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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1948

Page

4

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Eisenhower run talk draws mixed editorial reaction

The New York Herald Tribune editorialized about General Eisenhower and the question of his presidential run. The piece noted his duties as Army Chief of Staff require focus and warned against forcing a political stance. It contrasted newsroom pressure with his duty to lead, urging readers to let him decide in his own time. Also covered are a Communist Party denial, and the Committee for Economic Development tax plan discussed in Collier’s, proposing budgeted rates to spur growth and balance.

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Dr George W Crane Worry Clinic case P243 shy student

Anita W a 19 year old college sophomore confesses extreme social anxiety. She recounts missed opportunities due to nervousness tongue tied fear of professors and feeling colorless in social settings. Dr Crane assesses her inability to seize chances and engage.

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Ten Year Plan tax cuts face stubborn Congress

President Truman’s proposed tax reform aims to cut individual taxes mainly for low income groups while preserving revenue by raising corporate rates for high earners. The plan would exempt some single filers and couples with low gross incomes, halve taxes for others, and levy larger cuts in higher brackets. Officials note the notch in corporate rates penalizes small businesses, urging reform but expecting resistance from Treasury and business interests as Congress weighs changes.

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Arch Fugate seeks a home after fire robs him and wife

Archie Fugate, wartime veteran and Armco employee, lost his Middletown home and all belongings in a recent fire. He and his wife, with a three month old child, need housing as charity groups like Armco veterans and the Red Cross assist with clothing while furniture and shelter are sought. A local note highlights his service and sacrifice in WWII, including RAF service, Normandy, and the Purple Heart. The column ends with a tale contrasting art and commerce through a humorous painter’s remark on pricing.

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Bladensburgh Duels and Southern Honor Through History

A compact survey recounts Bladensburgh duel culture from 1814 to 1845, noting notable clashes such as Hopkins versus Gibson, Key and Sherburne, Cilley versus Graves, and Mason versus his brother-in-law. It links the era to regional pride, Washingtonians settling disputes, and the 1839 congressional law that ended the practice.

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Some Fish Have Roving Eyes Heads Up Monday Fillers

A Monday filler item compares a fish with one eye fixed and the other roving to human behavior. The piece argues that attention while talking matters, noting that wandering eyes signal disinterest or cautious politeness. It suggests listening only when the topic interests the listener and ends with a playful reflection on a five line item about a fish.

Taft Wife Delivers Witty Speech At GOP Club

Washington report notes Mrs. Taft attends GOP club event wearing orchid and green crepe, receiving audience praise for wit. She quips about budget and recalls Bob Taft, saying Republicans from coast to coast stay alert on Washington politics.

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The White House Porches and Parties Through History

Hal Boyle surveys the White House’s long quarrel over upgrades from swampy sites to modernizations. He notes costs from 1814 fires to 1903 renovations, past presidents’ entertainments, spending, and evolving amenities, ending with a wry remark on future changes and a fading jukebox.

China Steadily Deteriorates Amid Civil War Echoes

A historical note outlines how 1948 resembles past turmoil in China with missionaries killed, kidnappings rising in Piracy Bay and inland warlord chaos. It argues for sustained U S aid, phased over years, tied to reforms and armed supervision, to stabilize Manchuria and prevent Russian influence.

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Questions And Answers Hall of Fame and world facts quiz

Compilation of trivia covering Hall of Fame naming by a 100 member College of Electors, MacGill University founded 1821, Pulitzer Prize for music, isobar and isotherm definitions, four ski types, UN special mission nations Bolivia Czechoslovakia Denmark Panama Philippines, Lincoln Memorial statue dimensions, alligators land eating capability, and the smallest American republic known as Utah with Maryland sized area.

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