Middletown Journal Subscription Rates and Note
Middletown Journal advertising rates list per copy 25 cents and weekly carrier rates. Mail options show five day and six day service with yearly costs for local and outside trading areas. A biblical quote from Numbers 11 6 concludes the notice.
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Washington Happenings on Atomic Defense Debate
President Truman and Defense Secretary Johnson face a fateful choice on atomic defense amid fears Russia will have the bomb within years. A new book by Dr. R. E. Lapp urges diversified strategy beyond sole reliance on strategic bombing and calls for stronger intelligence and carrier development to deter an atomic war. Congress debates funding for a super carrier as Navy advocates warn against limiting modern defense options.
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Reflections on Adam Smith and Modern Economics
Erich Brande questions early economic definitions and the relevance of Adam Smith’s unproductive labor concept. He contrasts 18th century free enterprise with 1949 views, criticizing government spending and urging caution about economic progress versus decline.
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Navy Wins or Loses in Interservice Carrier Debate
The keel for the Navy’s 65 000 ton super carrier was laid at Newport News amid debate with the Air Force over strategic roles and launch capabilities. The White House renovation stirs parallel controversy as experts debate tearing down or remodeling the historic residence.
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Reds Eying Constitution Change for Loyalty Probes
The article notes the American Communist Party may invoke Article VIII to create a national committee led loyalty probe similar to federal investigations. It cites Herbert A. Philbrick’s damaging testimony as a turning point and warns that party members will face scrutiny, from leadership to fringe activists, amid public mistrust.
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Moral training through Sunday schools urged by Dr Crane
The Worry Clinic host quotes Dr George W Crane urging moral education for children via Sunday schools. Florence and other dedicated teachers are praised for instilling honesty and character, contrasting with dangerous acts by criminals. He argues morality should supplement scientific schooling and cites long hours and commitment of volunteers.
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Florence and the Legion
One Word Led To Another: Baer On Three Dollar Ante
A satirical column riffs on politics and finance, mocking a proposed three dollar ante and a three-ply banner with Roosevelt imagery. It quips about betting slang, gambling, and the idea of a two dollar note shaping economic form. The piece plays with wordplay and social satire through vivid, tongue in cheek statements.
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Stars Urge Diligence and Long Range Planning
Genevieve Kemble’s Thursday reading for April 28 notes an intensification of skills and planning that may yield surprising results. It emphasizes serious study, prudent judgment, and cooperative, tangible effort, with thrift and responsibility bringing rewards and harmony. A birthday message highlights earned recognition and loyal duty.
Martian President Seeks Tune for Earth Discord
Hal Boyle imagines a Martian ruler listening to the stars when a warlike hum from Earth disturbs the cosmic concert. Wise men diagnose humanity’s enslavement of animals and each other, culminating in war and the haunting idea that life consumes life as a sleeping human child is shown to disturb the heavens.
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Barbs Fire Halts Ohio Wedding Then Dies Out
The wedding in Ohio was interrupted by a fire that was extinguished. The groom and guests faced a delay but nothing permanent. In Colorado a boy has 14 inches of skin grafted, seen as a bright side in healing. Two Michigan men reported a robbery by a woman, likely forced but framed as a duty to promote welfare.
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Pensions and politics in postwar discourse explored
A columnist surveys pensions across social security military retirement civil service and relief spending, notes gaps for Congress members, and contrasts modern labor aid with global politics. The piece questions Soviet openness and leadership in the Kremlin while mocking Russia’s propaganda.
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United States
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Truman plans national health insurance faces broad debate
James Marlowe explains the ongoing argument over a government health program. Supporters and opponents agree on expanding existing government healthcare, but clash on national compulsory health insurance and the payroll tax details for coverage, costs, and who pays.
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