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Middletown Journal
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Johnson forecasts Korean War end by February
Defense Secretary Johnson, speaking in July before the House Appropriations Committee, said the Korean War would be over by February. He contrasted this confident view with more cautious intelligence publicized to date, arguing that frank discussion should replace complacency. He warned against underestimating the public and claimed the people will endure truth despite government spin.
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Glenn L. Martin
Army
Defense
Johnson
House Appropriations Committee
Korean
Mr. Johnson
Malik's Claims Spark U N Debate on Korea Invasion
The text condemns Jacob Malik as a liar and accuses him of repeating false claims that the U S invaded North Korea. It notes his role as Russia's UN head and president of the Security Council in August, alleging he used the position to vilify the United States and propagate propaganda among Stalin's followers.
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Jacob Malik
Russia
United Nations
United States
North Korea
U. S
Malik
Security Council
Stalin
A Fifty Billion Congress Faces Rough Budget Realities
The general appropriation bill balloons beyond 500 pages, with rough estimates placing about 34 billion dollars to non military agencies and 16 billion for the military. Economies claimed total around 600 million, achieved via Budget Bureau directives rather than direct congressional cuts. Critics call it political backpassing and warn of further uncertain spending next year.
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Congress
Budget Bureau
Petitions and public sentiment in a warned era
An experiment shows how easily Americans sign petitions without understanding them. A communist backed peace petition criticized the A bomb program and praised Russia. Federal probes reveal excuses like not reading, peer pressure, or persistence. Signers risk Moscow seeming to have many friends in the United States.
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U. S
Russia
Moscow
Fear and courage in the fear of the dark
Dr George W Crane discusses children's fear of the dark and its grown up parallels. He notes fear can be a useful asset when controlled, prompting alertness, while uncontrolled fear can harm and subdue even the bravest. He cites George and other adults who fear dark closets and alleys as evidence of nature’s protective instinct.
Formosa Debate Leaves MacArthur Message Public Yet Not Official
A tense weekend saw Truman, the Joint Chiefs, and cabinet policymakers debate de-emphasizing General MacArthur’s call to defend Formosa. The message, published by U.S. News and World Report due to an early publication order, was not an official policy but highlighted strategic views. The White House allowed publication, and Rep. Joseph Martin read it into the Congressional Record, clarifying it did not represent American policy. The State Department planned UN consideration of Formosa, and observers note MacArthur’s stance aligns with military views that Formosa must not fall to enemies.
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Washington
Truman
Joint Chiefs
MacArthur
Formosa
United States
U.S. News and World Report
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Chicago
White House
Joseph Martin
Congressional Record
America
State Department
United Nations
Asia
Where Do Writers Find Ideas In Daily Life
Erich Brandeis discusses sources of inspiration for writers and how real artists pursue creative urge beyond money. He surveys quotations and notes many writers write to express themselves, not solely for pay, urging readers to cultivate their own craft.
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Enquirer
Euripides
Shakespeare
Winchell
Samuel Johnson
The Voyager Hal Boyle Korea War Child Appeal
Hal Boyle notes American GIs in Korea are increasingly captive to a younger, larger population of children who win hearts with candy and gum. He observes that soldiers become local favorites through gift giving, gaining access to families and their daughters, shaping wartime influence.
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Korea
Calcutta
Cassablanca
Quoting the Classics Without Reading Them
The speaker rejects relying on the classics for ideas and notes that one can quote them without reading. He argues quotations are available in well organized volumes and emphasizes practical use over erudition.
Where Do I Get My Ideas From America
A speaker credits everyday Americans as the source of ideas. He names Joe the barber Oscar the delicatessen man Mike the plumber Fritz the favorite waiter and Henry who runs a bookstore. They are the people who meet others, work, pay taxes, own homes, raise families, and elect presidents. They embody America.
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Joe
Oscar
Mike
Fritz
Henry
America
Women's Gossip Sparks Public Writing Ideas
A playful note suggests that women's gossip reveals public thoughts and drives writing topics. It argues that tracking what women discuss shows what people think, guiding what writers should cover and share.
Psychological advice on fear anger and sleep aids
The excerpt discusses fear angers' roles in arousing action and bravery, then suggests calming bedtime strategies for children. It recommends toys or a dog in the child's room to promote relaxation, and instructs readers to write to Dr. Clare with a stamped self addressed envelope for psychological charts.
Pentagon Parking and Partitions War Of Our Time
Washington scene notes two crews at the Pentagon arguing over space as war and rumors of war inflame the office layout. Parking chaos grows with 12,500 permits for 9,000 spots, while the Park Commission blocks lots to preserve balance and beauty.
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Washington
Pentagon
Anderson’s Gun Question Prompted as Parliamentary Inquiry
Rep Jack Z Anderson of San Francisco, famed pear rancher, wandered the House with dark glasses due to an eye infection. He asked Speaker Rayburn if it would be a parliamentary inquiry to permit him to carry a gun and shoot the next person who asks, “Where is your tin cup?” The Speaker ruled the request could be a parliamentary inquiry and permitted it.
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Jack. Z. Anderson
San Francisco
House of Representatives
Anderson
Rayburn
General McAuliffe Celebrates 30th Wedding Anniversary
Major General Anthony C. McAuliffe, famed for the Bas towne defense and his famed "Nuts" reply, is described here as having a romantic side as he marks thirty years of marriage.
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Anthony C. McAuliffe
Bastowne
Army Chemical Coins
GI Joe and the Korean children a distant bond grows
A travelogue style account describes American GIs in Korea sharing gum and laundry soap while adjusting to life far from Japan. It notes fewer comforts, soldiers’ limited local knowledge, and rising affection from children, who wave and salute, though many suffer sores and disease from war’s toll.
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London
Korea
Japan
Ello
Children gift apples amid soldiers in civil war setting
The passage portrays children offering apples to troops while soldiers share candy and gum with a designated child mascot. It reflects how war alters perceptions, showing that even in conflict people remain relatable and humanize the enemy, yet warfare keeps places and people from ever being truly pretty.
Anniversary Song List Keepsakes For 'Easy To Love' Favorite
The piece notes a beloved figure’s long career and two enduring tunes, Easy to Love and Begin The Beguine, as central memories. It reflects on cherished songs tied to anniversaries and personal favorites.
Fisher argument over credit stirs Middletown tension
Franklin Police Chief O E Chamberlain and Fire Chief Carl Morgan dispute who caught the fish Morgan claims he did while Chamberlain alleges Morgan used Morgan’s gear. The feud spills into city politics with calls for Middletown Fire or Police to intervene as they joke about Chamberlain becoming a garbage collector. WCPO TV program delivery also highlighted amid ongoing complaints with station schedules.
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Franklin
O. E
Dutch” Camberlain
Carl Morgan
Morgan
Chamberlain
Wisconsin
Middletown
A. Fishbaugh
Caremony
Dorothy Kilgallen’s Broadway World Splashes News
Dorothy Kilgallen reports on show business chatter and romance links from New York and Chicago scenes. The column highlights Hollywood’s TV resistance, Dina connections, and swift entertainment whispers from Las Vegas to Greenwich Village, with industry names and upcoming appearances.
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Joe E. Lewis
Brunet Reina Seaman
Living Rock
Saratoga
Hollywood
Universal-International
Betty Underwood
Chicago
Ronald Reagan
Gigi Durston
Greenwich Village
Joey Adams
Ray Ray Russell
Joe DiMaggio
Philadelphia
Rosen
Errol Flynn
Patrice Wymore
Europe
Trygve Lie of the
Henry Wallace
The
Progressive Party
Grand Theatre demolished for modern Adelberg stores plan
Twenty years ago Middletown saw the Grand Theatre on Central Ave torn down as workers wrecked the building. Under Martin L Bauer Construction the front was remodeled into a modern store front for Adelberg Feder Stores Inc. leasing was arranged through Nein Brothers Realty. Geneve Downs hosted a Jacoby Ave gathering with a lunch for friends including Alice Brown Julia South Dolly Shockey Jeanette Medaffie Susanna Kish Dora Neace Catherine Elizabeth Steele Michael Craete Jack McKenzie Dick Bray Charles Daniel Glen Cassidy Glen Irvin Shockey Cecil Reffitt Morris Reffitt.
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Middletown
Central Ave
Martin L. Bauer Construction Company
Adelberg- Feder Stores, Inc
Nein Brother’s Realty Company
Geneve Downs
Jacoby Ave
Alice Brown
Julia South
Dolly Shockey
Jeanette Medaffiie
Susanna Kish
Dora Neace
Catherine
Elizabeth Steele
Michael Craete
Jack McKenzie
Dick Bray
Charles Daniel
Glen Cassidy
Glen
Robert
Irvin Shockey
Cecil
Morris Reffitt
Genevieve Kemble August 31 Horoscope Proposes Procrastination
Genevieve Kemble outlines a Thursday horoscope advising a cautious approach. Under current conditions she suggests delaying decisive action and gathering forces, while encouraging rest or travel to renew energy. A birthday note forecasts reversals and adventurous life paths requiring time away and fresh perspectives.
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China
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Boswell
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George Dixon
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France
Dave Regan
WCPO
Dorothy Kilgallen
Broadway
Las Vegas
Jack Dempsey
Attlee
Jack Benny
England
Bennett Cerf
Renee DeMarco
U.S. Steel
Myrna Loy
Mattimony
Ethel Waters
Nick Conetino
Horace Heidt
Nick
Heidt
California
Yvonne DeCarlo
Henry Brandon
Harvey Stong
Pailadium
Eileen Bareton
la Commedia
Stonys
Farrells
Arthur Murray
Milton Berle
Broadeway
Roxy
Frank Sinatra
Genevieve Kemble
Hortense Cooper
Ethel Jones
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