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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1949
Page
10
The U S Chamber of Commerce opposes President Truman's compulsory health insurance as a major threat to national welfare. It warns of a large government bureaucracy and loss of voluntary institutions, citing high costs and potential doctor shortages under socialized medicine.
Harrisburg health secretary Dr Norris W Vaux announced applications are open from state physicians to serve at Camp Penn Indiantown Gap from July 14 28. The camp will host 2500 boys chosen by county officials and school leaders with a staff of 25 physicians five trained nurses and several dental technicians on duty.
The human ear can detect sound waves from 16 to 16000 cycles per second while the average home radio operates between 75 and 5000 cycles per second.
The Veterans Administration announces 1,300 paralyzed World War II veterans are designated for federal grants up to 10 000 dollars to fund specially built wheelchair accessible homes. Over 2 100 applications have been received. actual grants averaging about 8 700 dollars have been awarded to 25 veterans so far with expectations of rapid growth as eligibles finalize building and financing. Eligible veterans have service connected spinal cord injuries or diseases causing paralysis. The act provides up to 50 percent of the home's cost with a 10 000 maximum.
In Harrisburg June 9, potatoes and winter grains are in good condition as dry weather continues to favor farm work. The week was the driest since October 1947 with only six stations reporting rain and normal rainfall at .85 inch. Planting, cultivating, spraying and hay harvest sped up as replanting of tender crops progressed and fruit trees remained healthy.
Steve Nelson a wartime atomic espionage suspect again refused to answer questions before the House Un American Activities Committee. He admitted being a well known Communist and declined to discuss incriminating details or his family connections, citing potential harm to others.
The governor announced state government offices will close June 13 and 14. June 14 is Flag Day a legal holiday, while June 13 compensates workers for Washington's birthday when the General Assembly was in session.
Guidelines warn not to use a pan that touches oven walls. Center cookies may underbake while edge cookies risk burning, so choose a pan with ample clearance for even heating.
The city issued permits for six construction jobs including W. T. Reece at 113 West Wallace for a concrete block and stucco dwelling valued at 8000 dollars and Dr. George Alpern at 16 East Long for a block garage valued at 400 dollars. Leroy F. Sater at 1611 Gretchen avenue planned a block garage for 800 dollars. Arthur Davidson at 320 Green street sought a frame garage for 400 dollars. Mrs. Frank Meyers at 1614 North Jefferson added a dwelling extension for 400 dollars. Michael J. George at 107 Atlantic avenue requested a wire fence for 30 dollars.
Instructions warn that broiled meat must stay away from direct heat to avoid rapid cooking. The advice emphasizes controlling heat exposure for proper texture and doneness.
Governor and Mrs. Thomas E. Dewey met Pope Pius XII in a private audience in Rome. Vatican sources said discussions covered the global situation, a lift on immigration bars to allow unemployed to move to absorbing nations, and current U.S. conditions.
Glamorous New York women buy golden hair rinses for short curls as the Hair Fashion Council of America endorses a summer look. They insist golden tints create a distinct appearance, not a fad, making short hair look varied while the idea is termed daring. A separate note cites cold iron superstition from The History of Witchcraft and Demonology.
In Fort Collins Colorado George Wagenbach a Colorado Division of Aeronautics inspector warns western sagebrush could be nearly extinct. He says aerial spraying and dusting could eliminate about 80 percent of the weed. Drive Slow-Children Move Fast.
Gov James H Duff urged Pennsylvanians to reflect on Father’s Day June 19. He said the theme Today’s children are tomorrow’s Americans aims to emphasize the father child bond as vital to the American way of life.
After squeezing juice from a lemon, scouring faucet surfaces with the remaining pulp and skin provides cleaning action. Wash and polish to finish.
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