Middletown Journal Rates and Policy Notice
The Middletown Journal lists subscription rates for various delivery areas and options including daily, evening, six day, and Sunday combined editions with prices in cents and dollars. It notes payment in advance and includes a biblical quotation from James 1 27.
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US Marines Increase Detachment in China Amid Chiang Appeals
The dispatch of 1,200 U.S. Marines to China signals Washington’s skepticism of Chiang Kai-shek’s claimed victories. The move aims to aid remaining Americans and evacuees, with Marines ready to evacuate refugees and potentially resist Communist forces if Tsingtao falls, underscoring limited direct combat intent.
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U. S
China
Washington
Chiang Kai-shek
United States
Tsingtao
Ford and European economic policy clash over pay and prices
The piece contrasts European plans to export more than they import with expert warning Europe needs mutual market exchange. It also reports Henry Ford II predicting a fourth wage increase. he argues prices must rise and price controls would trigger inflation and socialism, urging unions to heed this warning.
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Europe
Ford
Gracie M. Ends Fearful Tuberculosis Panic
Dr. George W. Crane recounts Gracie M. a 27 year old wife with an intense fear of tuberculosis and excessive hand washing. He explains the trigger is a guilt driven sexual insecurity and marital dissatisfaction linked to perceived hypersexuality. Her husband applied his guidance from a marriage sex problems bulletin and Gracie recovered.
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Gracie
Lady Macbeth
Pontius Pilate
AFL Finds Legal Basis for Political Education Drive
Washington column argues AFL attorneys allow a $750,000 union assessment for political education across the country. It contends business groups can match unions, support nonpartisan issue campaigns, and boost voter education between elections while opposing violence and coercion in labor practices. It warns against repealing the Taft-Hartley Act and emphasizes civil rights in labor participation.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
AFL
Workers of America
Congress
America
One Word Led To Another In Thanksgiving Ramble
Arthur Baer offers a humorous, rambling meditation on Thanksgiving customs and history. He riffs on Pilgrims, Pocahontas, turkey, and Indians with playful anachronisms and light social commentary set against holiday abundance and modern costs.
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Turkey
The nickel fades from American life in Hal Boyle piece
Hal Boyle notes the nickel’s decline from a childhood staple to near useless change. The piece traces the coin’s birth after the Civil War, its inflation era dominance, and current obsolescence with everyday uses shrinking and even political figures reappearing on it.
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Dukes
Cuba
Hoboken
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
Tipping and politics commentaries from Bradenton
A collection of editorials on tipping behavior in service roles and a critique of postwar U S politics. Notes on Truman Dulles and inauguration timing position, with a football metaphor for the Berlin standoff and a Bradenton byline.
Brandeis Comic Strip Pokes Swanky Dining Scene
In a recent Brandeis comic, a husband and wife enter a stylish restaurant. The headwaiter greets them warmly and seats them at a fine table as the wife remarks on the scene.
Stars Forecast Dramatic Social Shifts and Sudden Trials
Genevieve Kemble’s sifted auguries warn of a lively yet risky state of affairs with upheavals in romance, culture, and business. Sudden disruptive events loom, urging caution and restraint while celebrations tempt adventurous impulses and potential devastations follow impulsive choices.
Soprano Fern Bripon Performs at Broadway M E Church
Miss Fern Bripon lyric soprano joined by Harry Nolte for a concert at Broadway M E Church sponsored by the National Federation of Music Clubs. Frank Pauly, postmaster and Civic Association president, addressed the annual Father and Son Banquet at the YMCA.
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Harry Nolte
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National Federation of Music Clubs
Frank Pauly
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Civic Association
YMCA
The Command to Love at Schubert Theater
A week long run of The Command to Love played at the Schubert Theater. Performances highlighted the production's emotional scope and drew local audience attention.
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Schubert Theater
Six-man football origin traced to Chester Nebraska
Six-man football, now played by about 1,700 small high schools nationwide, was originated by Stephen Epler in Chester Nebraska. The first game took place on September 26, 1934.
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Pilgrims
America
New York
New Haven
Massachusetts Tech
Stephen Epler
Chester
Neb
Married man sued by younger woman over promised support
A married man faces legal trouble after a younger woman sues him claiming she gave him sympathy and understanding in exchange for promises of support, alleging financial compensation in court.
Understanding Between Spouses Prompts Quiet Reflection
The speaker notes a common paradox where a husband feels his wife understands him deeply yet suspects a newer, superficial partner might better. He questions how long-time partners are perceived as less insightful compared to a passing romance.
Temptation and Common Sense Guide a Narrow Path
The speaker argues that temptation exists but restraint comes from common sense. They cite a changing perspective as aging reveals thinning hair and wrinkles. Rising medical costs push reduction of amusement expenses and maintain discipline.
Oh you kid but I love my wife line twist
A playful alteration flips a familiar lyric to express affection confusion. The quip swaps subject and object while preserving rhythm. It jokes about prioritizing a spouse despite a teasing audience.
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Papa
Mama
Junior
Industrial shift in Omaha centers on food processing
Two thirds of Omaha's industrial structure is devoted to food processing, reflecting a regional economic emphasis. This concentration highlights the importance of meat packing plants and related facilities in the city's economy and employment landscape.
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Omaha
Barbershops as Parenting School and Laughing Stock
In a humorous reminiscence from a barbershop, patrons debate Dewey election predictions and parking tickets. The piece jokes about parents handling dzieci in shops and envisions barbers teaching children psychology to reduce haircut fears and even end crew cuts.
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Mama
Papa
Junior
Peanut classification and pork barrel government explained
The peanut is a legume and belongs to the same family as peas and beans, thus a vegetable. In American politics pork barrel government refers to a federal appropriation aimed at patronage, such as for improving rivers harbors or erecting public buildings, rather than addressing real needs.
Japanese American Diplomatic Ties Begin in 1854
The initial formal diplomatic relations between the United States and Japan began in 1854, marking the start of official interactions between the two nations.
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United State
Japan
Puerto Rico Govorner to be elected this fall
The governor will be chosen by free election this fall for the first time since Puerto Rico became a U S possession. From 1900 to 1946 the governor was appointed by the President.
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Puerto Rico
Island
United States
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