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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1950
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices for the Middletown Journal and Sunday News Journal with rates for per copy, carrier, and mail subscriptions both within and outside trading areas. It ends with a biblical remembrance from Hebrews 10 32.
The piece analyzes why young intellectuals like Alger Hiss were drawn to Communism, promising simple solutions and a millenarian ideal. It notes rationalizing bias, selective acceptance of Communist realities, and the dangers of idealism fused with anti capitalist injustice. The article cautions against such traps in modern idealists.
Boston police and the FBI express horror that officers used nail files and penknives to pick six impregnable doors guarding Brink’s Inc offices, site of a $1.5 million robbery. The piece recalls past boastful claims that the Justice Department doors were pick-proof, noting a successful demonstration by a lock-picker. It questions whether defenses keep pace with offenses in the lock trade.
A Roselle New Jersey electrician built a color TV converter for 4.30 using a motor wood pieces and cellophane. CBS officials were surprised by the simple device enabling reception of CBS color channels. Observers note FCC and industry wary of rapid obsolescence while color TV may spread soon.
Dr George W Crane discusses heredity in mental illness and epilepsy with Delia M 22 noting imperfect links between parental mental disorders and child risk He advises proceeding with pregnancy while cautioning about attribution of insanity to heredity and offers a bulletin for readers.
The article states many insanity cases arise from organic factors with syphilis given as a major cause. It notes the syphilis spirochete attacks the body and brain, implying infectious origins of mental illness.
President Truman faces pressure over the National Labor Relations Board as talks focus on a replacement for J Copeland Gray. The White House signaled consulting major unions before any appointment, while management involvement remains unclear. Paul Styles, Atlanta regional director, may be offered the post amid AFL CIO support.
Hal Boyle argues against curing the common cold, calling it a societal safety value. He mocks anti histamine efforts and notes the economic claim that colds cost wages and hamper home purchases, comparing the stance to Prohibition era arguments.
CIO denounces NLRB bias in The CIO Union Leader demanding Gray be replaced. It cites a three to two pro employer majority, complains of rulings against labor, and lauds Gray as a conservative yet fair figure amid Taft Hartley law pressures.
The piece argues a campaign to block the reappointment of NLRB board members is a political fix. It notes Truman appointed Gray Murdock and Reynolds and questions his intelligence while naming Broderick Peterson and Patterson as potential appointees. It warns of a partisan packing clash between labor and management interests.
Erich Brandeis discusses his self assessment as an average citizen turning to a harsher label. A psychiatrist defines pathological lying as living a lie as truth driven by imagination detached from reality. The piece suggests readers may see themselves in the condition.
At the Hiss perjury trial defense calls Dr. Carl A L Binger, described as a Park Avenue mental specialist, to challenge Whittaker Chambers credibility. The defense seeks to prove Chambers cannot distinguish truth from falsehood and relies on Binger as expert authority.
A speaker, referring to Dr Binger, calls chambers a pathological liar and cites the method used to prove it. The speaker says they have symptoms of a pathological liar and notes many friends share the same symptoms, suggesting others may be afflicted.
Dr Binger distinguishes plain lies from pathological ones in behavioral terms. He notes that declining an event with a fake prior engagement is a plain lie, while deeper patterns reveal more complex deceit in intimate or repeated falsehoods.
The speaker denounces Dr Bingers definition of a pathological liar and admits personal instances. He notes many people across the country feign wealth power or cleverness to impress others and describes aging women dressing to project eternal youth as a social illusion.
A friend asks a psychiatrist if he grows weary listening to patients complaints. The reply undercuts the premise with a sharp line about who is listening, framing the dynamic as a humorous inversion.
For Sunday January 29 the reading highlights opportunities for celebration of work well done and possible rewards, with ambition and growth on a positive path. Those celebrating a birthday may see promotions and expanded opportunities, with festive or social overtones and potential for romantic gaiety. A child born this day shows expansive talent and readiness for responsibility.
The forecast notes obstacles amid exciting social and cultural progress. Relationships move quickly while health could be a concern during stimulating activities. Birthdays bring fulfillment, advancement rewards, and lasting security with notable happiness in social and domestic life. A child born on this day is expected.
In Washington a large experimental wall at the National Bureau of Standards uses over 3 000 stone specimens from 47 states and 16 countries to study weathering durability. D W Kessler and R E Anderson explain tests cover color permanence waterproofing and dimensional stability with removable blocks for frost and atmosphere analyses. Marble crosses for World War I dead in France are cited as an example of poor stone durability.
The piece argues that colds reflect hangovers fatigue and social choices not just germs. It parodies medical cures and jokes about avoiding events with a code in the head and friends offering antihistamines to fix the mood.
A reflection on how people assume minor illnesses to avoid trouble and social obligations. The piece argues minds influence perceived sickness and questions what new ailments might substitute the common cold, noting risks of anxiety and psychosomatic effects.
Dave Regan notes last year’s polio surge still stirs memory and generosity but warns of thefts from collection boxes and phoney canvassers. He urges guardians to inspect credentials, and for households to verify fundraisers to keep donations safe. Hourie of Seattle seeks service friend Pan M. Blankenship from Middletown.
The piece argues judgments on future wars hinge on facts not yet clear. It notes long range dates like 1952 or 1954 depend on Soviet readiness and steel capacity, but stresses that modern warfare could render steel quantity less decisive. It calls for clarity on Stalin’s thinking to craft a competent policy.
The piece argues that in a total war, only limited steel plants remain and only subset of rail lines would function. It notes Birmingham and the Pacific coast would retain small plants while automaking hubs shut down. It stresses no second chances in a knockout strike and warns centralized industry relies on external food and water supplies.
Opinion piece imagines a grasshopper hormone as a cure for fatigue from life’s strain. Suggests lab science could enable people to leap and laugh through daily tasks once the hormone is developed.
The speaker argues Stalin’s peace is a strategy that resembles war with global risks. He cites heavy Soviet armament including long range rockets and submarines as proof, warning that peace slogans mask preparations for aggression and a potential knockout blow over the North Pole.
A columnist mocks the election process and lawmaking as jokingly enabling fun while noting truth as a tactic to mislead. The piece satirically comments on political double standards and social expectations with a wry, humorous tone.
A brief note observes that wealthier individuals tend to journey south seeking changes or opportunities, implying a shift in residence or lifestyle driven by financial means. The piece frames this trend as a sociocultural pattern among affluent communities.
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