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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1937
Page
4
Country firemen urged to expand rural protection as 3500 lives lost and 255 million dollars in property damage occurred last year. Advances include highways and telephones enabling rural volunteer departments to cover 10 to 12 miles, plus 4 H club youths inspecting farms to reduce risks.
An article reports on automobile fuel consumption at varying speeds based on American Automobile Association tests. At 30 mph, 18 mpg. 60 mph, 12.6 mpg. 80 mph, 8.6 mpg, with oil use increasing sharply at 55 mph and above. The piece notes drivers may ignore fuel costs at high speeds.
An editorial discusses happiness over wealth, noting many find contentment in mental foundations rather than money. It argues prosperity elevates well being but questions whether happiness now rivals earlier declarations, citing diverse American attitudes toward fortune and fulfillment.
A nostalgic column mocks modern horseshoe play, praising traditional skill. It cites Alhambra world champion Ted Allen and other colorful feats while lamenting perceived decline. The piece skewers spectators and participants, ending with the author vowing to abandon horseshoes.
Owen D. Young warns 2,000,000 annual graduates face idle risk if not guided. He urges coordinated effort by schools, industry, and government to provide jobs, training, and direction, noting 5,000,000 youths could drift into radicalism without early support. He stresses patriotism and practical paths for young citizens.
The piece argues teacher quality shapes a child’s future and notes many districts have civic-minded directors while others are driven by selfish motives. It laments some boards place children at risk and urges accountability, hinting at further discussion on Page Five.
A humorous reflection on how the narrator’s hats never fit or hold their shape. He recalls buying new hats that quickly lose form and wonders why hats refuse to cooperate while noting friends notice other changes like shoes or hair. The piece ends with a question about how many men share this misfortune.
A poetic reflection on illness and longing for relief beyond medical tests. The speaker dismisses doctors and pills as unable to cure inner pain while embracing a hopeful, nature filled remedy. The verses contrast medical futility with a vivid pursuit of freedom and joy outdoors.
A compact quote notes that greatness comes from birth, achievement, or as a fate thrust upon individuals. It observes different paths to recognition and value.
A collage of quips and snippets on crime bail laws traffic talks and joke lines. The item mixes jokes about courts shorts fashion and everyday oddities with a note on bail for murder suspects and a New Castle dog catcher’s tally.
A statesman is a politician who found a new way to spend money. A woman with a shoe that fits is said to wear a size smaller.
A customer rushes into a store confronting the proprietor about a tortoise advertised for 300 lives that died the next day. The dealer shrugs the joke off noting the 300 years must have been up. The piece also notes a well tended lawn may be ignored by dogs and people and warns against vigilantism.
A prisoner swears he will tell the truth without a lawyer. A giant gun’s sound travels 1 087.13 per second, about half a rumor’s speed. A painter claims he never thinks while working. A boy narrates a pig tale about a fence and buttons. Advice about direction in life and a jab at politicians’ memories of prosperity nearby.
Advice column from Francine Markel suggests avoiding tiny hats and dresses with narrow trimmings while steering clear of overly large patterns. Emphasize balanced colors per the law of areas and use brighter tones only for those who are smaller. face glasses with confidence and choose brimmed hats and hair pulled back to soften age.
The United States Geological Survey finds that sea level points near the equator lie farther from Earth's center than polar points. They report the Mississippi River mouth sits about four miles farther from the center than its source, making the river effectively run uphill.
A Central Press column notes prices may drop this summer as demand slackens and profits shrink for manufacturers and retailers. It discusses Roosevelt's Supreme Court bill and potential liberal opposition to Senator Robinson, unions' influence, and a push for a planned economy with government price guarantees to absorb unemployment.
Americans plan summer trips with local getaways in Western Pennsylvania. The piece extols river and mountain drives, tracing a fast loop from New Castle through Slippery Rock and Connoquenessing to the Blue Ridge area with references to vast highways and scenic routes. It notes a Los Angeles to Pang Canyon journey featuring Jack Oakie and Ann Sothern.
Major General Smedley Butler condemns war as a racket and urges honoring the dead at Arlington. A New York article notes Tintaplain predicts religious freedom in Germany and warns against oppressive regimes as the world eyes change.
Former vice president Charles G. Dawes urged that leadership must rise from small towns and small colleges as mass movements dominate public life. He spoke to a Conway audience stressing community roots and practical common sense.
Syracuse writer Dorothy Thompson condemns rulers and reformers who seek to bend consciences and lives in exchange for glory and security. She argues the promised prosperity is never fulfilled and cannot be kept.
A proverb cautions that a fool reveals anger quickly while a wise person hides shame through restraint. The verse from Proverbs 12 16 offers a moral reminder on temper and discretion.
The item recounts figures such as Peter Weismuller and Grover Whalen with brief bios, notes Mrs. Taft, and chronicles historical moments linked to June 2 across centuries, including Didius Julianus, James Earl of Morton, and early American sports under lights at Fort Wayne.
Advice on proper invitations for long marriage milestones. Encourage inviting relatives friends and original wedding party if possible to honor the couple. Emphasizes cordial gatherings and thoughtful planning for anniversaries.
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