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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1950
Page
4
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The piece weighs US policy on Indo China amid recalls of China’s failure and Marshall’s pledge to speed arms to Nationalists. It notes Ho Chi Minh’s early Communist ties, Bao Dai’s regime’s weakness, and growing Chinese Communist influence while urging continued US military support to avert a new China-like crisis.
Government holds 115 million dollars in dried eggs with 108 million pounds stocked nationwide bought at 96 cents to 1.25 a pound under price supports. Restrictions push resale prices high while bakeries seek imports from Communist China to fill demand, shipping 700 tons via Vancouver Washington as import duties lower. Tariffs may rise to 27 cents to counter foreign underselling, while taxpayers bear the cost of a system seen as aiding a rival economy.
A Briton expert on civil defense calls for readying fire equipment and treats civilian protection as a crucial fourth arm of national defense. She argues cities face higher fire risk in the U S and urges Americans to elevate civil defense to equal status with air sea and ground defenses.
In a Worry Clinic column, Dr. George W. Crane explains that self focus hinders dating success and that understanding women’s interests is key. He cites a survey of 1,144 engaged men and offers psychological tests for sweethearts and boyfriends, available by mail with a dime and stamped envelope. John L. Hooper of New York began advertising in 1841.
David Lawrence notes the UN Security Council plan for instant summoning of international forces, bypassing Soviet vetoes with a majority vote. It creates a world alliance where any member may refrain, but fear of aggression may drive broader participation, redefining prevention and possible collective action.
Yours are the appointment of Harry Holiday as works manager of the Butler Plant of the American Rolling Mill Company was announced. Mrs. Nicholas Stahl had returned from Walton Kentucky after a pleasant visit. C. F. Martin of Cincinnati was a Middletown visitor, Mr. and Mrs. Otho Brewer are home after a visit in Greenville with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mason returned from Columbus after a brief visit with the latter's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett Chapple Sr entertained friends at dinner at their McGee Avenue home, complimenting Dr. Feeddaus Upde Graff of Pasadena California.
A witty remark notes that overheard chatter often outshines what one actually hears and defines domestic disaster as a two year old getting hold of mother's fingernail polish. The quip blends humor about gossip with a cheeky caution about childproofing households.
James Marlowe argues that non Communist nations tottering invite Soviet influence as Russia uses economic aid to gain allies by spending little. The U S must cash out billions to prevent collapse and keep allies, while weighing global placement of aid and the cost of arming both sides. He notes U S and Russian spending in Europe and Asia, with Marshall Plan funds totaling about 9.83 billion in Western Europe and billions more worldwide under ECA. Korea, China, Formosa, Indonesia and Thailand receive targeted aid as Congress plans for a new fiscal year.
Erich Brandeis notes a string of quirky items from Major General Vaughan receiving a gold medal to a Hartford firehouse anecdote about a toddler, a Buffalo thief with a high IQ, a 75-year-old jailed for a nickel, a Sacramento dodo drawing, and a reader calling him a dodo.
Hal Boyle argues that Army recruiting must be honest about combat, noting the shift from postwar promotion of comfort to a grim focus on readiness. He recalls the early Korean War failures, the retreat, and the transformation of green divisions into battle ready troops who captured Pyongyang. He warns future soldiers to expect a foxhole as well as travel.
The forecast warns of indulgence and erratic emotion risking disapproval from authorities. With regulation and conventional plans, pleasure could yield surprising outcomes and support. birthdays on this span face uncertain, challenging moments, yet poised for creative fulfillment and notable talents when channeled.
The legend says after St Patrick died in the 5th century a wake for the saint lasted 12 days and nights and accounts claim the sun did not set during the wake. Some stories extend the sun not setting for a year after his death.
George W Goethale is tied to the Panama Canal as its engineer. Sir Edward Elgar wrote the Pomp and Circumstance March in 1902, played at major solemn events. Nashville, Tennessee, hosts the only full sized replica of the Parthenon in Athens, a master Greek architectural piece.
Airmen define visibility as the horizontal ground distance a pilot can see. Precipitation or haze affects this distance and thus flight decisions. Abraham Lincoln question appears incomplete in source text.
Questions cover where Lincoln signed the proclamation in the Blue Bedroom above the East Room. The Hot Springs mystery offers two explanations: meteoric water heated by deep rocks or water never previously surface-born, released by cooling rocks. Limburger cheese derives its name from the Belgian province Limburg where it originated.
A flood of show business updates from New York and Hollywood covers engagements and marriages in flux. Franchot Tone and Barbara Peyton near marriage on the West Coast while Sam Goldwyn eyes Beatrice Lillie for Mary Poppins adaptation. other stars including Mimi Benzell and Bridget Carr emerge in ongoing plans.
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