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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1948
Page
6
Subscriptions listed for Middletown Journal and Sunday News Journal with rates for carrier and mail options. Rates include in area and outside trading area, with annual prices and age of publication noted. Quote from Proverbs appears at end as a moral verse.
On Verity Founders Day a bronze statue of Armco founder George M. Verity will be unveiled overlooking Armco’s original small plant. The tribute honors a man who valued service, brotherly love, and responsible growth, linking business success to helping others.
Gen. Lucius D. Clay, U S military governor of Germany, calls a policy of firmness toward Russia essential to avoid war. In Berlin he argues Soviet pressure will not pay dividends and that U S plans must be seen as steadfast to deter conflict. He warns war can be avoided only by clear determination to carry out Europe program.
Betty, 20, sought advice from Dr. Crane about a two year dating romance that began at 17. He now says they are too young to marry and may have misread love, while she remains convinced she will never marry another man. The doctor analyzes teenage courtship dynamics and motives.
In Washington the dispute over the miners’ right to strike tests constitutional limits and court authority. Officials face possible penalties for intimidating a court as union leaders weigh a back to work order amid a high stakes legal battle over the Lewis case and the Martin Bridges scheme.
Genevieve Kemble predicts excellent prospects for fulfilled ambitions through direct action and sound effort. The text highlights originality, innovation, risk, and possible dramatic developments in business and private life, with romance and adventure tied to strong groundwork and ambitious projects.
A lighthearted collection notes women as better patients per a dentist. It jokes about flies and summer heat chasing people away. It ends with a wry line that no one uplifts others by stepping on necks.
Arthur Baer comments on American democracy amid New Deal era politics. He jokes about too many critics and the party system, predicts Philadelphia trip for November primaries, and mocks political strategies and media influence. He recalls aging election rings and jokes about partisanship and reform.
Erich Brandeis notes MIT Nutritional Biochemistry Laboratory explores a four cent daily cereal diet claiming all minerals and vitamins but concedes people would tire of dull meals. He recalls lunch in Starke with fine dining and lemon meringue pie, pondering food and mind interplay.
Not being a scientist I note nutrition matters aside appetizing food matters more. Parsley sprigs on entrees serve no one but improve presentation and mood, making even plain fried ham appear more appealing in roadside restaurants.
Narrator brags about ignoring calories and vitamins while enjoying a meal. He admits defying diet rules, claiming health remains fine despite his wife’s insistence on balanced eating. He recalls a dinner of roast beef with boiled potatoes and steamed rice, juices enhancing flavor.
The writer contrasts prior meals described as soggy beans and tasteless dishes with praise for the Battery Park Hotel in Asheville. The piece cites nutritional skepticism about earlier meals and endorses the Asheville stop as notably better. It frames food quality amid broader remarks on wartime policy and leadership.
Hal Boyle reports King Ibn Saud has become an American watermelon fan. Kenneth J. Edwards, Texas farmer and head of a Saudi agricultural program, has organized 22 Texas experts to build model farms in Arabia. The effort aims to reduce imports, boost self-sufficiency, and spread modern farming methods across four large new farms as the kingembraces American varieties and bigger poultry.
In Wabash Indiana eight hunters collected 53 red foxes and received bounties. They donated the pelts to Mrs. Everett Dillman who is receiving a new fur coat from the pelts secured in the hunt.
The column analyzes how Philadelphia hosts national conventions may affect 1948 presidential bids, noting Wallace and Stassen dynamics, Roosevelt’s California chairmanship, Taft Dewey scenarios, Florida primaries, and the domestic fight against Communism amid labor law rulings affecting unions and Reds in leadership roles.
Obituary tribute to Middletown chief Hugh King praising his kindness and fairness. Reflection on his sudden death and the impact on the community, with a push for public health awareness and safety messages blended in.
The Middletown Board of Health released a mimeographed dodger noting that in the search for longevity the secret lies in brief practical tips. It presents a short, cautionary guide urging readers to consider daily habits and health practices to extend life.
Twenty years ago construction began on two tennis courts on lots south of the YMCA. The City Commission formed a committee to press county and state officials for prompt repair of the river viaduct. Commission chairman William Stringham named George Sebald head of a panel with George Class and R. J. Fitzgerald.
City Commission backs Fire Chief Elmer Reed plan to systematically number all fire alarm boxes. Thirty five new boxes were purchased to expand coverage and improve response times.
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