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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1955
Page
4
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U.S. Commissioner of Education Brownell argues education is an investment in guiding growth of all citizens. He cites overcrowded schools, rising enrollments, health issues, chronic disease, mental illness, and neglect of handicapped and gifted students, urging local communities to act.
The proposal to raise the personal exemption to cut taxes would remove many from the tax rolls. The writer argues against this moral approach and favors across the board percentage tax cuts for individuals and businesses.
Secretary Mitchell argues automation does not cause unemployment. He says more people are employed than ever and automation boosts demand for skilled technicians. He frames technological progress as a continuation of the industrial revolution benefiting workers.
The piece urges motorists to stop for school buses during loading and unloading, noting buses meet high safety standards but tragedy arises from careless drivers. It calls for year round caution for children traveling by bus or on foot and reminders at each school year’s start.
New York column highlights quirky bits from morning mail. It notes 1,200,000 Americans are blind in one eye, the dollar's past values, and that adults average three colds a year while children catch nearly twice as many. It cites humorous items about fashion columns, a Matador drink, and gag writers.
A report notes Earl Browder, former Communist Party general secretary, was hired by the Ford Foundation financed Fund for the Republic as a potential source of information while under indictment for perjury. It questions whether Browder will reveal all he knows and suggests the fund seeks a non conspiratorial view of the party.
Anne Firestone, 22, daughter of Harvey Firestone Jr., joins a group of Americans to witness Pope Pius XII address youth sports congress. A mistaken route and a misidentified guard lead to a rooftop grandstand overlooking St. Peter's as 150,000 marchers fill the plaza. The group is introduced to Count Galeazzi-Lisi, papal palace architect, at journey’s end.
Morning hours warn of obstacles to anticipate and remove quickly. In the afternoon talents or initiative may earn special recognition or honors, aiding future goals. A birthday tomorrow suggests pursuing major objectives vigorously and opportunities through affluent friends or a superior.
Robert Hillrand chosen to replace Frank Pepper on the Butler County Board of Commissioners after Pepper's fatal auto accident. In Richmond Indiana the Union District Medical Association elected Dr E O Bauer as president during a weekly meeting.
Middletown defeated Portsmouth 27 to 0 in a football game. Yen topped Sharonville 7 to unknown in another tilt.
Browder, ousted from the Communist Party in 1945, sought a government immunity deal regarding alleged false immigration statements related to his wife’s party involvement. He has refused cooperation, claims not a Communist since, and maintains no knowledge of subversion. Officials hope he may eventually disclose the full story.
British writer Beavan notes American youth on ocean voyages show little political fervor. He observes a non political generation focused on prosperity social stability and culture rather than world issues. The writer argues teens will mature and politics will follow naturally as they grow.
A remark on reactions to changes in American youngsters notes unclear sentiment about the shift. The speaker expresses indifference to whether Beavan felt pleased or disturbed, focusing only on the observation itself.
Cherrapunji in Assam is described as the wettest place on earth with an average annual rainfall around 458 inches. The note sets Assam as a province of India.
George Sokolsky notes contrasting U.S. and Chinese positions on Geneva hostages and other issues. He cites Beijing’s view that talks should extend beyond civilians while the State Department pursues silence. The piece questions public understanding and hints at unresolved tensions at the Geneva Conference.
Dorothy Kilgallen outlines royal rumors about Princess Margaret and Group Capt. Peter Townsend with coronation plots and titles. The piece also tracks Henry Epstein courting Jayne Mansfield, Judy Garland film plans, Grace Kelly sightings, and a Broadway hit profits note on Cat On A Hot Tin Roof with Barbara Bel Geddes.
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