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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1949
Page
8
Local ad lists subscription options for the Middletown Journal and Sunday News Journal. It details per copy costs, weekly carrier rates, and mail prices for in and out of area, with a biblical verse quote included.
A commentary asserts Communist Party and allies in the United States would aid Russia if war came, warning against Soviet cold war tactics. It condemns pro Communist forces in Washington and praises measures exposing the menace, noting past lend lease to Moscow and urging resolve to defend free enterprise.
A Hoover Commission task force finds serious weaknesses in U S fiscal operations dating back to Hamilton era with a $4 million budget. The dissenting minority warns that creating an accountant general under Treasury would shift accounting authority from Congress to the executive branch, warning of a demotion for the comptroller general.
Northwestern graduate student Harlan V asks Dr George W Crane if psychology supports racial hierarchy and skull measurements as proof. The expert rejects racial superiority claims, says no psychological evidence backs German over French or Italian over Russian brains, and urges evaluating people by merit rather than race. He argues shared language might reduce hostilities, noting U.S. with diverse origins contrasts Europe’s linguistic divides.
A Senate Labor Committee move to bar amendments provoked Republican charges of heavyhanded tactics by eight Democrats under pro labor union pressure. The piece argues unlimited debate safeguards minority rights, warns against cloture that could curb civil rights, and links the issue to broader fears of state socialism and minority influence in government.
A satirical prose piece by Arthur Baer weaving European politics and Swiss history. It playfully links Swiss neutrality and diplomacy with monarchs and dictators, noting migrations and abdications across Europe from Voltaire to 18th century conflicts. The tone mirrors a columnist riff on Switzerland’s paradoxical calm amid upheaval.
Erich Brande laments failed popovers at home after weekly trips to New York for the treat. He notes recipe details, cost, and weight gain while inviting readers to share successful methods. He questions what his wife is doing wrong as she bakes batter in greased ramikins, hoping for the famed chef’s cap rise.
A BIU Medical School figure remarked that even a row of brains from brilliant men and idiots could not be distinguished by weight shape or size. The quote highlights the uncertain boundaries between intellect and anatomy.
Genevieve Kemble outlines a Thursday forecast describing a crisis of major significance. The piece notes concentrated forces, funds, and resources could converge for a grand gamble or sensational endgame. Public reaction may be strong, with high stakes and audacious ambition influencing outcomes and attention.
Hal Boyle profiles Georgia Gibbs known as Her Nibs. She discusses life with Danny Kaye Bob Hope Jimmy Durante Milton Berle Ralph Morgan and Red Skelton. Gibbs notes the stress of constant travel hurts romance and prefers the label housewife, despite public perception.
Precaution joy and mirth prevail in this birthday forecast. It notes a year of thrilling potential and possible sensational crises of greater than passing interest. A strange event could derail plans, while hidden factors may yield rich rewards, honors, and public acclaim for a child born today.
J S Myers critiques presidential power and congressional independence regarding labor reform and the Taft act, noting filibuster tactics and party splits. The piece laments Soviet influence on church leaders, questions lawyer fees for defendants in New York Reds trials, and denounces allied leaders urged to bow to Russia, ending with a Bradenton, Florida dateline.
In Middle town a wooden storage shed bears a bold private no parking sign catching attention amid talk of expanding metered zones. The issue pits city plans against drivers, salesmen, doctors, lawyers and merchants, with opinions split on impact to downtown foot traffic and business.
The text traces Texas control from La Salle for France to Spanish rule after his murder, then Mexican independence in 1821, Texas independence in 1836, and annexation by the United States in 1845. It also notes rust affecting wheat via barberry bushes and mentions James Whistler’s discharge from West Point for chemistry exam failures.
People trade cheerful gifts while scientists uncover bargains. The piece notes some blame rivals for troubles they caused, hinting at social tensions and self serving attitudes during the holiday season.
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