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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1948
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists pricing for per copy and carrier delivery, various mail subscription options within and outside the trading area, and annual rates. A Bible verse is included in the page text.
The piece reflects on Babe Ruth as a enduring American icon whose rise from obscurity mirrors Lincoln and Ford. It notes Ruth’s prime prowess, the toll of years and lifestyle, and his fading strength yet lasting influence on fans, especially the youth, with Yankee Stadium as a monument to his legacy.
A reader contrasts gardening toil with the joy of harvesting sweet corn while a secondary note discusses Secretary Krug's voluntary oil and gasoline program. The piece defends the plan as a way to prevent shortages while warning the Justice Department will not tolerate anti competitive actions. It questions whether the plan will guarantee nationwide supply balance.
Dr George W Crane argues big city residents show un American tendencies and favor dependency while rural communities uphold Americana. He cites trucking reroutes from Chicago to avoid crime as a cautionary tale about city life and influences on national unity. He notes Chicago congressmen supported court packing as a city pattern.
David Lawrence argues that Russia's handling of a New York teacher's escape and a spy narrative damages the Soviet Union's prestige more than diplomacy. He cites consulate interference, fears of Western scrutiny, and the broader impact on Europe and Berlin policy while noting how propaganda reveals totalitarian controls.
A columnist argues mobs sway respectable people and public crowds. The piece warns that lawlessness grows in cities like Chicago and asserts education and church leadership, not courts or legislation, are key to preventing a wolfish society. Readers are urged to write to Dr. Crane with a stamped return envelope.
Arthur Baer argues the American merchant marine ebbs and flows with war and Prohibition. He criticizes Commis and prohibition has damaged ship service and seafaring careers while urging Americans to pursue maritime work for long-term rewards.
Hal Boyle notes that the United States government, with over 2,000,000 employees, offers a wide range of early career paths from community management specialist to zone senior chief cost auditor. Agencies such as the AEC, ICC, Library of Congress, GPO, Smithsonian, US Maritime Commission, Veterans Administration, Social Security Administration, and Commerce Department recruit for diverse roles.
George E. Sokolsky argues the 1946 peace conference shows no progress on colonial trusteeships and international policy. He cites Molotov opposing British and American Mediterranean influence and notes divergent views on Eritrea Libya Tripolitania and postwar trusteeships. He warns talks drag on without decisive results and criticizes inconsistent American policy.
Erich Brande notes a rain soaked morning with humid heat and stray letters. Church authorities in New Zealand protest risqué congratulatory telegrams read at wedding breakfasts, urging censorship.
A clipped movie column notes Lauren Bacall’s baby costing Humphrey Bogart $20,000 and claims top doctors charge five percent of a film-star husband’s annual salary to deliver a baby. The remark contrasts wealthy birth costs with the manger scene question.
The speaker argues science can create replacement body parts for humans similar to auto parts, highlighting the influence of the press as proof of concept. The claim suggests progress in medical and engineering fields and invites discussion on feasibility and ethics.
A Baltimore physician, Dr. George E. Slotkin, develops an artificial kidney built from plastic and cellophane. He notes further spare parts and refinements are needed before a human patient.
A fragment notes someone offering a chart to cover typing and printing costs, suggesting a sales pitch or fundraising effort tied to psychological charts.
A nineteen year old Chicago woman, five weeks married, attempted death by her own action after her husband preferred classical music to boogie-woogie. She recalls their brief marriage and their mutual neglect of music, noting their focus on each other.
Weather update notes sun emerging and humidity easing, with the author stating they will not write another column.
Genevieve Kemble warns that Friday August 20 may bring clouded indecision and nervous stress. A stormy move could worsen matters while anger or rash actions risk errors. birthdays should avoid direct action and sign changes to protect judgment.
A quip about a man who knows his trade avoiding attachment. The wife’s vacation talk stirs suspicion of absence and missing documents. A child born today loves movement, travel, and new contracts, proving easily swayed by external influences.
Dave Regan recounts a humorous night where a local Mason and a Knights of Columbus member swapped slips by dining in a Le Sourdsville room reserved for a Masonic event. The moment of recognition drew laughter as the Irishman faced a light penalty for not wearing a fez. Then the Kiwanis Club boat trip on the Ohio offered a memorable moonlit voyage Cincinnati to Coney Island with a fine meal and lively singing.
The report notes Ru has twice sought to show readiness for peace and suggests Western Europe may be reviving and unlikely to become fertile ground for further expansion. Senator Herbert O Connor of Maryland remarks.
President Harry S. Truman states the United States seeks peace grounded in justice and calls for a functional United Nations to serve that aim. He emphasizes global cooperation and the need for international cooperation to maintain security and harmony.
Rep. Joseph W. Martin Jr R Mass delivers a conclusion that after 16 years of expanding control and higher taxes the nation reversed the trend. He states they chose a new road and began to walk in the paths of freedom.
National Education Association president Glenn E. Snow warns that millions of children in the United States lack any schooling or receive extremely limited educational opportunities, signaling a grave national concern.
King Abdullah of Trans-Jordan asks the United States to alter its policy stance. The appeal targets current approaches amid Middle East tensions, signaling a shift in regional diplomatic requests.
Stuart Chase, author, highlights three chief problems: preventing World War III, feeding 2.3 billion people, and adjusting humanity to the machine age, framing a futurist outlook.
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