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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1948
Page
4
A humorous exchange suggests President Truman’s nationwide trip is a tongue in cheek, non political tour. Critics question if the journey aims to mend party rifts or bolster candidacy, noting meetings with Allegheny bosses and Ohio governor candidate Lausche endorsement.
Russia's new ambassador Alexender Panyushkin is returning to Moscow for instructions on settling the Soviet lend lease balance with the United States worth about 11 billion dollars. He believes negotiations must conclude and hopes new instructions will enable a settlement, noting it could ease atmosphere and distrust. Token settlements do not restore Soviet credit for future loans.
A Chicago husband who reads comics and refuses to discuss Shakespeare faces cruelty allegations from his wife who demands shared literary conversation. The piece argues the wife’s cruelty claim misreads the couple’s dynamics and the burden of reforming his taste.
The remark suggests current U S sentiment toward arbitrators is similar to public tolerance for baseball umpires. It implies cautious acceptance amid scrutiny and calls for fair oversight in dispute resolution.
A reminiscence recalls a time when buying smoked ham for $1.50 came with a wooden dish of calves liver as a by product. The anecdote evokes old market practices and value-added meat offers.
As talks on a four week truce proceed both Jewish and Arab forces push for advantage. Reports from the front describe mass assaults along the Tel Aviv corridor and near the Nablus Jenin triangle while Ben Gurion warns of deep Israeli incursions if survival demands.
A columnist outlines how family talks should flow at home and at guests. He compares noisy interruptions by children or adults to etiquette, and suggests parents teach listening, shared conversation, and patient discipline for a calmer, happier family.
The guidance advises not to send engraved or printed thank you cards for wedding gifts. Instead, write a personal note to express sincere appreciation. If delayed, send a card acknowledging the gift and promising a personal thank you later.
Erich Brendel argues readers confuse Communism with utopia. He contrasts Marx's definition with Yugoslav example, warns government outreach is needed to reveal true workings and dangers of state control and loss of private property.
Paul Gallico recounts a Roanoke Island newsroom saga from May 6, 1908. Reporter Salley pursued a dramatic Wright brothers first flight at Kill Devil Hill, faced editor rebukes, and sparked a chain of telegrams and suspensions that exposed press skepticism and rapid newspaper intrigue. Alpheus Drinkwater kept the lone telegraph wire as the tale unfolded.
Holases Alexander argues the Mundt Bill hearings show Communists deny war risk while promoting economic pressure. The piece critiques Truman for missing chances to use the Marshall Plan to counter Soviet pressure and suggests Russia will test resolve amid Palestine crises and U S Britain tensions.
The piece critiques The Voice of America and its appeal, suggesting giveaways like refrigerators might boost listenership abroad. It questions Secretary Marshall contacting Moscow and ponders mystery contests and policy programs. It notes uncertainty about ratings and compares with Britain, arguing outside broadcasts often bore home audiences.
A short reflective poem urges daily politeness and simple thanks. It argues that quiet thanks cost nothing yet build friendship and brighten days, contrasting generosity with material wealth and emphasizing kindness as lasting value.
The piece depicts Edgar A. Guest delivering a banquet speech amid a chilly evening, praising the hosts and committee, joking about cooks and his wife, and closing with a humorous nod to learning from the occasion. A 1948 copyright note appears.
The Grand Rapids Press asks which composer will first pen a marching song for public buses as FM music streams into more carriers. The Bible verse from John 11 25 26 frames the reflection on life and belief.
Margaret Speaks started piano at age three and sang in church choirs. She earned $3 per program at a radio station and later starred in Shubert operettas. In 1936 she was named leading feminine classical singer in a national poll. Edward Horton, a picture character actor, has appeared in over 100 films in 20 years after theater stock beginnings in 1908.
Statements from President Truman, Paul Hoffmann, Dr. Daniel Malan, and Ambassador Stuart address limits of power and independence. Truman cautions against banning ideas by law, Hoffmann urges prudent generosity, Malan defends South Africa’s autonomy, Stuart notes Japan’s lost empire and the role of military power.
An Evening Banner editorial recalls Eddie a clerk whose absence leaves the shop short handed. A customer asks about a replacement and the proprietor replies there is no vacancy as Eddie left no vacancy behind.
The Constitution defines powers and limits, yet the nation builds a vast expanding government. Per capita federal cost for 1948 runs about 185 for a family of four, totaling over 1200 with state and local expenses. Wage earners must work two and a half months to pay their share. A cafe in Kansas seeks staff as a joke about the man’s wife.
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