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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1951
Page
4
Rates listed for carrier and mail delivery of the Middletown Journal and Sunday News Journal. Prices vary by area with annual terms and international option. Bible verse Jeremiah 7:5 included in the notice.
In 16 states, redistricting followed a give-and-take pattern as districts adjust after the 1950 census. California expands the House by seven seats with party-favorable maps, while Texas and Washington plan at-large seats. Ohio redraws to 23 districts, and Maryland Michigan Arkansas Florida reshape maps to reduce disparities, with several states still to act before the 1952 elections. Walter E. Brehm, newly convicted, represents the 11th District remnants.
A look at the looming 1952 nominating contests finds Truman as a possible Democratic choice, Taft as the frequent Republican name though not favored, and Dewey, Stassen, MacArthur, Eisenhower, Wallace, and others as factors in a fluid pre convention landscape. The piece recalls 1948 dynamics and the impact of the Taft Hartley vetoes on party loyalties.
Hal Boyle recalls a long running joke as his wife Frances insists on dining by candlelight. He asks why, gets gentle but firm refusals, and discovers the practice masks affection and partnership. The couple eventually settles into candlelit meals, with Boyle learning to accept the ritual.
A columnist reflects on the fallibility of experts and the evolving nature of truth. A sixteen year old from Xenia Ohio argues love alone cannot sustain marriage and shared interests and mutual understanding matter, while the author concedes love is essential yet maintains the earth is round.
Genevieve Kemble forecasts unpredictable events and high level contact with powerful influences. A crisis looms with recognition for creative talent and bold action, while vigilance against covert machinations remains essential. Those born on this day may see a dramatic rise but face subtle snares and temptations.
A whimsical column notes a doctor from Chicago linking appearance to diet and ponders what women will choose to eat. It jokes about a complete set of silverware missing spoons from a picnic and muses on beachgoers seeking luck and the appeal of seaside bathing houses.
George Dixon reports on a Washington transit strike that paralyzed buses and trains but became a celebration for rule breaking. Drivers parked anywhere, cops overwhelmed, embassies and diplomats spaces used, martini bars packed, and even a mortician arranged rides home for stranded journalists at the National Press Club.
The piece discusses children and adults seeking attention, likening it to a tattooed wish to feel important. It advises practicing active listening and the “stoop to conquer” tactic to win friends, noting even Jesus' apostles argued over status. It ends urging emotional maturity and genuine compliments.
Tyrone Power discusses how film love scenes are crafted, noting they are technical and unemotional. He cites Loretta Young as ideal on screen, recalls Madeleine Carroll and Alice Faye in early work, and recounts an amusing moment with Linda Darnell being tutored off set.
A quiz of brief historical facts covers topics from boxing fouls to Deseret Utah of Mormon founders. It includes notes on the first equestrian statue in American sculpture, taps history, mintmarks, Russian education, presidents' clerical lineage, and Brazil as a carnauba wax producer.
Dave Regan discusses mild summer weather in Michigan and the appeal of staying at home. He asks readers to weigh in on economic controls, notes health issues of Edward Breen, and urges contact with Senators Taft and Bricker. The column warns of inflation, stockpiled inventories, and the need to watch sales and food prices.
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