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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1941
Page
20
The piece notes a fatal crash near Wyoming and stresses the need for skilled bomber pilots. It outlines a multi month training path from ground school to advanced trainer and blind flying, highlighting the absence of shortcuts and the slow buildup of capable crews for the modern warplane.
Canadians pay about 44 percent of national income for war, with a tax on wages and salaries. The piece argues Americans would spend over 40 billion yearly in defense at that rate, noting extensive sacrifice by Canadians and English taxpayers as benchmarks.
At 79 Connie Mack received an honorary Doctor of Physical Education from Pennsylvania Military College in Chester. The A's legend, famed for the Squeeze play and the long scorecard, becomes the first such honoree at the institution. Cheering students across ball parks salute him as Hiya Doctor.
Britain’s control of transport bases gives Syria a secure edge as Germany’s chance to aid via air is limited by distance and air bases. Germany has moved forces from Sicily toward possible aims like Gibraltar or routes to Suez, while the British fleet blocks Syria to invasion. Hitler would need Turkey and Russia’s consent to alter that balance, with Britain maintaining the initiative in Syria.
Speaker Rayburn calls for removing applause and laughter from speeches printed in the Congressional Record. He notes many instances come from undelivered remarks or leave to print, used to impress constituents. Eliminating the appendix would save taxpayers from funding undelivered speeches with fake cheers.
A guide on home money training for children. It argues against paying for chores, favors regular allowances instead, and outlines a plan to build money value through steady, escalating responsibilities and saved spending. Emphasizes budgeting and long term habits for teens and beyond.
After the 1920s financial collapse AT&T subsidiary losses turned to gains with millions of phones installed. Rates rose as free calls were curtailed and center calls restricted. A California visitor balked at a fifty cent New York toll, while Hollywood calls cost a dime locally.
A reflective quote contrasts wisdom with disadvantage noting that every advantage has a price. It applies a broader lens to judging Hollywood by imagining a world where people act as they do in movies and media.
A collection of short quips and anecdotes from postal to political matters. Notable items reference John Nance Garner and a lighthearted exchange about second helpings at dinner. Also mentions holiday work by the devil and a future feature titled Get Your Man.
A collection of light humorous quips and observations on daily life including wife and sewing machine pride, driving mishaps, drinking water versus tap water, wartime production, bravery and friendship, truth versus time, beer legislation, small world perspectives, domestic dynamics, courtship quirks, marriage trends, church gambling, boxing lessons, and public tardiness.
Dialogue about marrying into wealth contrasts ease of gaining money with discomfort of persistent scrutiny. Willis jokes about a rich wife while Gillis notes money can be thrown at you in marriage but also in your face thereafter.
A grooming note advises standing tall with shoulders back chin up and belly raised to gain poise, mirror practice, and proper knee alignment. It also suggests straight lines for stride, avoiding a zig zag, and adjusting stride to match height, with caution against overcorrecting. For bouquets, white gowns suit all white arm bouquets while colored arrangements suit afternoon or traveling outfits.
Greenville Record Argus column notes Fred L. Rentz editor of New Castle News was awarded the Doctor of Humane Letters by Westminster College on a Monday af ternoon. It mentions other recipients from Columbia and Syracuse and wryly observes the author’s lack of letters in three years. Bath rooms are mentioned as increasingly fancy, with midweek cleanups hinting at lodge meetings or parties.
A stitched collection of witticisms and observations on behavior and society. The snippets compare manners, language, and conduct across cultures and contexts. It notes bravado among women, driving habits, Communist ethics, and everyday absurdities, finishing with aphorisms about seeking, knocking, and married life.
The author praises Education Commissioner John W. Studebaker for revising US school texts to correct Latin American misrepresentations. He argues for state control of schools over federal oversight, noting local adaptation benefits. He cautions against overreach but supports accuracy to improve Pan American relations.
Poem fragment reflects strength, courage, and pride earned through hard labor. It celebrates self-respect, skill, patience, and the wisdom gained from difficulties, noting that pleasure cannot replace the value of a task well done. It presents moral consolation from toil.
A daily devotional excerpt cites Luke 6 35 urging love for enemies and charity. The passage highlights rewarding conduct and kindness from the Highest, even toward the unthankful and evil, inviting reflection on moral living.
The guidance notes that when a mother and daughter share a name and are known in their fields, the daughter should use younger to distinguish herself. It warns that using junior is less appropriate for women, as it is a masculine form.
Washington June 1. The President has received praise for taking over the North American Aviation plant and breaking the picket line with the army. Critics say his actions were self made and fueled strikes. The mediation board with CIO chief Murray and others is negotiating while unions press for more.
National figures urge public resolve and preparedness. Secretary Hull appeals to French to resist German conquest and warns against Hitlerism. Mayor La Guardia outlines Civilian Defense plans with 95 percent chance defense not needed but ready. Dr Henry Merritt Winston calls for new leadership in crisis while not demanding Roosevelt's resignation. Paul V. McNutt asks women to lead the nutrition drive, stressing wives and mothers as vital allies.
The entry lists Jared Bradley Flagg, painter and clergyman born June 16, 1820 in New Haven, noted for Angelo and Isabella and Paul Before Felix, and author of Life and Letters of Washington Allston. It also covers Wesley Merritt, brigadier general later major general, NYC 1836, West Point graduate, Civil War commander, Philippines 1898. Cushman Kellogg Davis, lawyer and political leader, Henderson NY 1838, Civil War lieutenant, Minnesota governor, U.S. senator.
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