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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1953
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists pricing for per copy, carrier, affiliate weekday and Sunday options, and mail subscriptions across city, trading area, and outside areas with annual rates. Bible verse quoted from II Kings 17 37 follows.
The piece surveys the California congressional election favoring Republicans endorsing Eisenhower policies and a Wisconsin race where a Democrat followed a Republican predecessor. It cites Look magazine’s Jasper County poll showing Ike's strong standing, GOP leads, and many voters undecided, suggesting fragile party loyalty and effects of nonpresidential races.
An English editorial parodies a crowd scene where an agitator promises perks of wealth to the common man but is interrupted by workers preferring simple clothing. The tale ends with a blunt warning that under socialism or dictatorship people will be compelled to do as ordered.
A two year study from the University of Michigan examined 92 stocks with 1,000,000 share turnover in 1936. They started with $1,000 in each stock on Jan 15 each year from 1937, totaling $1,288,000. By Jan 15, 1950 the portfolio reached $3,028,855 with dividends reinvested, implying an average annual compound return of 12.2 percent if the same investment pattern continued. The study notes results may vary.
Hal Boyle recounts Stanley Goldman, Eagle Clothes style director, urging American husbands to dress up and share the spotlight. He notes regional fashion differences, warns against casual summer wear, and cites typical suit costs while debunking mink for men.
A high American officer argues in support of MacArthur's Japan policy, denying a mistake in arming for defense. He cites post surrender directives, constitutional debates, and plans to curb war potential, noting Japan's lack of resources, reliance on allied support, and fears of Soviet influence shaping restraint and future needs.
John Hersey explores the Yankee archetype through The Marmot Drive and shows how New Englanders, and by extension all of us, try to improve one another after marriage. The narrator reflects on optimism, background, and luck shaping hope, alongside anecdotes of a long-married couple and a Broadway understudy tale.
A quiz style item covers questions about congressional pay on committees Vatican residence history Labor Day origin Punch and Judy and the Washington Monument elevator. Answers explain lack of extra committee pay, Vatican formal residence timing from the 1300s, Peter J. McGuire’s 1882 Labor Day link, Punchinello origin, Judy as Judith, and an elevator taking 12 minutes to reach the top.
The excerpt critiques the value of the doctrine in discussing the alleged mistake about Japan disarmament. It argues the United States never favored disarmament below safety, opposes offensive armament, and questions the idea of accusing itself of a mistake in Japan policy.
A mixed column blends cautions on courtesy with trivia about a patriot’s home named by Lawrence Washington and a Palomino color rule. It also offers birthday guidance for tomorrow, urging patience, social expansion, and financial consolidation into 1954, noting a child born then may show integrity and generosity.
Dave Regan Here And There Tomorrow reflects on December 1953 as the last month of the year. It urges readers to use the remaining 31 days to finish promised goals and consider past deeds before welcoming a new year with renewed hopes and potential accomplishments.
Washington report details Post Office Department attempts to close eight Montgomery County offices to save about 25000 dollars annually. Local residents and Rep. Hyde protest, preferring not to disrupt mail delivery, forcing postponement of the plan and a warning about North Carolina scrutiny.
The 1933 item reports CWA employment of 491 men on local projects and a new hog processing tax of 50 cents per 100 pounds live weight. City Commissioner Roy Newlin urged opening Aberdeen Drive through golf club land to Armco Park, opposed as an out of town project. Phi Beta Psi Sorority hosted its annual Thanksgiving dance with Campus Owls of Miami University performing.
A brisk column riffs on familiarity and leadership, noting that a big desk can distract a busy boss and that vanity or carelessness spoils beauty spots. It critiques self-made myths, campus saturation, and a wealthy Texan’s suicide after losing fortunes, ending with cautions about children and matches.
A pedestrian apologized after being struck by a motorist. The incident involved bystanders and sparked discussion about road safety and accountability.
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