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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1950
Page
4
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Time magazine questioned the strength of the 100,000 man South Korean army noting it lacked tanks planes and trained tank crews. It highlighted a green force with officers largely from former Japanese ranks and weak morale facing a heavy Russian tank spearhead and air cover.
The piece argues Hitler’s big lie strategy is echoed by Soviet Communist leaders in Korea. It notes Moscow and Izvestia claim South Korea started the conflict, while U.S. readers should see the deception. It cites a June 10 Moscow dispatch outlining North Korea’s plan to unite Korea by August 5 and schedule elections August 15 in Seoul, with no UN interference allowed.
The piece argues for strict economic restraint to fund the war, warning inflation harms the United States in its contest with Russia. It criticizes welfare state softness, emphasizes aggressive dictators, and condemns vote buying and wasteful government spending as dangerous to national strength.
Dr. George W. Crane warns against chronic health anxieties and overuse of medicines. He advocates regular medical exams to ease fear, noting many people misinterpret symptoms as cancer while some avoid early care. He contrasts human worry with a dog’s simple focus on the external environment and urges practical health checks.
David Lawrence surveys postwar U S defense posture amid Korea lessons raising pointed questions. He argues air power alone cannot win, lists strategic missteps from Washington, questions force readiness, aircraft and carrier status, air and naval policy, intelligence handling, and the risk of local wars dispersing American strength without increased manpower.
The weekend may bring security aloofness and harmony through retreat from dangers and scheming while dangerous or vindictive acts loom. Birthdays face conflicting adventures as visible events parallel hidden dangers. A walk may help emotions run run high and health reputations suffer from rash impulses.
Erich Brandeis reflects on human nature, questioning whether kindness is genuine or a veneer. He recalls a pair of rival shopkeepers who quarrelled and were jailed, then reconciled, only to drift back into silence and bitterness. A New York window washer case ends with a chocolate soda offer, suggesting love from the heart and questions about true friendship.
Hal Boyle offers a vivid snapshot of Korea seen by American GIs. He notes the rugged, poverty-hardened Koreans, their shift toward Western fashions, limited chewing gum use, preference for ginseng, and long smoke pipes. The piece covers dress, marriage, family roles, housing, religion blending, and autumn festival customs.
Washington reports on the 1947 act creating the Munitions Board to stockpile scarce strategic materials and organize wartime plants. It outlines stock levels, spending, and ownership of plants, plus readiness goals with 120 day conversion for private plants. Led by Hubert F. Howard, with Koehler, Alexander, and Zuckert as fellow members.
A hopeful forecast foresees a year of sudden crises that may yield honors, rewards, and advancement. It advises caution to avoid conflict with higher-ups while a child born today could possess notable talents and a significant, gracious life ahead. A spectacular career may lie ahead.
The column discusses draft call rumors and fears of hoarding amid uncertain shortages. It notes wide surplus items like tires rubber batteries and lumber and suggests hoarding would only create artificial scarcities and higher prices while urging preparedness. It also recounts a holiday week mixup where a beauty shop appointment and a ten cent store visit collide with a Wednesday closure.
Dorothy Kilgallen presents a guest column by skating star Sonja Henie praising the circus. Henie reflects on the circus as American as the anthem and parks, celebrating its tradition, spectacle, and the people who make it possible, from clowns to aerialists, while noting the dedication behind each act.
In a tightly contested Y junior tennis event years ago, John Rush grabbed the lead by defeating Bud Lickert 97 at the close, after the pair had shared the top spot for days. A Middletown Republicans group welcomed Ross Ake, state treasurer and GOP candidate, with a dinner at the Manchester Hotel hosted by the Republican Central Committee. Notables in attendance included J. B. Hosey, C. J. Cretors, Scott McClellan, Judge C. D. Boyd, W. C. Barnits, P. G. Banker, Mary Sean, Frank Simon, J. A. Johnson, Mrs. J.B. Hosey, Mrs. G. E. Lindsay, Wy He Mitchell, George Schraffenberger, Frank Pauly, L. T. Palmer, J. M. Ledford, C. H. Campbell, and James Aubley, M. P. Stevens.
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