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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1958
Page
3
Middletown Journal ad and subscription notice from Middletown Ohio. Rates listed include per copy prices and mail subscriptions for various regions. The notice notes publication by News Journal Inc established 1857 and includes a biblical motto.
The American Legion signals opposition to universal pensions and seeks expanded federal support for disabled veterans and widows with children. The Veterans of Foreign Wars backs a tax-free bonus proposal but adopts a more moderate stance, while aging veterans demographics shape views at the Chicago gathering.
Industrialist Pierre S. du Pont admits uncertainty about near term economic trends stating that millions of consumer decisions drive booms and slumps. He notes advertising and store modernizations sustain sales despite recession fears.
Hal Boyle presents a satire style quiz requesting readers to test intelligence with quirky questions. The item lists sample questions about giraffes, beheading, Horowitz and Liberace, and general curiosities, finishing with a request to send answers to Harvard.
George Sokolsky discusses the merit of specialized programs for gifted students and critiques the misuse of democracy in education. He cites Prof. A Harry Passow and warns against equating social goals with academic merit while noting the need for targeted provisions to nurture exceptional minds.
The columnist, Jim Bishop, laments a growing reminder pad full of tasks. He notes items crossed out as executed or dialed but remains overwhelmed by new entries from various contacts and errands across multiple cities and people.
Ava Gardner seeks a punch in the nose from Deborah Kerr amid romance rumors with writer Peter Viertel while Ava’s entertainment antics in Rome involve a 12 piece band. Tony Fran ciosa distraction, Tony Bartley divorce links, and Basie band plans unfold as industry chatter.
John D. Williams of Rand Corp argues in Fortune that speed is overstated as a danger. He notes about 100 daily automotive deaths, urges focus on traffic flow, separation of lanes, better signals, belts, harnesses, and road improvements to reduce risk. Keep it moving is his motto.
George Dixon Bradley recounts a wearying day at the McClellan Committee hearings where Hoffa sits unmoved amid new disclosures. The scene centers on crumbling suspense as witnesses admit union dealings and ex-officials cash in on access, with Curtis pressing questions and Ervin’s quip painting the mood.
W E McFee chaired the Armco advertising division picnic with Howard Kenyon assisting and Edgar Schellenbach organizing musical chairs with Margaret Renner at the piano. Armco vice president Bennett Chapple umpired a softball game between Rae Leedom and Win Arnold teams. The Middletown Board of Education received a 4 1 2 acre site at Burbank and Lamberton for a Mayfield School for 250 dollars. Gordon Duff, Armco centerfielder, signed with the Cincinnati Reds for spring training. Cincinnati police captured three men in a car hold up near Peasttown. one was shot during the arrest.
The article notes that Nevada has the smallest population among U S states. It discusses population rankings and implies Nevada’s demographic status within the United States.
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