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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1948
Page
6
The Middletown Journal lists pricing for per copy and carrier delivery, with weekly, 5 day, and 6 day options for Middletown area and trading area subscribers, plus overseas rates. The text ends with a Bible verse, Ecclesiastes 7 11.
The Republican run committee approved Gossett’s constitutional amendment to replace the electoral college with a state by state apportionment aligned to party votes. Support hinges on reducing minority influence in key states and deters targeted appeals by parties. The reform would still use electors but allocated by party vote, awaiting broader action.
The article argues hunger stems from population growth outpacing food supply rather than solely below prewar production. It cites a seven percent shortfall in world output and calls for at least a ten percent increase to prevent surpluses at 25 percent. It urges adopting modern cultivation, soil care, irrigation, and reclamation to boost output and curb famine risk.
Dr. George W. Crane discusses how advertisers target children to boost sales. Clark P. recalls a rude grocer, showing long lasting effects as he now avoids the store. Crane notes comics, puzzles, contests, and freebies lure youngsters and ripple through families.
A writer urges kinder treatment of young patients noting children detect insincerity in sales and dentists. He warns that disrespectful behavior toward a child can drive families away for years and cites a dentist survey showing childhood experiences shape trust.
In Allegany New York a tar preservative coating on a village water tank ignited when the tank burst into flames. Firemen tried chemical agents but could not save the tank, which had previously aided in fighting fires.
Congress moves toward a broad tax cut to ease wartime rates with over two thirds in both houses prepared to enact despite possible presidential veto. The plan aims to spur private investment, curb state socialism, and shield thrift from political backlash while noting revenue could fall below $4.8 billion.
Arthur Baer offers a whimsical meditation on bagpipes and noise, recounting past refusals and satirical riffs about bagpipe bands. He riffs on music history and language while noting changes in New York and a distant performance culture.
Hal Boyle takes a week of vacation and author Arthur Edson will write the column in his absence.
Genevieve Kemble offers Thursday guidance noting perplexing omens but practical wise manipulation can avert issues. Birthdays highlight shrewd planning, clear values, and steady effort to safely navigate crises and protect character and reputation. A child born today faces unusual life experiences yet gains stability and practicality.
A humorous weather-tinged column notes winter’s severity and public resilience. It mentions a scientist’s odd claim about geese and quips about a stout polo shirt figure, weaving light satire with seasonal hardship.
A bill seeks federal funding to rehabilitate Bedlow Island the Liberty Island base a decayed scene with litter unfinished paths and a dilapidated pier. The author recalls the statue as a symbol of freedom and laments decay while asking if neglect signals a loss of zeal for liberty.
A satirical column riffs on United Nations livestock studies and why livestock must adapt to poor environments. It highlights water buffalo in India, camels, llamas, yaks, and other animals, joking about shel ter, feed, and dairy yields while noting plans to breed livestock for harsh climates.
The speaker laments materialism but affirms the enduring symbol of Liberty as representing the core American values within every citizen. It emphasizes faith in a deeper national spirit despite greed.
A narrator reflects on visiting the Battery at night and gazing toward Liberty stands as a lamp shines brightly. The plea echoes to keep the light from going out.
George E. Sokolsky reflects on how movies radio comics and early television influence children. He recalls past youthful mischief and contrasts old dime novels with modern soap operas while noting that children discern good from bad despite ubiquitous media.
The column lauds President Truman for a concise yet forthright address to Congress, urging early passage of a financial aid bill and broad war readiness including universal military training and selective service. It notes Soviet and Wallace criticism, discusses Spain Portugal and Denmark in UN context, and previews reestablished draft boards and possible universal conscription.
Dave Regan notes a violent wind storm that ripped roofs and sent a storm window sailing across the yard. He jokes about unhooking windows during future wind events while men and women prepare Easter outfits and hope for good weather with no cancellations.
About 20 years ago a clash at Wheeling Township mine No. 2 near Cadiz left several men injured. A group of around 100 attackers led by a woman hurled stones at approximately 30 workers as they prepared to enter the nonunion mine. Tear bombs were used to break up the confrontation.
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