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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1948
Page
2
The Middletown Journal lists subscription options including per copy 5 cents, carrier 25 cents weekly, and mail rates for various regions. The notice ends with a biblical quote from Ecclesiastes 5 13.
The piece argues U S moves around Mellaha air base near Tripoli and troop transfers to Cyprus will provoke Soviet backlash while highlighting propaganda battles. It warns oil shortages and a push for expanded production, plus criticism of U S Greece aid and meat rationing plans as likely to fail without effective enforcement.
Clark B. a 23 year old bank accountant seeks help from Dr George W Crane noting frequent mind wandering during long ledgers. The doctor explains daydreaming signals love hunger common in youth and aging adults and stresses that intense interest in the opposite sex drives behavior, even if the person denies it.
Washington column highlights DOJ lawyers arguing a grain allocation case could redefine congressional power over distillers and test First and Tenth Amendments. The discussion links Prohibition era limits to states rights and press freedom as a potential effect if Congress regains control over grain use.
Arthur Baer recalls the army mule with wit and satire. He mocks its stubborn nature, high upkeep, and wartime service while noting its retirement. The piece blends humor about West Point, military life, and the mule’s iconic feistiness, ending with a nod to baseball legend Walter Johnson.
A humorous column by Erich Brande laments a sprained ankle blamed on Bing Crosby and the Weather. He riffs on the White Christmas song and how public craving for snow led to a snowy holiday, ending with a light jab at overshoes and winter mishaps.
A Q and A set covers state flowers, Denison Dam location, largest Canadian city by 1941 census, Washington DC telephones per 100, Mississippi etymology from Indian words, 41 linguistic stocks among 96 tribes, and the geographic center at Smith County Kansas.
Twenty years ago Wade E. Miller was appointed general secretary and manager of the Miami Valley Chautauqua Association, with George E. Denny elected as a speaker for the annual meeting of four Ohio newspapermen groups in Columbus. Henderson Estes was in charge.
Hal Boyle portrays Harry S. Truman as he approaches a new term, noting how power shapes him. Reporters describe a self-assured, informal leader who engages swiftly at a press conference and projects calm amid looming peace-time crises and an election.
A relief drive is organized to ease the suffering of families in Ohio whose miners are on strike. Local organizations rally support and collect funds, food, and clothing to assist households affected by the labor dispute. Generous contributions from unions and civic groups underscore the community response.
Vincent's Society appeals for aid to aid Rev. Rudolph Herold in Landau and Kaiserslautern Germany. He describes 56 children in need and cites 300 worshippers nearly destroyed towns. Requests include worn shoes stockings clothing thread sewing supplies and food fats edible oil rolled oats powdered milk and eggs.
Kenneth Frye, head of the State Department International Broadcasting Division, resigns to return to private radio. He criticizes Congress and government methods for hampering VOA and urges a clear government policy and plan. Ambassador Allen to take over in February. Mundt Bill debate looms.
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