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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1948
Page
4
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The GM UAW wage deal could set a blueprint for inflation era bargaining by tying cost of living wage raises to a living cost index. It avoids strikes, limits employer concessions, and links wage growth to CPI, signaling possible spread to steel and coal sectors. The unions accept no automatic raises if prices fall, and managers gain price discipline.
Delegate Austin publicly denies resignation while facing a complex UN Palestine partition crisis. He defended his government’s shifting stance, endured sharp criticisms, and chose to remain at his post despite rumors of an exit, a move seen as personal protest and a bid to avoid further embarrassment.
Dr. George W. Crane debunks psychic readers and fortune tellers, noting half the population gullible and recounting Houdini’s 1920s bid for a licensing law in Washington. He argues Americans cling to mysticism, chasing wealth via risky bets and idealized romance rather than rational safeguards.
Rumors on Senator Vandenberg health spark debate over a potential compromise for the Republican nomination as Dewey and Taft faces a deadlock. The piece weighs foreign policy strength, the possible Eisenhower appeal, and a Wallace withdrawal scenario, with Truman’s stance looming.
Arthur Baer explores baseball strategy and aging infield play tracing how a shortstop’s timing and the bench verdict of “he’s a step slower” marks the decline of a player. He frames Abner Doubleday’s foundational 90 foot baseline and the craft of judging hops, throws, and rhythm as the sport’s precise science.
Dave Regan reports the Park Board needs top soil to level Barnitz Field and Yankee Rd Park for summer recreation. Funds are limited, so community help is requested, with Steve Geckeler as contact. Also notes Sycamore playground for colored children lacking equipment, Bertha Perkins handles calls. Mentions Fire Chief Fishbaugh and Inspector Narl Davis and a heating ordinance, plus Memorial Day events at Woodside Cemetery in Middletown.
Erich Brandeis reflects on windfall prizes like the Mexican International sweepstakes and a $40,000 Brooklyn win. He notes many winners plan big purchases and charity but taxes, costs, and poor choices erase gains. He recalls past winners who ended with little, while others chase more tickets.
Sunday forecast highlights lively results with travel new contacts and happy engagements in home and culture. Watch for overextending efforts that could alienate superiors and risk support. Birthday note predicts a fruitful year with travel change and contracts. A child born today shows versatility and productivity if resources are managed. Monday forecast follows.
A New York class taught by Hal Roffmann at Jacob Ruppert Brewery shows bartenders how to draw beer properly. The lesson covers glass preparation, cooling, avoiding foam, and serving with a head, while noting debates over beer quality and the craft as an art.
The Dunn survey analyzes 92 Congress members who voted for Taft Hartley and their renomination results. It notes CIO PAC opposition outcomes, regional contest data, and contrasts editor polls from Collier's prize committee with broader public sentiment. The piece links labor politics to electoral fortunes and national attitudes toward anti Communist positions.
A collection of quotes from President Truman, Clement Attlee, and US lawmakers reflects tension over national defense and world affairs. critics warn against premature war talk while debating security, military funding, and constitutional rights amid calls for restraint and action.
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