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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1950
Page
4
A pricing blurb lists subscription costs for the Middletown Journal and Sunday News Journal including rates by copy and by mail. It also includes a biblical quotation from Ezekiel 43 27.
An inter-American report accuses Cuba, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic of plotting against Haiti. Haiti is cleared, while the three others face Rio Treaty sanctions and calls to halt subversive activities. The document awaits approval by the OAS Council.
A naval inquiry will examine the explosion and fire that crippled the Elder in the Pacific. Survivors drifted a week before rescue as an Army transport ignored distress signals. the damaged ship was saved, spotlighting gaps between modern tech and human error.
A shipment of goldfish from Germany faced hurricane force winds at sea and waves high enough to cause seasickness. While tropical fish may seasick in ships, true sea fish are rare. Chinese goldfish breeding has produced many varieties, but never a goldfish that is immune to seasickness.
Dr. George W. Crane analyzes Wanda F aged 47 married 25 years who argues for platonic marriage yet fears losing her husband’s affection. He explains she is a slave to sex, exaggerates concerns about fidelity, and seeks Crane’s bulletin to ease anxiety, portraying neuroses around sexual appeal and aging.
The expression red tape became common in England during the 1700s, signaling bureaucratic complexity and formal legal procedure that slowed government work. It reflects historical use of red sealing cords on official documents.
Washington Happenings outlines the loyalty files controversy and a Senate inquiry into Communist sympathizers in government, with McCarthy pushing for disclosure. It notes Truman’s cautious stance, the possible political leverage against Russia policy, and links to Chiang Kai Shek and China policy debates.
The piece argues the China issue is remote while Communist influence in government stirs public interest, especially with the Chambers-Hiss backdrop. It notes the House Un-American Activities Committee began by accusing innocents, then led to jury trials and perjury convictions, urging careful, judicial evaluation and trust in the public’s discernment.
Years Ave Richard Brewer, 38, confessed slaver of Police Officer Dan Sandlin, was indicted in two counts on a first degree charge as a Special grand jury completed its investigation at Hamilton. Brewer was charged with first degree murder and with taking the life of a policeman. The trial for Brewer was set for the middle of April. The Rev. A. L. Kenyon was reelected president of the Middletown Art Club at its first annual banquet. Other officers were William Miles, vice president, Mrs. M. E Danford, second vice president, and Mrs. R. W. Solomon, secretary-treasurer, Donald C. Osborne, a junior in mechanical engineering at Purdue, was one of 234 students on the Distinguished Student List of Honor Roll at the university. Personals from the Society Page. Misses Mildred and Mariana Eagle and Mrs. Alva Knott spent the weekend in Cincinnati. Miss Mildred Hartwell left for her home in Louisville, Ky., after a visit here with friends. Mrs. Ernest Schmidt spent the afternoon in Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Greene returned from Columbus where they were the weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Greene.
A humorous column discusses avoiding unappetizing radio news during dinner. It notes listening at six, criticism of gruesome accident descriptions, and an ad for an earthworm compost pit claiming odorless, wasteful digestion of scraps. The piece mocks sensational ads and comforts readers with practical garden waste tips.
Sunday paper features a garden section advertisement offering a household tip and a way to earn extra money. The note implies it suits apartment dwellers poorly and centers on a caller’s marketing angle.
Genevieve Kemble notes that strange or eccentric drives may spur concrete actions with dramatic, wide reaching outcomes. Extraordinary ideas could lead to spectacular achievements or adventures and a birthday in this period signals sensational or romantic potential with practical returns.
An astrology note warns a Monday trend may trigger a leap in the dark affecting health home and peace of mind. Individuals born today could lash out in sensational or eccentric drives leading to conflicts and unstable obligations with far reaching consequences. A child born today may show eccentric genius traits.
Hal Boyle recounts how his wife Frances hires a part time secretary to organize his cluttered desk and life. Laurie Wells sharpens efficiency, answering the phone and guiding tasks while the narrator resists authority, revealing a playful clash over who truly runs the household and office.
A brief note warns readers that a mail-order offer promises a book on worm farming for a dollar. The item underscores a shady practice enticing financial contribution for dubious gardening tips. No concrete names or places are provided in the readable text.
A speaker explains the need for a replacement garbage can after noting a hole in the present unit. He mentions discussing it with his wife and hints at her sharp reaction if he fell for a future offer. He offers to provide further details if interested.
A fragmentary note describes a speculative path labeled unsettled yet spectacular and progressive, suggesting a bold career trajectory. The text teases ongoing growth and potential milestones without confirming specific roles or dates.
A historical Catholic question and answer segment covers the first Holy Year proclaimed by Pope Boniface VII on February 22, 1300, and explains later popes shortening the cycle to 25 years. It also notes meat packing waste, Willamette University’s founding, the Pisa tower tilt, gold’s ductility, and U S Christmas tree production.
A week from now census takers will start visiting Middletown residents and surrounding communities. The piece urges cooperation and polite, credentialed assistance, notes questions are confidential, and warns against taking questions personally. Easter dates are briefly discussed with a note that the data will be used for national information.
A Washington column notes a joke about a psychiatrist at the gates and reports a rising push by The Association for the Abolition of Farm Price Sports Inc to curb price supports and oppose the Brannan plan. It also covers a plea to boost European imports for fair competition and comments on GE’s bidding in Northwest transformers and academia funded by federal aid debates.
War era serial numbers used for GI insurance dividends were found faulty with nearly a million duplicates. Most duplications arose from service errors rather than incorrect veteran applications, including a case where seven officers shared one number. The issue prompted review of serial number practices by Veterans Administration. Easy coffee price drop explanation cites buyers’ strike and hoarding during shortages, with price boosts from hoarding now easing as supplies improve.
In a tense downtown scene a speaker recounts a charged exchange where a woman’s smile lights the room, followed by a casual but loaded remark about roles and loyalty within a married couple’s circle. A subordinate position is acknowledged amid shifting power dynamics.
A dispute between Comptroller General Lindsay Warren and the Veterans Administration spurs a House inquiry into GI insurance dividends. Warren argues premiums were paid by the government, so 500000 ex cadets should not receive the $20 million in dividends. The issue shapes spending fights, including CAB funding and a Booney-OConnell episode at a 1948 dinner.
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