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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1940
Page
4
The article argues that the United States should embargo exports of machine tools to Japan to slow its war production. It notes Japan relied on American power driven metalworking machinery and lists tools like lathes and drills. It asserts the embargo will aid U.S. defense and support its own aircraft production for the Allies.
Summer nears amid wartime uncertainty with schools closed and routines shifting. The U S Travel Bureau projects domestic travel expenditures reaching six billion dollars in 1940, as most Americans plan to vacation within the United States, seeking coastal cruises or Canadian getaways while staying close to home.
Analyzing the evolving role of military aircraft in the war, the plane proves most deadly in machine gunning advancing infantry and serves as a critical frontline arm. Bombers excel at sea or embarkations, cannon-carrying planes show devastating potential, while parachute drops captivate but may not become permanent tactics.
A late 1940s style column notes softball rising amid the war era appetite for sport. It contrasts softball’s underhand pitching and safer play with baseball’s raw velocity, praising softball for office outings and church picnics while acknowledging American vigor and prudence in choosing less dangerous, still spirited recreation. It also touches on wartime attitudes and distant conflicts shaping public sentiment.
Garry C Myers argues reading to babies and young children surpasses storytelling for developing imagination attention and language. He notes reading from books aids vocabulary, patience, and family bonding, cites experiences from cities like Salt Lake City Nashville and Detroit, and offers a book list upon request.
A mourning dove nests in a cedar tree outside, serene amid world terror. The speaker contrasts the dove’s patient calm with human fears and war, noting her eggs and lack of hatred or exposure to armor and cannon.
A jumble of quotations and gags appears, touching on politics, advertising, romance, and humor. Verses and jokey lines mix with stray notices about courtesy, travel, and a New Castle buy quote, all in a loose, editorial collage layout.
A collection of witty old notes and quips about education and alimony, including a teacher who bans corporal punishment and a note exchange with a father about John the disobedient pupil. Also jokes about alimony, widows remarrying, and the pirate slogan Dead men tell no tales.
Daily devotional cites Nahum 1 7 proclaiming the Lord is good a stronghold for those who trust in him. The brief message echoes a biblical assurance of protection and faith amid trouble.
A Montaigne quote condemns stubborn obstinacy in argument as folly. It ponders the limits of reason and the folly of railing against reason with disdain. The line uses sharp humor to critique fixed minds and pride.
Francine Markel's playful piece blends fashion advice with reader Qs on etiquette and dressing room observations. It includes style notes on hat choices for body types, plus humorous anecdotes and questions about gloves, corsages, and formal dinners.
The fragmentary text parodies marriage trends and political party fate with lines about indies, boarding schools, and a college expulsion. It mocks opposition parties and the idea of lengthy burial as time for parties to rethink. It references a passport forgery case and presidential politics in a satirical voice.
Washington banquet of the National Aviation Forum drew mixed views from speakers led by Major Al Williams who urged an independent aeronautical bureau. Mayor La Guardia defended current structure arguing aviation is too weak to be put into full operation soon, while others blamed policy for delayed progress.
The piece critiques English and British intelligence for failing to detect Germanys military buildup, citing German aircraft production and trained pilots. It recalls Lindberghs visit to Hitler, his warnings, and the publics dismissal, noting US and British complacency before wartime events in New Castle.
A critical column from The Baltimore Saw on President Roosevelt's defense, tax, and economy policies. It argues leaders lag behind public sentiment, cites initial defense funding misjudgments, tax reversals, and calls for labor reform to accelerate wartime production. It notes internal White House hesitation and conflict with union rules.
A brief etiquette note emphasizes that individuals of good breeding refrain from speaking ill of a spouse to others, underscoring respectful communication within social conduct.
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