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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1948
Page
4
Detroit plastic surgeon Claire L Straith warns the front seat beside the driver remains the fatal or injurious spot in crashes. He notes about 70 percent of injured in such accidents are women or girls and calls for car design changes to reduce harm.
A survey shows most American families wish to keep working past 40 with retirement tied to financial security. Those under 40 plan to quit when wealthy, while older workers resist retirement. Many non retirement plans involve church or social work and continued involvement in affairs.
Six months ago a aviation item claimed the Bell X8-1 flew level faster than sound. Secretary Symington officially confirms the XS-1 has flown much faster than sound many times, with pilots unlikely to hear sonic booms. The record remains unclear, and only two XS-1s exist with designs for XS-2 and XS-3. The article notes limited flight time and fuel limits and compares with other tests while weighing practicality of supersonic flight.
View of News of the World notes Premier Nu plans retirement and Burma’s claimed path toward closer ties with Russia amid a push to expel colonial influence. He orders interior action against communists, seeks withdrawal from the sterling bloc, and threatens altered currency to trade with the Soviet sphere. The report flags London stock and British oil interests at risk as Burma contemplates drastic policy shifts after independence.
A visit with a young aero engineer father and college graduate mother reveals strict boundary training for Patsy and her brother with ropes and brief spankings, calm parenting, quiet home life, and attentive care. The eldest child had prior discipline at a distant home. The couple share duties, read to children, and maintain a peaceful atmosphere with little sound or fuss.
Etiquette guidance notes that it is improper to rest the left elbow on the table while eating with the right hand or vice versa if you are left handed. It emphasizes balanced posture and courteous dining behavior.
A writer recovering from illness reflects on wealth beyond money, urges bedbound readers to cherish mornings as gifts, and sees sickness as a cleansing for the spirit. He emphasizes looking outward at life’s wonders and choosing health whenever possible.
Washington observers say Stassen stands least chance among the three leading Republicans for the Philadelphia nominating convention. His supporters insist on possible victory in a deadlock, while critics cite his shifting tactics and limited public office experience as obstacles to broader appeal.
Poem reflects on Mother Nature tiring of ordinary toil and crafting beauty. It imagines nature creating exquisite gems like wild canaries in black and gold, comparing natural artistry to human handiwork and the delight of minor creations.
A verse style reminiscence recalls childhood days and a dream of reunion with a past sweetheart. The speaker wanders through memories of play, a farm meeting, and a loving embrace as the sun sets, ending with a wistful wish for a dream to come true.
The first Republican candidates arrive in Philadelphia to a crowded scene as 30 000 visitors descend and five minute slots per candidate are set. A convention seat shortage and smoky rooms mean no first ballot winner, with trading and withdrawals expected across ballots two to five.
A devotional reflection cites Colossians 3 15 to 17 urging believers to let the peace of God rule in their hearts and to honor Christ in all words and deeds. It emphasizes gratitude wisdom and teaching one another through psalms hymns and spiritual songs in the Lord.
Exiled Baltimorean Holmes Alexander summarizes Henry Mencken's view that voters distrust intellect and will back the candidate who delivers entertainment and slogans. Mencken mocks Truman as war scare bait and dismisses Dewey Stassen Taft and Vandenberg as unlikely. he recalls past convention excesses and defends editorialists as veto players.
Star Monte Blue, once of Indianapolis roots and a varied early career from newspaper work to circus acts and seafaring, resumes film work in a 1931 comeback after retiring from cinema. The piece notes Mary Pickford casting him in Jo hana Enlists and marks Cal Tinney’s rise from laryngitis to radio success.
Republican chairman J. Carroll Reece condemns President Truman as deserting Washington and attacking Congress. Czechoslovak president Klement Gottwald vows closer alliance with Russia and eastern bloc. Senator James Eastland pledges to fight the anti lynching bill regardless of opposition.
The piece traces railroads as a core economic force taxed by national and state authorities and harassed by cities. It notes early sins by owners like Deacon Drew and Jay Gould, their impact on stockholders, and the shift after the Sherman Act and Interstate Commerce Commission established to curb monopoly power.
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