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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1956
Page
6
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The piece notes that prosperity does not guarantee party staying power. It cites 1952 rising GNP and income with a Democratic defeat, 1916 near loss despite high wartime prosperity, 1892 Cleveland ousting Harrison, and past landslides in 1924 and 1904 under Coolidge and Roosevelt.
The article analyzes the 1956 election dynamics where the Republican Party risks losing both Congress and Presidency for the first time since 1854. It recalls 1848 Whigs and 1916 Democrats as contrasts and notes the current GOP entered the race with Senate and House deficits. It explains Senate control hinges on pivotal 1956 races amid uneven geographic favors for Democrats.
Hal Boyle argues voter apathy harms democracy comparing U S turnout to Hungary's fight against Soviet tanks. He notes historic suffrage gains and cites 1932 1944 1948 and 1952 turnout figures to question why millions abstain while freedom requires active participation. The piece urges citizens to exercise rights to defend free speech and democracy.
The piece argues early indications on whether the Israel Egypt stand affected the election and discusses how Census data classify foreign stock by origin rather than race. It notes Russia born or parent born Americans may be Jewish and recalls historical foreign policy focus in prior elections and bipartisan stances on foreign policy through the 1950s.
Dr. Mabel Gardner spoke at Central School PTA with Mrs. E. R. Turner as president. Middletown Retail Merchants' Assn candidates included T. R. Matthews and Howard Thrasher for president, L. S. Dolm and John E. Methven for vice president. Mrs. Ralph Grimes became matron of Prosser Chapter OES. Middie Springfield game postponed after a soggy Lincoln Field survey by Elmo Lingrel John F. Winkleman and Wade Miller.
George E. Sokolsky argues that appeasing Nasser leads to dangerous fallout. He links Egypt’s control of passage through the Suez Canal to the 1888 Constantinople Convention, noting Britain’s past military role and urging firm action to safeguard Israeli shipping and Western interests.
Paul Harvey analyzes the Suez crisis era showing Britain, France, and Israel acting against Egypt, leaving the United States isolated. He argues the U S commitment under the Tripartite Pact was ignored and urges strong resolve, pledging faith, and robust defense.
Washington readers are told an election forecast claiming a landslide victory for Eisenhower and Nixon across most states. The piece cites Middle East crisis as decisive, notes Stevenson Kefauver opposition, and recounts vivid local campaign hijinks in Montgomery County and Hollin Hills with party signaling and taxi alliances.
Mrs Campbell Watson files her last election dispatch from the Mayan Hotel in Los Angeles where she resides. The message opens with a personal greeting to Georges Campbellie.
Dave Regan reflects on the long, costly process of reporting election results. He notes trends may show by 11 p.m. with full coverage through the night, followed by printing Tuesday’s paper. He emphasizes staff fatigue, public reliance on free press, and the burden on newsrooms and agencies.
Dorothy Kilgallen reports Betsy Blair plans to marry a much younger man despite Gene Kelly's reported anger. Blair, once ignored by Hollywood, now shines in Europe as producers seek her terms. Also notes Elvis promoter Ann Fulchino faces costs from medical bills and a Boston double ulcer diagnosis. plus City desks eye a $100,000 mattress firm contest and Madison Ave rumors of threats.
The column blends a birthday horoscope promising a six month rise in job prospects and wealth with political betting on Eisenhower's near 1952 margin and commentary on Nixon. It also highlights showbiz notes from Ralph Kuhn to Patti Page, notes on Grace and the Prince, and theater gossip as the season heats up.
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