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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1950
Page
4
The notice lists subscription rates for carrier and mail deliveries, including evening Middletown Journal and Sunday News Journal, with annual and regional pricing. It ends with a biblical quote from James 4 16.
An analysis argues that campaign finance limits mask true spending in Ohio races. It notes Taft and Ferguson totals, state committee budgets, volunteer in kind support, and labor union outlays complicating attribution. The piece urges extending limits to all contributors and questions the value of audits.
The cobalt supply faces a 70 percent cut by the National Production Authority as cobalt is diverted to military electronics. The move, aimed at radar and detection gear, threatens civilian production and could force industry shutdowns by year end. South Africa remains the primary source of cobalt.
Dr George W Crane discusses imitation and habit formation in social behavior. Polly K notes the conflict between acting natural and adopting effective speech and manners. The piece argues that initial affectations can become habitual and genuine, guiding courage, politeness, and ethical conduct.
A quiz style item asks about the small round skullcap worn by Catholic clergy the zucchetto its colors by rank and notes the pope white cardinal red bishop violet and others black It then asks if Mississippi was named for the river or vice versa and identifies Colonel Elmer Ellsworth as the first Union officer killed in the Civil War at Alexandria Virginia on May 24 1861
The article reflects on the Twentieth Amendment shifting inauguration to January 20 and Congress beginning January 3. It notes the 81st Congress meets despite many members not being renominated, discusses lame duck power, fears of abuses, and Norris’s push for the era ending with the amendment. It mentions precautions against corrupt inducements and the impact of elections on legislative action.
George Dewey argues readers lack basic civic knowledge and global awareness. He notes only 8 percent explained the Atlantic Charter, 25 percent knew Lend-Lease aims, and 12 percent could name their U.S. Representative. Keuka and Antioch Colleges push citizen awareness. urgency for responsible citizenship grows amid Korea and postwar policy debates.
Hal Boyle profiles Colonel Richard W. Stephens commander of the 21st Infantry Regiment in Korea. The famed regimental leader steadies troops under heavy fire, inspiring calm, planning swift withdrawals when needed, and earning admiration for cattle wisdom and instinctive action. His unit has never failed to take its objective and he has led from the front.
Dorothy Kilgallen reports Henry Fonda leaving hospital on crutches for three weeks while Ton y Lavelli plans a Tin Pan Alley move next month. Rudolph Bing’s met operas struggle at the box office as Farley Granger and Shelley Winters reconcile. Cary Grant may host a TV show, Beverly Bayne eyes a comeback, and John Wayne dines at Madison. Rumors swirl about George Abbott’s pay, Burgess Meredith with Joan Diener, and other New York showbiz chatter.
George Dixon reviews a 559 page attack on the FBI by Max Lowenthal, a former congressional witness, calling the work tedious. He notes heavy promotion costs and free copies sent to lawmakers and officials, while doubting the book’s appeal to general readers.
A hungry stranger in Middletown is fed at the Robbins home on Fourth Ave. Neighbors back Walter Tobitt and the Robbinses as the visitor enjoys pheasant and wild rice. The item also reports Middletownian paper carriers using horses for deliveries, late papers prompting tips, and parents helping carry routes due to illness.
The forecast suggests romance and adventure may rise from a hidden source with intrigue and strategic moves. Elopements and secret contacts are possible, with a dramatic year ahead for those born today, featuring charm, culture, and surprising events.
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