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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1950
Page
4
Public notice lists rates for carrier and mail subscriptions for Middletown Journal and Sunday News Journal. Rates cover in area and outside trading area terms, with yearly options and international pricing. The page also includes a biblical verse.
A Chicago announcement describes the Crusade for Freedom to fund Radio Free Europe and ring a 10 ton Storite bell in England. Leaders include General Clay, General Eisenhower, and Joseph Grew while plans promise a worldwide broadcast of freedom from Western Germany to Asia.
Dr. George W. Crane narrates Danny’s kindergarten crush on Barbara and a child's implicit death wish. The piece links such thoughts to adult conflict, noting subconscious urges can surface in dreams and provoke parental remorse in children and adults alike.
Washington observers criticize Jacob Malik for chairing the UN Security Council amid North Korean aggression. They urge a vigorous investigation into Moscow's actions and potential violations of the UN charter including noncooperation and potential suspension of a member.
Erich Brandeis recounts a Lake George summer romance between a young woman named Joan and a mature boat-house worker. A father’s discovery ends the affair. the couple’s devotion remains, as observers reflect on youth, aging, and memory.
Hal Boyle argues that ground infantry, not air power or tanks alone, will determine Korea's fate. He notes North Korean guerrilla tactics, limited manpower, and the need for more foot soldiers with effective weapons like the 3.5 inch bazooka, stressing that victory hinges on soldiers who endure mud and mountains rather than machines.
The United States urges suspension of Soviet membership in the UN Security Council due to Russia’s charter violations and North Korea support. It calls for a thorough study of the North Korean dispute and for Soviets to withdraw their public charges against UN members. The U S renews the request for all nations to refrain from aiding North Korea, signaling implied Soviet guilt of aggression.
A jumble of quirky quips and sketchy advice ranging from hygiene and romance to travel and fashion. The piece references a doctor noting kissing as germ destruction, critique of sulfa, a tourist map mishap, and a San Francisco jewel theft. It ends with playful lines about marriage at home, rubber tire thieves, and curious client notes to Dr. Crane.
A sixteen year old girl known as Joan is pursued by a twenty one year old college graduate. Her guardian urges secrecy about her age as the couple's romance unfolds amid a group of house guests. The narrator reflects on youth and romance from a distance.
A young couple's evenings include dances, bingo parties, and porch goodbyes. Joan, from a good family, feeds her lover with the best food to prove her worth. On the eve of departure she serves a farewell lunch, but tears stain the fried chicken and cake. Good luck to them.
James Marlow explains the Army’s hierarchy from squad to army group in a clear, instructional style. He notes WWII peak strength of 8 million and postwar total of 596,000, listing divisions and locations such as Second Armored in the United States and units in Japan Germany and Korea. The piece emphasizes the ideal vs actual structure and points to the Pentagon and staff roles as contributing to the broader force.
A reflective Middletown piece recalls 8 am scenes of buses and officers as young men prepare for war or defense service. The column contrasts peaceful morning life with rumors of Korea and UN victories, hinting at uncertainty about the future and the path ahead.
Dorothy Kilgallen notes actors face long breaks between films and must keep practicing. She highlights theatre projects at La Jolla, university film programs, and summer stock as training, comparing Hollywood to British repertory groups and urging continuous acting work to sustain skill.
From a student viewpoint, training opportunities grow stronger as UCLA's motion picture division expands. The campus near Hollywood operates a complete program with more than 100 students enrolled, offering hands on experience in film production and related crafts.
A fragment depicts troops advancing across rolling terrain as the doughboys prepare for service. The lines suggest a growing mobilization and the transformation of landscapes into military readiness.
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