Middletown Journal rates and publishing details
The Middletown Journal in Middletown Ohio lists pricing for the newspaper, including 15 cents for Sundays and 4 cents for weekdays. Carrier and mail rates are given for local and outside areas with annual options and prepaid subscriptions. Published daily by News Journal Inc since 1857.
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Eisenhower at 70 Silent man of peace amid recent setbacks
On his 70th birthday President Eisenhower shows sturdy health and clear resolve. He emphasizes a balanced budget, sound dollar, and limited government while facing a tough year with vetoes and congressional friction. The piece highlights his historic milestones, peace accolades, and unlikely Nobel prospects alongside a closing note on Cuba’s nickel plant shutdown and Castro tax issues.
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Eisenhower
Paris
Soviet Russia
Japan
The Star Gazers Amateur Astronomy Boom
The work of astronomers has shifted from long telescope gazing to photographic space records. Amateur stargazers in the United States are rising in number across ages and affiliations, driven by curiosity about the cosmos and sometimes linked to space travel enthusiasm.
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Galileo
United States
Earth
Big Man Sells His Movie Story in Paris Pitch
Jim Bishop reports a lively drama as Jackie Gleason outlines the Gigot film idea to Paddy Chayefsky. Gleason describes dawn Paris visuals and a mute janitor named Gigot, while Chayefsky weighs the story and negotiating for compensation. The pair plan a long postflight discussion with agents and a possible cab ride home to write.
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New York
Chaplin
Hollywood
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Man bites dog inquiry pup threatens officer incident
Twenty years ago Herbert Frazier, a middle town police officer, was bitten by a dog while probing a complaint from Mrs. Geneva Schultz of McCune Apartments about a dog bite to her son Bobbie. Both victims were reported recovering satisfactorily. Dr William A Pennington, engineer for the American Rolling Mill Co, resigned to join Mellon Institute in Pittsburgh. W Davis, superintendent of West Middletown School, was elected president of the Buller County Schoolmasters Club.
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Middletown
Geneva Schultz
McCune
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William A. Pennington
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American Rolling Mill Co
Mellon Institute
Pittsburgh
W. ®. Davis
West Middletown
Buller County
Schoolmasters Club
Khrushchev learns American politics during UN visit
Khrushchev’s United Nations trip shows he is a blunt politician, while American figures including Truman and Kennedy shape debates on Nixon and Quemoy and Matsu. The piece notes American gullibility, public fears, and the politics of prestige influencing East West talks.
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Matsu
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UN Waiters Outrage as Rich Nations Snack on 65-Cent Breakfasts
George Dixon notes an irony at the United Nations during the 15th General Assembly session. He recalls General Carlos Romulo enjoying a 65 cent breakfast while delegates from poorer countries often spend more on room service, highlighting a satire on privilege and civility. He mocks complaints of American rudeness and urges acceptance of service disparity as part of democratic civility. He ends by observing the U.N. frame seems improved from his prior visit.
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Philippines
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Stars Foresee Changes and Destiny for Tomorrow
Estrellita remarks that decisions now influence fortune all day and stresses the value of agreements. Those born tomorrow may see a busy year ahead with seasonal gains and opportunities, urging home focus and possible changes to improve surroundings and stability. A future child could become a traveling salesman or portrait artist.
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Porwall Artis
Great Mosque in Delhi Built by Thousands Over Six Years
About 5,000 workmen labored six years to construct the Great Mosque in Delhi. It houses relics of the Prophet Mohammed including a beard hair sandal and the footprint in stone. Many Muslims believe a prayer there is worth 25 prayers at home. Canaries have long been used to detect dangerous gases in coal mines and on battlefields.
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India
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Baiefield
Middletown Cramer Lingrel in Butler County election
Dave Regan discusses local races in Butler County with strong support for Judge Fred B. Cramer, praising his 24 years on the bench and urging voters to keep experienced leadership. Elmo Lingrel, a well known local figure, is also named as county treasurer candidate. The column notes nonpartisan judiciary and local allegiance.
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Ross Snyder
Fred B. Cramer
Common Pleas Court
Elmo Lingrel
Middletown
Butler County
Cramer
Elmo
Judge Cramer
P. P. Boll
Slebovia
Broadway Gossip and Showbiz Romance Tidbits
Dorothy Kilgallen notes Martha Raye’s romance with lawyer Irving Wolffe, wealthier and more serious than friends admit, as Broadway bookies report light presidential betting but World Series interest strong. Pittsburgh fans offer high ticket prices while Sidney Poitier expects a baby in May. Ginger Rogers talks with Actors’ Equity. Adlai Stevenson avoids naming Secretary of State. Henry Fonda’s son Peter enters show business. Frank Sinatra eyed as Boy Scout founder in future film. Dylan Thomas mocked by Cambridge professor David Holbrook. Don Sickles’ Basin Street East set draws ire for Ethel Merman praise and long running time. Edmund Purdon seeks divorce from Alicia Carr amid Rome cafe society. Roger Vadim close to Françoise Dorleac amid Brigitte Bardot era.
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Nixton
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Ginger Rogers
New York
Perry Como
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Adlai Stevenson
Jack Kennedy
Democra
Henry Fonda
Pe'er
Jane
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Frank Sinatra
Boy Scouts of America
Ava Gardner
Shirley MacLaine
Pat Kennedy
May Britt
Peggy Connolly
Keel
Edmund Purdon
Alicia Carr
Alicia
Rome
Cafe Society
Dawn
Shakers
Parioli
Roger Vadim
Brigitte Bardot
Annette Stroyberg
Francoise Dorleac
Old Fashioned Campaigns and Notable Oddities
A curious column catalogs contrasts from politics and sport. It notes debates over campaign fashion, a referee’s penalties, a European brewery strike, and a Steinstill production pause. It mentions Pitt becoming prime minister at 24 and Cuba’s young Castro as a leading educator. A Georgia plane crash lands upside down on a moving auto with no injuries.
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William Pitt
Great Britain
Georgia
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