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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1948
Page
4
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The article recalls the 1621 harvest and long period of Thanksgiving, noting how early settlers faced privation with faith and communal feasts. It contrasts that peril with 1948 abundance, urging shared bounty between Europe and America as a cheerful giver.
The piece weighs the risks of a universal North Atlantic or world union and questions U.S. global overreach. It highlights Kansas towns facing a rural doctor shortage, with about 70 communities needing physicians as state population grows 25 percent in 42 years. Dr. Murphy advocates loan-backed funding for new doctors to set up in underserved areas.
The Nation Today reviews key histories of 1920 to 1940. It highlights Allen’s Only Yesterday and Since Yesterday as entry points, and notes newer works by Schriftgiesser, Weder, and Hofstadter. The piece suggests these books illuminate the era’s war, boom bust cycles, and policy shifts.
The column notes how time passes in Hollywood as Shirley Temple has a baby and Jackie Coogan reports a toupee theft, illustrating aging of famous child stars and the era’s rapid passage.
Dr George W Crane recounts Archie Jenkins a Florida jewelry chain head who started with a friend’s credit and a house to house selling approach. Jenkins built a statewide business, repaid eight thousand dollars with a twenty five time return and earned a trusted A 11 credit rating through honesty and hard work. The anecdote highlights sales training building self confidence and lifelong payoffs in any career.
Hollywood astrologer consultant Washington-Carroll Wrighter, who predicted a tough year for Truman in 1947, visits town to speak to the Women’s National Press Club. He says astrology guides his judgments, not fortune telling, noting stars for Dewey Stassen and Vandenberg and commenting on MacArthur’s waning influence.
Brande argues pollsters misread the race and media errors. He credits Truman with heart and decency over Dewey’s heady efficiency. He admires Dewey but favors Truman’s warmth and ordinary-haberdashery-store charm as the decisive appeal.
Arthur Baer envisions a universal bolt and nut standardization between America and England after decades of effort. The plan would speed production in war and simplify home repairs, allowing any spare part to fit any machine, while praising efficiency, democracy, and cooperative industry amid a portrait of junked miscellany and practical tinkering.
Hal Boyle recounts General Eisenhower's choice to deploy two American airborne divisions in Normandy despite warnings of high losses. Facing pressure from Leigh-Mallory and concerns about Cherbourg, Ike trusted the plan and his troops, landing the divisions at Utah and Cherbourg, contributing to a decisive invasion success.
Historians may prize 1948 as the year Mao Tse-Tung rose to global influence with a three million strong Communist army and rising party power. Analysts note his potential to steer a future coalition in China and balance between Moscow and Washington.
The speaker asserts Truman’s empathy for the underdog and argues that every vote matters equally. He challenges polls with his own arithmetic, emphasizing equal value of underdog and snob ballots.
A British pilot reports a missing wallet containing 300 dollars, seemingly lost through an air pocket. The humor hints at driving side debates while noting the football star’s post victory greeting and potential penalties for holding.
A fossil chestnut is unearthed in Tennessee linking to an odd rumor about a woman seen with someone last night. The peculiar find prompts curiosity among locals and paleobotanists about its origin and significance.
Dave Regan presents anecdotes on young students offering seats to older women causing mixed reactions. He recalls a Republican mother who learns Democrats won, and a daughter asking if she should play with those Democrats, illustrating prejudice born from overheard politics.
The Stars Say there are indications of a definite upsurge of many projects with vigor and initiative. Beware rush over reason as it may invite litigation or alienate cooperation in business and personal relations. Those born on the day may launch ambitious plans but reckless moves could block progress.
Twenty years back the Purple Masquers dramatic club staged Booth Tarkington's Station YYYY at the local high school. Lincoln and Jefferson lodges of Masons met to plan a new Masonic Temple in Middletown. H L Andrew of the Portland Cement Association demonstrated cement making at the Mone roe School.
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