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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1950
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery in the Middletown area and beyond. It includes prices for daily, evening, and Sunday editions, with international and advance payment terms. Also quotes Titus 3 3 from the Bible.
Paul Hoffman of the Economic Cooperation Administration argues the payoff from Cold War measures justifies costs. He compares Marshall Plan and defense outlays to the far greater price of a shooting war, urging continued aid to Asia and Africa as cheaper than war.
The renowned conductor Arturo Toscanini, at 83, captivates a nationwide tour while embodying steadfast principle. He refused Mussolini’s Fascist anthem and consistently opposed brutalizing human life, serving as a symbol of artistic courage in the global struggle for freedom.
New York City minimum auto liability coverage costs 98.50 a year after a 15 percent rate rise. Rates reflect total accident claims paid by insurers. Gotham drivers see rising costs as traffic snarls and scarce parking worsen urban mobility. The piece notes insurance cost disparities and urban transportation challenges in a growing nationwide trend.
Dr Crane notes how siblings educate each other and how children reveal parents’ behavior. He discusses that youngsters remain limited in adult reasoning until about age sixteen, with examples on counting and time distinction for four to six year olds.
The analyst notes a sudden withdrawal of Lt. Gen. Derevyanko and 48 officials from Tokyo as a possible signal of Moscow reorienting from Europe toward Asia. It suggests a broader, cautious shift in Soviet cold war policy, leveraging Mao’s China, UN dynamics, and managed moves in Berlin to offset Western strength and maintain influence across Asia.
Erich Brandeis recalls an orator urging a return to moral laws and faith before it is too late. He argues the nation is healthy in strength and virtue despite materialism and vice, noting many blame cities like New York and Chicago for vice while most residents stay home or rest.
Hal Boyle reports Wilbur Peeble returning from shopping to a frozen supper joke filled scene with Trellis as the couple reminisces on their 15 year honeymoon. He complains dinner will be ready when thawed. Iceberg lettuce, frozen steak, carrots, strawberries feature in the banter. A light domestic vignette in New York.
Millions seek excitement in big city shows and acting celebs, even as ordinary lives continue. The text contrasts homebound readers with fantasies of sensational performers and the looming end of fame for many. The tone critiques vaunted entertainments as make believe.
The speaker argues that despite visible excess and vulgar show, the nation still holds far more virtue than vice with many churches, hopeful youths, honest people, and successes outweighing bankruptcies. He urges readers to join in believing in America.
Genevieve Kemble notes strokes of ingenuity and daring as dramatic maneuvers drive new ventures aimed at prosperity and happiness. She warns that poor judgment could bring complications, while birthdays promise curious advancement through associations with financial backers.
An offer invites readers to request a “Test For Parents” to become better parents. The ad asks for a 3 cent stamped self-addressed envelope and an extra ten cents to be enclosed with the request.
A reader recalls a 11 state meeting in Des Moines on obesity and laments lack of follow up. He argues obesity is a public issue, criticizes simplistic calorie cuts, and urges a practical, nourishing solution while seeking effective weight loss methods beyond diet fads.
Fragmentary historical note discusses timing and decision making. It warns that clever strategies may be risky in complex situations and that errors in choices could be perilous. It mentions a child born on this day who is sharp yet prone to snap judgments, suggesting prudent guidance can prevent blunders.
Fragmentary line suggests someone worrying about people saving old paper and rubbish to scatter at picnic grounds. It mentions diving to break in and an office boy noting something, but details are unclear and readers remain uncertain about event or location.
Trellis Mae accuses Wilbur of poor dietary choices and his father’s ulcers as she presses him about meals. Wilbur protests his father’s health timeline, grabs an icepick for a snack, then returns to the chair. She sends him to the store across the street for an eggless, powdered-egg alternative.
Years ago a prize of a pen and pencil set awaited the city marble finals. Competitors included Carl Long, Donald Gose, James Ford, Herman Payne, Mitchell Hanes, John Scramble, Leonard Wells, LeRoy LaPole, David Gerber, Charles Banta, Bob Burnett, Nathan, Arbill, Rawson Taylor, Lentz Adams, Henry Staten and Bill Cretors. Judges were R. L. Mosehart, E. S. Sherron, R. Shetter, and Frank B. Pauly. The Comford Club hosted a party at the Hamilton Inn in Franklin with attendees Mrs. John Buhl, Mrs. John Vogel, Mrs. Harry Linkins, Mrs. George Geran, Mrs. Ed Geran, Mrs. Earl Davies, Mrs. Henry Habig, Mrs. Harry Swaim, Mrs. Gilbert Lynam, Mrs. John Lloyd, Mrs. Aldie Lloyd and Mrs. W. M. Snyder.
Food scientists use a pressure tester on plums to find the optimal picking moment. A 10 pound pressure marks the stage when fruit will ripen satisfactorily after harvest. Picking earlier risks spoilage and failure to ripen.
This reads as a local reminiscence and tribute to fallen servicemen with lines praising freedom and sailors. It then describes a Manchester Hotel Senior Prom scene from a past year, noting the ballroom transformed into a rose garden with silhouettes of buildings, blue lights and a crescent moon, and the group’s hospitable yet discreet gathering.
The author surveys crude and synthetic rubber production in 1949, noting U S usage and wartime reliance on synthetic rubber. He warns that a Far Eastern cutback would force rationing and urges maintaining domestic and synthetic stockpiles while resisting dependence on Far East crude rubber amid Soviet China influence in Asia.
The jack rabbit is not a rabbit but a hare despite its name. The earliest possible Easter date is March 22, which occurs about once every 207 years. last occurred in 1818 and will not recur until 2285.
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