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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1948
Page
4
Public notices list subscription rates for the Middletown Journal and Sunday News Journal. Details include per copy price, weekly carrier, and mail prices within and outside the trading area, with rates ranging up to ten dollars a year and a separate United States rate.
In a wartime fear of secrecy the House Rules Committee backed a measure to punish reporters with fines and imprisonment for disclosing confidential information. The column argues leaks aid public understanding and criticizes attempts to curb press freedom as a dangerous Democratic precedent. The piece also notes Mrs. Clara Reynolds’s long sleep illness ending.
Scientists warn the whisky of the future could be made from sawdust and urge research into substitute materials for saloon floors until a workable option is found.
Dr. George W. Crane notes that readers overlook authorship and focus on the product. He cites examples from his Case Records and other papers to illustrate how mastheads and bylines are often ignored in favor of content and titles.
A freed Roman slave wore an iron ring while gold rings signified citizenship status. This brief note outlines the symbolic distinction within ancient customs and social classes.
George E. Sokolsky argues the GOP race remains Taft versus Dewey, with Stassen failing in Ohio and lacking broad support. He notes Stassen’s blitz raises distrust, Wallace loses steam, and liberal defections complicate strategy as Truman seeks a unifying campaign theme.
Genevieve Kemble presents a Tuesday May 18 forecast advising careful planning and long term strategy to overcome irregularities and delays. The piece notes sharp insight can win aid from key sources, urging observers to monitor unfolding situations and build solid foundations. A birthday note cautions children born then may face challenges but can bridge them with clever thinking.
The column recalls early 20th century Olympic politics and a proposed plan to award Jesse Owens with his lost medals. It riffs on Jim Thorpe, King of Sweden, Shickelgruber, and AAU officials, pausing on controversy around Olympic honors and wartime democracy.
Summary of Palestine’s long history as a crossroads between Egypt and Mesopotamia, the rise of Judaism, Arab and Turkish rule, Zionist movement, British mandate, UN partition vote of 1947, British withdrawal in 1948, and the declaration of Israel with US recognition amid escalating clashes.
Dr Edward L. Bortz of the American Medical Association argues society must extend life with science while expanding work and opportunity for older adults. He cites prominent leaders aged 58 to 68 still holding power and contends older workers offer loyalty, experience, and stability, urging careers beyond age 40.
NAM spokesman Curtis E Calder urges a separate agency to run ERP while Hoover backs limiting Marshall Plan aid to 15 months. Farley warns of a showdown with the Russian question and criticizes cautious public attitude.
Alabama Governor James Folsom announces his bid for the Democratic nomination. He argues that Communist influence grows where dollars are spent while leaders gain strength and the party weakens. He positions his campaign as a response to these trends.
The Middletown parade drew about 20 000 spectators and featured five new citizens reciting the oath of allegiance at the Legion Home. Harold Russell delivered an engaging talk advocating tolerance, urging harmony beyond race creed and color, with the audience moved by the citizenship ceremony and remarks on national unity.
Peter Edson reports that Republicans and conservative Democrats push a wait-and-see approach in Washington. Short-term appointments to the Atomic Energy Commission aim to replace Lilienthal, farm policy stalls, and the Reciprocal Trade Act renewal is delayed. TVA faces assault, and anti inflation controls lack appetite. Public polls show broader liberal support despite congressional drift.
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