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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1948
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices for Middletown Journal by carrier and mail, within trading area and outside, plus international rates. It includes weekly, 5 and 6 day options, and advance payment terms. The biblical phrase at the end is noted as stray text.
The piece accuses Soviet agents in Berlin of using troops and mobs to seize control of city hall, raid the American liaison office, and kidnap German policemen, aiming to intimidate Germans and discredit the West as four power talks continue in Moscow. It argues U S firmness is needed to protect Berlin and uphold four power rule.
A guest requests a single family portrait with all members and Rover, captured outside in good light in their usual clothes. The mother and father center the shot, with the son and daughter beside them, but Rover moves and the dog may be missing. The print arrives later with a bread and butter note, evoking a pleasant but bittersweet memory.
Observers say sponsors miscast contests as prizes rather than products and face rising protest letters. Many losers feel cheated, winners pay taxes on winnings, and overall cash or merchandise given away nears two million dollars in 1947 while advertisers spend ten million. Only about 25 thousand of over ten million participants win anything.
Barbara Q. asks how a couple with $45 weekly take home can raise a family. Dr Crane argues budgeting, cutting luxuries like smoking and car expenses, supports fewer but wiser purchases, and emphasizes essential needs over vanity. He warns against relying on costly supplements and stresses parental duties and common sense.
Peter Edson notes the political lull as Congress returns home and candidates retreat. Bureaucrats take leave while the government press office toils to reassure the public that the Ship of State remains on an even keel and the Flag still flies.
The Fish and Wildlife Service displays albino bullfrogs and catfish in the Commerce Building aquarium while Smithsonian researchers report on albino wildlife. Scientists explore sunlight disintegration of fabrics high on a Chilean mountain and study a mockingbird that imitates 39 birds and other sounds.
The passage notes a proposed automatic bug killer device releasing gas aboard aircraft to combat hitchhiking insects. It also mentions the Army’s 1948 clothing allotment of 96 items per draftee. Additionally, the Federal Security Agency’s Public Health Service completed a 900 page Inventory of Water and Sewage Facilities in the United States.
Twenty years ago Ohio State University through the Department of Commerce extension assigned a course in the principles of accounting to Middletown. Classes were held each Tuesday evening in the Civic Association Building. LeRoy Cretors was sworn in as collector of internal revenue at the district revenue office in Cincinnati succeeding his brother Paul H. Cretors.
Twelve Middletown residents seeking citizenship passed the preliminary examination in Common Pleas Court at Hamilton. The move advances them toward the final interview stage as the process continues in the county seat.
A reader is invited to write to Dr Crane via the newspaper to request one of his psychological charts, enclosing a stamped, self addressed return envelope and a dime to cover typing and printing costs.
Mrs Marie Morris Rushing faced quitting over crowded fourth grade classes and low pay until Polly the disabled girl enter led a democratic awakening. The students embraced inclusion, learned to help each other, and Polly walked unassisted with support from classmates. The class earned safety and poster awards, and Rushing kept teaching, burning her resignation letter for Polly.
George E. Sokolsky recalls a country fair visit filled with carnival games and scams. He describes a rigged ball-and-prize setup, a shady shill, and costly prizes, noting the illusion of luck and the crowd of trusting yokels. He contrasts the fair's charms with reforms and mentions global news and places as he wandered.
The column riffs on spies and sleepers crossing borders from Germany to New Jersey. It cites a 20 year old trial, Hauptmann, and the Doll Woman case while musing on how sleepers infiltrate industries and daily life. It ends with a lingering question about the other machine gunner from New Jersey.
The piece uses vivid wartime imagery from Berlin to Greece and beyond, comparing sweeping iron brooms and red dust to moving fronts. Brandeis notes a delicate heart and jokes about watching his weight amid shocks of conflict and baloney.
A reader describes a mail letter full of dotted marks and a red heading, blue signature, and underlined words with double marks. The note notes unusual ink colors and decorative marks, suggesting a playful or coded message amid ordinary dust and excitement.
The narrator fears a possible assassination linked to remarks about Stalin and recalls reading a chilling line before discarding a subscription notice. He then decides not to renew the subscription, noting a Special Old Timers' Rate.
A reader recalls a simple promotional postcard addressed to “Dear Friend and Car Operator” asking for old tires with promises of “Terrific ALLOWANCES.” The writer finds it straightforward advertising and agrees to participate by handing over their tires.
Q What is an oratorio A It is a dramatic text or Poem usually on a Scripture theme set to music The music consists of recitatives arias duets trios quartets and choruses accompanied by instruments but no action scenery or costume Q Whom do the Germans regard as the creator of German prose A Martin Luther the first person to translate the Bible into colloquial German
The sun does not emit heat directly. It releases rays that travel through space and heat an object when their energy is absorbed and converted to heat.
Allspice comes from the berries of the pimento tree grown in the West Indies. It gets its name from the belief that it combines the flavors of cinnamon nutmeg and clove.
A political quote from Gov. Thomas F. Dewey declares that victory in an election should be filled with meaning to inspire humanity toward freedom. It frames liberty as a shared goal beyond partisan success.
The writer laments misunderstandings of the draft and war preparedness while recounting near misses on a highway. A veteran voices concern that the draft aims at readiness for conflict, and observations highlight drivers who repeat dangerous behavior leading to potential collisions.
Over the past two decades average sea levels have risen about three and a half inches in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. This indicates a broad, ongoing rise in global ocean heights with potential impacts on coastlines and weather patterns.
A playful, era style item notes a movie star blaming typing for troubles with a partner. It sketches domestic role dynamics where harmony hinges on one partner willing to play second fiddle. The piece reflects light gossip tone and social expectations.
Officials caution motorists that driving with reckless behavior leads to more accidents and costly repairs. The warning emphasizes defensive driving and staying alert to hazards.
A comedian argues stage jokes have evolved and become sharper today compared to four decades ago. The remark suggests a contrast between current wit and older routines.
A writer notes burlesque has faded from peak popularity but remains active. A bridge expert argues there are no natural players in the scene. The piece hints at the need for practice to avoid missteps in social settings.
A Florida dining spot caters to sweethearts by offering a menu centered on music. The playful theme includes references to sheepskins and memories of college graduates, creating a nostalgic note for guests.
A compact wry remark notes that if people are as sour as their expressions the global situation would degrade further. It underscores how attitude shapes perceived crisis.
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