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The Middletown Journal details subscription options including per copy 5c, carrier rates 25c weekly, and 35c weekly for evening editions. Mail rates cover trading area and outside regions with yearly prices, payable in advance. Bible verse Proverbs 26 22 cites talebearer speech as wounds.
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FCC Delays Color TV go ahead after nine months of hearings
The FCC after a lengthy review declined to approve color broadcasts and left the decision to TV set manufacturers by September 29. CBS color method shown as best among three, with RCA and Color Television Inc. systems compatible with existing black and white sets. CBS stock rose on rumors of approval while public interest concerns and future improvements loom.
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France Draws a Line in Red Roundup at Border
The French government led by Interior Minister Henri Queuille rounds up over 250 suspected aliens and sympathizers, mostly Spanish, escorting them to borders. Officials emphasize this curb on spies and saboteurs while noting lingering treasonable presences and France’s wary stance toward Moscow.
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Farmer Income Up as Crop Prices Rise
Cash income for farmers improved in late 1949 into 1950 after a nine percent drop in the first half of 1949. Total annual agricultural cash income is expected to exceed 1949, but farmers face rising costs that outpace selling prices. Wheat farmers may gain from higher production and prices, though wartime patterns of inflation could erode real gains.
Worry Clinic helps Lola with cross eyes and social growth
Dr. George W. Crane teaches Lola L. a 19 year old with an inferiority complex that cross eyes can be corrected by glasses or surgery. He prescribes a two step plan: eye procedure to boost appearance and a 30 day "Compliment Club" to shift focus from self to others and improve social life.
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Lola
Dear Home Pals formula for engaging conversation
A narrator describes coaching a woman to renew humor and poise using the Dear Home Pals formula. After in-office rehearsal she applies the method with professional skill, gains confidence, wins prospects, and within six months secures an engagement ring. She teams up with God to fulfill her prayer for popularity and a boyfriend.
Happenings in Washington on rearming Germany
David Lawrence reports the rearmament of Germany is a pivotal issue in current international relations. The Council of Foreign Ministers meet in New York, shaping Soviet strategy and fears of a strong German army. Moscow’s interest in eastern Germany and neighboring states fuels a long‑standing defense psychology guiding Soviet planning.
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Time to face German rearmament and reconstruction
The piece argues that a united approach by the United States France and Britain on German rearmament could shift world affairs. It warns that a truly independent German army, not merely a tool of foreign powers, is essential, and stresses rebuilding Germany as a republican nation with Western support to avoid Soviet dominance.
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France
Great Britain
Europe
Germany
Russia
Britain
America
Spain
Pyrennes
Big Lollypop News and the Mood of Life
Erich Brande reflects on optimism and age as a state of mind. A nine year old notices a new enormous lollypop priced at 1.25 dollars, while the oil millionaire who died at seventy six recounts early barber days and a tonic invention. A casual exchange ends with a declined offer of tryable tonic.
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The Voyager: Why letters from soldiers slow to come home
Hal Boyle notes soldiers in war zones dread adding strain on wives and mothers with letters. Red Cross workers report dozens of inquiries about lack of correspondence. Soldiers carry bone tired fatigue, tension, and constant waiting, yet continue to work hard and love home.
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Bill Knapp
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Ordnance
America
Self starter for gas turbine plants developed
The first fully automatic self starter for gas turbine power stations has been developed. The equipment will perform automatically and in sequence all complex operations needed to start and stop plants of this type, simplifying control and reducing manual intervention.
Union Queen of 1950 Crowned in Florida New York
Thousands attended the ceremony in Florida New York as the Union Queen of 1950 was crowned. Spectators set aside concerns about war, strikes, taxes and communism while cheering the new queen.
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Florida
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Barber Shares Buzz Over News About Frank Phil
A local barber discussed morning news involving Frank Phil, expressing excitement about a developing story with potential impact on the community.
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Liner Liberté’s Maiden Voyage Spawns Champagne Flood
About 1200 passengers on the French liner Liberté celebrated the maiden voyage with 4,500 bottles of champagne. A water shortage aboard was ignored amid the abundance of sparkling wine and revelry.
Worms and brains prompt human self restraint
An editorial from Bridgeport Telegram mocks a psychology professor announcing a worm has brains. It argues humans should use what they have rather than crave what they would like to have, to improve themselves and the world.
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Washington Scene on adjournment and disguises in politics
George Dixon writes that Capitol Hill fogs with acerbity as senators crave adjournment. He mocks Hubert Humphrey’s long talk on subversives and highlights Secretary Leslie Biffle’s past disguises as a chicken farmer and pollster. The column playfully imagines further disguises for campaigning across midwestern states.
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Twenty Years Ago Dean Phillips Heads to Yale Freshman Year
Twenty years ago Dean Phillips left for Yale University to begin his freshman year. Martha Watson returned from a year in Detroit. Adam Secrist moved into a new home at 2713 Elmo Place. Ollie Kauth returned to Dayton after a weekend visit with his mother Mrs. Charles Kauth. Mrs. W. Jacobs and Mrs. Fred Johnson and son visited Hamilton briefly. The home of Mrs. Elmer Keeler was noted in the same column.
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Yale University
Martha Watson
Detroit
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Dayton
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W. Jacobs
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Hamilton
Letters Home During War Keep Moral Up In Bad Times
In a wartime note the writer urges persistence in writing to soldiers. Letters pass through dangerous mail routes and command posts where risk of loss or delay is high. The reader is reassured that the soldier hasn’t changed and should not be unsettled by delays or absence.
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Informal Sherman Ave Party Hosted by Mrs. Hagan
On Sherman Ave. a jolly informal party entertained a group of close friends. Refreshments were served to Mrs. John Hagan, Mrs. Charles Chiver, Mrs. Ben Francis, Mrs. E. T. Judd, Mrs. Lester Keeler, Mrs. William Eisele, and Mrs. Tom McCarty.
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Charles Chiver
Ben Francis
E. T. Judd
Lester Keeler
William Eisele
Tom McCarty
Saleswoman Demonstrates Deluxe Scarf Showroom Tactics
A young gift counter clerk fascinates customers with a theatrical sales routine, showcasing a silk scarf and other items from umbrellas to knitwear. Her confident, artful handling earns buyer attention while the author notes customer reactions and the humor of nicknames in retail.
Hollywood Gossip Roundup Sparks Academy and Affairs
Dorothy Kilgallen reports on Academy Award winner John Huston and his third wife near separation. Ricky Soma, dancer, linked to Tony family. Linda Darnell dates Glenn Ross amid divorce talks. rumor of a older nightclub figure as true love. Jane Cowl diaries to be published by Jane Murfin. Streetcar Named Desire production at Warner Brothers stalls amid industry chatter. Liz Whitney misses Warrenton Horse Show. Lisa Kirk returns from Hollywood, yearning for dramatic roles. Eddie Cantor moves to Sutton Place, spending more time in the East. Ray Ryan reels in gambling limits to 1000 dollars. Jackie Miles punched after heckler incident. Ann Sheridan’s Run Woman praised. Lynn Bari with Sid Luft performing together. Roger Price replaces Tickets Please with Gabriel Dell and Norman Abbott act. Otto Preminger’s Dream Girl to be Jane Wurster.
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Ricky Soma
Warner Brothers
Elia Kazan
Hollywood
Liz Whitney
Warrenton
Lisa Kirk
New York
Eddie Cantor
Sutton Pl
East
Ray Ryan
Jackie Miles
Atlantic City
Ann Sheridan
Lynn Bari
Sid Luft
Roger Price
Wedgwood Room
Gabriel Dell
Norman Abbott
Otto Preminger
Jane Wurster
Hollywood Gossips and Royalty in the Limelight
Page six glimpses reveal Joe DiMaggio hiding with Betty Price at Hapsburg House before the Yankees left, Diana Barrymore’s ex John Howard teaching tennis in Mexico City, and Vera Ellen in London courting dancer Jonathan Lucas for a film role. Vinton Freedley hunts a glamorous warbler for ANTA TV at 30 Rockefeller Plaza as Lindsay and Crouse reportedly trim Call Me Madam for wartime tones.
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Betty Price
Detroit
John Howard
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Mexico City
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ANTA
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Jane Garner
Ray Nichols
Vera Ellen
London
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England
Hollywood
The Stars Say For Friday September 15
Genevieve Kemble offers Friday guidance on greeting high interventions with grace and discretion. Accept timely aid or advice from friendly, interested sources and use it to advance in hopeful, lucrative pursuits. Those celebrating birthdays may reflect on gracious support and productive growth through generosity.
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