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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1956
Page
6
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The House approved a medical care plan for service men's dependents allowing civilian facility choice and optional insurance. It would let the Defense Secretary shape a plan with private insurers or Blue Cross and Blue Shield, with dependents paying the first $25 of hospital bills. The administration cites a shift toward Taft style ideas while expanding federal employee coverage and mixed funding approaches.
James Marlow reports that Khrushchev and other leaders publicly reject Stalin, arguing that strength allows them to challenge his legacy. The piece weighs motives, including shifting to collective leadership, greater mass participation, and boosting appeal abroad while noting past fears and the costs of advancement.
Hal Boyle reports that Eisenhower's illness demystified heart attacks for Americans. Voters and politicians discussed heart health more openly, with many confirming personal experiences. Public messaging reduced panic, showing thousands survive and return to normal life.
The Stars say this day favors business decisions but warns that human failings and over optimism can counteract benefits. Avoid irritated individuals, analyze problems before rushing, and adapt to others to achieve success. a birthday tomorrow signals a year of progress with cooperation. A born child could be adventurous with a potential spectacular career.
The article analyzes Supreme Court actions on race in the United States, noting Virginia intermarriage laws and the broader push for school integration. It outlines lawful means proposed by Southern leaders to resist the ruling, including litigation, constitutional amendments, and private schooling, while comparing to the Prohibition repeal arc and stressing a prolonged legal battle before any major desegregation occurs.
Items reflect a historical newspaper page with a humorous verse about a first girl after 23 years, short anecdotes about families with many sons and a critique of odd hats. Includes questions and answers on actors and boxers. Contains astrological guidance for sign pairings.
A fragment discusses La Rochefoucauld on love and cites hotels named for Theodore Roosevelt. It questions conscientious voting habits and recalls a Pittsburgher who voted in every election for 67 years. It mentions expectant mothers diet effects and the term canine control officers for dog catchers.
A Washington columnist lampoons Soviet leadership as slick Madison Avenue style public relations. He ridicules Khrushchev and Malenkov for adopting advertising tactics and blames a publicity mindset for Russia's new policy, comparing it to consumer campaigns and slogan-driven campaigns.
The Journal announces two new features: an Our Presidents series starting Sundays for 33 weeks with George Washington in word and ink drawings, plus a modern language Christ last days feature running Monday for seven days. Also reported is a rescued black and white fox terrier mauled near Manchester Road, saved by women, taken to Dr. Lynch, with signs of recovery.
The article notes that the earliest patent concepts arose with ancient Greek innovators, marking a foundational moment in the history of invention protection. It highlights the antiquity of formal recognition of creative rights and hints at later developments in patent law.
Altman reports suggest Dorothy Kilgallen is a substitute rumor target for Milton Berle as NBC weighs replacements. Names floated include Martha Raye Bob Hope Eddie Fisher Dinah Shore and Tennessee Ernie with Berle’s status still unsettled.
West Coast fire chief forbids use of electric blankets by smoke eaters claiming safety risk. A Chicago beautician quips about men’s hair, while an Association of American Colleges official laments a college president shortage amid football coach publicity.
Nicky Hilton chats for a half hour from El Barrio’s booth with stripper Lee Sharon in Seattle and flags down a waiter for ten dollars in quarters. A narcotics addict touted as an up and coming recording star is also mentioned. Gant Gaither negotiates to fund the entire cost of producing My Royal Path without backers while Cathy Carr who sings Ivory Tower once sold goods as a salesgirl. Paulette Goddard shares amusing moments with Baron Alexis deRede.
Ministers asked for extra money to double a $750 appropriation by the Middletown Civic Association for flood relief. Mr and Mrs George C Schoenberger of Kunz Avenue celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary with a dinner and open house. Charlie Fakes with 214 and Charles Lockmeyer with 218 pins led Sandy's Junior Five to beat a Dayton team.
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