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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1952
Page
4
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The Akron Beacon Journal reports that ornaments from East Germany Poland and Czechoslovakia under Soviet influence are flooding the U S market with up to 75 million dollars expected this year. Imports rose from 23 458 dollars in 1946 to 2 143 896 dollars in 1951, amid protests from clergy and the public with industry calling for action and consumer awareness before Thanksgiving.
The Eisenhower era aims for a balanced budget first and limited tax relief later. Early plans show 1953 may see small excise cuts and token personal tax relief, with substantial tax reductions targeted for 1954 amid election dynamics.
Hal Boyle recalls the 1950 United Nations offensive that began near dawn on November 24. The drive aimed at the Yalu river faced stiff Chinese counterattacks, pushing Allies back from Pyongyang and Seoul before a stubborn retreat and later comeback. By the 16th month of talks the Chinese armed forces grew to about a million, shaping Eisenhower's somber anniversary reflections.
The U S Atomic Energy Commission is backing private research in six projects to extract fissionable material and generate electric power as a by product. Major participants include Pacific Gas and Electric Bechtel Commonwealth Edison Public Service Co Northern Illinois Monsanto Union Electric Dow Chemical Detroit Edison Westinghouse Electric General Electric Knolls lab. The goal is to assess cheaper methods for producing uranium and plutonium for government use while powering plants with nuclear heat.
Erich Brandeis argues in favor of voluntary action and genuine humor as essential freedoms. He cites Dr. John R. Everett on voluntary choice and notes postwar hostility to forced conformity, warning that government pressure erodes culture and happiness. He laments Soviet and Hungar ian suppression of spontaneous humor and stresses laughter as a voluntary, heartfelt good rather than state mandated.
Tomorrow brings high energy and initiative with quick grasp of clever ways to push ambitious programs. Bold tactics and preparation could win support from influential circles and public faith in goals. A birthday boosts a lively year with opportunities and advancement driven by cooperation and confidence.
Washington letter from Rep. Paul Shafer recounts a humorous RFC loan title dispute involving a 1603 claim and colonial history. It also notes Senator Millikin’s tour with the truth squad and Victor Johnston’s rapid shifts through GOP campaigns, ending with Johnston's health setback.
In the 1932 YMCA membership drive the group pressed on with under 100 members needed to meet the quota. Workers voted to extend the drive another week with strong prospects of surpassing the goal and reaching over one hundred members.
A cautionary tale about false teeth dangers and a Middletown couple in Mexico. The husband eats home baked bread sprayed with DDT by his wife to avoid bugs, sparking a messy misunderstanding. The writer signs off for a Thanksgiving trip.
Dorothy Kilgallen reports Louis Bromfield may decline Eisenhower's Agriculture post citing claustrophobia. The column notes Red Buttons collapse on TV, Nicky Hilton courting Mary Murphy, and Lucy Arnaz moving to Cuba.
Delta Theta Tau Alumnae organized a civic effort in Middletown directed by Mrs. Carl Martin and Miss Alice Lloyd to transform thousands of yards of cotton goods assigned by the American Red Cross into garments for the city’s needy. Committees for the Hobby Fair sponsored by Middletown Altrusa Club were announced with Florence D. Evans as General Chairman and multiple members serving on decorating, judges, and exhibitors committees.
Two teenage boys were arrested on suspicion of cashing about $105 in counterfeit checks at downtown stores. They told officers they learned to forge checks in arithmetic class.
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