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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1955
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription prices for in city and outside city areas, mail options, and Sunday edition add ons. A biblical verse from Chronicles 30 13 is also cited about Jerusalem feast gathering.
A 1954 survey of many department and specialty stores shows net profits after taxes of 2.1 percent. The report notes nearly 98 percent of consumer spending went back to overhead and stock costs, underscoring fierce competition and no monopoly in a free market. Staples like food chains often earned only one cent per sales dollar. The piece praises open competition as a driver of high quality at low prices.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee aims to report the mutual security authorization for 1955 56 by midweek. The Administration proposal led by President Eisenhower requests 3 53 billion with two thirds in Asia including 1 717 billion for military aid and 713 million for economic aid. The plan faces cuts in authorization and possible further reductions in appropriation as Congress weighs prior unspent funds and aid to India Arab states Yugoslavia and Latin America.
The world deepest oil well reached 21 482 feet and ran 1 175 drilling days costing over 2 million dollars before being abandoned for lack of oil. API notes the project proved four miles of drilling is possible and advances future oil recovery despite the dry outcome.
The health re insurance plan returns to Congress with support and objections. Critics warn it risks government subsidy and control, potential taxpayer costs, and possible encouragement of unsound policies. Proponents point to broader coverage and growing voluntary insurance benefits including catastrophic illness protection. The case against re insurance warrants broad deliberation.
Hal Boyle muses on a proposed week of husband worship as a cure for divorce. An oldtimer counters that such worship would backfire, turning homes into museums and men into mere statues, while wives would eagerly embrace the idea. The piece satirically explores gendered power in marriage.
In Bonn, Gen Adolph Heusingern and other senior officers say the cold war danger now dominates Western policy. They urge close ties with West Germany, warn against Soviet moves in Austria Yugoslavia and stress rebuilding a capable German army with volunteer staff before conscription.
A columnist riffs on the Coronet piece about modern anglers, defending rustic childhood methods. He doubts stories of direly tough fishing with fancy gear, recalling his own 1910s schooling and claiming most lads were mediocre then as now, and arguing nostalgia overshadows facts.
Washington columnist notes Hoover Commission recommendations to cease Defense Department activities in private enterprises. He lists manufacturing and services cited by Charles E. Wilson and jokes about a secretary with no duties left if enacted. Includes mail about Rep Perkins Bass and Dr William Mann ant collection at the Smithsonian.
A speaker defends simple fishing with a rusty hook, arguing no law requires expensive gear. He notes the burden of modern tackle and expresses sympathy for those burdened by costly equipment.
Experts predict 81 million motor vehicles in ten years. Two thirds of American adults wear eyeglasses. Rural traffic deaths outpace city deaths two and a half to one. Seven presidents born in log cabins. Sweden’s population with electricity access reaches 98 percent.
Dave Regan argues against national committees and publicity outfits. He claims these groups seek public funds through government costs while offering little real benefit, urging honesty and skepticism toward nonpartisan reform efforts.
Bette Davis talks with Dorothy Kilgallen about emotional maturity, contentment, and balancing acting with motherhood. She describes shaving her head for Queen Elizabeth I, divides time among Maine New York and Hollywood, and notes husband Gary Merrill commutes between careers while she stays home with children Barbara BD, Margo, and Michael. She plans one film a year, values Maine homeschooling, and returns to hair growth after the role.
A radio soap bows out as a desk neighbor ponders what to tune to tomorrow. A rookie Jersey cop investigates his first theft. someone stole his badge. Senator Kefauver’s coonskin cap goes to auction at a Democratic fete. A bulletin notes Child Welfare Experts Tackle Parents Rights, prompting a parent’s question about their own rights.
Tomorrow you face responsibilities with confidence and calm. A close friend may value your patient understanding and friendly observation. You should upgrade business plans, expect a satisfactory overall outcome, and see occupational and financial improvement in late 1955 with romance and social activity rising while October brings domestic stress. A child born today will be idealistic and loyal.
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