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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1950
Page
14
Ruth Millett argues that many women mask feelings, criticizing others while lacking sympathy. She cites “Nice Nellies” with tight lips, “Blase Beulahs” showing indifference, and “Analytical Annes” eager to impress, warning charm is shown through expression.
The passage critiques women’s facial expressions and emotional responsiveness, labeling groups as Dour faced Doras and Matter-of-fact Matildas. It argues many women prioritize fashion over expressive, engaging faces that convey warmth, humor, empathy, or enthusiasm for life and others.
The Defense Department is examining complaints of racial discrimination by Akron Ohio firms producing goods under government contracts. The Frontiers Club of America filed the complaints, and Assistant Secretary Marx Leva said arrangements for ensuring fair employment practices are under study. Conferences within the department are underway.
President Truman formed an Advisory Board on International Development to supervise Point Four efforts. Nelson D. Rockefeller chairs the group with 11 appointees including Harvey S. Firestone Jr. and John A. Hannah. The article notes science details about stellar colors, mentioning Sirius and Vega as examples.
The Associated Press notes little movement in retail food prices with eggs easing after a week of rises, several beef cuts edging up, and produce mostly stable. Weekend storms barely affected supplies. Citrus damage noted on the West Coast. meats outlook positive. The Dun and Bradstreet Wholesale Food Index rose modestly to 6.67, near the yearly high, amid rising war demand.
Walter L Main a famed circle leader who built a name with a major American circus died yesterday at 85 in Geneva He began as a program boy in 1874 and expanded his small circus into a 42 car show carrying on a two continent career including an association with memorials to Tyrone train wreck victims He founded the Circus Friends of America and retired in 1937 Also brief Dayton strike ends as truck drivers return to work under old contract after eight days seeking a 10 cent wage rise
Eastern railroads plan to ask the Interstate Commerce Commission for a flat four percent increase on all freight charges except coal, with coal steeper by 12 to 13 cents a ton. The move follows a New York conference and covers more than 60 lines east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio and Potomac rivers.
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