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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1958
Page
6
Middletown Ohio publication lists subscription prices including 15 cents for Sunday copy and 45 cents weekly carrier in city, with rates for mail options. Rates cover six days 10 dollars yearly and outside area 17.50 yearly, 35 in the USA. publication founded in 1857.
The speaker denounces war and murder, arguing society pursues stylish weapons and luxury while daily violence destroys young people, women, children, and elders. He claims life is cheap despite public denial, noting population growth continues despite ongoing killings.
The piece contrasts strict firearm laws backed by public opinion with how society tolerates dangerous driving. It argues a driver at 70 or 80 mph is treated with humor or indifference, while gun wielding in public would trigger arrest and prison. It calls for stopping automotive murder despite inconvenience.
The speaker argues that killing is perpetuated by society's complicity and inaction. He urges immediate personal restraint and strict enforcement, calling out killers and accessories alike while condemning ongoing barbarism and hollow national self-praise.
Norman Peale argues that Memorial Day honors fallen heroes and recalls Phil Sheridan’s turning point in the Shenandoah Valley. He links enthusiasm as a spiritual force, derived from being possessed by God, to overcoming defeat and achieving victory.
Susan Brandeis daughter of Justice Louis D Brandeis was noted for a potential federal district judgeship in southern New York, a historic first for a woman. Ben Thirkield to head the copy desk at Washington Post. Queen Mary signals a more human side during her birthday observance. Navy plans fleet move from Pacific to Atlantic for maneuvers and World's Fair visit. Violinist Yehudi Menuhin marries Nola Ruby Nicholas, 19, daughter of an Australian aspirin magnate.
Factographs Tile was used on dwellings and temples in Italy before the days of great Roman architecture. Tuberculosis takes an annual toll of about 20 thousand lives in the United States.
On Fenwick High School lawn five youths staged a safe rocket launch using a new child friendly propellant. The red rocket rose to seventy feet then nosed over and landed, prompting quick regroup and readiness for a second attempt.
Washington letter details a clerical mix up where George E. Clark from North Carolina was unexpectedly informed of acceptance to the U S Naval Academy after initially quitting Columbia Prep and enrolling at East Carolina College. Rep Bonner notes, Clark recalls no exams, and a computer error matched him with a Connecticut nominee. The incident follows mail confusion from Senators Magnuson Jackson over the Washington Senators. President Eisenhower urges buying, joking about harpsichords as tariffs fall.
George Sokolsky critiques the Jet Society of New York for its ostentatious imitation of European nobility, curtsies, and wealth worship. He argues true American culture rests in educated, independent citizens who respect liberty, avoid knee-bowing to status, and uphold a deep cultural life beyond fashion and courtly display.
Dororthy Kilgallen reports on Brigitte Bardot and Frank Sinatra rumored co star status in a planned movie while Mike Todd’s estate faces unpaid European debts including a Paris jeweler bill. Other notes cover Liz Taylor settlement talk with Rock Hudson, Dana Wynter’s rising profile, Sylvia Ashley’s photo clamor, Fidel Castro’s assassination fears, a new Boboli restaurant revue, crime fear near Columbia and Barnard, Coleman Hawkins in London, Majorie Morningstar project at Sunnycroft Ranch, Rafael Trujillo aide Victor Sued explaining extravagant gifts, Nixon Latin America tour boosting fan shops, J Edgar Hoover slimming diet, Jaye P Morgan’s new record, and Princess Margaret at Lana Turner screening.
A column recounts India ending public drinking two years ago, noting police confiscated 175000 pints of illegal booze since then and draws parallels to other odd news items from around the world.
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