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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1950
Page
6
The Middletown Journal Y Evening Ex Sunday lists subscription prices for per copy 5 cents, by carrier 25 cents a week, by mail in trading area six dollars yearly, outside trading area ten dollars, and outside U S twenty five dollars. The note includes a Bible verse quote.
President Truman dismissed a question about granting an exclusive NYT interview saying he would do as he pleased. He defended his actions amid attacks labeling his policies socialist and warned supporters they must answer voters on farm control federalized medicine and state run utilities.
Senator Williams of Delaware once flagged a $366 million item in Commodity Credit Corporation accounts amid a potato program scandal. The CCC disputes the senator’s interpretation, saying the funds were never charged as lost and that Williams asked for confidentiality on a letter explaining the matter.
The piece outlines rising federal and state expenditures and the unlikelihood of tax cuts. It cites proposed outlays from Rep. Meyere of Kansas for a Verdigris River dam, Kansas City river projects, and President Truman’s welfare spending, noting opposition to spending and fears of increased taxes. It also recounts the Arctic rescue drama of 17 airmen, eight lives lost, and the Air Force rescue camaraderie during a perilous B‑36 ditching mission off the Canadian coast.
Dr. George W. Crane notes humor adapts by nervous energy and audience mix. He explains jokes land better when there is a mixed audience, citing gender dynamics and dating tension that heightens laughter. He observes stronger responses from both sexes when addressing men and women together.
David Lawrence argues the coal miners’ refusal to obey the federal court injunction is not a wage dispute but a direct challenge to judicial authority. He blames the Truman administration for delaying action and says local unions and leaders show awareness, while government inaction fuels economic loss and ongoing contempt of court.
The piece notes that Einstein stories abound since his recent discoveries, with jokes about his hair and violin. It cites Mrs. Einstein on solving the universe’s riddle on the back of an old envelope and reflects on Mt. Palomar telescope’s promise to reveal new astronomical facts while urging simple solutions.
Hal Boyle profiles Mel Allen a frustrated former ballplayer turned top sportscaster earning 150000 to 200000 yearly. Once Alabama student manager now New York Yankee broadcaster Allen hosts a network show, covers World Series and All-Star games, and leads the Sports Broadcasters Association while stressing accuracy and passion in a growing field.
A tale about how stories spread beyond radio, told by traveling salesmen and shared among grocers, cleaners, and plumbers as a common yarn. It notes that a good story to a potential buyer often helps secure an order and that such stories circulate widely.
Mrs Einstein toured California with hosts who showed her sites of interest for a famed intellect. An excursion reached Mt Palomar home to the largest telescope with a 200 inch lens. Officials explained the device and its aim to someday solve the universe’s great riddle.
A writer argues that Einstein's formulas are simple for a mind with only a piece of paper and a pencil, claiming the theory requires minimal tools and effort.
The author contrasts Jesus simple message of peace with modern conflicts and vast military spending. He recalls the Sermon on the Mount as a compact guide for peace, lamenting the current state of affairs and the failure to heed its wisdom.
Dr Crane explains why mixed audiences, including both sexes, energize responses. He notes women and men react differently to jokes and tones, urging professional men to bring wives to meetings to boost audience energy and blood pressure. He offers a bulletin titled How To Interest An Audience with a 3 cent stamp and a dime for costs.
In a column by Harry Boyd My America, the writer mocks reliance on fact finding committees in industrial disputes. He argues public opinion is swayed by opinions, not facts, and urges government to maintain up to date, practical data on costs, wages, profits, and living conditions to prevent endless fights.
Genevieve Kemble discusses appreciation diligence and sound analysis of factual considerations. She notes long range benefits may arise from such work while warning that an overly optimistic view of immediate elements could lead to danger.
Fragmentary newspaper text suggests a discussion of extravagant indulgence and balancing commitments, with continuation indicated on another page. Names, dates, or specific events are not legible.
The piece argues miners harmed the labor movement and nation by striking and defying courts, while warning of an oak tree blight spreading from the Midwest to the East. It notes potential legal toughening under Taft Hartley and lists tree diseases like Dutch elm and chestnut destruction as contextual threats.
The essay argues the United States must sustain a plural society through forbearance and amity as George Washington faced crises in 1775. It highlights Washington's orders to Benedict Arnold during the Canadian Expedition, urging discipline, restraint toward Indigenous and Canadian peoples, and a Christian spirit to respect others while seeking liberty.
Years ago Dr W W Henry was unanimously elected president of the Butler County chapter of the Reserve Officers Association. He had led the CMTC board for Middletown and vicinity and was active in association affairs. Middletonians began their annual migration to the South visiting Palm Beach Miami Tampa Daytona Beach and St Augustine. Local residents named include Mr and Mrs M D Bryan Mr and Mrs Charles Hilliard Mr and Mrs Otto Kaiser Mr and Mrs Horace C Margerum Mr and Mrs Guy Morgan Mr and Mrs Albert E Pitt Mrs Effie G VanKirk.
The St Paul Brotherhoods annual two night show featured min strel favorites on the local boards. The first part included songs by Joe Windsor Larry Kenhart Martin Thomas Jack Moore George Cope Howard Dye and Aldie Lloyd. The Lawson entertainers introduced the second portion with Fred Aldie Lloyd Harry Wheeler Sam Wheeler Ray Lout Frank Buchanan and Marjorie Schockey a child dancer. Edna Martin was the pianist for the production directed by J F Aden.
The piece reflects on President Washington’s wartime stance toward enemies and civilians, praising his mercy toward Canadians and noncombatants. It draws a parallel to Gen Douglas MacArthur’s treatment of Japanese people and urges soldiers to remember humanity and parental equality, as a message to a largely Protestant Yankee army descended from Pilgrims.
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