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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1949
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription options and pricing for box carriers and mail, including evening and Sunday editions, with rates for in and outside trading areas and international delivery. A Bible quote from Romans 12 5 is included.
The article analyzes former Field Marshal Fritz Erich von Mannstein’s testimony before a British military tribunal. It questions credibility of his claims about Adolf Hitler and war outcomes, noting his self defense may aim to shift blame for Eastern Front defeats. It cautions historians to verify against known facts to debunk myths and discusses labor pension politics in postwar policy debates.
In Washington observers see the 1950 New York Senate race as a test of national mood. A Lehman victory would bolster the welfare state and federal spending while a Dulles win would downplay party strength and emphasize foreign policy gains. Administration figures anticipate Congress debates over federal education funds and church-state issues, especially the Barden Bill, after the result.
Kansas wheat outlook grows as soil testers report good subsoil moisture and early planting should yield far more than late sowing. Government acreage cuts aim to curb surpluses, though some growers ignore limits. A near record crop may shape parity price guarantees and future farm policy amid ongoing controls.
Dr. George W. Crane discusses wartime memorials and civic duty urging that honoring the dead goes beyond wreaths. He stresses lifelong voting as reverence, condemns fraudulent ballots, calls for a pure ballot box, and warns against apathy and extremism.
The columnist riffs on social nerves and public scrutiny in daily life. Observations cover driving wrecks, divorce waves, and gossip culture. The tone is ironic and tongue in cheek as everyday annoyances are vented with wry humor.
Reader urged sending for a bulletin titled Americans Must Never Shut Up, with a three cent stamped envelope and a dime to cover costs. Instructions to write to Dr. Crane care of the newspaper, enclosing the stamped return envelope and funds for typing and mailing costs.
A Campbell cartoon inspires thoughts on memory and missed chances. The piece argues that many of us carry in our minds “the one that got away,” a prize specimen that would likely look disappointing today, while urging appreciation for what we actually achieved and caught.
Hal Boyie argues that America should elect a female head of government, asserting women already control most of the country and urging support for the first lady to lead a major party ticket. He cites a Gallup poll showing rising support and predicts white house leadership by women is inevitable unless men revolt. He mocks male resistance and champions female governance as natural and vital.
A satirical note on women entering barber shops argues for gender integration in masculine spaces. The author mocks preserving male-only sanctuaries and envisions pastel decor, magazine reading, and friendly policies to make barbershops welcoming to women while noting the challenge of disciplining male customers.
A perplexing day looms with peculiar planetary aspects. Analyze motives and schemes to avoid manipulative plots while choosing honesty and practical action. Those born under this sign should plan honestly and shun intrigue and glamorous tactics to prevent negative outcomes.
Senator Margaret Chase Smith warned Republicans against placing a woman on the ticket while joking about an all woman Senate and a woman president. She quipped about not wanting to groom the Senate for feminine rule and mused on the novelty of a woman president.
The narrator imagines converting a barber shop into a comfortable male space. He suggests smoking, chewing tobacco, and a private lounge where he can join Kilroy, later grabbing a soup bowl and hedge shears to participate in the setup. The tone is casual and humorous.
Dave Regan recounts Taft's visit highlighting his straightforward answers on social welfare, Taft-Hartley, and the coal steel issue. Regan notes Taft’s breadth of knowledge and warns critics in the coming re election will face a strong challenge. Taft remains the senior Ohio senator with international stature and respected leadership.
George E. Sokolsky argues war persists as powerful nations seek space and balance through conflict. He blames Yalta for weakening Western resolve, warns of Soviet ideological warfare, and predicts inevitable war unless the United States achieves overwhelming readiness and survival through the Pentagon.
Thirty seven year old Edward G Miller Jr. is named Secretary of State for American Republic Affairs. He was a wartime lieutenant at the State Department and one of Dean Acheson’s closest aides. Seven out of ten male seniors were veterans and three out of ten were married.
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