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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1952
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists pricing for mail and carrier subscriptions in Middletown Ohio. Rates cover daily weekday and weekend options with different terms for in and outside trading areas and the USA. The notice includes a Bible verse quote from Psalms 130:7.
The 1952 June bride enters amid a sustained decline in marriages, with 1950 and 1951 figures down and forecasts for 1952 lower. Employed married women outnumber employed singles, and many brides may briefly leave work after childbirth. Divorce rates are higher than in 1930s, while comparisons to 1932 highlight shifting social norms and costs from silk stockings to cruises.
A New Jersey Turnpike open since November hit 70 000 vehicles in a peak day and is forecast to average 23 000 by 1956. Officials now estimate revenue bonds could be repaid in 15 years instead of 35, illustrating a growing national traffic problem.
A professional man recounts how his wife’s frugality and home routine clash with his need for romance. He compares her unfashionable morning dress to his secretary’s allure, fears a slide toward infidelity, and seeks Dr. Crane’s guidance to rekindle attraction without confessing his own weariness.
Questions and Answers notes the Erie and Kalamazoo as the first railroad west of the Alleghenies completed in 1836. It also states Carlsbad Caverns were discovered in 1901 by Jim White and cites agriculture as the world’s most popular occupation, though the segment ends abruptly with “More than.”
Gen Eisenhower lands in Washington amid public goodwill and fresh questions as he leaves the Army after 37 years to pursue the presidency. Taft challenges his foreign policy, while Republicans and Democrats prepare to scrutinize his every word. His future nomination remains uncertain as he faces political opponents and media scrutiny.
Dr Edwin M. warns sun worshippers about first heat of summer. He explains melanin protection, tanning benefits, and dangers of severe sunburn. Pale skin lacks protection. avoid naps in sun. ointments can help but not replace caution.
A compact quiz excerpt listing questions and answers about Fulton’s prior career as a portrait painter the Appalachians as the oldest US mountain range a chuckwalla described as a large harmless desert lizard and a note that some US regions have seen warming in recent years.
A reflective piece on inherent power, arguing power is not innate but bestowed by God. The author recalls figures like Herber Hoover General Douglas MacArthur Gene Tunney and the Duke of Windsor at a Banshees luncheon, noting fame fades and true power is fleeting, born of humility and divine gift, not self claim.
Washington debate over the McCarran bill brings emotions as Lehman denounces refugee fears. Circus Saints and Sinners debut stars Dan Kimball as fall guy while Woodward, a veteran admiral, is hailed for service in five wars. McFarland clashes with McCarran over absenteeism and presidential timing. Women’s National Press Club nominations spark a playful errors in tenure and years.
A fragment reflecting on how many girls resemble their mothers and how sisters outgrow clothes. It hints at sharing or taking from others as part of growing up, with a terse observational tone.
Hal Boyle notes the Korean War enters its third year as stalemate endures near the 38th parallel. Despite talks and Allied pressure, North Korea has doubled its front troops to 1,000,000, with stronger armor, air power, and artillery. The enemy now includes Chinese forces allied with Soviet weapons. The piece weighs risks of escalated casualties, potential paths to a broader war, and the unanswered question if Korea will become a peace bulwark or a prelude to World War III.
Dave Regan apologizes for mocking waiting room facilities for expectant fathers after War Mothers donated new furniture to ease long waits. He admits no secretary, acknowledges the group’s good work, and notes a future addition to comfort long waiters.
Dorothy Kilgallen notes a flood of show business bets and rumors in Gotham. Sol Rosenblatt shooting case may see a break, while Barbara Stanwyck’s escort is Jean Pierre Aumont. Cynthia Cavanaugh and Herbert Fields near a marriage, and Brando, Hayworth, and Brando-related notes populate newscast. Local glamor scene includes Rita Hayworth, Elliott Nugen, and Spain’s club circuit.
The text blends observations about turkeys and a claim about General Dodd with a question about how long fans have been used. It mentions palm leaf hand fans used by ancient societies and suggests the folding fan originated in Japan around A D 700.
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