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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1964
Page
4
The piece recalls Cuban life with Lechon as symbol of culture and resilience. It contrasts pre Castro peasantry with the current regime, noting austerity, famine fears, and labor strife. It laments shortages, criticizes collectivism, and recalls Batista era contrasts and the Bay of Pigs fallout.
AFL CIO chief urges a possible raise to two dollars an hour with Congress next year. Critics warn excessive minimum wages may reduce opportunities for unskilled workers as stores cut marginal staff and face higher costs with little room to raise prices.
Americans commit to regular weekly deposits from 50 cents to 20 dollars for 50 weeks. In the just ended club year 14,750,000 people saved a record 1.8 billion dollars, with about 38 percent mailed back for Christmas purchases and the rest directed to savings, taxes, or year end bills. New York Attorney General Lefkowitz proposed a state law to pay interest on these accounts, but bankers argued the clubs are unprofitable and mainly attract customers for other services. members remain unconvinced, preferring a tangible Christmas payoff.
Time magazine notes Western firms travel behind the Iron Curtain while Soviet bloc nations adopt capitalist practices to spur growth. Incentives for productive workers and rewards for profitable operations emerge, signaling a shift though Marxist theory remains intact. An American Bar Association study warns communist peace language masks aims to isolate and weaken the free world, urging caution.
A Chicago traffic safety study suggests single car crashes kill far more often than two car crashes with an estimated twenty times higher death rate. The piece links driver stress and heart attacks behind the wheel to fatalities, noting adrenaline spikes on commute and a culture of aggression tied to driving.
A column argues teens should gain work experience rather than focusing on wages and hours. It emphasizes the value of honest toil for body and soul, citing Richard Starnes and a biblical refrain to encourage adults to help youths appreciate worthwhile labor through practice.
A reader reflects on a friend's death linked to thanks and Christmas cards. The letter highlights neglect, the value of kind gestures, and surprising needs for remembrance, noting how small acts can mean much to someone who feels overlooked.
A reader urges letters to editors to reveal names to show conviction and civic engagement mentioning Ann R. Pearson of New Castle. The piece cites ancient Rome and the ballot tabella as historical context for voting visible participation.
This piece advises self conviction to change behavior and warns temptations will come. It recommends substituting a new satisfaction, seeking help from friends and God, and citing a Bible verse about renewing strength to meet challenges. It ends with a prayer for power to break habits.
A brief biblical inscription quotes Psalm 53 1 declaring the fool says in his heart there is no God and notes corruption and iniquity among people. The verse emphasizes moral judgment and divine scrutiny.
A policy that lapsed years ago cannot be paid out. Money given to an insurer is reimbursement for risk while the policy was in force. If the insured allows lapse, the contract is void and no further collection is possible.
Analysis notes that despite strong Democratic majorities, repeal of Taft-Hartley Act 14B faces obstacles from 20 states with existing right-to-work laws and powerful legislators. Congress members’ pledges to repeal remain uncertain, while labor agendas like a 35-hour week and a $2 minimum wage loom.
Governor Scranton faces a split Legislature as he opens the 1965 session, the second Republican chief executive since 1900 to confront a Democratic House while the Senate remains GOP. The piece recalls prior governors James, Earle, Leader and Lawrence and weighs Scranton’s diplomatic approach against James’s blunt style.
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