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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1941
Page
4
A Los Angeles defense plant faced picketers with "unfair" signs. Workers answered with strong pro war messages urging continued production. The piece argues there is no law against peaceful picketing but emphasizes the need for workers to stay on the job to defeat enemies.
A wartime column condemns Nazi Germany and Adolf Hitler for the Moscow front disaster. It sketches German troops trapped in subzero northern Russia, forced to dig in dugouts as Soviet forces pressure them, comparing the fate to Napoleon and urging Germans to heed reality and end their world conquest drive.
The Pittsburgh Press urges Christmas observance as a beacon amid war, arguing that marking the Prince of Peace sustains hope for peace and a better world. It contends celebrating the day strengthens resolve in Americans to fight for liberty and goodwill.
A column criticizes vandalism in Washington and Tokyo over cherry trees and Commodore Perry statue removals. It notes a surge of World War II era war songs praising America and mocks xenophobic song titles while highlighting the blunt, if crude, humor in some verses.
The piece argues America’s steel capacity dwarfs Axis output and stresses turning metal into machines. It cites steel production, oil needs, and mobilization across regions as essential, warning that only decisive effort will translate capability into effective war strength. It notes Germany’s long fight ahead and mocks Nazi resolve.
A twenty year old girl writes to Mr. Myers praising his observations on tolerance and education. She details working evenings to fund further study, attending a public junior college, earning seven credits in her first semester, and seeking materials to aid students. She stresses vocational training, counseling, and parental virtues. She cites a New York address for correspondence.
President Roosevelt casts for the lion and the lambs with John L. Lewis and Bill Green in sub title roles. Linotypers uppercase must as instructed. Unemployment insurance pickets filed. Santa Claus joke and Christmas homeward hints conclude the piece.
Poem by Edgar A. Guest asking divine protection and health for families and children during Christmas. The piece pleads for safety from harm and fever, and for parents to avoid any mishap that could spoil the holiday.
A collage of humor and adages. playful bits on Santa, handwriting, triplets, and party gags. Includes jokes about doctors, kings, chores, fashion, voices, and ties with light local flavor and dated trope humor.
A collage of quips on appreciation and family. A father-in-law warns a son-in-law that Ethel may become a talking image. The piece shifts to prisoners seeking defense work and a tender image of a baby touching its mother, ending with a remark on whiskers.
A fragmentary column presents a quick set of quips and jokes. It includes a fussy visitor debating information accuracy, an old woman linked to a stabbing and shooting incident, and satirical lines on beauty, jobs, marriage law reform, and education. It ends with a joke between two old maids about mirrors and powder.
A man who disliked nicknames or diminutives such as Willie or Will for William married and in time had five boys.
A reader offers guidance on graceful walking and stair descent for women, proper seating of guests of honor by host or hostess, consent before dancing, partner swapping in groups, and a maid’s gift etiquette. The column closes with a note on tomorrow's living room color scheme.
Central Press columnist surveys potential Axis shifts. He cites doubts among American military men about a quick end, notes Spain’s likely non participation, Italy’s possible break, and Japan’s strained capacity. He considers how Allied leverage and internal dissension could shape a multi-year war.
At Camp Callan in San Diego California a Meteorology Class of sixteen enlisted men with strong education built their own weather vane base instrument after the regular tool was delayed. They forecast heavy rainfall accurately and now the Meteorology Division weighs adopting their instrument as standard.
A man named William boasts of being the hit with girls but a young woman on the boulevard snaps she does not know him. He retorts that she ought to know him since he is dressed differently. The exchange shows social bravado and a sharp retort in a brief street scene.
A wartime summary assesses the conflict's duration noting fears of a long fight but arguing that Nazi resistance may soften. Analysts indicate Italy and other Axis powers could seek an earlier exit if allied pressure grows and resources tighten.
A mother tells her child that smiling at fear is tough but essential. The message urges courage and humor to bolster morale during war, urging everyone to keep up good cheer, song, and optimism as a practical weapon. It frames laughter as a form of brave resistance in difficult times.
A short maxim from Metcalf notes that young men view elders as fools while old men acknowledge youth’s traits, reflecting a cross generational insight.
Secretary of the Navy Eno predicts Pearl Harbor will yield long term victory for the United States. Keith Morganchairman cites Roosevelt birthday as a rallying moment for war support and unity. Phillips Thomas transfers business to the government, saying money and profit matter little in wartime.
Washington speaker Fierd B. Odlum urges continuation of small business programs to sustain civilian production a year from now. He warns plans are essential to keep civilian goods moving even at some cost to war materials.
The entry cites Levi Woodbury of Francestown New Hampshire, a governor, U S Senator, Navy Secretary, Treasury Secretary and Supreme Court justice. It also notes Frank Billings Kellogg of Potsdam New York, a U S Senator from Minnesota, Ambassador to Great Britain and Secretary of State in Coolidge’s cabinet.
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