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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1949
Page
5
The Middletown Journal lists evening and Sunday combinations with carrier and mail options. Rates vary by delivery area including six day and four day mail plans, with prices ranging up to 1000 dollars per year outside the U.S. and prepaid mail subscriptions.
Senate debate targets Acheson after a month old letter on a proposed 1.5 billion loan to the Nationalists. Bridges accuses the secretary of undermining Free Chinese efforts while noting Communist gains and flagging leadership flaws in Chinese forces. The piece also critiques education shifts and defends the continued role of the three Rs.
The article discusses Kenneth Royall's likely departure as secretary of the Army after Louis Johnson's appointment as secretary of Defense. It notes Sullivan and Symington favor keeping the existing team, analyzes Johnson's background, and warns that civilian reshuffling could undermine military unity. It also covers Truman's cautious appraisal and the need for civilian-military collaboration in the evolving 15 billion dollar defense program.
Dr. George W Crane discusses a family moment about Judy receiving a larger snow hat. The dialogue explores children wanting adulthood and the crux of parental remodeling a child’s attire. The piece uses a humorous analogy of oversized items to illustrate perspective.
Arthur Baer interviews Honus Wagner recalling a century of hitters and the Babe Ruth era. He weighs Wagner Nap Lajoie Ty Cobb against Ruth, noting their clean contact, lack of strikeouts, and enduring mellowing with age while joking about Easter bunny in leather vest.
Hal Boyle notes the Pyramid Club fad mostly delivered cheap coffee and doughnuts for a dollar while promising a fortune. Doughnut chains report surging sales as the pyramid wave spreads from California to major cities, with figures of up to 500 000 extra doughnuts sold by a single chain. Police caution that some operators may have used the scheme for quick profits.
The Hoover Commission recommends a Water Development Service and a unified Forest and Range Service, absorbing major agencies and abolishing the Department of Interior. The plan aims to reduce duplication, cut costs, and concentrate authority for nationwide resource projects and research. It would transfer many Interior functions to a new Department of Natural Resources.
The piece laments time limits on radio discussions and recalls a forum sponsored by a bargain store. It mentions a mink coat joke, two kids imitating drunks, and a girl playfully acting out “Mummie and Daddy” on Saturday night, reflecting on media, commerce, and everyday life.
A forum on comic books questions control and censorship. Proponents argue youth decline and call for codes, laws, and fines while opponents cite enduring moral standards like the Ten Commandments. A Florida tripper dismissively advocates harsh penalties and fear of moral decay.
Genevieve Kemble cautions Sunday readers to pursue unusual and inspirational paths rather than routine. Impulses may harm health and finances, suggesting rest, introspection, or advanced study. Birthdays May stall standard ambitions and favor caution, with potential reversals and focus on unusual talents.
The Monday forecast favors advancement, recognition, and support from superiors. It urges planning and talent development to enhance position and goals, with favorable social, domestic, and romantic prospects. Birthdays promise materializing hopes and a prominent career across finance, business, and culture.
Reader mail addresses local concerns and requests as Dave Regan explains a week’s silence for vacation. He notes delays in Little Arlington project with Decoration Day and winter completion aims, cites costs and labor as factors, and comments on parking along Broad Street. He invites Mrs Ferguson and Ruby White to contact, signs off for Harding College visit.
A terse, mixed bag item notes that success and prize are doubtful, with lines about overwork and overplay including seasonal sports such as basketball bowling and hockey. A Tennessee man reports his brother to authorities for a $100 reward amid a family scene and a sudden twist.
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