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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1948
Page
6
The Middletown Journal details subscription options including per copy and weekly carrier rates, mail plans for trading area and outside regions, and advance payment terms. A biblical verse is included in the notice.
The essay recalls Babe Ruth as a transcendent figure who rose from obscurity to greatness and left an enduring mark on American youth. It honors his prime moments, the toll of years and excess, and the lasting monuments in Yankee Stadium and in the hearts of fans, especially young players who dream of emulating him.
The piece contrasts gardening drudgery with the satisfying reward of harvest and reflects on the anti trust implications of Secretary Krug's voluntary oil and gasoline relief program. It notes prior winter use, aims to curb shortages, and questions whether DOJ will tolerate coordination without harming competition.
Dr. Crane discusses a trucker Jeff B who moved routes out of Chicago due to cargo thefts. The dialog shifts to critique of urban politics and alleged un-American attitudes among city populations, contrasting rural and city communities as influence on the nation.
Washington commentary argues Russia loses credibility through the Bentley incident and the Moscow response. It says the incident and later spy ring news undermine Soviet prestige, complicate Berlin politics, and reveal totalitarian control, while highlighting the impact on European attitudes toward communism.
The writer warns against mob psychology and lawlessness in Chicago as a dangerous social force. He argues cannot legislate morality and urges education and church leadership to protect society from a wolfish, dog eats dog ethos.
Arthur Baer argues that postwar recovery of the American merchant marine hinges on overcoming Prohibition era damage. He critiques Communist influence and European competition while praising seafaring careers and the dignity of service in liners and hospitality roles.
Hal Boyle notes the U S government as the world’s biggest employer with varied postings for youth including community management specialist at Hanford Los Alamos and Oak Ridge zone senior chief cost auditor at the GAO track inspector at the Interstate Commerce Commission copyright clearance at the Library of Congress and several other agencies offering careers from astrophysicists to gerontologists while joking about jelly bean output roles.
The piece recalls a rainy morning with humid weather and an itchy desire to ignore hostile letters. It notes New Zealand church authorities rebuking risque wedding telegrams read at reception breakfasts, a topic the author finds surprising.
A Hollywood clipping notes Lauren Bacall's baby will cost Humphrey Bogart around 20 000 dollars with doctors charging five percent of a film star husband’s annual salary for childbirth. The writer jokes about star parents and asks if expensive babies can reach the manger child.
The reader asserts that science should create replacement parts for people as it has for machines and claims the press demonstrates this potential. The remark frames media as a proving ground for future biomedical innovations and calls for rapid scientific progress.
A Dr. George F. Slotkin of Baltimore designs an artificial kidney made from plastic and cellophane. He notes that with a few more spare parts a functioning device for humans may be possible in the future.
A nineteen year old wife, married five weeks, attempts death by self harm in Chicago citing her husband’s preference for classical music over boogie-woogie. The couple recalls their early marriage and mutual preoccupation with each other.
Weather improves with sun breaking through and humidity easing. The writer notes reluctance to pen another column despite the clear, pleasant atmosphere.
Genevieve Kemble notes a clouded, uncertain mood for Friday August 20 with indecision and pressure. A stormy move could bring exaggerated complications as nerves strain. Birthday folks should avoid direct action sign reassert calm and principle and resist urges to quarrel or seek expediency.
A fragment notes an offer to send for a psychological chart, mentioning an "ope and a die" to cover typing and printing costs. The text is incomplete, implying a request for payment or assistance in acquiring the chart. No clear dates or names are readable.
A wry observation on marriage humor where a man skilled in his trade is said to avoid commitment while a wife recounts a vacation to neighbors, prompting his self reflection on where he has been and what he has done.
A child born today shows a fondness for movement and new contracts, often unable to decide. This trait can make them susceptible to signing influences from distant or important places and institutions.
Dave Regan reports a lighthearted misdirection at Le Sourdsville dining room where a Masonic group dined, the Knight arriving unnoticed and being fined for not wearing a fez. He also describes Wanwan Owen’s annual Kwianis Club boat trip on the Ohio from Cincinnati to Coney Island with clear skies a full moon, fine meal and songs.
The piece surveys 1946 peace conference debates over colonies and trusteeships. It cites Molotov criticizing Western powers, multiple delegates proposing different colonial outcomes, and Vyshinsky and Bevin positions. It argues peace talks stall, with endless discussion and no firm resolution. It notes Russia, Libya, Tripolitania, and broader international tensions.
The report notes Ru's repeated efforts to declare readiness for peace and suggests Western Europe may be reviving, reducing hope for further expansion. Senator Herbert O'Conor of Maryland is referenced as part of the commentary.
The quotation frames U S aims as seeking peace with justice and a functional United Nations. It criticizes past Congress for expanding control and taxes, praising a reset toward freedom and a new path under leaders like President Truman and Rep. Joseph W. Martin Jr of Massachusetts.
Glenn E. Snow, president of the National Education Association, complains that millions of children in the United States lack schooling or receive very poor educational opportunities, highlighting a broad access problem in a wealthy nation.
King Abdullah of Trans-Jordan asks the United States to reverse current policy. He seeks shifts in regional support and strategy amid ongoing Middle East tensions and diplomatic negotiations with Washington.
Stuart Chase, author, warns of three main issues facing humanity. The risks are preventing World War III feeding 2.3 billion people and adapting people to the machine age as technology progresses.
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