Middletown Journal Subscription Rates and Note
The Middletown Journal publishes daily except Sunday with various subscription options. Rates include 25c per copy, 35c weekly for carrier delivery, and annual mail plans ranging from six dollars to ten dollars, with outside U S A at twenty five dollars. The page closes with a biblical verse from Luke 24 7.
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Middletown Journal
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Port in a Rising Storm
In 1948 the Progressive Party was described as a tool of the Communist Party and Soviet Russia with Henry Wallace's leadership. A Connecticut Progressive convention passed a resolution denouncing his Korea stance, prompting Wallace to resign, signaling the party remains under Communist influence as a rising storm is seen.
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New Haven
Mobilizing Reservists for Peace in Korea Era
Columnist David Lawrence questions how far the Marine Corps mobilization should go and whether a replacement system for reservists is needed. He notes the current readiness to meet another war, the risk of renewed conflict, and the idea that reservists’ sacrifices mobilize for peace by staving off total war, urging clearer leadership messaging.
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Korea
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Washington
Worry Clinic: Dentist Tom F. Shares Career Strain and Success
Dr. George W. Crane discusses how Tom F., a 37 year old dentist, balanced night taxi driving and dishwashing during dental school and still achieved 12 years of practice. The column notes the value of direct human contact and targeted language over elbowing for sales, urging readers to engage customers with clear messaging.
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Tom F
Dental
Ethics shaping professional ads for dentists and physicians
The piece notes that while professional ads are restricted in newspapers, organized groups sponsor ads to present full offerings to the public. It cites state dental societies already running such campaigns and predicts broader adoption within a decade. The idea echoes the axiom you must tell them if you would sell them.
Foster family brief homecoming in Birmingham after stay
Twenty years ago Mrs. R W Foster of Coles Road, Coles, returned to Middletown after three months at a girlhood home in Birmingham England. She and her two children Hilda and Richard Jr left Middletown on Memorial Day for a visit with her parents since marriage. Perle B Banker won the Republican auditor nomination in the August primary. Dan Daly and family returned from a motor trip to Buffalo and Cleveland, visiting relatives in Rittman Ohio where Martha Daly stayed with cousin Betty Jane Brophy.
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R. W. Foster
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Perle B. Banker
Middletown
Dan Daly
Buffalo
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Cleveland
Rittman, O
Martha Daly
Betty Jane Brophy
Rittman
Truman hints at no OPA revival amid inflation fears
James Marlow notes President Truman avoided promising OPA restoration, suggesting regular agencies could run controls if shortages recurred. He warns divided authority across Agriculture Commerce and Labor could cause confusion and favoritism, whereas a unified OPA under one roof proved more coordinated in wartime.
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Paul Porter
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Labor Board
Mr. Truman
Westport-1900 and the good old times revived
A local piece on the Westport-1900 article in The Yankee Doodle Fair reflects on bygone eras. It contrasts 1900 anxieties about a saloon with modern gains, noting wage levels, costs, and lifestyle changes through a columnist’s lens. The writer observes how today’s luxuries and education outpace past expectations while critiquing nostalgia.
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Westport
Decision to Attack in Korea Front Shocks the Troops
Hal Boyle recalls the tense hours before a planned assault on the Korean front. A general orders a bold move after retreat ends, calling reporters into a maproom as tanks move and divisions maneuver. The piece highlights the nerve and pressure carried by leaders and soldiers alike.
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Korea
Times Change Yet Remain In Memory Of 1950 Life
The author muses that today’s harsh era will be seen as quaint by future centuries. Nostalgia emerges for 1950s television, modest aircraft, and train travel while prices and a slower pace are remembered fondly.
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Old Times and Good Times in a Fading Echo
A reflective, informal note laments nostalgia for past eras while urging readers to savor present times seen as the sole era worth enjoying. The voice questions the value of clinging to memories and emphasizes living in the current moment.
Aug 15 Stars urged courage and restrained boldness
Genevieve Kemble’s Tuesday forecast for August 15 advises a bold yet cautious approach to current conditions. Ambitions demand effort and discretion, with risks of overdoing. Birthday readers may show enterprise and inventive talent facing a stubborn, congested situation, possibly needing retreat or postponement to reach accord.
Courage to Ask Truman? Washington Scene Reporter Call
George Dixon writes from Washington about a reporter mustering courage to attend a White House press conference and question President Truman on his Eugene Oregon speech. The piece blends self mockery with a reflection on adjusting to Washington life and notes Rep. Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr.'s frequent absences.
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Eugene
Oregon
White House
Mr. Truman
Joe Stalin
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Capitol Hill
House
New York
President's Yes or Nay Sparks Historic White House Feat
The remark hints at a potential pivotal moment at the White House with high stakes for Old Joe and a dramatic outcome whether the president approves or ejects the speaker. The phrasing suggests a bold, history making scenario.
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Old Joe
White House
Strange faces return as General Battley reports crowd surge
In a brief town update General Battley notes a new influx of peculiar visitors. He overheard them in the Mayflower elevator planning business cards, signaling organized activity and readiness for public presence. The fragment hints at a coordinated return.
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Kean Leads First Korean War Attack From Hills
Maj. Gen. William B. Kean of the 25th Infantry Division directed the first major American assault in Korea. Darkness gave way to dawn as artillery and air strikes pounded enemy positions while infantry moved through the hills at 6:30 a.m. The operation aimed to meet and defeat the hidden enemy main force amid uncertain numbers.
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Europe
Return to Washington and social security quip
The speaker notes being back in Washington yet feeling mentally on vacation. They expect full return by tomorrow and mention Gwendolyn Catritz's line about securing social ties and avoiding social security, signaling a witty social observation.
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Washington
Gwendolyn Catritz
Massachusetts Goatee Tax Law Is On The Books
A Massachusetts rule states that a man cannot wear a goatee without paying a fee or tax. The text appears in a historical record noting state regulation and its unusual nature.
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Massachusetts
Lake St Mary's and Wayne Lake Scene Sunday Drive
Dave Regan describes a Sunday drive to Lake St Marys at Celina and Wayne Lake, noting cottages for rent, scenic views, and a few attractive homes including a $15000 wagon-wheel fence. He observes stocked fish, modern comforts, and a scarce number of eateries, praising a Celina restaurant for steak, salad, and dessert.
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Celina
Lake Erie
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Gratis
Broadway Buzz and Gossip Mix in Kilgallen Column
Dorothy Kilgallen notes on celebrities and show business include Candy Jones expecting a third child Harry Conover’s cover girl, Gov Dewey draft talk, Eva Gabor romance, Saratoga gambling shifts, George Bernard Shaw possible TV appearance, Mary McCarty wooed by Buddy Pepper, Yvette Madsen habeas corpus update, and Bob Hope film Fancy Pants opening gag. Plus Lind Brothers at the Strand and Parachute Jump thrills.
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Harry Conovers
Candy Jones
Gov. Dewey
Ernie Byfield Jr
Eva Gabor
Saratoga
George Bernard Shaw
U. S
Edith Piaf
Marcel Cerdan
Eddie Constantine
New York
Mary McCarty
Buddy Pepper
Yvette Madsen
Germany
Joseph S. Robinson
Bob Hope
Robert
Lindy Gossip Sparks Rumors On Starrs And Rio Model Heidi Howe
The Lindys Gossips claim Mike Todd courted by Joan Blondell and help from several show girls tote the torch. A Rio de Janeiro model Heidi Howe arrives as the town’s new character and is said to adore movie stars, with locals posing as Farley Granger Taylor Peck among others. Rosita Royce hints at a possible Chloe role in Cole Porter’s musical Out of This World. Jack Dempsey appears in chatter.
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Lindy
Mike Todd
Joan Blondell
Rio de Janeiro
Heidi Howe
Farley Granger
Robert Taylor
Gregory Peck
Roxy
Rosita Royce
Dove
Chloe
Cole Porter
Jack Dempsey
Midwinter Showbiz Dalliances Highlight New York Scene
New York Giants outfielder Bobby Thomson and Marcie Norcross form a midtown pairing as Londoners speculate on Anthony Eden’s dating timeline after his divorce. Charles Simonelli, a young film executive, flies to Chicago for a rendezvous with his dream girl Piper Laurie. Clifford Fischer plans to bring the Folies Bergere to the country this fall amid a wave of entertainment news.
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NEW York Giants
Bobby Thomson
Marcie Norcross
Anthony Eden
Charles Simonelli
Chicago
Piper Laurie
Clifford Fischer
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