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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1929
Page
13
Babe Ruth and his wife plan a quiet escape to a northern New York village to avoid crowds. The baseball star wants to recover from illness with minimal public attention and is expected to return in a few days.
A reflective column debates office seeking as a restless urge and praises public service by capable individuals. It contrasts motives, notes some chase multiple offices for stimulation, and defends genuine commitment amid skepticism. Proverbials on wisdom from Africa are woven with observations about teaching careers and monotony.
Harrisburg June 12 A provisional provision in the new Motor Code requires auto crash reports to be filed with state authorities. The measure aims to standardize accident data and improve public safety oversight.
The Qld Code required reporting to local authorities and the Department of Highways for injures or deaths or property damage over $50. The new motor Code requires reports only to the bureau of motor vehicles and Department of Revenue in Harrisburg unless a local ordinance mandates reporting within the area. The failure to report may incur a $20 fine and costs or five days imprisonment.
Washington reports an invitation to British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald to visit the United States for a series of conferences with President Hoover on Anglo American issues. The plan may await General Dawes’ arrival in England to assume his ambassadorial duties.
The Sugar Institute promotes a varied diet and argues many people restrict health and enjoyment by monotony. It claims sugar adds energy, makes fruits vegetables cereals and beverages more appealing, and helps taste to drive intake of healthful foods. It urges using sugar to enliven raw or cooked fruit vegetables and desserts.
Harrisburg June 12 The Pennsylvania House passed a motor code provision making hitchhiking illegal for roadside lifters but the Senate struck it out and the House agreed. Motor Vehicle Commissioner Ben Eynon says hitchhiking is not a major danger though some view it as a nuisance and college students opposed a ban citing travel costs.
The Pennsylvania pencil industry shows 37,749,040 pencils produced in 1928 and 37,748,040 in 1937 with value rising from 42,754 dollars in 1828 to 595,375 dollars in 1937. Washington plant height 555 feet and base 35 feet square. land area 62,160 square feet.
The Harry L. N. Veterans of Foreign Wars visitation committee visits the Butler post to outline plans for a July 10 veterans picnic. They will travel to Warren and other nearby towns to promote the event and invite posts to attend.
The monthly bureau report lists prosecutions for food law violations. June results show actions in Lancaster York Westmoreland Dauphin and other counties with several cases pursued under state pure food statutes.
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