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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1952
Page
4
The Middletown Journal outlines subscription options with per copy 5 cents and carrier prices. evening and weekend mail plans priced for local and outside areas. The page carries a biblical verse from Matthew 20:27 and notes address details for Middletown Ohio.
The piece notes John Foster Dulles preparing to become Secretary of State on January 20 and contrasts him with family ties to Robert Lansing and John W. Foster. It describes the new departmental building across from the White House and recalls Lansing’s and Foster’s past roles and views on policy and diplomacy.
The article recounts Tangier’s strategic position near the Strait of Gibraltar, the 1923 international control, Franco's 1940 occupation, and postwar moves. It notes Franco’s demand to reinstate the 1923 agreement, with Spain and Russia roles on the Tangier control board and Western hopes for Russian cooperation.
Stevenson remains party leader despite defeat, accepted by President Truman and most Democrats. The piece notes historic patterns of defeated nominees stepping back, with Stevenson’s continued grip contrasted against prior figures like Willkie Dewey and Taft. It also highlights Dwight Eisenhower’s incoming administration with a slim party majority and debates among Democrats about Adlai’s potential versus Ike.
A quiz of brief factual questions covers fractions lines, longest serving US Secretary of State, reasons for the term pussy, cooperatives' economic role, Washington adoptive children, sun as a star, color blindness statistics, timber line, and oak tree lifespan. Includes Cordell Hull retirement year and Parke Custis lineage.
In a humorous meditation, Hal Boyle argues life becomes a storage battle between order and memory. He contrasts Collyer brothers’ hoarding with a playful plan for an attic of 26 trunks, each labeled by alphabet to house keepsakes for old age while his wife jokes about retirement watching him.
Washington reports a historic moment as two living ex presidents may overlap on Jan 20 at noon for the first time in over 20 years. The piece contrasts Truman Hoover and Jefferson with past leaders, noting offers, debts, and post office plans in a period tone.
Dorothy Kilgallen reports on Kilgallen fashion and showbiz chatter including Paula Stone hosting TV, Ruthie Gilbert wooed by Jack Raymond, Glynis Johns set for Maggie, Al Checco’s secret wedding, Xavier Cugat household rumors, Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh eyeing Broadway, a Third Avenue club owned by an ex police officer, Brig. Gen. Michaelis eyed as White House aide, Candy Summers’ ring, Diana Herbert’s Danish costume, and other entertainment gossip from New York and beyond.
The piece argues Eisenhower will favor able, honest appointees from any sector and push a practical, orderly government. It cites Humphrey and other nominees from industry, stressing integrity, efficiency, and a shift away from left wing suspicions toward merit. The article links domestic reform to a pragmatic foreign policy.
In a column praising conscience as the ultimate jurist, Erich Brandeis argues statute of limitations cannot erase inner accountability. He cites Brooklyn robber Louis Roberts who surrendered decades after eight robberies, noting police records showed no officer death, but conscience led to confession and repayment. He concludes conscience is America’s true collector of debts.
Genevieve Kemble notes a strange and unpredictable turn in events that could alter schedules advance new plans and boost prospects. The piece hints at romance, fate, and shifting business and social ambitions through dramatic, unique experiences.
President Truman surprised attendees at a Statler Hotel birthday party for Matt Connelly, but the guest of honor did not appear. RFC chief Harry McDonald hosted a lavish, guarded gathering with Navy Secretary Dan Kimball among the guests, while Secret Service checked the scene. Truman expressed irritation at Connelly’s tardiness before leaving.
A baby born on this day may embark on a life of unusual ventures, seeking thrills and inspiration. The path may include dramatic experiences and a potential romantic arc shaping the journey ahead.
A columnist notes the allure of university presidency with a $316 000 salary, a $40 000 home, paid utilities, and a $7 500 administrative aide, contrasting it with a $15 000 governorship. The piece also recalls Boston folklore about Lodge Cabot Kennedy in the Massachusetts senatorial race.
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