Middletown Journal subscription rates listed
The Middletown Journal billing page lists prices for the Journal and Sunday News Journal. Rates include 35 cents weekly, 5 cents per copy, 25 cents weekly carrier, and yearly totals of 7.50 for five evenings, 9.00 for six days, and 12.00 with Sunday edition. Outside areas show 30.00 and 12.00 for six days plus Sunday. Verse cites Luke 21 14.
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The MacArthur Dilemma as War Policy Evolved
John Gunther's The Riddle of MacArthur outlines how General Douglas MacArthur and Presidents Roosevelt Truman clashed over Pacific strategy. Despite tensions, Roosevelt overruled rivals to recapture the Philippines while Truman and MacArthur debated Formosa policy and Korea.
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Unkindest Cut Slashes Voice of America Funding
A House Appropriations subcommittee voted to cut 90 percent of the 97.5 million dollars sought for the Voice of America, risking crippling the program. Critics argue for a vastly expanded foreign propaganda effort and warn that drastic cuts create a vacuum Congress should avoid.
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Ear ringing and brain alertness in insomnia case
Dr. George W. Crane discusses Adela B 64 with insomnia and ear crackling. He explains how attention to internal sensations worsens symptoms and offers remedies including diversion to external activities, possible metabolic checks for elderly patients, and general advice to stay engaged socially and keep active.
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Genevieve Kemble The Stars Say For Tomorrow
The indications point to a looming debacle or delay as energies, forces, and faculties face a forthright push for new ways and means of reparations, with initiative and courage urged to address the issue promptly.
Burlap trade rows over Indian export policy and U.S. wheat aid
The piece traces how Indian burlap export controls shifts affect U.S. wheat famine relief efforts. It details price moves from 1949 to 1951, the removal of controls in March 1951, and the resulting high U.S. import prices. It notes Pakistan’s planned jute deliveries, barter talk with China and Russia, and opposition from burlap importers to free wheat without lower export taxes.
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Shortages Malarkey in Big New York Ad
Erich Brandeis questions a two page New York department store advertisement critiquing shortages. The large ad titled Shortages Malarkey claims retailers warn of shortages to push sales while boasting abundant cars, TVs, and refrigerators, and even aluminum foil remains scarce only by desperate luck. Brandeis notes visiting several cities and brands the message as a bold marketing gag.
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Prices and shortages in the consumer market
Hal Boyle discusses the TV and freezer buying scene, noting aggressive store offers, stock plenty, and high prices amid shortages. He argues buyers delaying purchases to push prices down, questions the malarkey of shortages, and cautions against strikes as a means to improve conditions. He urges manufacturers to heed the market signal.
Washington Scene: Latin diplomats, a dawn alarm, and jokes
George Dixon reports on Congress ignoring daylight saving for DC prompting a dawn phone prank against Rep. Oren Harris. The piece then covers a Capitol luncheon hosted by Sen Dennis Chavez with Latin ambassadors including Joaquin Elizalde and Costa Rica's Abelardo Rojas, who reveals Rojas and family details amid light humor. Edmundo Sigler notes a shift from lighthearted to grim national mood.
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Grecia
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Huey Long the Homeless Boy I Helped in Seoul
In a January night in burning Seoul I met Huey Long an eight year old orphan who spoke a few English words. Dwight Martin and I carried him back to Taegu in a jeep sharing blankets and crackers as he slept and sang My Darling Clementine.
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Riding Ruth the Elephant for Heart Fund Night
Dorothy Kilgallen recounts her circus experience at Madison Square Garden as she prepares to ride Ruth the elephant for the Heart Fund. She describes the awkward start, the ascent to the elephant’s brow, and the chaotic press camp dynamic with Huey Long’s antics and the elephant’s unpredictable turning.
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Misheard Mystery Voice Cause Roses Mixup at Local Radio Stall
A radio program mix up leaves Mrs. Wade Eggleston believing Joe Baker was the mystery voice, while Mrs. Russell Stabler thought Jack Meeker spoke. Roses intended for Baker went to a hospital patient. Meanwhile Middletown High students raise funds to send two performers to California for the National Forensic League, staging Our Town this Tuesday to help cover travel costs and a teacher chaperone.
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