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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1948
Page
4
The Middletown Journal outlines subscription rates for per copy and weekly carrier service in and outside the trading area with annual mail options and pricing. A pasted Bible verse from Luke speaks of a daughter’s sleep, noting she is not dead.
The Office of Education forecasts 32 million K-12 students this fall with 39 million by 1956 as birth-rate driven enrollment climbs. Grammar and high schools face a 760,000 rise, while college enrollment lingers. Space and teacher shortages grow, costs rise, and higher taxes are implied to fund new buildings and raises.
A health notice urges Americans to take heart illness seriously citing 1946 mortality over 500,000 from heart diseases and over 3.7 million with heart ailments. It recommends medical exam, moderation in activity, weight control, reduced smoking and alcohol, rest, and steadier temperaments to lower risk.
The piece argues over five billion dollars in European recovery aid with about one billion in credits. It says grants dominate the program while 20 percent are loans at 3 percent interest and that no Marshall Plan country has agreed to repay. It urges ending absolute handouts and demanding quid pro quo for U S support.
Irene F a 27 year old Catholic married five years seeks help for chronic tension misattributed to medical causes. Dr Crane outlines that most symptoms have a psychological root tracing to an early marriage trauma involving a misdiagnosed epilepsy scare and fear of having children.
Opinion argues Secretary James Forrestal must remain out of campaign politics to protect military unification. The piece notes bipartisan precedent set by Roosevelt with Stimson and Knox and cautions against partisan moves that could destabilize defense leadership amid a looming administration change.
Dave Regan writes on the city dog problem with a rabies scare, noting complaints that the quarantine is cruel to animals. He argues dogs stray due to owners, urges leash use, and frames pet ownership as a responsibility tied to property and public safety.
A university publication highlights the college and scientific laboratory as a medium for human welfare. It presents the university as a broader community resource with more students than the state university, stressing public good through research and education.
A memo of tongue in cheek lines urges taking blame, notes the world would look different if square, and jokes about job security and boss humor. The piece ends with a pun about being bound to get somewhere when tied up in work.
The article recalls how the Chicago Cubs under Pop Anson dressed to reflect mood and publicity, from fringe barouches to checkered robes and purple and old gold after 1892. It notes the team's evolving uniforms, publicity stunts, and the shift after the Brotherhood raid.
In a reflective column Brande notes a serious psychology seminar on animal behavior by university researchers. He cites observed animal tricks and argues humans show similar quirks, questioning why science treats human flaws differently and urging practical use of knowledge to improve the world.
The author muses about a hypothetical seminar where monkeys and other animals study human behavior. They suggest such a course could reveal surprising insights, especially if the students were unbiased by familiarity with humans.
A reflective piece mulls why women choose hats and mink coats over muskrat furs and why ladies display red fingernails and toenails. The author wonders about gendered fashion and status signaling with a playful, observational tone.
A humorous note on human pursuits and curiosity compares guiding a monkey with bananas to focus on simple tasks. It hints at the broader richness of human inquiry beyond trivial amusements.
Genevieve Kemble presents a Sunday forecast noting peculiar adventures and possible restlessness tied to eccentric urges. It suggests calm reflection and careful analysis to balance inner drives. The birthday section warns of radical changes and estrangements that may be tempered by thoughtful consideration.
In a sunlit memory a grandfather recounts a fabled 1955 when a divine command ends fear. An imagined miracle inspires world unity, disarmament, and a shift from warlike to peaceful aims, with Stalin visiting the White House and a new world order forming. The tale ends with a boy and grandfather sharing a quiet dream.
George E. Sokolsky promotes a pamphlet from the House Committee on Un-American Activities detailing Communist control concepts. It highlights academic freedom limits, government surveillance, school censorship, and global reach with lists of countries and regions under Communist influence.
Hamilton edged Middletown 9 to 6 after 11 innings at Lee Lourdsville Lake in a tense softball clash. Dr C E Jurgensen and Harley Brakeman attended the Ohio Opticians convention in Columbus. Deputy Sheriff Arthur Linkins and police used George Wedekind to locate a gambling game near Elwood Street from an airplane. players fled before arrival.
Crude petroleum and natural gas supply nearly 30 percent of the energy used by the world’s engines and machinery, highlighting their central role in global energy consumption.
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