with price increases and rising sales. It cautions voters to seek transformation in election discourse and resist claims of nefarious sellers.
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Deborah Kerr Wins Oscar From Boyle
Hal Boyle recalls meeting Deborah Kerr in a New York restaurant where the actress waited for half an hour before greeting him. He notes her beauty and talent, describes his nervous anticipation, and contrasts her presence with the discreet doorman guarding the entrance.
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Nixon Faces Uncertain Path Ahead For 1956
Washington report notes Richard Nixon, tall and ambitious, weighs a potential run with Eisenhower’s support in flux. Despite strong GOP backing and praise from Eisenhower, some Republicans question his suitability. Truman era tensions and accusations over traitor remarks color the political backdrop as convention nears. Nixon defended himself against charges by Democrats while leaders debate his viability for a second ticket.
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Small boy saved by six drivers on busy South Sutphin street
A young boy pedaling a tricycle narrowly escaped danger when six drivers halted across South Sutphin Street. Former Commissioner George Class exited a car to guide the boy to safety as onlookers watched. Nearby, several youths damaged a street tree with knives, but the owner will likely pursue future action if repeated.
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George Class
Broadway star Sammy Davis Jr in a jam with New York police
Dorothy Kilgallen reports on Sammy Davis Jr facing trouble over a car incident and a disputed press card signatures. Insiders say an administrative code inspector may rule soon while other celebrity moves and dinners unfold. Greta Garbo, Joan Collins, Tyrone Power, and Brando rumored romances fill the page with showbiz chatter.
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Mr. Wonderful
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Adlai Stevenson
Gloria de Haven
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Irene de Kornica
Veep Alben Barkley
Greta Garbo
Memorial Hospital
Venezuela Dictator Perez Jimenez Seeks a Real Election
The Venezuelan president Perez Jimenez, a longtime dictator, aims for a general election by late next year. He markets his regime to the people and press while officials note his public relations drive. Ambassador Warren says Venezuela has no Soviet ties and expelled Russian and Czechoslovak diplomats.
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Venezuela finds weather dull and talks Bolivar instead
The author notes Venezuela differs from the US in weather and politics, making Bolivar a main topic of conversation. The Bolivar is valued at about 30 cents, while business activities vary more widely.
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The Race Track Myths and Hopes of Wagering
An opinion piece mocks gender stereotypes about betting at racecourses and endorses disciplined handicapping. It cites biased views on women, doctors, and luck while urging young men to study racing forms to achieve breaking-even results by middle age.
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Confucius
Sweater Girls Sparked Fashion Trend In Proportioned Era
The original sweater girl was Lily Langtry. She had the figure to be a sensation in a sweater. Many of the young women of the period, who were similarly proportioned, then took to wearing sweaters. It might be possible that your great-grandmother was a sweater girl.
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Exio Pinga
Brooklyngers
Gerald O'Loughlin
Jane Deacy
James Dean
Margaret Sullavan
Anthony Steele
California
England
C. Schindlers Jr
Siewth
Steven Scott
Los Angeles
de Witt Clinton High School
George Allen
Meg Mundy
Hollywood
Ruby Murray
Colleen
Lily Langtry
Emblem ideas for a Mothers of Triplets Club
A humorous exchange suggests an emblem of a stork carrying three babies as a playful image. The second part confirms elephants rank high in animal intelligence, listing the top ten: chimpanzee, orangutan, elephant, gorilla, dog, beaver, horse, sea lion, bear, cat.
Unusual McGee Family Names Noted in Chicago Correspondence
A Chicago acquaintance mentions siblings with striking names: Stone wall Jackson McGee, Junius Brutus McGee, Xeno phen McGee, and sister Lalla Rookh McGee. Also suggests Arthur Korb’s How To Write Songs That Sell as a guide for aspiring popular-song writers.
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Stonewall Jackson McGee
Junius Brutus McGee
Xenophen McGee
Lalla Rookh McGee
Arthur Korb
Life of Mario Harland shattered by fiction and faith
When Albert Payson Terhune's mother Lua (writing as Mario Harland) was 46 she faced a dire lung illness and doctors predicted three months to live. She survived 45 more years before dying at an advanced age.
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Albert Payson Terhune
Mario Harland
Miss Eva Barry Named County Old Age Pension Investigator
Twenty years ago on Thursday March 5 1936 Miss Eva Barry daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Barry of Middletown was appointed one of two Butler County Old Age Pension Investigators. Two young bandits escaped with 8000 dollars in jewels from a Greenville Ohio jewelry store. Mrs J L Glass was elected president and Mrs Arthur Peebles vice president of the Philathe a Class of the First Baptist Church.
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Eva Barry
W. J. Barry
Middletown
Butler County
Greenville, Ohio
J. L. Glass
Arthur Peebles
Philathea iClass
First Baptist Church
Variety of odd facts and questions from a bygone page
Color psychology notes orange least sexy while the dead seat is the riskiest car position. Tokyo racecourse hosts multiple races with mutuel betting on weekends. Questions about marriage proposals show Grace Kelly’s courting count. A claimed long deep sleep cure for heart ailments is being tested in Russia with patients sleeping 20 hours a day for 1 20 days.
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Prince Rainier
Grace Kelly
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Clarifications on Names For Dietrich And The Song Kelly
The film star Marlene Dietrich was born Maria Magdalene Dietrich, later known as Maria Magdalene von Losch through her mother’s marriages. The song Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly originates from the Isle of Man version Kelly Of The Isle Of Man by C W Murphy and Will Letters. the American version was by William J McKenna.
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Maria Magdalene von Losch
A. Marlene
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Louis Dietrich
von Losch
Kelly
Isle of Man
C. W. Murphy
Will Letters
William J. McKenna
Sultan of Sokoto Polo Player Stakes Ground
Read as a claim the sultan is an accomplished polo player who likely swings a strong mallet. Basements are found in fewer than half of newly built U.S. houses according to the report.
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Estrellita Forecasts Tactful Path to Goals Tomorrow
The text suggests affairs on this day favor reaching goals with little opposition. A shrewd tactful approach to plans may yield practical results through courtesy and keen evaluation. Those with a birthday may pursue major objectives via a practical orderly program and clever compromise at key moments.
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