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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1949
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription options including per copy price and weekly carrier rates, with mail rates for the area and outside regions. It reminds readers to be strong and courageous, citing Joshua 1 9 about God's presence.
A reflective piece traces the 1787 U S Constitution’s endurance and amendments, then shifts to a Labor Day era push: Hire the Handicapped Week, Truman backing rehab with $30 million, and a Hoover Commission drive to reorganize federal bureaucracy. It highlights bipartisan efforts, citizen committees, and the push to cut government waste through public action.
Washington reports that the Presidents steel fact finding board denounces uniform industry wage scales set by large unions. It warns such practices pressure small producers, promote monopolies, and dodge true collective bargaining, suggesting study of industry wide bargaining and potential legislative change.
Dr. George W. Crane discusses how a four year old Sam in the middle chair embodies steadiness and assurance in hair cutting. The observer contrasts dabblers with solid focus, linking judge of competence to personal traits and the calm, decisive touch of the barber. A college coed adds a separate note on confidence in a partner.
A reader describes a timid partner who panics after a first kiss and seeks Dr Crane's guidance. She contrasts a fearfully shy, almost scared rabbit demeanor with a craving for a gentle yet firm touch. The note suggests mailing cost details for obtaining a psychological chart from Dr Crane via the newspaper.
The piece argues that etiquette books focus on surface manners while true ethics between nations require a universal code. It cites the Ten Commandments as a global standard and notes that individuals behave badly away from home. It recalls Hamilton on moral rules for nations and asks if Emily Post could frame it better.
Harry Boyd argues the FCC giveaway ban is stupid and shortsighted. He recalls listening during a vacation when his radio failed and laments the loss of free prize programs. He contends the policy infringes on learning and mocks the odds of winning.
The columnist argues Americans are maturing into stability and responsibility after wartime turmoil. Signs include smarter saving habits, longer lifespans, and a shift from chasing quick fortunes to pursuing security and leisure. Labor shows the trend with steelworkers seeking pensions over wage raises, suggesting a broader preference for security over crisis-driven gains.
The indications show an ardent direct attack aided by shrewd procedures may break through difficult conditions or oppose cherished plans. A fruitful state of affairs may come from smart initiative and practical strenuous effort. Firm work backed by tact may move mountains.
The text discusses how those born on this day may extract gains from difficult propositions through firm open tactics, compromise, and tact. It notes that a child born today, though enterprising, may meet opposition and crystalized obstacles best faced by strategic, nonforceful methods.
J S Myers surveys early 1950 political terrain. He argues Republicans must abandon overconfidence and field a fighting leader like Dewey, while Truman faces five per cent fury, dollar diplomacy, and looming Supreme Court vacancies. He notes Churchill’s unity, British crisis, and Henry Wallace’s NY Senate plans.
A columnist notes the debate over whether to dwell on pleasant autumn scenes or critique others foibles. He discusses Maurice Tobin and the farmer versus worker roles in the United States, arguing farmers are capitalists and small businessmen while workers seek job security. The piece questions the value of claiming job security versus striving for personal advancement.
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