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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1917
Page
4
Washington June 2 Senator Penrose pledges personal action to ensure fair exemption boards in Pennsylvania. He warns boards must be free of favoritism or bribery as the draft system hinges on impartiality. General Crowder commends Penrose for focusing on the core of the selective army machinery.
Mr Penrose predicts no favoritism charges against Pennsylvania exemption boards and urges patriotic committees to monitor for scandal. He says the state will supply a large, representative roster when selective draft starts, with no slackers or mass arrests expected. General Crowder planned to visit Philadelphia Harrisburg and Pittsburgh to outline the new conscription law.
Reports from Zion circles in Palestine indicate the Turks have twice ordered the expulsion of Jews from Jerusalem but each order was suspended after German protests over shrine safety and world opinion. Jews face a looming expulsion, with belongings packed and preparations made.
The article notes McAllister will discuss amusements and the churchs role in entertainment at a public talk. It mentions plans to address social issues such as church gambling and reform centers, with reference to Rio de Jangira’s last year trade. The piece references a charity event and a charity ball context with local concerns about urban entertainment.
The 242 national guardsmen and 79 college students reported for the Pennsylvania camp roster totaled 77 Pennsylvanians seeking commissions. Officers failed to certify full authorized numbers, a confidential board will select the mentally unfit, and commissions are expected soon. First officer smoker and camp hops planned. many guardsmen from Pittsburgh and various regiments listed.
The First Christian Church presents a Children’s Day program featuring Star Spangled Tanner prayer by Mr Sniti scripture read by William Pont performances by Margaret and the Flowers and others, songs by the Junior department and Mrs Monzo’s class, recitations by Dorothy Ussellan Helen Lart and Dorothy Pateh, with Frank Byers and Warren VanHorn in the choir and other youths like Robert Bryan and Paul Me participating.
Dr Williams will give a second lecture on Egypt next Sunday evening at nine thirty. Slides will show sites across Memphis Thebes and Karnak including the pyramid Apis cemetery and Colossi of Memnon with explanations of their religious significance.
State Treasury reports for May detail receipts of 1 818 317 02 and disbursements 1 06 The end month balances rise across funds with motor vehicle license receipts 274 007 and transfers from the general fund. Officials itemize balances in various funds including school and protection funds and note investments held in the state treasury.
Paul M Rhodes has enlisted in the officers reserve corps and will undergo training after a successful exam. The report notes his parents’ support and predicts he may become a capable officer with future duties at Columbus, Ohio. Joe McMillan serves as adjutant.
The text notes that ancient guidance from Lato urged a good fertile farm and ample resources, with practical travel options by water or land. Though 2,000 years old, the counsel is described as still valid for selecting a productive site near large lawns and facilitating transport.
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