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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1956

Page

4

Middletown Journal Subscription Rates and Mail Prices

The Middletown Journal lists subscription rates for city and outside city delivery. In town 30 cents weekly with Sunday News Journal 40 cents. outside city 25 cents weekly with Sunday News Journal 35 cents. Mail: 5 days with Sunday News Journal nine dollars yearly, outside trading area six days fifteen dollars, outside USA thirty five dollars. The paper is published every evening except Sunday from 1007 First Ave Middletown Ohio.

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Surprises in U.S. presidential election history

A historical look shows few election surprises this century. Truman's 1948 win defied odds as Republicans may have abstained. Eisenhower 1952 and earlier landslides followed expectations, while 1840 Harrison's early landslide remained unprecedented. The piece notes odds, voter turnout, and party dynamics across multiple elections.

Truman

When Candidates Are Alike In the 1956 Campaign

The piece argues that voters see Stevenson as similar to Eisenhower a moderate, risking a repeat of incumbents winning re election. It recalls historical examples 1940 Willkie 1924 Davis 1888 Harrison 1892 Cleveland where major tariff or policy issues split or didn’t separate candidates.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Smith Hoover Coolidge Harding Stevenson Eisenhower Wendell L. Willkie G.O.P Roosevelt John W. Davis Benjamin Harrison Cleveland Harrison

Eisenhower Keeps Yugoslav Aid On Despite Polish and Hungarian Turmoil

President Eisenhower, citing Poland and Hungary unrest, extends U S aid to Tito's Yugoslavia under a foreign aid rider. He allows $15 million more economic aid and a $90 million request for surplus goods, while military aid remains limited to parts. He cautions against delivery of heavy equipment and jet planes pending further assessment.

Eisenhower Poland Hungary U.S Tito Yugoslavia Soviet Union Belgrade Congress Truman Cominoform Greece United States International Cooperation Administration State Department

Hallmark of the presidency courtship and care

Hal Boyle compares presidential campaigns to courting a girl noting three stages bashful, ready for the brass tacks, and the brass knuckles return. He cites Eisenhower and Stevenson, acknowledges public fever, and contemplates the fate of the loser whether Ike or Adlai in the November race.

New York Curbstone Pavement Plata Oa Ries Dwight Eisenhower Adlai Stevenson H. L. Mencken Ike Adlai

Nixon in the air and on parade with schoolboys crowd

A wild diary-like account describes Vice President Nixon and Pat Nixon aboard a DC4 flight. The piece notes curious crowd reactions from Chicago to Park Forest and mentions a bagel and lox meal, with humorous, fragmented observations on politics, publicity, and the public mood.

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Which Commander-In-Chief Will Lead the United States

The article argues Americans must elect a calm leader to head the military alliance of Army Navy and Air Force citing General Eisenhower as the capable choice. It warns that failure to clearly commit to defending Korea and pacifying Europe could invite future war and emphasizes the impact of the presidential vote on deterrence and world peace.

Washington America Atlantic Treaty Organization United States Korea Europe Middle East Eisenhower Apeoryemiers Normandy Jae Army Navy Egypt Russia Suez Canal Algeria

Presidential Judgment and Experience for Commanding the Nation

An assessment argues that a president must combine judgment and experience to lead a vast organization. It notes that while a president can appoint generals and rely on advisers, effective command requires decisive choices amid differing viewpoints. The source emphasizes the need for steady leadership traits in a national leader.

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Brussels Shopper's Dream and World Radio Reach

The piece extols Brussels as a premier window shopping city with endless shops and cafes while noting heavy betting at over 100 bookmakers and a six-race card with diverse events. It also mentions Belgian racing forms, radio broadcasts by the United States Armed Forces Radio Broadcasting System reaching The Hague and global American programs available locally.

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Middletown Republicans wrap up county election drive in 1936

Middletown and Butler County Republicans capped campaign activities for the 1936 election with parade committee members Earl Mendenhall and Fredson C. Aull among organizers. Milan Jackson and Mrs Milan Jackson announce the birth of son Milan on Clinton Street. Middletown Middies defeat Norwood Indians 28 to 0 for their seventh straight win as Jim Sexton Nick Sabo Dixie Gose and Harold Hursh star.

Middletown Butler County Earl Mendenhall Fred C. E. Aull Middletown Middies Norwood Indians Jim Sexton Nick” Sabo Dixie Gose Harold Hursh

Brussels Street Car Network in 98 Routes Explored

A historical look at Brussels street cars noting 98 active routes within city limits. Each car line is numbered 1 through 98 by its route. Motormen are multilingual in French Flemish and English. Fares are four cents and transfers cost two more.

Brussels

Taxi fares and driver tips in Brussels cabs

Drivers expect at least a 10 percent tip and 15 percent to be satisfied. Brussels hosts a fleet of over 360 cabs operated by a single company. All drivers wear uniforms and cabs appear clean, with low rates noted.

Tilden Hayes Brussels Llean

Our Presidents series to end next Sunday in The Journal

Dave Regan notes the editorial page series Our Presidents will conclude with Eisenhower next Sunday. Readers recalling Cleveland as both 22nd and 24th president spark a reflection on succession and history. The piece ties in world events from Egypt to Suez, and both Cold War tensions and personal nostalgia mix with a light jibe about veterans attempting to fit back into old uniforms.

Eisenhower United States Cleveland

Broadway gossip and film world notes from Kilgallen column

Dorothy Kilgallen reports on Roberto Rossellini and Ingrid Bergman in Paris amid Broadway gossip. The item mentions Eisenhower speculation, Patricia Neal knitting, club openings, a British actor’s fashion misstep, Elvis Presley relevance, Joan Tyler expecting a baby, Chevrolet’s light motor, and Don Larsen photograph caption remarks.

Roberto Rossellini Ingrid Bergman Paris Rome Adum Eisenhower White House Ronald Dahis Patricia Neal Broadway Sherman Billingsley M.D Joan Tyler Tony Rufio Joan George Philadelphia Chevrolet

Estrellita Forecasts Bright Years Ahead For You

Reading discusses influences, birthdays tomorrow bring gains with initiative and judgment. Job advancement and favorable finances align as mid November offers recognition, December and January promise social joys, emotional tension later in year. Family matters improve. romance travel and a practical child are noted.

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