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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1957
Page
4
The Middletown Journal in Middletown Ohio lists subscription prices and terms. Rates include 5¢ for weekdays, 15¢ Sundays, 45¢ weekly in-city carrier, 40¢ weekly outside city, and annual mail options of 10 dollars in trading area and 17.50 outside trading area. Overseas is 35 dollars yearly. All subscriptions payable in advance. Published daily by News Journal Inc. Founded 1857.
Congress faces vigorous push to extend aid to small firms amid tight credit and high costs. hearings led by Sen. Sparkman weigh tax relief, SBA authority, and defense spending impact on small business growth.
A study reports that taxes from federal, state and local governments averaged 2400 dollars per family last year. The 42 million American families contributed both direct and indirect taxes, reducing household wealth.
Hal Boyle surveys reveal that Willard Gidwitz notes chestnut brown as the most liked hair shade and nine out of ten women who dye their hair choose brown. The column also lists quirky stats about eels, cities starting with X, and other curiosities.
Premier Mussolini marked the 15th anniversary of the Fascist march on Rome by stating it is necessary to restore Germany to its place in the African Sun. Mrs Florence Wise entertained Civitan Club members with recollections of her European tour with dancers. Dr J D Sarcher named Middletown school centist. office to be at North School. Freddie Bartholomew, 14, wins first long pants and raise in allowance from five cents to one dollar weekly.
The piece analyzes how economic woes and overseas pressures threaten the Republican Party. It argues voters weigh pocketbook issues, forecasts GOP losses in 1958 Senate races, and notes Eisenhower's limited time to salvage the campaign while eyeing 1960 prospects for Meyner Stevenson Nixon and others.
Paul Harvey reflects on labor union evolution, noting a peak in organized labor power and its shift from factories to white collar roles. He cites 1956 union membership at about 14.3 million, argues reforms and discipline matter, and cites Meany urging Teamsters to improve or exit.
In a mix of satire and diplomacy, the piece contrasts Queen Elizabeth II with Harold Macmillan and President Eisenhower. It muses on royal presence softening political stances, the lack of a reciprocal guest-host mechanism, and the cultural blur between British charm and American political routines. It also jokes about painting, golf, and satellites in a light, period voice.
Zadok Dumkopf claims his two favorite words are Let's ade journ. The quotation appears as a playful misquote reflecting speech patterns and misheard phrases in a light column.
Dave Regan describes a tranquil Sunday spent indoors with warm comforts. The day blends slow routines, naps, baths, light meals, and limited TV as a football crowd apart, ending with a nervous rush and a complete physical wreck.
Dorothy Kilgallen calls in for vacation with Harry Belafonte who lauds Little Rock progress and the dignity of white and Negro children. He condemns bigotry, celebrates integrated entertainment, and cites Sidney Poitier Lena Horne Jackie Robinson Hank Aaron and the Granada Granada filming as signs of cultural advance.
The prognostic note advises focusing energies rather than juggling many projects to avoid confusion and unsatisfactory work. For those with birthdays tomorrow, the coming two months bring challenges but determination should help, with a caution about stepping on sensitive toes and potential financial anxiety addressed by careful thought. Relationships stay favorable, travel and romance favored mid 1958. a child born today will be ambitious and persistent in seeking material comfort.
A veterinary note states that excluding teeth, a horse skeleton has about 216 bones. This fact highlights skeletal composition in equine anatomy.
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