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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1949
Page
11
A columnist suggests turning unmatched earrings into a chunky charm bracelet by threading them on a heavy neck chain. Clip backs or screw backs are secured to chain links, with spots for odd shapes and bright colors, plus buttons for color.
Pinky the white rabbit grows up with Geraldine an Angora cat and imitates every catly habit. Kathy and Ann Shelton keep both pets, with Geraldine lapping milk and Pinky copying, including baths and fur grooming. The kittenish homage ends in playful domestic scenes.
Hollywood AP reports Victor Mature is suspended by 20th Century Fox for refusing a role at another studio. Fox says Mature’s contract allows RKO one film per year, and he turned down a gangster part in Mr. Whiskers citing an unfinished script. He will not draw salary for at least eight weeks. a recent divorce filing showed $2750 weekly earnings, though the couple has since reconciled.
In Orlando AP James was arrested on suspicion of stealing a $20 bill. He was released after a story fooled police. As he left headquarters they saw a list to starboard and found the bill hidden under a thicker left shoe sole. He quipped he would Have escaped if he had squatted more.
Representative Mansfield reports from overseas that Americans should import more European goods to balance trade. He urges European economic integration, halting the German plant dismantling, and replacing vast aid with purchases and investments abroad. Javits opposes rapid German rearmament and favors prolonged occupation.
UCLA psychologist Dr. Franklin Fearing says radio away from reality attracts listeners by presenting a comforting good fairy figure in this mechanistic era.
Fearing reviews submitted wishes from women and finds 35 percent seek special experiences such as movie stars or Bermuda trips, 30 percent request practical gifts like washing machines or vacuum cleaners, 18 percent want special services such as medical care or a job, 13 percent seek luxury items like mink coats or TVs, and 4 percent pursue bizarre or unrealizable gifts.
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