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The Middletown Journal outlines subscription prices for per copy, carrier, and mail options, including regional rates for trading area, outside area, and U.S.A. The notice also includes a Bible verse quote from Habakkuk 1 2.
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Democracies Tighten Defenses against Bolshevist Threat
The United States accelerates the Marshall Plan program with rapid action after President Truman signed the measure. Three food ships cross the Atlantic to aid Italy and France, signaling renewed economic and potential military assistance to Western Europe. Bevin, Bidault, and Marshall vow European cooperation while talks on mutual defense with the Western European Union proceed.
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The Worry Clinic on a Spoiled Dictatorial Child
Dr. George W Crane discusses four year old Danny J whose parents allow tantrums to control household life. The piece warns that such autocratic parenting fosters a tyrant who may resist marital happiness and threaten harmony if a sibling arrives.
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Danny
Russia backs off war risk amid Berlin tension
David Lawrence notes Moscow avoided a direct clash last week, signaling Russia may not yet seek a war with the western allies. He argues Washington should maintain strong defense and Marshall Plan support as Western Europe strengthens, while Russia weighs its next move amid Berlin pressures.
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Genevieve Kemble The Stars Say For Thursday
Oracle of astrological guidance warns Thursday brings high energy for achievement but warns of legal entanglements and loss of reputation from reckless actions. Caution advised when signing papers as treachery or false appraisals may trigger scandalous litigation and illicit commitments.
Ex-Sailor Cox hotel stunt warns veterans row
Erich Brandeis criticizes the Cox family ex sailors move into the Waldorf Astoria. He argues the hotel stay highlights housing shortages but says the approach is wrong. Brandeis urges veterans to fulfill civic duties and avoid exploiting sympathy or harming reputations.
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Wsitors
One Word Led To Another in Houdini Seance Tale
Arthur Baer recalls a world of seances and spirit messages linked to Sir Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini. A Pine Court correspondent cites a company of mediums, elephants, and a Philadelphia Inquirer note while recounting distant show days and billed appearances with Houdini.
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Stetson Kieferle
Pine Court
Sir Conan Doyle
Harry Houdini
Houdini
Gerty
Kieferle
Philadelphia Inquirer
Hugh Pendexter
Crime rise despite wealth and education in postwar era
George E. Sokolsky cites J. Edgar Hoover noting 1947 urban crime above prewar levels across rape, assault, murder, burglary, robbery, larceny, and auto theft. Youth arrests up 10.5 percent, girls under 21 down 6.6 percent. He questions poverty as cause and asks why crime climbs among the nurtured, despite high wages and education.
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J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
United States
Sid Caesar’s rise mirrors the machine age humor
Hal Boyle profiles Sid Caesar, a Yonkers native who rose from a $17‑a‑week theater doorman to Broadway star. He crafts rapid changes and 24 characters in Make Mine Manhattan, using doubletalk and machine‑age noises. He values hard work, daily workouts, voice training, and writes with Max Liebman.
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Colony
East Side
Max Liebman
Future of our world. war warnings and political divides
The column warns of looming war and global pressure as the US faces strained alliances, rising military spending, and party splits. It critiques Truman era policy, forecasts atomic force buildup, and notes Spain's relief funding amid cold war tensions. Bradenton, Fla.
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Europe
Scandinavia
Korea
Germany
China
Italy
Cateline
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Lewis
Bradenton
Fla
Left turns joke ties to Middletown jet visit
Dave Regan notes a Columbus reporter who defaulted to left turns as a sign of newsroom habits. A Middletown funeral procession was interrupted by jet overflights, prompting the newspaper to credit its own coverage for the roar. A Wright Field liaison quickly confirmed an Army Day jet visit to Middletown.
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Notable quotes on economics and politics in a mixed record
A collection of comments from figures like Sen. Irving M. Ives Bernard Baruch Ellis Arnall and William J Batt. They discuss tenant protections free enterprise party realignment and national resource scarcity. The remarks emphasize practical engagement over mere financial influence and warn of broad shifts in the U S economy.
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Democratic Party
Dave Regan
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Irving M. Ives
Bernard M. Baruch
Ellis Arnall
Georgia
William J. Batt
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Mr. Greeley
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