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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1956
Page
4
The piece argues that communist leaders and followers often trust Moscow over Western press, criticizing their own party for infallibility worship. It notes Max Weiss admits the error and blames a cult of Stalin’s infallibility, while reexamining anti-anti communist rhetoric.
A leading oil executive contrasts the U S system with state dominated economies. He cites abundant raw materials and stresses that individual dignity and opportunity drive prosperity beyond mere resources. He argues government control hinders initiative and growth.
The U S Bureau of Labor Statistics argues that Americans enjoy higher living standards now than in 1919. It compares 1955 earnings to 1919 and notes substantial gains in purchasing power despite similar food and clothing prices, concluding the good old days were not as good economically.
If hog production rises as predicted this year the livestock figures may exceed the number of road hogs. The passage muses on future archaeologists explaining comic books if civilization ends.
An area reported a tornado with four funnels drawing attention to severe weather. Residents advised to seek shelter and monitor official updates as authorities assess damage and confirm details.
New York Police Commissioner Stephen Kennedy urges a two year college course to train embryo cops and a high school backstop program to prepare future guardians of the public. He argues for better backgrounds in government and less brutality from those wielding power.
Dmitri Shepilov, 50, new Soviet foreign minister, plans a return visit to Egypt next week to join in Cairo jubilations marking the departure of British troops from the Suez Canal Zone. He seeks a recommen dation on Moscow’s next move as tensions in the Near East persist amid arms deals with Egypt and political maneuvering at Geneva.
A variety of light items are noted: a financier gives stock to University of Georgia graduates, near East destined straw hats hide steel helmets, summer hail storms predicted, a France jail inmate eats an aluminum dinner plate, Venus radio signals cited as storm static, and a five year old in Los Angeles lands a 300 dollar weekly drummer contract.
In Washington and across the party, Catholics and Southerners shape the 1956 ticket while Adlai Stevenson moderates on school integration. Wilson’s auto era baggage and Senate probes cloud defense aims as Johnston and Murray block confirmations over race and land policy.
New Castle and Lawrence County residents will gather at Cascade Park on August 15 for the 50th annual Old Timers Day reunion. A committee meeting will be called by Chairman Paul Buzz, inviting volunteers to help with arrangements and entertainment, and former residents are urged to attend from out of town to reconnect and celebrate with dancing and visiting.
In Washington Rep Daniel Flood notes Soviet output of long range bombers has doubled U S capacity with 2 to 1 monthly. Secretary of Commerce Sinclair Weeks predicts Ike will run again with better health post operation. In New York broadcaster Steve Ellis remarks on shifting publicity and media attention for fighters.
The profile notes Maj Gen David M Shoup born December 30 1904 in Battle Ground Indiana. He served as operations officer for the First Marine Brigade in Iceland 1941 commanded forces ashore at Tarawa 1943 and was division chief of staff of the Second Division in 1944. He led the Service Command Fleet Marine Force of the Pacific in 1947 and was division chief of staff of the First Marine Division at Camp Pendleton. He was appointed inspector general for training of the Marine Corps and received the Medal of Honor for his war service.
A new observation shows US elementary school children of typical age watch roughly 25 hours of television per week. Experts discuss impact on routines and activity levels.
Frederick C. Othman recalls his AP career from clerical work at Washington University to night editor and the harsh rebuke by Edgar Cutter. He travels to the Black Hills for the South Dakota AP editors meeting where Warren Morrell has invited him as sole speaker.
Margaret Latrobe notes boating is the top sport among Americans with 30 million nautical lovers, including 3 million women. A boating glossary for ladies explains terms like galley bow stern transom starboard port forward aft and lee, with humorous taunts about proper pronunciation and initiation.
A historic poem celebrating the flag as the nation's symbol of liberty and unity. It links divine blessing to national memory and honors the red white and blue as mankind's richest treasure, urging steadfast faith and obedience amid tribulation. It references biblical scripture from Deuteronomy about covenant and mercy.
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