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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1956
Page
4
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The article explores NATO's evolving role as Western Europe contemplates growth of economic and political coordination vs a deeper United States led defense. It notes Suez influence, Britain France talks, Adenauer comments, and the upcoming December council report on strengthening cooperation and reviewing nuclear era forces.
In the 1956 election push Democrats defend their stance while Republicans promote the 1954 dividend relief. Senate votes favored maintaining tax relief with a $50 exemption and 4 percent on the rest, but House rejection left no final record vote on the compromise.
New York columnist Hal Boyle notes the rising size of America's white collar class from 1.7 million in 1910 to about 9 million in 1956 and cites other quirky social trends. The piece mentions parakeet population growth, carbon paper usage, diabetes awareness, and various light observations about everyday life and celebrities.
Russell D. Stevens was reelected president of the Wildwood Golf Club. Three new directors, Leo F. Reinartz, Charles D. Kent, and Rutherford Sheller, were named. Other leaders included Aull, Brawley, Hook as toastmaster, and James C. Orr elected commander of Clinton Orr Camp 33 at a yearly camp election. Temperature noted at two degrees.
A D C reporter analyzes how 1948 patterns could affect Adlai Stevenson if current polls hold. If Stevenson leads, Truman’s optimism dims. if not, Stevenson would worry as Truman did then. The piece notes Stevenson’s cautious rhetoric and preference for pointed facts over generalities to sharpen his campaign.
Washington coverage notes Nancy Estes Kefauver and Harry Truman reacting to remarks about Nixon with satire on a televised $100 dinner. The piece mocks political figures and media theatrics, mentioning George Dixon Estes Ain't Buddies and Leonard Hall.
Amsterdam reports Holland hosts more than 400 museums covering art railways presses and fashions. A tax museum chronicles world tax history. The piece notes shoe shining tradition outside hotels and cites the 1913 completion of the peace palace funded by Andrew Carnegie for world peace discussions prior to World War I.
Readable fragments advise steady work and caution with people while predicting ambition and loyalty for a child born today. The text mingles garbled phrases about the Caribbean sea and impractical schemes with admonitions against profanity and distractions.
A local column urges parents to teach children restraint during Halloween. It argues pranks like window soapings are minor, but damaging cars with homemade devices harms both others and the prankster’s character. The piece stresses constant parental guidance and the conscience as a daily chaperone.
Dorothy Kilgallen reports on Rita Hayworth’s latest admirer Peter Viertel and his past dalliances with Bettina, Ali Khan’s former partner, plus Billie Holiday concerts at Hall No vember 12. Churchill’s horse Le Prentendant to race in Washington International with a transatlantic voice hookup. Hollywood figures, marriages, and rumors fill a lively gossip page with names like Raft, Elvis Presley, Liberace, Eartha Kitt, and Sammy Davis Jr.
Reporters note a workday ending for coal diggers as a local broadcast plans to air the event. The community expects the program to proceed and be viewed by workers and families alike, highlighting local industry and entertainment.
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