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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1951
Page
4
Publication details for The Middletown Journal with rates for carrier and mail subscriptions. Informs readers of local pricing for daily and combined editions, and notes an ancient biblical inscription fragment at end.
The piece argues the official missing and prisoner counts differ sharply from Communist claims. It notes 11,059 U.S. missing, 7,142 missing ROKs, and 11,559 UN prisoners held versus 134,474 Chinese and Korean captives claimed by Reds. It covers Red Cross access refusals, Ridgway’s estimates of killed prisoners, and Geneva convention context. It cites officials, including Col. James Hanley and Gen. Ridgway, and references Russia, Japan, and Katyn inquiry links.
Dr George W Crane discusses Myrtle a 27 year old wife seeking discipline through spankings to improve erotic satisfaction. The husband asks whether to indulge or resist. Crane links dominance in marriage to traditional masterful control, urging readers not to generalize from the case.
A mixed Q and A recap covers topics from presidential procedure to postage stamps. It notes Woodrow Wilson moving business on a presidential train car, Japan’s WWII surrender timing, Delaware as the Diamond State and the US Great Seal symbolism, and a land claim settlement payout to Uintah White River and Uncompahgre.
David Lawrence writes that President Truman should take firm action to secure the immediate release of four American flyers jailed in Hungary. He urges a ransom if needed, followed by a stern ultimatum and potential diplomatic penalties to deter future abductions, criticizing State Department softness and citing past cases like Vogeler and Oatis.
Genevieve Kemble notes auguries favor gain and profit with timely, shrewd strokes in arms and aspirations. Inner instincts and practical methods support enduring foundations, while clever tactics and initiative back future operations. Those born on this day have encouraging prospects with sound business procedures and decisive energy.
A fragment noting a payment of thirty two million dollars from the Federal Government to settle a seventy-year old land loss debt. The text lacks dates, parties, or clear context to determine full details.
Erich Brandeis reflects on America’s faltering faith due to graft in government rising taxes and Korea War mismanagement. He pivots to admire William J Grede, a former pot peddler turned National Association of Manufacturers president, whose success stems from the Golden Rule and long-tenured staff. The piece ends with a meditation on defining success through action and opportunity.
Hal Boyle predicts a dizzy year ahead with the 1952 campaign spectacle, tax debates, new tech, and unlikely futures. He foresees television stars, a non crunchy cereal, a silk substitute for nylon, and a cryptic presidential outcome with a remark about the president-elect’s wife.
George Dixon reports on aWashington inquiry into a proposed seven and half million dollar CCC memorial drive led by Clarence Case of Lena Van Street. The scheme seeks five dollars from applicants to fund a federal partnership with Congress covering the rest. The piece flags dubious motives and notes congressional business interests, including Rep William Ayres promoting gas furnaces.
A physician backs a facial jaw enhancement proposal that could surprise many women if enacted. The remark hints at public reaction and raises questions about cosmetic trends and road traffic behavior reflected in observed driver choices.
Dr Edwin Jordan explains that nervous breakdown is not a single disease but a label for various conditions. Causes include worry and modern life stress. symptoms range from mild to severe with personality changes and slow recovery. Understanding cures for mental difficulty remains challenging.
Middletown hosts its yearly Charity Ball at the hospital fundraiser venue sponsored by the Federation of Women's Clubs. Virginia Neil, a student nurse, crowned by Logan Johnston of the Hospital Board, leads a dressy crowd amid Paris inspired decor and painted canvases. Dordie Smith, the crown bearer, enjoys the festivities and a playful slide moment on the floor. The event remains the Christmas season highlight for years, blending entertainment with charitable fundraising for Middletown Hospital.
Dorothy Kilgallen reports on possible U S District Attorney action over Evyleen Cronin and Tallulah Bankhead case links while a surprise name may surface in the Joan Bennett Walter Wanger dispute. Irene Hutton influenza and Eisenhower support push note. Hollywood gossip centers on Eddie Foy Jr Sonny Tufts and Bette Davis Lauren Bacall.
The piece notes that psychotherapy, rest, physical therapy, and shock treatments have helped thousands return to normal. It urges normal, nonjudgmental reintegration for recovered individuals and promotes a pamphlet by Kathleen Doyle on handling mental illness in families, available for 20 cents by mail.
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