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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1952
Page
4
Middletown Journal publishes daily except Sunday with evening and combined Sunday News Journal options. Rates list 9.00 yearly in trading area, 15.00 outside, 35.00 outside U S A. ad mail subscriptions payable in advance. Bible verse quoted Acts 2 24.
The Psalm describes God as a present help in trouble and a refuge for the city of God. It calls for trust as natural disasters threaten, notes a river making glad Zion, and depicts God ending wars while exalting Himself among nations. Selah.
The article discusses the incoming Eisenhower administration facing term expirations of Joint Chiefs of Staff members. It argues for depoliticizing the panel and avoiding simultaneous retirements with White House changes. The piece urges reforms to preserve a non political, expert military command guiding US defense policy.
A Times survey shows unemployment under 1.3 million or about 2 percent, a level economists call rock bottom. Despite bright signs, business leaders fear a downturn before year’s end, but the article argues against alarm, noting government readiness and the absence of clear trouble signals.
Hal Boyle notes that growing taller offers few practical advantages as society critiques size. He cites clothing, beds, chairs, and seating as problems, plus hazards in wartime and social bias. Yet a friend says many women still like to lean on a tall man's shoulder, and that remains true.
Nixon income-tax returns from 1947 to 1951 show main income from Congress salary government bond interest and speaking fees with no personal use of the Smith Fund. Yearly gross income rose to 19 870 in 1951 largely due to a lecture touring schedule, while office expenses were paid from his own funds despite the Smith Fund. The correspondent notes no speaking fees exceeded 500 to 1 000 and finds no undue personal gains.
Eastport resident notes blasting on the road makes thinking impossible. A Bible parcel to Korea prompts a quip about the Ten Commandments. A famed singer endorses cigarettes, then questions how they injure his throat. A time lock cigarette case and triple pill coating are joked inventions. Social security ends for polygamists in Equatorial Africa. column ends with caveat on piffle.
Genevieve Kemble advises that tomorrow brings a bold mix of personal and social chances with romantic adventure driving major activities. Circumspection in speech is urged to avoid missteps, while financial matters and possessions loom large. A birthday child is promised talents and a fortunate life path.
In Washington commentary the eight year effort by the Commerce Department to publish a massive study on the physiology of breathing is mocked as a long delay. The piece riffs on Nixon Barkley Checkers Heflin and DiSalle with quips about prices bets and a tongue in cheek look at political life and public figures.
The columnist returns from a wintry trip through northern Ohio and western Pennsylvania detailing snow and slick roads near Dayton and Middletown. After a hard drive home, the piece notes the death of Assistant Police Chief Joe Newkirk, praising his service and character.
Dorothy Kilgallen notes an impending triangle involving a movie star, her husband, and a foreign director. Wally Cox will play Antony to Tallulah Bankhead’s Cleopatra on a Christmas Day TV special. The column covers Red Carpet chatter from Rome to New York, with casting notes, marriages, and industry scoops.
At Middletown High School the football banquet awarded letters to seniors Harry Burnett Merle Wendt William Andreotta Paul Brooks Robert Draut William Ferguson Leroy Heller Henry Johnson Harold Knep shield Fred Long Fred Patterson Dick Snider Charles Sparks and Howard Ward. Juniors receiving letters were Lorenzo Carter Frankin Fanning Harry Finkleman Robert Gates Robert Howard Gerald Riley and Omer Taylor. Minnie Chaffin announced the sophomore class Mise Information cast for February 7 including William Brower Alfred Gardner Miriam Harkrader Carl James Ty Kuhlman Evelyn Levy Martha Milligan William Minton Richard Wilmer Zoe Williams. Jack Allen Mary Cohn and Edward Gephart led the prop committee. Robert Butts led lighting. Mrs Mayme Brooks installed worthy matron Clayton C Hursh worthy patron of Prosser Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. Also installed were Mrs Raymond Frazier associate matron Karl Davis associate patron Mrs Karl D Conklin secretary Mrs Harold Hannah treasurer Mrs John W Fisher conductress and Mrs Clayton C Hursh associate conductress. Senior girls Hi Y officers named Catherine Bohne president Velda Stanforth vice president Catherine Gerber corresponding secretary Jane Mill recording secretary Jean Kimball treasurer.
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