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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1955
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription options including in city and outside city carrier rates, mail rates for trading areas and outside trading areas, and international pricing. Also shown are publication details and a biblical verse reference from Luke 5.
A statewide campaign argues Ohio ranks eighth in financial ability yet underfunds schools and mental and criminal facilities. It urges a yes vote on special ballot number one to raise one cent per cigarette, funding $150 million in securities and $75 million for both schools and institutions.
Sylvia Porter forecasts Christmas retail sales will set an all time record driven by rising employment and higher pay. She says retailers will deploy promotions to lure shoppers as eager customers with cash flood in. Competition keeps prices low and profits slim despite huge volumes.
The article notes that $64,000 question winners pay far higher taxes than $32,000 winners, deterring top prize pursuits. It argues tax rules curb risk taking in business and cites First National City Bank on negative effects on opportunities and tax revenues. It questions when diminishing returns will be respected to encourage risk taking.
The Wall Street Journal reports dealers seek government controls to preserve car sales as profits shrink and inventories dwindle. The piece warns that once controls begin, a chain reaction follows with more regulation and bureaucrats managing businesses.
In Rockefeller Center New York Louie Falsetti known as Louie or Luigi shines about 50 pairs daily totaling around 650000 since arriving in the U S as a 15 year old boy He recalls meeting President Harry Truman and credits America as God’s country He raised two sons and survived a major operation last March continuing his daily rounds with his cheerful heart and proud work ethic
The ACLU report questions presidential secrecy and executive branch files citing Ike’s 1954 letter. It notes omissions such as Truman’s 1951 White House conference and MacArthur firing, arguing reporters face time limits and political pressures while pursuing scoops.
Washington diary notes how President Eisenhower's appetite for beef bacon changed the National Press Club menu as chef Alphonse Zappelloni shifts dishes to suit the leader. The piece humorously traces diet fads from yogurt to pork alternatives and riffs on ratatouille as a culinary misadventure.
The text cites a columnist criticizing reporters for shallow digs into federal administration, noting newsroom fear of backing by publishers and suggesting Democratic critics claim publishers suppress reporters' desired stories as described in an ACLU report.
The piece argues that children read well and often, with more practice improving speed and comprehension. It notes rising reading among children, library activity, and urges parents to foster a reading climate at home to counteract disdain for books and ensure youths engage with the growing, complex scientific tools ahead.
A fragment references fear of health pitches from cann ers, mentioning rattlesnake and Mexican fried worms and a plea that he not succumb. The terse wording implies political or public tension around safety or manipulation.
Dave Regan urges readers to vote in tomorrow's off year election affecting city administration and the school board. He highlights three Commission seats, two school board seats, and amendments on unemployment compensation and a one cent cigarette tax for mental health facilities and learning centers. He notes limited opposition to the cigarette tax and argues participation prevents others from deciding for you.
Dorothy Kilgallen reports on Brenda Frazier’s romance with Robert Chatfield Taylor and wedding plans for Jarmila Novotna’s daughter. The column also covers Anita Ekberg’s disappearance after Rome filming, Imogene Coca TV offers, Jayne Mansfield, Frank Sinatra, Billy Eckstine casting, and other celebrity buzz from New York and Hollywood.
The piece argues healthy bodies matter but stresses the real need is stout heads to cope with a changing world. It warns physical prowess alone won’t help and staying even with future challenges requires resilient thinking and judgment.
Early in the day influences may cause friction with associates but tact can ease tensions. The birthday section notes a mid month cycle bringing fortune in occupation and prestige, plus possible financial relief in December. Creative and scientific fields may gain in 1956 with strong opportunities, travel favorable June to September.
Grover Hoss spoke to the Lions Club about the Ethiopian Italian conflict following a study he conducted. Franklin Golf Club elected Sam Ward president for the coming year. Mrs. C. C. Hursh named Worthy Matron of the Prosser Chapter Eastern Star.
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