Middletown Journal subscription rates and Bible verse
The Middletown Journal lists subscription options with per copy 5c, city carrier 30c weekly, Sunday edition 40c weekly, outside city 25c weekly or 35c with Sunday News Journal, and mail rates $4 to $5 yearly within the trading area and outside it, plus $35 yearly outside the U S. All mail subscriptions payable in advance. The column includes a Bible verse from Matthew 8 13 about the centurion and healing.
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Superintendent Leidner Dies At Game In Dayton
Earle R. Leidner Middletown schools superintendent died of a heart attack during the district basketball game at the University of Dayton fieldhouse. The 47 year old leader collapsed as Dayton Roosevelt started the game, and was pronounced dead on arrival at Miami Valley Hospital. The city mourns a reform minded administrator known for honesty and strong public engagement.
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Saar and EDC Talks Shape French Ratification Debate
Negotiations between France and West Germany on the Saar's future status directly affect French approval of the European Defense Community treaty and the fate of the European Community. Western Allies push for Assembly debate before April 25 and aim for a March 30 Saar framework agreement between Adenauer and Bidault.
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Metropolitan Opera to curb noisy bleacher fans
Rudolph Bing, general manager, says standees in the Met will be limited to 100 nightly. He notes fans crowding back aisles cheer loudly as favorites sing, unsettling seated listeners. The measure aims to curb disruptions and protect performers during arias.
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Baby Tracy sails the Mauretania on a family voyage
Hal Boyle recounts taking his eight month old daughter Tracy on a Cunard Mauretania voyage. The infant becomes a celebrated passenger, pampered by crew and fellow travelers, learning to speak with a British accent and ending the cruise with five teeth. Tracy’s presence changes the trip into a personal tale of joy and small adventures at sea.
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James Stevens the Jack and the McCarthy Comeback
Washington details the fight between Robert T. Stevens and Senator Joseph McCarthy over Army hearings. Stevens, once hit by a “political coconut,” defends Army witnesses, challenges McCarthy in public, and navigates rumors about pressuring for special treatment for Roy Cohn and G. David Schine. The saga unfolds through luncheon understandings, memoranda, and a presidential tilt, ending with a clash of reputations as both men seek leverage.
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Andros Island Ghosts and Chickcharnies Told by Constable Boyd
The Bahamas’ Andros Island constable George H. Boyd discusses local folklore for tourists including the Chickcharnies small owl-faced beings nesting in pine trees and the Bosee Amasee half man half fish. He notes Neville Chamberlain visited Andros in the 1890s and ties ghostly hexes to local history.
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Insanity defense teased in Puerto Rican shooting case
Washington debate centers on attorney Myron Ehrlich and the four Puerto Rican defendants. Ehrlich jokes about insanity while politicians offer cautious, shifting remarks after the incident. Colleagues deny harm, cite alibis, and joke about gun rights and salaries amid the shooting episode.
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Myron Ehrlich
Attorney Ehrlich And The Senator's Secretary Prank
A reserve Navy captain and attorney Ehrlich uses humor to trick a Western senator's secretary. He claimed he could arrange Lolita Lebron’s bail, joking the court required her lodging with the secretary, who now bars entry and silence. The piece shifts to critique Congress members writing newsletters amid recent violence.
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Navy
Lolita Lebron
Ghost in the Lighthouse Scares Keeper and Plagues Ships
Boyd recounts a tale of the orneriest ghost who moved into a lighthouse built in 1892. The ghost enjoyed extinguishing lights, blamed for shipwrecks, and chased the keeper until Father Montague used a bell book and candle ritual to drive it out.
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Andros Laws Mention Ghost Fines and Creature Myths
A fragment from a Bahama Penal Code note warns of fines if ghosts are caught five pounds. It references mythical beings Lucca half dragon half octopus and a Yahoo who steal children. The text notes many anthills on An dros and cautions visitors about identifying them amidst legends.
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Middletown allocates relief funds and moves patrol HQ
A 1934 city commission meeting diverted 7366 dollars from street repair gas tax and inter-county road funds to relief duties in Middletown. The move followed a State Relief commission request to use gas tax money for relief bills. It also announced relocation of the State Highway Patrol headquarters to Route 73 and noted 50 needy residents applied for free garden registrations to grow food.
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Stace Highway
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Remembering Earle Seidner Middletown School Chief
Dave Regan reflects on the sudden death of Earle R. Seidner, Middletown superintendent, praising his impact, leadership, and the lesson that life is uncertain and every day counts. The tribute emphasizes accountability for how one spends their allotted time.
Lesson From His Death Inspires Bold Living By Seidner
A tribute notes that his death offers a lasting lesson to live bravely as Mr. Seidner did, suggesting that such a life leaves no room for fear and serves as a guiding example for others.
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Gossip in Gotham King Arthur Vacation Tale
Dorothy Kilgallen reports on Arthur Godfrey taking a break for a wedding anniversary and a hinted visit to a medical center pavilion. The column weaves in royal talk about Queen Elizabeth, Princess Margaret Rose, and Winthrop Aldrich nudging for a U.S. trip. It mentions Rita Hayworth delays and Ali Khan’s romance, plus Broadway notes on Debbie Reynolds and Jeanmaire.
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Arthur Godfrey
Joan Fontaine
Ed Cudez
Arizona
Ali Khan
Gene Tierney
Rita Hayworth
Ali
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Yasmin
Hollywood
Debbie Reynolds
Gigi
Barbara Freking
Joh Sorrenti
Tina Louise
Almanac
Jazz and nightlife and a political note in New York
Quick round of Gotham culture and chatter. Marian McPartland’s Jazz at the Hickory House and Johnny Dale’s WNEW sessions showcase upbeat New York disc scenes. Brubeck at Birdland. Le Beaujolais hosts Mussels Mariniere. Rhapsody scores on Liz Taylor flick at Music Hall. An Italian New York lawyer, close to ex-mayor O’Dwyer, visits in Mexico to brief on Gotham politics since Wagner’s election.
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Marian McPartland
Hickory House
Johnny Dale
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Dave Brubeck
Birdland
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le Beaujolais
Liz Taylor
Music Hall
New York
Bill O’dwyer
Mexico
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Gracie Mansion
Gotham
Robert Wagner
Mel‘Wonder
Donation of 28 Acres Unveiled by Family Service Leader
Miss Helen Davis head of the Family Service Bureau announced that 28 acres had been donated for community use. The gift underscores ongoing efforts to expand local welfare and service resources through charitable land endowment.
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Helen Davis
Family Service Bureau
Stars Saw Tomorrow Horoscope For Estrellita Ir
Tomorrow brings caution in finances and dealings with associates. Avoid impulse purchases and sign no future expenditure contracts. A three month cycle favors personal initiative for gains and resilience through minor obstacles. May and June boost courtship romance and new friendships. a child born today will be affectionate and compassionate.
Trickle Air for Trees Extends Habitat on Building Sites
A new concept suggests using a snorkel like air tube system on construction sites to allow tree roots to breathe. This method aims to prevent root suffocation and preserve native trees during development.
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