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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1928
Page
8
Special Central Press Correspondent writes from Kansas City on Republican convention antics. He describes near misses with a steamroller, caucus antics by prohibition delegates, a humorous misidentification, and a long patriotic reflection on the American flag and its symbolism.
The piece surveys the flag’s evolution from early banners of English and Spanish origins to colonial flags such as the Pine Tree flag and the Grand Union. It notes key dates including 1775 1777 and 1778 as flags were altered and officially adopted, with Betsy Ross linked to the 1776 design and the 1818 law establishing stripe rules.
International News Service reports in Ter, Pa that the per capita tax of twenty cents, approved by the Great Council last year at Norristown, is slated for ratification at the seventy-ninth annual state convention in session today. Opposition led to suspending 70 lodges, and petitioners seek a permanent injunction in Lancaster county court, with equity court hearing set for June.
John L. Slack, manager of The Castletan, says Shriners will begin arriving in New Castle this evening for a one day convention. He notes more than 25 hotel room reservations, with many checks starting tonight and most visitors arriving Thursday morning.
We with to thank the relatives, friends, neighbors and B. & O. Shop Crafts for the kindness shown during the illness and death of our husband and father, John Marshall. Also for the flowers and cars donated. Adv 1f WIFE AND FAMILY, Chicago. banquaters used an alarm clock to stop speakers. It's an effective method, but hard on the wall if you miss.
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