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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1954
Page
4
The essay argues that New York City’s legally registered dogs declined from 312,517 in 1947 to 272,814 while the human population grew, suggesting dogs may be leaving the city not due to loyalty waning but due to modern urban life. It contrasts dog scarcity with cat resilience, noting cats’ humor and tolerance of city life.
Dave Regan muses on hot weather fears and the public’s rush to buy summer goods. He suggests buying fans and weather preparations now to avoid priceier installs later, noting the contrast with the unamused weatherman who predicts June-like warmth in January and the public’s stubborn worry.
Russell Davenport of Fortune magazine helped spark the 1940 Willkie presidential surge with Willkie’s essay and a strong editorial push. Davenport advised during the GOP convention in Philadelphia, aiding a mass movement that reshaped the race despite Willkie’s ultimate defeat.
The piece argues congressional probes must exhaustively pursue ties between government officials and private interests in FHA housing scandals. It details Section 608 missteps from 1942 to 1950, windfall profits from inflated cost estimates, potential collusion, and harmful tenant rents. It singles out leadership shifts after Eisenhower and calls for restitution to victims.
The essay contrasts stop beating a wife with true repentance and warns against misreading mercy. It cites to Romania and warns against trusting regimes that previously abused power. It argues for disarming violence before any forgiveness and cautions against naive reconciliation with aggressors.
Washington debates how far US should go to aid France in Indochina. Key questions cover French effort, potential American input, and the outcome if Communists prevail. Debate includes draft policy, casualties, and implications for Indochinese independence and long term friendship with the United States.
For business matters lunar influences favor progress on existing ventures though caution with cash is advised. Evening hours suit social cultural and community projects. travel plans may succeed. If tomorrow is your birthday the next three months bring career and financial gains with attentive ears from superiors. A 1954 harmonious social period plus a practical dogmatic child.
Twenty years ago on Thursday April 26 1934 Middletown’s cooperative Steelasco built home in Oneida Subdivision neared completion. Hugh Wright said the house would open to the public May 5 and 6. National Hospital Day May 12 would be observed at Middletown Hospital with staff and Welfare Auxiliary guides assisting.
A south department store owner won a judgeship as fines climb to 4.98 dollars. A doctor urges biking to cut costs and notes the risk of frequent falls. The piece hints prosperity depends on employment and appearance while warning of summer bugs returning.
Washington tale notes how President Eisenhower helped 7 year old Lindsay win back her boyfriend Stevie Wilson after a staged meeting at the White House. Betty Hutton aided by relaying details from Lindsay to the President and Press Secretary Hagerty. Lindsay boasted of meeting the President and securing the reunion.
A Michigan woman seeks divorce noting her husband favors TV to her and could turn it off. As bubble gum appears more in markets, kids request it and furniture ends up stuck with it.
Tax drivers trickle back after the DAR convention as cabbies joke the Daughters of the American Revolution avoid tipping. They praise the ladies but complain about the orchid laden weight and dine on fares like regular riders.
A roundup from New York gossip columns highlights private eyes tailing a top league star, Lullaby star Kay Medford’s Broadway drought, Edith Adams’ health, a paternity suit shadowed by society types, and a stalled La Vie En Rose move. Also notes Bunche’s UN return, Dietrich’s TV offer refusal, and private hospitals facing price probes in New York.
The piece surveys performers and acts in New York clubs and TV, noting Donald Cook in King of Hearts, Clef album on Buddy DeFranco, Martha Wright on ABC, George Shearing at the Embers, Ella Fitzgerald at Loew’s State, and the Kirkwood-Goodman team at Ruban Bleu. Mentions Haile Selassie’s film footage for a U.S. visit. Rumors swirl about Stella Unger, Victor Young, Victor Wolfson and Ben Marden over Seventh Heaven musical plans. Churchill connection teased.
A reader quiz covers varied facts from history and science. Topics include the Leaning Tower of Pisa, blood types, Julia Clifford Lathrop, lettuce history, Indo China, weather kites, metal fatigue, the Great Bed of Ware, and coin edge milling.
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