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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1939
Page
4
A curious update notes fever risks surrounding an embassy area where ticks and underbrush pose a threat to nearby royalty. Officials warn visitors to stay clear of dense greenery as health advisories consider surveillance and precautionary steps.
The United States News analyzes unemployment trends, noting a labor force rise to 45 million with 33 million employed, and total jobless remains high due to growing eligible workers. It argues business conditions must improve to absorb roughly 500,000 more workers annually, requiring government-private sector cooperation to overcome inflation of jobless numbers.
State legislators back a 250000 grant to the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine to expand medical education and research. The move supports the Medical Center and affiliated hospitals, enabling more applicants, added facilities, and a new research lab, with Governor James urged to approve for Western Pennsylvania health and welfare.
The FBI Uniform Crime Reports for 1938 reveal New York City leads in murder and non negligent manslaughter with 42 cases from January to March. Memphis records 10, while New Orleans Atlanta and Houston each report 20. Chicago 36. Philadelphia 27. Los Angeles 23. Robberies peak in Chicago with 1693. New York 377. Los Angeles 530. Detroit 403. Yonkers reports none. Some Southern cities show as low as seven robberies.
Rejoice not against men, O mine, enemy: when I fall, I shall arise, when I sit in darkness, the Lord will be a light unto me. Micah 7 8.
The bride should avoid white for the ceremony color and may wear any color except white. The guidance emphasizes appropriate attire for the wedding and notes that the lime color option is acceptable, reflecting traditional restraint in bridal dress.
A college entry access piece argues that wealth and brains alone don’t guarantee success. It stresses self discipline, mental habits, and parental support in shaping a child’s college readiness and future outcomes. It cautions against assuming college is guaranteed for all and notes the limits of effort and opportunity.
A collage of jokes, quips, and light vignettes about employment schemes, aging, marriage, social norms, and daily life. It bundles cartoons, puns, and anecdotes referencing Uncle Sam, Spain, New Castle, and various adult concerns, reflecting a 1930s newspaper humor page.
The article contrasts a White House dinner with a garden party at the British embassy during the royal visit. It notes privacy, security, and crowd limits at both sites, and warns visitors about spotted fever ticks in embassy grounds and the surrounding underbrush.
The poem ponders color in flowers and the unseen craft behind why yellow tulips and red blooms stay distinct. The speaker muses on nature's artistry, bees, and the gardener's toil while seeking the hidden chemistry of why colors remain separate and vibrant in the garden.
A concise reflection notes that personal meditation shapes judgment while church members face poverty pay. the quote attributes thoughts to Watts and comments on preachers. The piece emphasizes individual discernment over external discourse and hints at clerical salary issues.
A disjointed antique column mocks Emerson on emotion and beauty while detailing modern actress mobility. It asks about a bride’s expected possessions and social views, noting glassware gifts and personal questions answered by Miss Merkel for readers.
Washington dispatch reports David Lasser and the Workers Alliance planning a national conference with Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt as a featured speaker. The organization advocates increased government relief and large WPA funding, amid charges of communist ties and pressure on Congress.
International News Service reports Kensuke Horinouchi pledging the open door in China with the commercial doors of China remaining open and to swing wider to all nations in the years ahead. Rochester reports National Chairman James A. Farley urging Democrats to win in 1940 by avoiding dissension and staying grounded. New York notes Film Czar Hays calling for greater national cooperation and condemning division as the nation’s enemy. Buffalo covers Alfred M. Landon predicting a GOP victory in 1940 with any Republican candidate winning.
A collection of fragmented humor lines features a sawyer recounting his work, a pilot offering a parachute, a passenger declining opportunities, a doctor advising avoidance of dampness to cure rheumatism, and a joke about a bath and a vacuum cleaner.
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