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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1949
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription rates by carrier and mail for different regions and frequencies. The notice includes a biblical verse from Acts 2 47 and a statement about expecting spiritual outpouring in the last days.
Secretary of Commerce Sawyer proposes a committee to study government coordination to stamp out monopoly and unfair trade practices. The move aims to clarify legal boundaries for business, assess the impact of big industry on living standards, and address whether bigness is inherently bad or requires careful examination by top economists.
A Philadelphia doctor claims most people could live about 30 years longer by relaxing more exercising more bathing less and eating right. Meanwhile New Yorkers face a water shortage warning and are urged to conserve at home, including stopping many baths.
The Library of Congress notes lobbyists outnumber congressmen in Washington by about three to one in 1947 48, estimating at least 1600 active lobbyists with more likely unregistered ones. Researchers say lobbyists and non professional seekers drive activity, not lawmakers, a point echoed by cabbies who benefit from the demand.
Dr George W Crane argues against reliance on vocational tests and counselors. He urges Clyde J. to take any good job now, excel at it, and move up when better opportunities appear, stressing self analysis and personal initiative over external guidance. He warns against chasing expensive tests and warns about choices harming others. This column promotes practical work, self reliance, and timely action.
Washington reports predicted fierce debate over President Truman's national health insurance plan in 1950. Support exists but opposition runs strong, with AMA critics labeling it socialized medicine. Oscar Ewing travels to Europe and back to lead advocacy while senators, including Douglas, press for thorough study and possible alternatives.
Genevieve Kemble notes auspices favor rapid direct attack on new opportunities and experimental plans. Those born today may gain major openings through creative thought, with smart action attracting influential support and capital for promotion.
Twenty years ago officials in Chicago seized Aquor amid reports of a dangerous kick from the substance. Government agents ordered to wear armored chest plates and masks while destroying it. Deputy U S marshals had prior experience with similar materials.
Erich Brandeis reflects on prayer, belief, and rationalizing. He cites a Dayton reader who says God answers all prayers with yes or no and argues that differing roads to God may reach the same destination. He warns that claiming God’s silence excuses wrongdoing and parries rationalization as blame.
Hal Boyle offers humorous guidance on women buying Christmas neckties for men. The piece recalls reactions from wives and editors, notes a national necktie craze, and ends with a blunt distribution-cost fact about retail pricing.
Commentary argues citizens fear rising taxes borrowing and spending threaten free enterprise. The writer compares US trends to England, claiming Britain’s economy is rigged by quotas and price fixing while US private enterprise resists stagnation. Questions persist about government policy and its impact on competition and growth.
A new independent basketball team the Sohio Five was organized in Middle Town with Standard Oil backing. Charles Marts named manager and the roster includes Roy Byrd Sex Margerum Tom Wilson Hoppe James Dick Layer Will Brewer and several other candidates after a liquor incident hurled glass injuring deputies.
Indiana law mandates every high school student complete at least 20 hours each semester devoted to highway safety and motor car driving.
Dave Regan shares a lighthearted postscript about Santa arriving to a cancelled flight and two downtown Santa helpers. A boy writes two letters, one guiding Santa on the chimney and sleigh, the other warning him away. He lists 31 gifts, while a parent frets about the fuss and the soot on Santa’s whiskers.
Jane Eads Washington Letter reports a colorful September fete hosted by the Capital division of the Woman's National Farm and Garden Association with Mrs Truman as guest. Wives and daughters from 14 embassies will showcase crafts and native products, share wassail, and illustrate customs of each country. The Associated Country Women of the World mobilizes 2,000,000 members in 30 nations. next meeting is planned for 1950 in Denmark. Mrs Raymond Sayre of Ackworth, Iowa, leads the ACWW and Mrs Hubert L Carter heads the Woman's National Farm and Garden Association.
A reader quiz covers the value of the chipping sparrow to farmers and insect control, the U S geographic center at Smith County Kansas, Fitzgerald Georgia founded by Union veterans, Senate seniority, first elected woman senator Hattie Caraway, and Mercury temperatures melting metals including tin and lead but not gold silver or iron.
A collection of witty observations on holiday displays weather forecasts golf opinions and public manners. The item notes clerks in wraps comment on forgetfulness diplomats and jury duty with light humor and mild irony. It cites a royal tea set sale a hopeful diplomatic label and a doctor’s take on cod liver oil as humorously practical details.
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