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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1953
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription costs for per copy and weekly carrier editions in city and outside areas. A Bible verse about bearing witness to light is included as a decorative remark.
The piece weighs the possible length of Eisenhower's honeymoon with Congress starting Jan 3 83rd Congress, noting bipartisanship signals and patronage realities while contrasting past presidents Truman and FDR. It cites Taft MacArthur overtures and civil service limits, suggesting six months or until first session as one view.
Sen. Byrd revisits the idea of consolidating the regular appropriations bills into a single omnibus measure. He argues it would reveal total spending and allow fairer pruning of executive requests while reducing duplication and riders. Opponents say it could shield pork and hinder scrutiny and veto power. The approach last surfaced in 1950 and 1951 but stalled as Congress kept the separate bills.
The 83rd Congress sees Texans in top roles with Johnson in the Senate and Rayburn in the House leading Democrats. Mills of Arkansas heads the House caucus as the South gains influence, expanding Southern share of Democratic seats from 52 to 53 percent in the Senate and rising beyond half in the House. The shift could reframe committee leadership and minority strategy.
The crisis toppled Antoine Pinay's government and halted Jacques Soustelle's bid to lead DeGaullist forces. DeGaulle backers lacked coalition support to form a stable government, risking nationalist excess amid a broader move toward responsible internationalism in Europe.
Hal Boyle argues for a home with two kitchens and a two car garage to ease domestic tensions between spouses. He humorously notes wives prefer the single kitchen and that men taking up cooking can spark conflicts over space and mess. The piece ends with a cheeky plan for joint ownership of appliances.
columnist David Lawrence criticizes President Truman for scrapping the Presidents Loyalty Review Board over John Carter Vincent. He questions secrecy, hurried new panel timing, and the impact on government employees facing loyalty scrutiny.
Trich Brandeis surveys city versus country living by interviewing about fifty people. Findings show city residents favor urban life while country dwellers prefer rural living, with commuters seeking both and retirees leaning to the country. City suits the young and ambitious. the country suits older or less ambitioned individuals. The piece ends with the proverb that the chicken is the country's product but the city eats it.
The piece argues Truman and Acheson avoided confirming a finding that a high foreign service office steered US policy toward China’s Communist rise and the Korean War, risking 130 000 American deaths. It urges new leaders to release the examiner’s report and present both sides of alleged disloyalty tests.
Washington notes Taft, now Senate floor leader, must endure sustained pressure from Democrats aiming to trap him with sharp questions or tough votes. Unlike Barkley and Wherry, Taft lacks humor and may be tested as party leaders press for decisive stances.
The nation mourns former president Calvin Coolidge after his death on January 5 due to heart disease his wife discovered him the previous day upon returning from a shopping trip. Purdue star Paul Pardonner gives an interview recounting his Boilermaker experiences to Bob Newhall. Middletown drum corps and veterans groups announce new officers and directors with Ed Botts becoming Camp 58 commander alongside other officers.
A Middletown dog license push, effective after January 20 at 3 dollars, aims to reduce strays under a new Humane Society plan. A licensed dog avoids pickup by the warden and helps fund a county shelter near Trenton, with rabies prevention as a key goal.
Washington observers note Secretary of Agriculture Charles F. Brannan plans departure adorned with humor in a brochure titled What’s Your Future. The piece mocks government life and jokes about mustards and turnips while praising school and reading for USDA staff.
The piece highlights a lively favorable outlook for personal and domestic life. It urges quick, insightful action to gain real enjoyment while avoiding petty annoyances. It predicts a prosperous year with strong focus on home, culture, social events, and creative pursuits benefiting a child born on this day.
A student from the Philippines writes to Senator Francis Case of South Dakota asking for yearbooks or other agricultural materials as a Christmas gift. The note, signed by Demas Landazabal Jr, thanks the senator in advance and seeks helpful references for agriculture.
The statement asserts that Demas is the author behind numerous OPS directives. It cites no formal source and presents a single claim without corroboration.
Slush and snow disrupt roads across sections as crews warn drivers to slow down. Authorities report an uptick in vehicle incidents and urge cautious, reduced speeds to prevent further crashes.
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