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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1948
Page
4
Public notice lists subscription options for the Middletown Journal with rates for carrier and mail delivery, different combinations for weekdays and Sundays, and prices for outside trading areas and overseas. A biblical quote from Job 9 28 appears at the end.
In a Christian Science Monitor piece by Roscoe Drummond the so called Truman bomb whitewashed as a pledge to lawmakers to repeal Taft Hartley after the 81st Congress, a plan aimed at rallying labor support and demonstrating Democratic unity but it collapsed because many Democrats had voted for the law in the 80th Congress and a repeal would erase labor protections without a new bill.
Three cancer specialists at a surgical convention estimated that about 50 percent of the 5 000 000 Americans with cancer could be cured with prompt proper treatment. They note new methods and blood transfusions raise survival chances beyond 50 percent if early diagnosis is possible.
Polly N a 29 year old advertising student and former agency worker seeks career and marriage balance. She fears losing marriage prospects as she faces job loss and age 30 while craving security and a defending partner. The doctor recommends lighter work duties and prioritizing marriage over career to restore happiness.
Twenty years ago William Stringham of Armco traveled to Europe to introduce American rolling methods to European factories. A first dog and pet show was held on Broadway as part of a compliment event sponsored locally.
Large expenditures in both parties mark this campaign as costs rise with living expenses. Printing mailings and distribution costs soar, while speakers travel and advertising dominate funds. Labor and business groups shape contributions, raising tension over Taft Hartley rules and union influence.
Hal Boyle reflects on a typewriter repairman who leaves a big company to start his own shop. He links personal dignity at work to civic duty, warning that apathetic voters risk hollowing democracy. He cites wartime heroes Dorland and Drabik to illustrate small acts of courage and responsibility.
J S Myers critiques Kremlin tactics while reflecting on the San Francisco Charter and postwar geopolitics. The column notes a Supreme Court ruling on ballot access for the Progressives, mentions Pepper, Dewey, and Truman era politics, and muses on betting in elections amid voter focus on football.
Baer compares French politics to a string of failed cabinets and short lived premiers. He notes the president’s seven year term with vague status, frequent resignations, and a government built on spectacle. He recalls rescuing France from Germany and jokes about cheese.
A columnist recalls a Connecticut caucus where a Republican neighbor plans to back his friend for the State Legislature while his wife exchanges baby-sitting favors with the neighbor’s wife. The piece highlights American political life and personal relationships crossing party lines.
The writing warns of growth or conflict driven by false moves and volatile emotions. Accidents or dangerous events could occur, but calm, discreet actions may avert trouble. Postpone decisions until conditions stabilize and avoid rash behavior, especially for those with October 28 birthdays.
County Prosecutor Jack Rogers addressed the Middletown Democratic Women’s Association, outlining legal priorities and county governance concerns before the YMCA and local press.
Local note hints at chaotic daily life as routines crumble into family and household clashes. A wry line compares early efforts to play on a corner lot ending in domestic disputes with in laws.
Dave Regan urges Middletown residents to vote next Tuesday and fulfill civic duty amid Halloween risks. He warns parents about child mischief near Oxford State Rd and West Middletown while noting past turnout and the role of individuals in democracy.
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