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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1952
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription prices per copy five cents and weekly carrier rates at thirty cents with options for evening editions. An included Bible verse from II Chronicles 31 20 appears as a devotional insert.
Western Europe faces a critical coal deficit as production lags demand, forcing costly American imports and straining dollar reserves. Despite ample reserves, output growth stalls due to labor and ownership issues, with Britain and Germany supplying most coal. Governments urge faster mining investment, efficiency, and alternative energy to curb imports and boost defense readiness.
Dr George W Crane recounts how Larry F a 55 year old physician sought a third wife through a careful arranged meeting with Elaine a 41 year old businesswoman. Elaine and Larry found happiness after a cautious selection process and a blended social life with shared backgrounds. Elaine credits marriage with deep joy and fulfillment.
A local court orders speeding violators to street cleaning as a penalty. The article notes public opinions on poverty and economic views while touching on broader debates about social responsibility and community discipline.
David Lawrence warns U S officials and Congress have not prepared for a possible sudden peace in a world where Communist Russia signals easing tension. He notes defense orders underpin the economy and argues for immediate tax refunds, working capital, public works planning, and coordinated corporate, bank, and government actions to cushion a potential deflation shock and mass corporate distress. He contrasts wartime urgency with today’s lax preparations.
Genevieve Kemble notes planetary rulership during Holy Week intensifies focus on fashion social duties and creative arts. The analysis explores indulgence in elderly rites religious ceremonies and a birthday year of social artistic romantic and domestic ties with home embellishment highlighted.
A new book tackles aging and filial duties with realism and hope. It cites a Mexican legend about leaving half a blanket and a Yale sociologist note on intergenerational dependency, outlining how families must care for aging parents and navigate aging society challenges.
SOUTH BEND IN Frank Leahy of Notre Dame credits his eight child family for a winning mindset and discipline. He and wife Flossie teach respect courtesy and responsibility with nightly family prayers chores and regular grading of neatness courtesy and cooperation. Spankings are rare and television rights are rationed. The Leahys aim for more children and a life of togetherness reflecting old fashioned values.
The speaker says they are not a literary critic and not a ging books expert yet present what may help solve an urgent problem. They question whether saving a half blanket is the solution, implying uncertainty about the proper approach.
George Dixon writes from Washington about McGrath firing Newbold Morris, vaudeville fantasies with Baldy Brannan, and busy Capitol dining queues. He riffs on locked taxi drivers in rain, old Indian wars pensioners, and Charles E. Wilson’s Capitol lunch line appearance amid ongoing national affairs.
Newbold Morris, the man who vowed to fire anyone who sinned, failed to last long in Washington. He burned bright and brief, not even outlasting the cherry blossoms.
Easter visitors to the capital seek political drama but find only the annual Potomac herring run. The city buzzes as Congress hosts a flood of voter-guests, leaving representatives overwhelmed by entourage sizes.
The text discusses bargaining goals and selling practices aligned with seasonal feast days. It emphasizes practical care for the elderly, spiritual satisfaction, and the annual feast cycle. A child born on this day is described as gracious, creative in arts and science, and attentive to domestic culture and superiors.
A fragment notes nature not behind the major storm and mentions the task of removing storm windows, hinting at human action rather than natural cause. The brief line emphasizes practical chores during or after a weather event.
Local residents rally to raise 450 for a St Marys Rochester hospital aerial to give Bob Vanderveer a television as a birthday gift. The effort includes a $350 potential donor base and support from VFW and auxiliary groups plus community volunteers. Donations arrive from Florida and Middletown, with a goal of securing funds before Bob’s birthday on April 11.
Broadway scoops crown producer Alex Paul offering Hedy Lamarr the exotic part of Mumtaz the Indian empress in a film to shoot at Bombay’s new mult million dollar studios. Also notes Trump era talk on Shuffle Along cast, baby plans for Didi Keon, and various Hollywood gossip items.
A collage of entertainment skirmishes and city notes features Judy Garland offered 7500 per night for a tour, Jackie Gleason recording with 30 fiddlers at 8000 per session, Lazarus Joseph eyeing a judgeship, Lily Pons with a pet monkey, Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe’s posing, Manuel Quezon Jr studying for priesthood, and Virginia Hill possibly moving to a New York apartment. Ray Anth- ends the column with more snippets.
A famous Hollywood husband and wife delay announcing their pending separation to spare a sponsor embarrassment. Peggy Maley tours with Luther Adler awaiting European fan club traffic. B. S. Pully hosts a Town Hall concert by the LaCava singers Denny Sutton, Eydie Gorme and Jewel Lang with all expenses paid. Jerry Lewis gives Dean Martin 1000 comic books for his birthday.
A casual aside dismisses back pain by joking about upcoming lawnmower duties, shifting focus to outdoor chores and seasonal tasks.
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