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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1955
Page
12
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The Big Four ministers meet in Geneva to debate European security with Germany’s reunification as the central issue. Western powers insist any German state must freely decide its NATO membership, while Moscow pushes a revised all European security plan, linking East and West Germany with a multi-nation pact despite Western skepticism.
Over more than a century parties repeatedly named or considered vice presidents for the presidency. Andrew Jackson’s era, Garner and Barkley bids, Breckenridge’s rump convention, Stevenson and Fairbanks losses, Wallace’s third party run, Sherman’s 1912 twist, and Lincoln’s 1860 pivot show the evolving role and risks forVPs pursuing the top prize.
Washington reports the Supreme Court has not issued a final ruling on movie censorship or state segregation. The court has addressed parts of both issues, leaving broader questions to future cases and suggesting states may still ban films under certain statutes. United Artists seeks a clear ruling on showing The Moon Is Blue in Kansas.
Tomorrow forecast urges avoiding moodiness and staying optimistic despite possible early afternoon troubles. Be cautious with strangers as judgment and intuition may slip. For Monday routine matters shine, small requests granted, and travel caution at night. A Monday birthday suggests major gains ahead in late 1955 and early 1956.
The article argues current nominating methods favor expediency over qualifications for both Vice Presidents and Presidents. It cites Truman and Murrow, notes many presidents lacked prior national office, and discusses primaries versus conventions as a reaction to backstage methods. It also mentions Nixon as example of varied legislative experience.
The piece recalls 1920 Republican leaders selecting Warren G Harding despite no primary participation. It notes 1952 Democratic nominating process choosing Adlai Stevenson by party bosses, sidelining Kefauver who had broad voter support. The contrast highlights machine influence versus popular vote in U S presidential selections.
Senator Bark ley, appearing on a television program due to his vice presidency term, says the presidential preference primary is not desirable today for a variety of reasons.
Edward Keller, the lone Democrat on the Butler County Commission, was chosen president amid surprise. Monroe High School planned a preliminary scrimmage against the Middle Reserve squad before Friday’s Middletown Purcell contest.
The text argues that presidential effectiveness hinges on the person more than prior office, citing examples from Lincoln to Eisenhower. It contrasts the U S system with parliamentary models in Britain and Canada, highlighting party responsibility and continuity as advantages, and notes MacKenzie King’s long tenure. It suggests studying parliamentary systems for potential telecast insights on choosing leaders.
In Naples and Sorrento an American party notes romance and humor in a castle dinner and chianti bottle labeled from a New York store. They recall PXs stocked with canned spaghetti and a Venice trip thwarted by the consul’s Italians requirement.
Gordon A. Ralston was elected vice president while the president of the Retail Merchants' board remains in place, marking a leadership shift within the organization.
The report recalls Jack Istoff head of Reed- Klopp Co who died after a long illness. Friends continue contributions to the Jack Istoff Memorial Fund for a new temple on Grand Avenue. Contributions may be sent to Mrs. Dave Finkelman at 2800 Superior Avenue.
Dorothy Kilgallen reports Spencer Tracy may quit films after his current project. Treasury seeks back taxes from Charlie Chaplin, unless he returns to the United States. Noel Coward-Mary Martin show backstage turmoil revealed, with bitter feuds nearly wrecking it. Ethel Barrymore solvent again from Lionel’s will. Joan Collins dating Adolph Green. Loretta Young vacations in Las Vegas. Prince Juan Carlos and whisky heiress Caroline Dewar pictured together. The International Set awaits a romance reveal. A writer-producer known for legwork abroad handles legal and labor clearances for U.S. studios. Hank Greenberg may receive a Seals gift. Nancy Berg’s Europe trip before departure. Rita Gam mood down amid Hollywood indifference and Lumet-Vanderbilt flirtations. Selznick and Jones enjoy a private waterfall installation. Autumn signs on Central Park cabs. Mrs Burl Ives gravely ill. Hugh Shannon joins William Morris. Patricia Johnson shows Iran’s royal gift jewelry.
Ex mayor William O Dwyer was reported to be changing focus from public life to Mexican motion picture ventures in a move seen as unrelated to his political stance. The brief notes his shift after leaving office and his involvement in film projects abroad.
A Pentagon interview with a top military officer in Italy reveals the officer count at Camp Darby is classified, with an estimated 402. The interview criticizes the cultural exchange program as failing to reach poorer communities and notes Italy’s caste system limits upward mobility, risking nullifying the program’s aims.
The note hints at a continued story about native children adopted by American servicemen, suggesting an ongoing feature or investigation. It references a continuation on Page 12, signaling more details beyond the visible excerpt.
In New York, Buddy Rich works on an act parodying Sammy Davis Jr while practicing. Janice Rule appears at Sardi's with Farley Granger as estranged husband Richard Nash visits with a redhead. Mary Sinclaire looks different with blond hair. Lana Turner plans a Mexico vacation amid headaches. A famed baseball magnate ends the season with an ongoing alcohol binge.
Marion Brando praises Lew Ayres religious films while Greer Garson is named aide-de-camp to New Mexico Governor John Simms. Marva Louis Spaulding denies rumors of a split with her physician husband and reconciliation with ex-champion Joe. Diana Dors plans an American accent to fit public image.
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