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The Middletown Journal published each evening except Sunday lists rates per copy five cents by carrier twenty five cents weekly for evening Middletown Journal and Sunday News Journal thirty five cents weekly. Mail prices vary by trading area with six day options and yearly totals. All mail subscriptions payable in advance. Bible verse from Isaiah 32 17 appears.
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Evening Middletown Journal
Sunday News Journal
U.S.A
Unemployment Figures Questioned Over February Losses
The Department of Commerce cites 4 684 000 unemployed in February the highest since August 1941. Seasonal factors and mine strikes may affect the figure, with many indirect job losses from coal shutdowns and reduced demand cited as contributing factors. March and April outcomes loom uncertain.
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Department of Commerce
Washington
Soft-Hearted Scientists and the Nation's Progress
Harvard geologist Kirtley Mather argues some scientists vow to block research with destructive aims, risking U S strength and aiding Russia. He contends many facets of modern tech like airplanes, cars, radios, radar, and rubber require ongoing research to advance civilization and national welfare.
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Kirtley Mather
Harvard
Russia
United States
Unions and Coal Pact Trigger Rising Costs Across Industry
The piece argues that higher labor costs from a coal contract will raise coal prices and in turn raise costs for electricity and rail transport. It notes John L. Lewis’s victory on paper but costs borne by miners, and warns of further union pressure like Reuther increasing demands. Employers must resist, or industry burdens will mount.
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John L. Lewis
Reuther
United Automobile Workers
Lewis
Macciavelli
Veterans Split Over Hoover Commission VA Overhaul
Debate centers on Hoover Commission proposals to restructure the Veterans Administration. The American Legion attacks the plan accusing it of dismembering the VA, while the American Veterans Committee and the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce back the recommendations. A calm, thorough study of the pros and cons is urged.
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Hoover Commission
Veterans Administration
Commission
American Legion
Veterans Affairs
American Veterans Committee
AVC
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Vaccination Viewed Through Faith and Science
Dr. George W. Crane contends against faith healing in Frances G.'s case advocating vaccination for her 4 year old boy. He emphasizes using reason and the brain God gave humanity to prevent smallpox and diphtheria, noting he has vaccinated his own five children.
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Frances G
Crane
Christ
Inoculation and pasteurization curb infant diseases
The speaker notes inoculation against whooping cough reduces infant deaths, pasteurization of milk limits tuberculosis, pure water and vaccination curb typhoid, and artificial lenses aid aging eyes. The passage emphasizes public health advances through vaccination, milk safety, clean water, and eyewear.
Unification Progress in U S Armed Services
David Lawrence notes growing coordination among the services within the Joint Chiefs of Staff. No merger occurred, but policy favors integration and clearer defense budgeting. Leaders warn against permanent war footing and stress balancing security with living standards and reasonable funding.
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Washington
Joint Chiefs of Staff
United States
Admiral Sherman
Naval Operations
U U. S. News and World Revert
Omar Vradiev
Soviet Union
Sherman
Defense Establishment
Navy
Remark on Presidential Age Amendments and Moscow Treaty Sign
The writer recalls proposing to raise the president age range from 35 to 21 45 and criticizes a reader for political ignorance. He mocks a figure in Moscow at a treaty signing wearing a lavish uniform with medals likened to Times Square neon signs, and compares him to a Christmas tree with spectacles.
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Moscow
Times Square
The Voyager: Wonder in the Modern Age
Hal Boyle reflects on a world where certainty fades and wonder dominates daily life. He muses that era’s changes, from rumors to science fiction, erode anchors and leave people unsure what is possible or impossible.
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Mars
Florida
Defense sees forces in being for rapid expansion
The Defense Department argues the United States can field ready forces through deactivated fleets, training reserves, and prototype weapons, with confidence that provisions cover a rapid expansion in a future crisis as Navy backing and House Armed Services Committee findings support proactive prototyping and readiness.
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United States
Defense Department
Navy
House
Armed Services Committee
Aims to End Tensions Through Vishinsky Pact Photo
The author proposes a bold plan inspired by a photo showing Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky signing a 30 year friendship treaty with the Chinese Reds. It suggests the image could solve the friction between Russia and the United States.
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Russia
United States
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Reds
Studied description of Vishin at UN sessions
The speaker recalls Vishin at Lake Success and in New York events wearing ill fitting shabby civilian clothes. He appeared unshaven at times and gave an impression of neglect in dress during appearances at sessions.
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Vishinsky
United Nations
Lake Success
New York City
Political figures in ornate uniforms praised for luxury
The text describes aides in stunning uniforms and opulent desk accoutrements. Stalin and Man of China wear uniforms while everyone smiles, with inkwells, penholders, chairs, and velvet covers all trimmed in gold.
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Stalin
Man of
China
Wearing uniforms and medals in talks with Russians
The speaker suggests meeting Russians in bright uniforms and medals rather than drab civilian clothes. They propose exchanging awards and trophies as symbols, arguing Russians love medals and that any decoration will do for display.
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Lenin
Crazy Inspiration Trial Sparks Mixed Reactions
A feature notes mixed reactions to a broad hope for inspiration across fields. Analysts discuss potential benefits, while critics warn of overreach and unclear outcomes amid ongoing debates.
Astrological Forecast Warns Of Policy Shifts And Tempers
The column urges a drastic shift in policy and programs to meet old obstacles, noting weekend postponement may alter outcomes. It warns against rash actions, stresses calm, and cautions that a child born today may act impulsively without sound judgment. Monday advises rest and measured behavior to avoid danger.
Navy Calls Itself Full Partner in Defense Efforts
Admiral Sherman declared the Navy a full partner in the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Defense Department roles. The Denfeld removal and reprisals against witnesses before Congress are unresolved, and morale should rise as issues clear. The concept of unification is new to all services, and the House report urges careful definition rather than blind support. Despite this, personnel are more capable and attempting harder, with progress noted.
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Sherman
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Defense Department
Navy
Admiral Denfeld
Armed Services
House Committee
Be a Real Partner of God and Carry Your Load
A column urges self reliance and practical improvement using education and science. It asserts people can gain health, happiness, and social skills through choice and effort, and advises gratitude to God for the brain and world that enable personal action.
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The
Hopkins Syndicate, Inc
Students Use Text Books of Case Histories in Western College
Readable fragments describe students in a western college using case history textbooks. The remark about hitch hiking and finger waving appears as a humorous aside in a damaged page snippet.
Family Troubles Course: Frictional Characters Analyzed
In a Family Troubles course, the text examines how characters function as friction within family dynamics. It explores conflict, roles, and relational tensions through concise vignettes and analysis.
Oregon Man Divorces Wife Over Cravat Quilt
An Oregon man ends his marriage after his wife makes a quilt from his cravats, a domestic rift highlighted as a quirky case of home ties cut.
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Oregon
The Average Barber Strokes Shave Claim
A trade paper asserts the average barber uses 250 strokes to shave a man, prompting readers to consider technique and efficiency in traditional grooming practices.
Warden argues inmates deserve latest news daily
A warden contends prisoners should receive the day’s news to reduce grievances and encourage orderly behavior. The proposal aims to keep inmates informed and content, potentially lowering unrest and requests for transfers.
Night Owl Habits Affect Young Men's Mornings
Staying out late with the daughter makes it hard for some young men to wake up at sunrise, reflecting social routines that disrupt morning schedules.
Giant ant eater boasts two and a half foot tongue
A report highlights a giant anteater with a remarkable tongue length of two and a half feet, illustrating the creature’s remarkable feeding apparatus. The fragment about two females appears unrelated to the main fact and is omitted for clarity.
Gals Prepare For 1950 Bathing Suit Photos
Many women have already chosen their 1950 bathing suits but have not yet had the opportunity for photos. The note hints at upcoming portraits to showcase beachwear trends and local style.
Middletown honors first woman business leader Mary Rhonemus
Twenty years ago Mrs. Mary E. Rhonemus was honored as Middletown's first businesswoman by the Middletown Business and Professional Women's Association. Active at 70, she was the first living local woman to enter the men’s field, starting as a milliner, then a clerk for L. F. Bowman, and later venturing into real estate.
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Mary E. Rhonemus
Middletown
Middletown Business and Professional Women's Association
Keller Family Ties Recalled After Return to Dayton
Mr and Mrs Scott Keller formerly of this city now reside in Warren Ohio and have been settled in Dayton. Mrs Keller is the former Miss Freda Creech. Their twin sons Robert and Richard are visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs G T Creech of Mary Etta Street.
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Scott Keller
Warren
Dayton
Keller
Freda Creech
Robert
Richard
Kellers
G. T. Creech
Mary Etta St
Space ship wreck rumor taps Mexico find and a tiny pilot
A sensational tale claims a 23 inch tall ship pilot and wreckage found in Mexico while the Air Force says no evidence exists of interplanetary machines. The story lingers as speculation, with quotes about possible future space encounters and unverified “things” of strange origin.
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Mexico
Airforce
North American
Manhattan
Venus
Experts Clash On Threat Of H Bomb And Other Marvels
The piece questions if the H bomb could end the world with two scientific camps answering yes and no. It also notes conflicting psychiatric opinions about a murder defendant and wonders about cures for the common cold. The narrator urges restraint and a moratorium on marvels beyond common understanding.
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Junior
Bird
Mars
First radio magazine Modern Electrics began in 1908
The first issue of the radio era magazine Modern Electrics appeared in 1908 and continued for several years, marking an early era in radio technology coverage.
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Modern Electrics
Justice of the Peace’s plan backfires on stubborn offender
A Lemon Township justice of the peace, Squire Lummie Bailey, tried to place a jail sentence instead of a fine to avoid county costs. The offender, unable to pay, chose to turn himself in at the county jail, walking to Hamilton as Bailey expected, but staying put when cold weather lingered. The incident reveals a unintended twist as the man stays in the area to eat and stay warm.
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Lummie Bailey
Lemon Township
Lummie
Hamilton
Bailey
Geome
Moral renaissance in modern times urged by Eisenhower talk
George E. Sokolsky notes Dr. Milton Eisenhower's Penn State speech predicting that education should educate. He traces a historical arc from medieval universities to a revival of interest among youth, suggesting a potential moral renaissance facing the next generation.
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Milton Eisenhower
Pennsylvania Manufactuers’ Association
Penn State
The Moral Balance in Education Debate
The passage argues that universities long ignored nurturing spiritual and moral development alongside specialized knowledge. It warns experts may master facts, from plutonium to planetary science, yet lack capacity to judge humanity or society. Without ethical insight, technical skill loses trust.
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Klaus Fuchs
Mars
Jupiter
Intellectual reawakening echoes in modern student questions
The speaker notes students seek credits to graduate and question man's nature. He argues this signals an intellectual reawakening, comparing the era to Europe before the Ninth Century when Greek culture and learning flourished after dullness and fatigue.
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Europe
Greece
Meaning of Kremlin and its citadel definition
A student asks for the meaning of Kremlin. The reply explains that Kremlin literally means a citadel and notes there are several kremlins in the Soviet Union with the Kremlin in Moscow capitalized to distinguish it from lesser citadels.
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Kremlin
Soviet Union
Proscow
Radium Emits Alpha Beta and Gamma Rays
Radium gives off three kinds of rays. Alpha rays are moving helium atoms. Beta rays are particles of electricity. Gamma rays resemble X rays.
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