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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1950
Page
4
The Middletown Journal details subscription options for evening editions and bundled Sunday News Journal with varying rates by carrier and mail, including prices inside and outside the trading area and in the U S A. A biblical verse from Jonah memorializes devotion accompanying the notice.
Wilmington business executives join a crusade to promote the profit system on Main Street. They will speak individually or in teams, sharing experiences and facts to encourage free enterprise and positive discussion with citizens. The effort aims to boost jobs, expansion, and American industry while avoiding doctrinaire clashes with socialism.
The United States Export-Import Bank extended a second 20 million dollar line of credit to Yugoslavia under Tito. Bank chairman Herbert E. Gaston described the loan as preventing "very severe hardship" though its value and timing are debated. Tito, in a public speech, urged anti Communist nations to honor promises of aid but refused to alter his policy for material help. Washington signals a hard national stance and a focus on U.S. interests in this rift among Communist states.
The Weather Bureau’s long range forecast targets temperature and precipitation with 1,800 subscribers backing its predictions. For February 15 to March 15 it expects subnormal temperatures west of the Mississippi and north of Florida, and this forecast is seen as a strong indicator of reliability. The piece notes that the atom bomb era has heightened global insecurity and the danger remains that nuclear weapons could threaten the United States.
Dr George W Crane discusses Annette L and her husband over corsets arguing whether artificial abdominal support is justified. The doctor notes natural muscles and the need for comfort, citing dieting, exercise, and the use of corsets by women, men, aviators, cowboys, and motorcyclists as practical aids when natural support falls short.
In a sharp critique, David Lawrence argues the coal strike reveals dictatorship by economic groups, with John L. Lewis and unions expanding power while government fails to act. He warns of rising coal costs, consumer price increases, and inadequate leadership as labor tensions persist.
Local business leaders Joseph Luibel Jr and Cole Bray opened Lakeside Dry Cleaning Establishment at 2013 Tytus Ave in Years Low Lakeside. Miss Elsie Louise Kerschbaum, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Sars, appears on Capital University Lutheran school honor roll for first semester. Welfare Auxiliary committee at Middletown Hospital presents candidates for election with listed officers.
An advertisement touts dieting as the best slenderizer and claims women gain morale from a youthful look. It invites readers to write for Dr. Crane’s psychealogical charts via a stamped envelope and dime, sent through the newspaper. Mention of John Colter, a Lewis and Clark expedition member, discovering Yellowstone in 1808 is noted.
Erich Brandeis reflects on a London Town Crier announcing Britain's general election. He contrasts humor with respect for tradition, praising Europe’s roots, old monuments, and enduring customs as foundations of today. He notes tourists seek birthplace fountains and ancestral connections.
Hal Boyle notes Gertrude Berg, star and author of The Goldbergs, endures as a beloved figure among women for twenty one years. Berg explains her appeal lies in being non glamorous yet relatable to the hausfrau, a steady presence amid changing tides for women.
A town crier in medieval dress delivered the royal proclamation from a city steps, then broadcast via a radio microphone into the British Empire. The scene linked historic ceremony with modern communication in London's financial district.
A reader notes the clash between traditional formalities and modern rapid messaging, questioning the persistence of ceremonial steps as society moves toward instant, widespread information. The piece reflects skepticism about maintaining dated procedures in contemporary life.
A reflective plea contrasts America’s rush to replace the old with the new with the need to preserve landmarks and the ideals that shaped the nation. The speaker imagines a modern town crier preserving history and guiding civic memory.
Harry Boyd argues the rapid rise of nuclear threats from A-bomb to X-bomb fuels mass anxiety. He notes public fear despite no H or X bomb having been built yet and urges calmer, clearer thinking to head off catastrophe.
Genevieve Kemble forecasts Friday March 10 may bring upheaval with broad life outlook shifts. A dramatic, sudden presentment demands careful analysis or a cautious approach to avoid a risky leap. Those with birthdays may see thrilling prospects and surprising changes altering life direction and environment.
A portrait of Mrs. Berg portrays her as a balanced, formidable figure who blends a disciplined life with a thriving career. Since 1929 she has written about eight million words and appeared on 5,000 radio and TV programs, maintaining two half hour shows weekly at age 50. She writes longhand, rising at six to complete an entire show by noon, unaffected by public judgments of her lifestyle.
The subject laments fame changing daily life as recognition follows her. She recalls how radio work let her roam the east side gathering homely, shrewd observations from housewives and peddlers, now difficult due to her notoriety. She stresses stories come from people, not dialect.
A sober forecast notes a stirring adventure with excellent prospects for thrills and unusual development. The decision could lead to a joyous destiny. The newborn is described as polarized in mentality with creative ability and the power to channel dramatic experiences.
Dave Regan Here And There details a comic misfire as a couple tries to start the day early. The wife rises at 5 30 to make breakfast, delays ensue, and by 7 30 the plan yields only radio chatter and a bored columnist. The piece ends noting the humorous outcome and a wish to stay in bed.
George E. Sokolsky laments the squeeze on American chinware and pottery from low wage competition abroad. He cites 1948 U S wages vs European and Asian costs, notes over 100 small Los Angeles plants driven out postwar, and warns of Meissen labels and Russian zone goods. He quotes officials and a British embassy letter, urging protectionist action to preserve U S producers.
The writer actress smiles about sleeping well thanks to loving work and lists joys like talking with people walking in the rain good books fine meals and redecorating. She avoids large parties dust and notes there are only 24 hours in a day.
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