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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1953

Page

4

Middletown Journal Rates and Bible Verse Section

The Middletown Journal lists daily publication details and subscription prices for city and trading area delivery, with mail options and rates. It includes a biblical quotation from Joshua 2:10 about the Red Sea and the Amorites, framing the page with a religious citation.

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Republicans face up to divided results after New Jersey upset

Democrats scored notable wins in New Jersey boosting Harrison Williams in the 6th district and reclaiming the governorship. The outcomes suggest voter dissatisfaction with Congress or the Eisenhower administration, though national meaning remains uncertain. Other local races in Wisconsin and New York also influenced mood ahead of 1956 presidential plans.

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Bretton Woods Era IMF Formed After 1944 Talks

The IMF and the International Bank emerged from the 1944 Bretton Woods conferences in New Hampshire. Harry Dexter White, chief U.S. expert, later faced accusations of espionage. Camille Gott led the Fund as managing director while the U.S. held an executive director on the 12-member board. The Fund aimed to stabilize currencies, curb devaluations, and foster international trade, with member quotas limiting loan advances. Fifty-five states joined. the Soviet Union initially participated but did not join.

International Monetary Fund International Bank Bretton Woods N.H U.S Harry Dexter White Secretary of the Treasury Brownell White Treasury Fund Camille Gott House Senate Soviet Union Poland Czechoslovakia

Verbal blunders and Washington talk in the 1950s

A trimmed summary notes the era's habit of lampooning President Truman and Ike speech gaffes. It mentions a White House corrections unit, Republican worries over agencies, frequent Pentagon statements met with State Department rebuttals, and Eisenhower clarifications on the 1954 elections. The piece lampoons overtalk by capital leaders.

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Back Yards of Happiness in a Child's Life

New York columnist argues for old-fashioned back yards over supervised playgrounds. He praises grass, trees, gardens, pets, and a woodshed as places where children learn responsibility, patriotism, and imagination, while avoiding overbearing discipline and urban crowding. He cites personal memories of childhood freedom and notes fewer reform school outcomes among peers.

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Questions Truman dodged before Congress

Former President Truman did not provide all facts to the House Un-American Activities Committee. The piece cites precedents showing ex presidents answering inquiries, and lists questions Congress might have asked about the Truman White case, espionage, and file access, arguing dismissal for loyalty or security faults remains the remedy.

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Minority report notes disagreement on money use findings

The minority report challenges the main findings regarding how funds were utilized, signaling continued concern over financial handling and urging further scrutiny or justification of expenditure.

Wright on progress and learning from mistakes

Architect Frank Lloyd Wright argued that each achievement should be surpassed by the next, warning that past laurels become thorns. He said many know everything yet understand little, and that mistakes teach more than successes, like Columbus discovering America by mistake.

Frank Lloyd Wright America Wright Columbus

Barbara Stanwyck battles injury while filming

Twenty years ago on Friday November 17 1933 Barbara Stanwyck faced a serious back and hip injury from two film accidents. Doctors warned that without careful treatment the condition could cause permanent lameness or even loss of a leg. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs C L Kingsbury traveled to Hammond Indiana to visit Mr and Mrs J Hunter Nead for the weekend and Mrs C H Murray hosted the Friday Evening Bridge Club at Alameda Circle with prize winners named.

Barbara Stanwyck Miss Stanwyck Boston C. L. Kingsbury Hammond, Ind J. Hunter C. H. Murray Alameda Circle R. E. Sebald Harry K. Moore Vincent Bramlage

Ghost writers haunt White House correspondence

Washington column reveals ghostwriting at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue with Gen. Harry Vaughan admitting a female ghost wrote his letters and Sherman Adams employing a dedicated ghostwriter. The piece notes Republican ghostwriters also exist, differing in dramatics, and mocks the overdone ten best lists as it ends mid-sentence with a page transition.

Washington White House Pennsylvania Avenue Executive Mansion Harry Hawkins Vaughan Vaughan Senate Internal Security Subcommittee FBI Truman Harry Dexter White Ruth Alderson Gen. Vaughan Eisenhower Sherman Adams King

Thanx morale campaign aids armed forces abroad

A Texas housewife organized Thanx a nonprofit group to boost mail call morale for American servicemen overseas. The national Christmas drive urges gifts or donations to reach Far East troops, extending the mailing deadline to ensure delivery before Christmas. THANX Inc. in San Diego will provide mailing labels upon request.

Texas Thanx Korea San Diego California Marine Division Far East Dec Thanx Inc C Street Calif Carleton W. Shaw

Kilgallen Targets Esperanza in defamation suit suit filing planned

Dorothy Kilgallen intends to sue Esperanza for defamation over character in the John Wayne divorce case, seeking about 130000 dollars in damages. The entertainment world reports on record sales, marriages, and Oscar-like intrigues across Hollywood reflecting a busy gossip week.

Gail Russell John Wayne Esperanza Julius LaRosa Godfrey Errol Flynn Marlene Dietrich Paris Pietro Meles Brenda Frazier Kelly Brenda

Estrellita Stars See Tomorrow For Travel And Finance

The reading urges clear thinking and steady effort to shape future plans especially for travel and finances. It notes favorable periods for creativity, romance, and culture, mentions possible domestic changes and environmental shifts, and advises embracing new responsibilities with equanimity. A child born today is said to have strong willpower and tenacity.

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