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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1949
Page
4
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The French high commissioner Andre Francois-Poncet denies West Berlin statehood, arguing it would prove Berlin permanently divided and end four power control. US Commissioner McCloy and British Gen. Robertson back him, prompting Western Berlin observers to fear lost influence in the new German republic. The 2 million residents of the western sector face a look at a political future they feel excluded from.
In Camden New Jersey Howard Unruh’s 13 murder spree epitomizes a broader era of pessimism. The piece links individual madness with societal strain, predicting apocalyptic war anxiety, mounting debt, centralizing power, and perceived environmental decline shaping violent acts and fear.
An epoch making labor report by a three man board appointed by President Truman urges fair, public backed recommendations in steel disputes and beyond. It rejects pure compromise, endorses social insurance and a company pension, and aims to reduce strikes by stabilizing wages and prices, uplifting management and unions alike.
Three women patients asked for rimless glasses contrary to the Health Act. The optometrist faced investigation and was cited to national health authorities. He defends his actions as a mistake but notes the stress of bureaucratic control. The piece contrasts patient autonomy with socialized medicine.
Dr. George W. Crane’s case notes Mildred V a 29 year old waitress in the Chicago Loop who uses shorthand to record orders quickly. The column urges versatile training beyond specialization, suggesting stenography and dining service skills expand job prospects and stability.
A reporter asked women in New York where they would swap identities. Most chose famous figures or glamorous roles, but one housewife aged about 30 said she would remain herself for her daughter's happiness, valuing family love and opportunity over fame. The piece ends by inviting reader reflection on the question.
A weekend beauty contest features thirty homemakers as finalists in a national Mrs America pageant. Judges weigh not only looks but homemaking skills. Mrs California wins the crown with prizes including a $500 optics scholarship and a year’s supply of pretzels and diapers.
Genevieve Kemble notes excellent stars for advancing goals in business, profession, and private aims with cooperation from influential sources. Birthday indications promise rich fulfillment, enhanced power, and growing influence. a fortuitous period for productive, pleasant endeavors and social advancement. A child born today is suited for a fruitful, influential career with broad popularity.
A reader is instructed to mail a three cent stamped envelope and a dime to Dr. Crane via the newspaper to obtain copies of his psychological charts. The request mentions enclosing a long three cent stamp addressed envelope to cover typing and printing costs.
Harry Boyd argues that automobile tourists are the dominant traveler type, valuing practical needs over scenery. He mocks guidebook hype, noting tourists care about gas, lodging, restrooms, and dining details. He predicts a future guidebook focusing on road practicality over grand narratives, even surpassing Gone With the Wind.
A quirky item notes a Maine sailmaker who claims mastery of 760 knots and skilled splicing. The piece humorously contrasts his craft with a congressman's need to raise grace and poise, joking that fencing advice is of little help for his jump.
Twenty years ago H. L. Butler, elected Middletown Lions president in July, assumed office at a noon Manchester Hotel meeting. Nellie Owings began duties as superintendent of the Middletown Day Nursery succeeding C. C. Butts who resigned.
George E Sokolsky argues that Vaughan's alleged favors and a $5000 campaign contribution are minor in a system that thrives on patronage. He questions Costello's power and criticizes the push to make Vaughan a symbol of corruption, urging fuller scrutiny of all politicians' money trails.
James Marlowe reports from Washington as British exporters and U S officials map tariff and customs hurdles. A working group will study problems such as splitting china sets for duties and argues for streamlined rules to ease sales. Examples include misclassified machines and high rates on bone china and silverware.
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