This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1950
Page
4
The Middletown Journal details its subscription rates for multiple delivery options including by carrier and mail, with pricing for in and outside trading areas and U.S.A., payable in advance. The page closes with a proverb from Proverbs 28 25 about pride and trust in the Lord.
A survey shows over a dozen large firms stop viewing chronic alcoholism as lack of control. Consolidated Edison and DuPont lead a shift to medical or psychiatric help for employees with alcohol problems. AA and mental hospitals partner with doctors to offer support, remove stigma, and retain valued staff. The policy distinguishes chronic drinkers from casual social drinkers, with the former given treatment.
A humorous look at counting the 1950 budget and Truman’s proposed 1951 spending, arguing a dollar-by-dollar count is impractical. It then shifts to the American Conference of Academic Deans criticizing doctors as closed corps, while noting the shortage of medical schools and admission limits across 75 schools.
Peter Edson reports on the pamphlet Under Arrest issued by the International Labor Defense. It offers step by step guidance for party members facing arrest, including not speaking to police, demanding hearings, pleading not guilty, and organizing mass demonstrations to influence court outcomes. The piece notes these tactics were used in the New York top leaders trial.
Dr George W Crane counsels that shaming children into chores rarely works. He urges teaching specific tasks and consistent effort to build habits, noting intelligence alone won’t make a child tidy or helpful at home. A mother’s example must be paired with actual practice and instruction.
Erich Brandeis reflects on weather talk and a Virginia trip, noting a Weather Bureau building and a driver’s quip about government forecasting. He cites an American Association for the Advancement of Science panel that found about 57 percent of classic proverbs true, listing reliable and false sayings about clouds, wind, rain, and frost.
Secretary Acheson spoke at the National Press Club portraying a cautious American stance in Asia. He warned there is no fixed mainland plan, saying the U S will stand in Japan and the Philippines while letting Asian nations decide their own fate. He stressed aid hinges on local will to resist Communism and on sensible, possible conditions.
A terse proverb asserts reliability of weather regardless of conditions. The line emphasizes inevitability of weather patterns whether cold or hot, suggesting steady expectations in daily planning.
A columnist presents advice on parental fault and child upbringing with mock self tests. Readers are invited to send three cents for a 100 point Tests For Parents and a stamped envelope plus a dime to Dr Crane for psychological charts. The piece cautions against lazy parent habits and urges diligence in chores.
Harry Boyd reflects on Dr. Einstein's generalized theory of gravitation and its unknown proof, noting how relativity proved sound enough to alter opinions. He admires Einstein's reputation and imagines understanding complex sciences through simple reading, lamenting only easy-to-read explanations.
Genevieve Kemble notes that impulsive rash conduct could spark dangerous situations with unforeseen crises. Sudden changes and tense, erratic emotions may escalate plans and agreements. She urges calm consideration before making important moves and to keep firm brakes to avoid upheavals. If it is your birthday, those whose birthday it is are
A cautionary note advises delaying all imports or changes due to stressed emotions and impulses likely to be erratic and lead to regrettable pastures. It warns to avoid accidents and disturbances. A child born today may show temperamental outbursts and sudden changes, governed by feelings rather than calm reasoning.
Dave Regan notes a local tale of an honest woman who returned an extra pair of shorts to C. E. Greathouse and Sons. The piece shifts to Linda Egelston of 609 Fifteenth Ave seeking her lost three month old puppy Penny, a black and tan collie mix, prompting readers to help reunite owner and pet. Linda, recovering from polio, cherishes Penny as a get well gift and since Penny vanished from the family’s efforts continue.
George E. Sokolsky contrasts Harry S Truman with Hitler and Stalin, arguing the president’s budget aims to future prosperity through taxes and debt. It cites 1951 figures for defense, veterans, interest, and aid, noting over 70 percent goes to war costs while true peace spending remains minimal.
This fragment presents a Q A style item on why fence and telegraph wires hum in winter, noting eddies over the wire, pole as sounding boards, and a question about the most prolific mammal belonging to the rat family. It also asks when the Alaska Highway opened to tourist travel, giving distances and sections in Canada and Alaska.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.