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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1948
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription options including per- week carrier, 3 week mail, and yearly rates for in and outside trading areas as well as U S subscriptions. The note ends with a biblical verse reference Acts 9 16.
The piece contrasts three weeks of change United States inflation fears and price control plans recede while Marshall Plan costs seem lower. It notes Greece's Salonika attack by Greek Communist guerrillas, civilian deaths, and the potential regional crisis if rebels threaten the Yugoslav border, with uncertain American involvement.
Commentary argues that trade links with the Soviet Union may ease tensions but do not bind Kremlin policy. It notes Britain would export machinery and electrical gear in exchange for 500 tons of Russian grain and warns past sanctions and allied actions show trade does not prevent aggression.
An essay notes that modern society, with radios and weather reports, pay more attention to temperature and storms than earlier generations did. It argues pre automobile times relied on simple fuels and routines, while today weather talk fills daily life even if outcomes vary.
Jake Y declares his wife joined a drunken social circle after dances, leading to kisses with other men and pressure to have secret affairs. Dr. Crane notes the group’s reckless behavior, labels the crowd rotten, and warns the marriage is headed for a messy end if not stopped.
Opinion urges men to resist perceived wife betrayal and urges community moral action. It mocks excuses from a wife who says she does not mind her husband dating others and warns against moral decline and emotional disaster. It calls for intelligent, humane behavior and self restraint.
A Gallup poll shows former Minnesota Governor Stassen leading President Truman 44 to 42 percent outside the solid South, with Wallace at seven percent and seven percent undecided. The piece discusses implications for 1952 nominations, Eisenhower sentiment, and potential shifts if Wallace withdraws.
Henri Aubry of France won the International Cycle Union world championship held in Switzerland in 1946. He covered 189 kilometres in 5 hours 12 minutes 11 seconds.
A bust of Longfellow, the American poet, was placed in Poet's Corner at Westminster Abbey, a distinction no other American poet has received. The honor marks a singular tribute amid the Abbey's historic memorials.
The strings are made of steel wire. The bass strings are covered with a finely wound copper wire.
Dwight D. Eisenhower states that there is no such thing as human superiority, challenging racist or elitist notions with a flat assertion of equality. The remark frames a critique of hierarchical thinking.
The passage cites President Truman reigniting New Deal ideas with modern features, contrasting it with schemes once contemplated by Tugwell and Hopkins. It critiques high tariff walls as outdated, arguing against protectionist measures while noting comments by Sen Taft and Rep Pulten about policy directions.
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A brisk survey traces the history of American third parties from 1754 splits in Whigs through 19th century coalitions and the 1870s Populist rise. It notes factions like the Particularists and Know Nothings, the Buchanan era and Greeley liberal Democrats, and ends with a quip about current figures like Hankus Wallickers and Henry.
The column muses on early summer talk while noting cold weather and an icicle mishap. It playfully questions domestic mess and careless habits at home, inviting readers to reflect on summer anticipation and household manners.
Newton Ber, director of the National Park Service, warns that summer tourism in national parks is a nuisance harming the landscape. He notes how visitors and related activity strain resources and spoil the natural beauty visitors seek.
The report notes vandalism across parks. In Grand Canyon a trailside exhibit case was destroyed and exhibits stolen with binoculars damaged. At Petrified Forest initials and drawings mar a prehistoric Indian rock writing. Crater Lake visitors left bottles papers and camp refuse showing disregard for sanitation.
Krug argues that park visitor restrictions must tighten due to rising vandalism and anticipates protests from those who see limits as government overreach. He emphasizes that liberty carries duties and that public lands should be treated with the same care as one's own home.
The writer laments defacing natural wonders with initials and asks if readers have experienced Yosemite, Yellowstone, or Glacier and realized nature’s majesty. The piece contrasts vandalism with awe and invites reflecting on preservation.
A brief note highlights national parks and reservations as reminders of divine blessings, urging readers to enjoy them at home or on a visit, reflecting reverent sentiment toward public lands and nature’s bounty.
Mrs Truman attended Mrs Perle Mesta’s White House guest party with women broadcasters and cabinet wives. The President made a brief appearance and Mrs Truman urged guests to try the brownies. Margaret Truman and Drucie Snyder also attended amid capital social ranks.
Hal Boyle notes that emergencies spark unlikely heroism from history and cites varied examples, then highlights Mrs. Ruth Berbes, a 22 year old Chicago housewife who launched a one woman anti inflation drive by dieting and urging others to cut costs. He jokes about diet, bread lines and consumer thrift while praising initiative to beat inflation.
Small flower-decorated tables fill spacious rooms as the United Nations motif guides decorations and a five-buffet menu. John Bull serves beefsteak and kidney pie while other stations offer French Chinese Russian and American dishes prepared by young girls in national costumes. Turkey features cranberry sauce ham with potato salad and tomato aspic as American offerings, with borscht and planked sturgeon leading the spread.
An editorial column surveys education in crisis during wartime, noting teacher shortages, low pay, and parental neglect of civics. It cites figures from unions, federal actions, and international tensions, including Russia and America’s domestic policy, with viewpoints on Wallace and budget cuts affecting veterans.
Dave Regan notes two young men used luminous paint on jacket shoulders to improve visibility for night pedestrians. He praises the safety concept as clever and worth thought for walkers on the highway at night. He also remarks on early spring fashion among women and their bright outfits contrasted with winter gear.
Severe weather damaged paved streets but offers a clear positive: residents who adjust travel time reduce traffic risk. Yet many worry about sudden gaps in the pavement and the dangers of urban gaps created by the storm aftermath.
A brief sketch notes how a bird’s song and a gentle spring breeze lift mood and signal seasonal change, creating a moment of calm in daily life.
A distorted passage notes themes of self help and unity and mentions Auriol as President of France in a fragmentary line. The text implies a call for internal reform and mutual aid amid broader national or international concern.
Sen. Robert A. Taft of Ohio outlines a cautious stance on candidate alignment within the GOP. He emphasizes avoiding public declarations about other contenders and their connections while stressing the need to focus on policy and party unity.
The provided fragment lacks a discernible event, names, or dates. It mentions a loss and possible lack of insider information but offers no verifiable details to summarize as a standalone news item.
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