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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1951
Page
4
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The article surveys how international reactions to U S press coverage of King Farouk of Egypt have prompted Egyptian protests and led to government bans on Life Time and Newsweek in earlier years. It notes State Department positions on press independence, libel remedies, and historic examples in Europe and the United Nations debate on press freedom. It cites Carroll Binder defending free press against UN restraint and recalls past censorship cases involving World War II era and 1937 Germany remarks by Mayor La Guardia.
Sharon S aged 20 is a shy girl who writes poetry claiming a divine mission. Dr Crane suggests her verse expresses autoerotic inclinations and urges extroversion, social activity, and normal outlets to channel erotic energy.
Questions and Answers discuss the cahow a pigeon sized ocean bird with a strong homing instinct found in Bermuda after being believed wiped out since 1625. It notes its night nest returns after long ocean forays and touches on related queries about mining fish in deserts thunderstorm fish activity and beriberi mortality linked to rice polishing in wartime Japan.
A retrospective look recalls a 1944 forecast that an American occupation would not be permanent, even if lengthy, as Japan rebuilt its industry and a liberal government earned U S trust. The piece links wartime psychological warfare to current aims, and reflects on diplomacy with postwar democracies and future talks with Iron Curtain nations.
A humorously dubious column parades home hints on marriage odds and body care. It cites Dr Marianne Bernstein from Rome on offspring ratios and hair loss, then pivots to cautions about medical advice in magazines and the dangers of nonprofessional guidance.
A collection of short sayings about marriage motives holiday timing pessimism and daily life. It riffs on human nature touching on money charity work and work fatigue with light humor and pop culture nods.
Washington scene columnist Hal Boyle recalls Senator Homer Capehart of Indiana threatening staff over a private embarrassment. Capehart suffered a sacroiliac injury after a fast roll call dash, sought a chiropractor, and warned against disclosure. A poem mocks long Senate debates.
In Corncob Heights A Ephraim Setback is noted for predicting cars would fail yet a low flight plane runs him down on his farm last Thursday. Town Clerk Tobias Quill regains office amid laryngitis during election. Private Alvin Ratchet writes warm weather in Arkansas and cousin Otis Ratcher in Korea notes rice crop progress amid friendly locals. Young vandals strike hitching post as Jim Dandy jokes about reversed colors of houses and barns. No court cases. Johnny Winters fined for speeding on his dad’s tractor. others on sicklist include Bob Rascal and Mrs Elmer Jones. Bench painted at courthouse. Labor Day carnival funded. sheriff bans bingo. flowers in cemetery attract memory. No births this week. Chamber of Commerce worries over six-week birth drought.
Astrology note speaks of an auspicious time for aiming high with determination and confidence. It predicts practical aid and collaboration to reach goals, with a birthday child likely to achieve through ingenuity and faith, possibly attaining glory and joy.
A quoted remark notes the speaker expected a total loss but adds an unexpected consequence about a personal appliance. The comment hints at financial trouble or a failed venture while highlighting a humorous or ironic twist.
Washington observers express cautious optimism about a postwar Japanese peace treaty, seeing Japan as an American ally allowed to re arm and host U S bases. The arrangement provides a western outpost against Communism with Japan benefiting economically and moving toward democracy under U S occupation.
Dorothy Kilgallen surveys Broadway gossip and Hollywood moves from summer into fall. Russell Nype's date with Joan Crawford, Isherwood's Berlin Street adaptation, Rita Moss secrecy, and Paint Your Wagon chorus woes headline a wide mix of stars, marriages, weight changes, and industry plans. The piece notes Joan Crawford, Jean Wallace, Bette Davis, Gary Merrill, Richard Wilder, Kent Smith, Deanna Durbin, Mario Lanza, and others in playful, era-tinged fashion. A boxing result and a mink mascot at Fort Bragg close the column with light state-side color.
A woman lecturer urged members of a women’s club to build up home life, warning that otherwise a radical voice may claim that is their place. The remark reflects tensions over gender roles in social circles.
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