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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1949
Page
6
The essay notes 10 million viewers overestimate the audience for the presidential inauguration and praises television for unified, edited coverage. It describes networks pooling talent, a central editing point, and flowing images with human interest moments. It suggests TV's growing role in portraying history as it happens.
The Carnegie Institution warns of growing air pollution threatening health with city dust and ocean pollution rising. In China, Chiang Kai-shek abandons the government amid a shattered support base, uncertain future, and possible Communist terms, with speculation on retreat to Formosa and potential American aid to Communists.
Mrs. Crane chooses a plumber from the best ad in the Chicago classified directory, arguing size and repetition signal quality. The piece discusses ad formats, memory, color impact, and when to use full page versus multiple quarter page ads, noting remembered eye impact and Johnson's 1759 remark.
Washington notes debate on whether Truman’s April 1 1945 start makes him president in his own right. It questions implications for 1952 ambitions, taft hartley veto and New Deal loyalties, and recalls Roosevelt’s 1904 precedent and third term debates. An amendment to limit terms remains unratified.
Washington February 1947 Howard Mitchell the 37 year old National Symphony cellist and former golf champion of Sioux City Iowa has been named director after Hans Kindler resignation Mitchell who joined the orchestra in 1933 has served as principal of the violin cello section for 14 years and has conducted popular concerts He is noted for his musical leadership and box office appeal including leading Water Gate concerts last summer Alma his wife is mentioned in connection with his early study and awards
Arthur Baer laments American merchant marine decline from 1855 to 1955. He attributes losses to steam replacing sail, diverted wartime builds, and postwar retreat, noting shortages in foreign trade and a shift toward floating warehouses. He argues for domestic focus and timely restraint.
Hal Boyle profiles Jimmy Faulkner of Baldwin Times describing his rapid rise as a young publisher and political figure in Alabama. A wandering preacher helped Faulkner save his paper with a $2,000 gift, teaching a belief that kindness sustains communities and newspapers.
Erich Brandeis reflects on a life shaped by an inauguration unlike the presidential event. From Peabody he pursued five years of study at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, earning distinctions. His Mitchell family ensemble includes Lorraine 15 piano, Glenn 12 cello, Martha 10 violin, Gerard 4, with Howard and Alma joining on occasion. they are joined by Bootsie the Welsh terrier.
The author compares the launch of a new typewriter to a presidential inauguration. His twenty seven year old machine was worn and loud, and the new unit cost 149 dollars while the dealer offered ten on the old one. He recalls a friend who faced a similar trade in, then found his old machine resold for 75 dollars as a “wonderful bargain.”
Genevieve Kemble advises a cautious, well planned campaign against dubious conditions. Personal appeal may win influence in business and home spheres if discreet. A birthday child may show subtle traits beneath a generous exterior while idealism must be soundly manifested.
N S Myers discusses whether Harry is a nickname or given name and reflects on Presidents Truman and Byrd, Stalin’s Russia, and China. He questions Senate actions on amnesty and confirms views on foreign policy, consolidation of power, and party loyalty amid postwar politics.
An observer recalls two poignant moments from a March of Dimes charity booth. A five or six year old silently adds a penny to the collection, then leaves. A thoughtful eight year old in glasses offers three pennies, remarking that that is all he has today.
Twenty years ago R C Dowling reported public library withdrawals jumped from 19 474 to 198 745 annually. Raymond Smith transferred to Mansfield to run a larger Woolworth store. London Waterloo Station broadcasts feature lively morning music and soothing evening selections, based on a public poll.
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