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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1950
Page
4
The article surveys 1950 tornado risk in the Midwest and South, noting expected frequent storm monitoring through summer. It explains tornado formation, funnel dynamics, and speed, cites average annual tolls, and recommends safety: seek basements or low spots, and consider future radar warning developments.
Dr. George W. Crane discusses how children at ages ten cope with scary films and nightmares. He notes strategies like excusing oneself to the washroom or closing eyes, and describes siblings George and Philip and younger David reacting to thunder and glowing nightmares. Removing scary media often cures nightmares.
President Truman, addressing the Jackson Jefferson dinners, concedes Democratic vulnerabilities on the big federal deficit and rebuts charges of socialism. He cites high postwar unemployment, argues against sharp cuts, and frames the deficit as a bankrupting habit while Republicans press for economy.
Discussion on why suspense attracts young readers and viewers, citing Goldilocks Snow White and Jack and the Beanstalk. Advice to reassure children after frightening tales, suggest dolls and siblings or a dog in bed for comfort. Note to write Br Cranz with stamps for psychological charts.
A columnist shares reader notes and a neighbor’s life idea about vocation and value. The piece contrasts Emerson’s philosophy with a grocery store lesson and ends with a deli counter quip about secrets.
Hal Boyle reflects on adulthood as a one way bridge from child to adult. The child resents dependence and sees adults as jailors while adults gain power yet face greater duties and hidden frustrations. He concludes grownups are prisoners of duty, not the carefree figures imagined in youth.
The reading suggests a weekend of relaxation or private pursuits with reflection on major culminations and possible changes. For birthdays the period may require adjustment of affairs and duties as schedules adapt to coming developments and responsibilities. A child born that day shows depth, seriousness, and readiness for obligations.
Bill Morrison city engineer and Louie Waldner discuss improving city infrastructure as warmer weather returns. They plan first to press the Big Four Railroad to repair First Central and Manchester crossings. Tickets for Lilac Time war drama go on sale February 27 and 28 at the high school auditorium. Team captains listed include Harold Tores C W Elliott Don P Snyder and others.
A jumble of notes cites new bridge rules and a sit-down strike while lamenting unclear old rules. It mentions a Colorado judge upholding a man spanking his wife and hints at winter fashion pockets in men’s pants.
Mrs. O. E. Vice reported a minor rear end collision on Curtis Street near Armco General Office. She did not note the other vehicle's license or make, but the grill was damaged and she hopes the other driver will come forward to pay for repairs.
George E. Sokolsky argues that World Federalists push state resolutions toward a world government that would curb U S sovereignty and invite Soviet influence. He warns the United Nations charter could enable a world body that diminishes America's defense and turns the United States into a province of a global regime.
A reader’s quiz reveals Franklin’s glass harmonica invention and the Mayflower baby Peregrine White. It cites camel water storage in a three chambered stomach and a garbled claim about Colombia’s climates. It notes Peter Minuit allegedly bought Manhattan Island in 1694 for blankets cattle and trinkets valued around 24.
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