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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1948
Page
4
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The House Merchant Marine Committee opened hearings on the state of the merchant service as President Truman asks Congress for universal training and selective service. A four-man Cabinet subcommittee reviews the same issue, echoing the Keller advisory panel's findings on a depleted merchant marine and shipbuilding. Despite calls for a modest start costing 150 million annually for three years, no action has been taken, while 90 million remains earmarked for new ships, pending red tape cuts and faster conversion of funds.
The aviation subcommittee urges automatic one year grounding for pilots in major accidents with a rescreening before return. Current rules ground for 30 days and the panel questions applicability of military study data to civilian transport. They oppose pilots who are incompetent or negligent but push broad suspension for all crash participants.
In spring when the sap runs in willows boys gain luck and skill. The ancient art of making a willow whistle is taught only to boys and is a rite passed from father to son since time began. A keen blade and careful cuts yield a sweet clear note like a meadow lark.
Dr. George W. Crane counsels legal and medical ethics while Roger T. praises his advice for halting divorces. The piece discusses ambulance chasers, peacemaking in law, and dangers of sensational medical rhetoric amid global anxiety and civic responsibility.
George E Sokolsky contests a professor's scientific stance and questions the accuracy of his claims about the American Soviet Science Society and the National Council for American Soviet Friendship. He challenges address changes, telephone listings, and wartime services, urging factual clarity over mysticism.
A rambling reminiscence by Arthur Baer traces the 1948 Petrillo strike mood and its impact on radio, Jeannie’s light brown transformation, and the author’s role as a scorekeeper. The piece hints at future strikes and the era’s volatile entertainment climate.
Erich Brandeis counsels not to fear war but to plan with courage and common sense. He notes nationwide worry about potential conflict and urges readiness, sacrifice, and confidence in victory while trusting in God and the atomic bomb.
A compilation of trivia including details on an Indian mound in Virginia Cabokis Mound in Wineis a 99 foot high quadrilateral pyramid with base 16 acres. It asks about Mother Careys Chicken the meaning of heat calory and other queries about generals presidents sound travel in air and water and why cotton is named contraband of war.
Hal Boyle imagines spring in Washington as John L. Lewis goes through stages before a new contract. A satirical scene portrays Lewis at a press conference with sparse remarks after long delays, followed by a hopeful wrap of a new coal contract as reporters scramble for notes.
Washington dispatch notes ongoing political fault lines over Taft Hartley. Sen. Taft rebuts calls for amendments while labor groups push repeal and Democratic foes target 272 Republicans and 127 Democrats who backed the veto override. The CIO faces indictments over a pro Garmaz editorial, challenging free speech as the law undergoes court scrutiny and potential clarifications. A Joint Study Committee weighs future changes as seven senators and seven representatives monitor seven plants for labor relations trends with a March 15 report due.
A fragmentary column touches on a scientist noting ants robust, western farmers facing grasshopper challenges, and a nostalgic view of trailer days. It hints at a cultural echo with music heard on the radio and a cautious outlook for a next generation.
Dave Regan notes a brisk Easter in Armco Park with cold wind and chic outfits. Churches overflowed and two officers managed homebound traffic at Central and Sutphin and Central and Moore. He closes with a hopeful message for Miss Lexie Hardin in Tucson, asking for letters to lift her spirits.
Henry A. Wallace proposes UN led international action on oil transportation while Sen Owen Brewster warns against unilateral U.S. action. The remark references selling 85 tankers last summer to foreign countries and the current problematic situation.
Senator Glen H. Taylor of Idaho argues a person may hold Communist beliefs but cannot advocate violent overthrow of the government. The statement weighs on civil liberty and political expression in the current discourse.
Senator John J. Sparkman of Alabama argues that efforts to strengthen the rent program are unlikely and that policy should move toward decontrol. He presents a pivotal stance on housing regulation.
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