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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1951
Page
4
The Middletown Journal prints its evening edition details for subscriptions and pricing. Also included is a Bible verse from James 2 2 about a rich man in fine clothing and a poor man in ragged garments.
The piece reviews the 1861 Joint Committee on the Conduct of the War and its modern parallels with General MacArthur. It notes the panel’s composition, its frequent clashes with Lincoln and Stanton, and its influence on military appointments and policy, including pressure on Grant and Meade and broader partisan dynamics shaping Civil War conduct. It contrasts Union and Confederate reactions to political oversight and its consequences.
In Dr. George W. Crane's Worry Clinic case Pauline, 31, seeks harmony with her mother in law who provokes constant warfare. The advice urges starting with a compliment, applying Christ’s ethic, and trying 30 days of positive remarks to convert foes into friends and improve health.
A humorous column muses on a baby with four teeth and what a father may be chewing. It recalls sewing circles, reading aloud at movies, and jokes about matrimony and working hours. It quotes Yale presidents and notes a generational confidence among today’s students.
Washington commentary argues General Bradley’s address mirrors the Truman administration line, suppressing independent military judgment. It accuses leaders of steering public debate, noting casualties in Korea and warning that only government-sanctioned views emerge.
In a humorous tirade, Erich Brandeis jokes about new diseases called billionitis and millionitis, blaming excessive public spending and megadollar budgets in Washington and Connecticut towns. He notes megaspending on projects while essential workers go underpaid, and calls for a cure for these fiscal ailments.
Adverse auguries suggest a reserve of philosophy and patience may be needed if obstacles arise. Lack of cooperation or capital could impede progress, so stand by with tact, protect investments, and bolster prestige until the impasse abates. A birthday may call on faith and patience to bridge temporary setbacks.
Hal Boyle reports on Arthur MacArthur III, 13, son of General Douglas MacArthur, returning to the United States after years of war and exile. Born in Manila, he has endured Corregidor bombardments, mined corridors, and a perilous trek from The Rock to Australia. Now in San Francisco, he steps into a homeland he has yet to fully understand, balancing memories of war with budding interests in sports, piano, and youth.
In New York a city-wide buzz follows the MacArthur Truman split with vivid talk from all walks of life. Civilians debate civilian control and the timing of the news as everywhere people share similar views and jokes. The piece captures a divided, anxious mood with colorful anecdotes from bars, clubs, and street corners.
George Dixon reviews Sterling Hayden stance on Communism and a past HUAC encounter. Hayden's social polish contrasted with defiance in 1947, plus a dinner where he pressed a heiress about joining Communism and claimed pamphlets from a Russian captain. Mentions routine government records and a remark about a lost civil service aid letter. MISS REID, an author.
Miss Reid recalls cherry blossom nights in Washington where romance thrived among blooms. She laments modern flash photography scaring lovers and asks who wants to be wooed with a flash bulb going off near one’s face, calling it distressing.
Dave Regan recalls a six year old boy in a city lot battling wind with a red kite and string. A bystander helps, tying cloth to the kite tail to lift it. The piece shifts to a tale of planting a peach tree with friends, diggin g, and learning tool mixups. A playful, reflective urban gardening note ends with a smile at modern gardening challenges.
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