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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1950
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription rates for per copy and weekly mail, with options for carrier and mail delivery in and outside trading areas, plus annual rates including evening packages. The notice ends with a biblical quotation from Hosea 9 9 about corruption and judgment.
The public dispute over a White House balcony led President Truman to replace four Fine Arts Commission members who opposed the plan. Washington figures argued the balcony harmed symmetry and that the White House belongs to the people, but the President prevailed, signaling reduced influence for obstructionists.
The piece argues the Korean War stance will improve as U S forces rush reinforcements and air strikes disrupt North Korea transport. It notes Russia as the underlying power behind the Communist bloc and questions Rep Van Zandt’s 72 hour prediction. It highlights uncertainty over how far Moscow will commit to extend the conflict.
The piece argues excess grain production has failed to cure surpluses and calls for removing acreage reductions. It notes Washington urges higher wheat output, targeting over one billion bushels in 1951, framing wheat as vital to war needs and global food supply.
Turnabout Is Fair Play to observe its hundredth anniversary invites slogan ideas. After a quirky entry "A Century of Rigor Mortis" the town hall settled on "No Rigor, More Vigor" to shed the clammy stigma and gain momentum.
In a Worry Clinic column Dr George W Crane discusses a parent who brought a coughing child to a waiting room and warns that whooping cough poses high risk to babies. He urges vaccination for whooping cough and offers a reasoning exercise to teach children foresight and problem solving.
Washington sources report friction between Marine aviation units and top command in the Pentagon and Capitol Hill as General Colline and General Vanderberg face questions over blocking Marine Corps Reserve squadrons and radar units from mobilizing for Far East action. Rumors link Navy carrier air operations and Army ground forces while MacArthur’s stance remains decisive.
Genevieve Kemble’s Sunday forecast for July 8 suggests a harmonious blend of serious focus with a touch of gay or sentimental mood. Those celebrating birthdays may gain in value and ambition while a plan for action could be boosted by lighter sentiment. A child born today shows capacity for emotional, cultural, social, or domestic pursuits. Monday’s forecast urges original research and inventive thinking, promising illumination but warning against overindulgence.
Erich Brande muses on women's interest in politics and world affairs sparked by a Corset and Brassiere Guild fashion article. He notes his wife reads diverse pages, hints that fashion coverage alongside politics could draw more women into current events, and comments on household hints and recipes adding seasonings to news.
Hal Boyle notes Tokyo mood shifts as Pu san landing strengthens UN stance. Frontline duty remains high, evacuees face passport losses, displaced families seek aid, and many resignations ripple through aid agencies. Some evacuees lament losses from Seoul assets, while others weigh repatriation and compensation timelines.
President Truman orders three federal agencies to tighten loan insurance guarantees and mortgage support aimed at home buyers and veterans. The Housing and Home Finance Agency will curb loan insurance and city housing aid. the Veterans Administration will slow guarantees and direct loans. Fannie Mae will buy mortgages to free bank funds for new loans, keeping home building steady amid war-time material shortages.
The passage cautions birthday individuals to channel curiosity into intellectual or scientific work rather than seeking thrill or romance. It warns against over-optimism and erratic ventures, noting possible hazards to resources or status. A child born on this day may express a unique dramatic genius but should avoid eccentric paths.
The President directs Fannie Mae to reduce its mortgage purchases and dispose of many loans it has acquired but not yet sold, aiming to curb mortgage activity and curb-profit resale dynamics.
Times warn readers to doubt every rumor until confirmed from reliable sources. The piece notes two untrue war rumor stories about a doctor and a loyal man, urges self verification, and promises to help verify serious claims while avoiding idle curiosity.
Dorothy Kilgallen notes Ronald Reagan of the Screen Actors Guild shares views on TV evolving into film by ad-supported formats, live shows versus taped drama, and the public’s interest in genuine drama. He cites SAG goals since 1933, dispels pool myths about actors, defends Hollywood ethics, and highlights the guild’s work for actors and charitable causes.
About twenty youths, including eight year old Charles Charles, climbed trees across the city in a Sunday school inspired pastime. Other climbers named include Robin Walters Jr and Paul MecCane, with families hosting gatherings for climbers and friends on local streets and residences.
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