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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1950
Page
4
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reports progress toward polio cures with drugs serums and vaccines in reach. 1949 marked turning point with 42375 new cases and foundation funding exceeding 27 million dollars. ongoing support urged to sustain medical advances and prevent permanent disability.
The fiery collision between an electric trolley and a loaded gasoline truck in Chicago kills over 30 and injures many, the worst U.S. traffic disaster of its era. Officials weigh routing for tankers and stricter safety to prevent a repetition.
The piece notes Western Berlin remains under Allied control despite Communist boasts and a large Eastern Sector youth march. It praises Allied resolve and warns Soviet efforts will continue, urging sustained strength and unity as the path to victory.
The piece outlines a new draft rule requiring Congress to declare a state emergency before drafting. It notes a 531-member draft board and forecasts more arrests in the Harry Gold spy case. It references reactions to a Russian complaint and a Pakistan prime minister visit to a New York bank with a quirky ft drink machine.
British government signals continued caution on Schuman’s plan to fuse French and German iron and coal sectors into a continental peace pool. Schuman tours Lorraine while Adenauer and others voice reservations. preliminary studies show vast integration challenges across industry, transport, and labor relations.
A mother writes of a seven year old boy who cannot make friends and is blamed for misbehavior. The doctor counsels patience and step by step social training, suggests supervised play, mentors, and possibly scouts to build confidence and skills. It urges letting the child fight his own battles and avoid pressuring him to confess.
A brief biblical reflection cites Genesis 2 23 where Adam proclaims that Eve is flesh of his flesh and bone of his bones noting she is called Woman for she was taken from Man.
Noah Beery rose from Missouri origins to silent film stardom and later talkies in titles such as The Passion Song and Our Fighting Navy. Zachary Taylor, born in Virginia, built a 40 year military career, won Mexican War victories, and was inaugurated president in 1849 before California joined the Union. he died in 1850.
Washington quotes from General Marshall and Senator McCarthy express caution about optimism in any future war and critique counter espionage blame. Boston and Hyde Park remarks criticize peaceful expansion by a Russian dictator and praise President Roosevelt as architect of victory. Louis Denfield calls for vigilance amid world domination goals.
A McNaught Syndicate feature notes Wally Pipp predicting women could reach the major leagues within years with Dorothy Kamenshek named as a premier candidate. The piece riffs on women players and various humorous baseball anecdotes involving Ruth Foxglove Dizzy and Kate Rice alongside other light notes.
A reader vents about postal cuts and rate hikes, mocks three cent stamps, and suggests adding strawberry orange lime designs. He complains about missing holiday stamps and advocates leasing the postal concession to a savvy merchant for mutual profit.
A brief verse notes June as the month of brides and garden blooms while highlighting the often overlooked nervous grooms. Miss Riley’s writing is praised for palm and flower-filled rooms, though the poet laments the grooms receive less attention. June is revived with the poet’s playful duty to pen the verse.
Alfred Owens chairs Independence Bond Drive for 1950 as the Greater New Castle Association plans a public viewing of a replica Liberty Bell on June 13 at the Legion Home parking grounds on N Jefferson Street. The bell, made in Annecy France using Lost Wax process, weighs 2080 pounds and matches the original Liberty Bell’s dimensions ahead of Flag Day.
A nostalgic vignette recalls a Stanley Steamer near Stonington paused for a horse and buggy approach. The elderly couple distrust the car while the driver safely guides the horse past, and the old man requests the woman be led past the contraption.
Washington columnist notes ex communists become prominent figures through writing lectures and media appearances. He warns their confessions boost Moscow influence and could fuel a Western Cold War mentality, urging vigilance against the threat to American free society.
An op ed argues the National Safety Council slogan The life you save may be your own prompts reflection on how people use saved lives. It recalls a fatal parkway crash caused by reckless driving and questions what individuals do with their additional years. The piece contemplates purpose ambition and self mortality.
A Portland family found a mallard hen nesting in their Ryder flower box. She sits on ten eggs and the family feeds her water soaked bread and cake, enjoying a friendly uninvited guest in an urban home.
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