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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1948
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists per copy and carrier rates, weekly and yearly mail options for different regions, and prices for outside areas. Also includes a biblical verse from Isaiah 9 6.
In New York on March 30 1943 the Theatre Guilds Oklahoma! opened its run at the St James Theatre, later earning over 7 million in gross receipts and 2500 percent backers return. Alfred Nilson of New Rochelle lives aboard a Chinese junk Amoy with his family, sailing from the West Coast to New York since 1923. John L Lewis faces Taft Hartley act friction as union talks stall with Southern Coal Producers Association president Moody amid looming contract expiry and possible strikes.
Dr George W Crane interviews Jerry G a 21 year old who inherited money from his father and moved out to have a good time His mother criticizes the son and laments modern selfishness She condemns motherhood and Sunday school while Jerry insists on his own affection for the maid and distant family bonds
A narrator argues that selfish habits drilled into a child over years produce adult behavior. Jerry's mother worshipped money, controlled wealth, and disliked him, while his father provided for her and she bore Jerry for reasons tied to ambition and property.
Washington analysis notes primaries divide regular Republican voters rather than predict convention outcomes. With two major candidates in most states, Dewey leads Stassen in Oregon and Ohio, while Taft gains influence elsewhere. The piece argues pre convention alignments will shape the nomination more than state primary results.
The author argues that smaller families create more only children who learn to expect more attention. A survey of 5 268 divorced individuals suggests only children are far likelier to be hazardous than middle children, raising questions about parental time.
Arthur Baer mocks a housing scheme financed by an insurance company mocking the low price field where workers over sixty face eviction for small raises. He calls the plan a two sided gimmick that benefits investors while pushing long term workers into a precarious, low rent existence.
Hal Boyle notes a friend’s plunge toward bankruptcy after buying a TV set as visitors flood in, turning homes into bars and restaurants. He recalls radio’s birth pangs and predicts television will reshape leisure, conversation, and public spaces while promising access to classic films and missed shows.
The piece argues a broad definition of Communism as a state ruled by a single party that controls government and production, leading to slavery under oligarchs. It contrasts Marxist theology with a Christian view of human dignity, rights, and purpose, then discusses materialism and morality shaping totalitarian control and necessity.
A Louis Sobol column recounts Vivian Blaine and her husband on a European trip where the Pope blessed Blaine in Latin and her husband Manny Franks in Hebrew. The tale spurs reflection on mercy across faiths and calls for universal tolerance beyond creed or color.
A speaker claims only to know what the paper reported about Vivian Blaine and Manny Franks and their exit from the Vatican. He denies knowledge of their marriage, yet imagines a grand beauty in their souls blessed by the Pontiff in Latin and Hebrew.
A speaker argues that all faiths pray to the same God, and that sectarian conflict fueled by religious rhetoric leads to bloodshed, hatred, and brutality across Christian and Jewish communities.
The speaker denounces sectarian division and lunacy claiming there is no differ ence between the God of any faith and no separate heaven for each sect. He asserts God’s love transcends church boundaries and worshipers should unite across creeds.
The Pope blessed Vivian Blaine in Latin and Manny Franks in Hebrew, affirming that God understands every language and faith. The author envisions a world where all people, regardless of language or creed, understand God.
Genevieve Kemble cautions that continued hidden causes and anxious, unstable actions may threaten business, career, home and ambitions. A calm, deliberate approach is advised to avoid losses and entanglements while decisions in home and work areas may hinge on prudent evaluation. A birthday note warns of treacherous undercurrents.
A Middletown reader argues horns should aid safety not serve as loud attention getters. He notes Dayton's efficient traffic system and courteous drivers, contrasting with local impatience and unsafe crossings. He suggests cross-city experience shows pedestrians and drivers can save time through orderly behavior.
Senator Owen J. Brewster of Maine links Greek anxiety to U.S. wartime stance while noting rhetoric on freedom of speech and its limits. The exchange highlights tensions between policy goals and public opinion in wartime discourse.
Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio argues that a ten year plan would restrict freedoms in this country about as much as Stalin’s five year plan has in Russia.
A New Hampshire man loses his sense of smell amid campaign season as speeches loom. The item notes odd civic anecdotes, a joking nod to political roots and public chatter about party finances and a chalk front walk scene.
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