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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1948
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription rates for carrier and mail deliveries, with prices for 5 day and 6 day options in and outside the trading area. It also includes a Bible verse and the paper's publishing note.
The piece argues Soviet pressure on artists stifles creativity while American figures like Douglas Moore and William Schuman defend artistic integrity. It contrasts politics intruding on art with music guided by personal craft and public reaction. It ends by noting Beverly Smith's painlessness raises questions about suffering and adaptation.
Dr Edwin G Nourse chairman of the Presidents Board of Economic Advisers told the United States Chamber of Commerce in Washington that the nation may enjoy several years of prosperity. He credited foreign aid and rearmament for keeping recession at bay and warned prolonged high spending could curb real earnings. He urged hope nations recover and military needs lessen.
Dr George W Crane discusses Quentin T a 14 year old delinquent and argues that criminality is not inherited but formed by bad habits. He urges parents to strengthen home and church moral instruction, criticizes movies for promoting vice, and emphasizes consistent moral education. The piece cautions against relying on dime store morality and media.
James White surveys Li Tsung Jen as the new vice president elected by China's National Assembly, outlining his background as a general, reformist tendencies, past opposition to Chiang Kai-shek, and potential as a civilian-leaning rival within the Kuomintang. He could become legal leader if Chiang vacates the presidency within six years, signaling a tractable succession in a still-maturing constitutional framework.
The text presents trivia on presidents and historical figures, noting William Henry Harrison served one month in office after inauguration on March 4 1841 and death on April 4 1841, along with references to the pyramids George Spelvin and Richard Saunders and Dempsey. It also includes a religious instruction pitch and a request for a copy of a speech.
Emersons remark on crime as glassy world hints at extradition quirks from history. The piece muses on sanctuary, lawyers Scrammister and Sprowl, and asides about derring-do criminals fleeing to Switzerland Honduras Spain and London with playful anecdotes about figures like Winslow Randazzo and Boss Tweed.
A newspaper column quotes Erich Brandeis arguing that comics are a harmless tonic for children amid daily anxieties. He dismisses critics who blame comics for juvenile delinquency and cites vivid world events as not affecting young readers.
A collage of light notes on habits and culture. A statistician cites women’s mirror time and shop-window gazing. California’s prune exports and Hollywood lemon crops are mentioned. Blondie’s cookie moral sparks reflection on desire and attainment. Cal vin Coolidge School runs a fishing derby to reward pupils for big catches. Roosevelt and Wilson as comic fans are noted with a quip on Russian attitudes to humor.
A compilation of remarks from Vivien Kellems on repealing federal income tax laws, New York Stock Exchange chairman Robert Boylan on a stock market peak, Treasury Secretary Snyder on prosperity, Harry Lundeberg on transferring U S ships abroad, and General Eisenhower on soldiers leaving the Army in poverty.
In Deadwood South Dakota the old west mystique endures as gambling wanes and tourism rises. Curator D M McGahey questions the fame of Wild Bill Hickok Calamity Jane and Deadwood Dick while noting Adams Memorial Hall funded by W E Adams preserves relics. The town now mixes neon signs and bus travelers with memories of the frontier.
Dave Regan urges Ohio voters to participate in May primaries stressing that even independents vote and party ballots affect local offices. He warns about dangerous bee bee guns as boys roam playgrounds and calls for parental guidance on safe ownership and use.
The article analyzes Soviet and Western submarine capabilities, noting Type 21 U boats, schnorkels, and vast fleets. It contrasts Soviet growth with U S and British efforts, highlighting the need for stronger anti submarine weapons and the potential of submarines to threaten coastal targets. It discusses radar picket, guided missile, and transport subs as ongoing developments.
Genevieve Kemble notes a sudden event that may seem calamitous but can be turned to good if analyzed calmly. For those with May 4 birthdays a critical situation invites shrewd evaluation and regulated business tactics to turn ideas into profits.
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