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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1951
Page
4
A reflective column celebrates fathers as life’s blessings and calls for modest gifts like neckties and belts on Father’s Day. It muses on the duties of modern fatherhood and the memories of boyhood, ending with a playful image of a father polishing his glasses with a gift handkerchief.
In Rome Count Carlo Sforza, veteran Italian foreign minister, says Europe will unite bit by bit while acknowledging barriers of tariffs borders and languages. He notes Western Germany and Italy push unity as republics and contrasts Rome Berlin axis era with Adenauer talks. Britain’s role is debated as elections loom and European cooperation may be drafted into practical blueprint.
The article explains that 70 000 reported casualties in WWII and Korea mix deaths, wounds, prisoners, and missing plus repeat counts. It notes 11 413 deaths and that many wounded are returned to duty, creating duplications. General Bradley says Korean losses are double the reported. Non battle casualties are excluded.
Sixteen House members travel in Europe to consult officials in NATO countries and Western Germany as Congress debates a proposed eight point five billion dollar foreign aid program for the year ending June 30 1952. The trip aims to sense the atmosphere and gauge what might be possible, though critics question the purpose and leadership.
Atomic artillery is ready for battlefield use in Korea but the Air Force resists deploying A-bombs now. Army General J Lawton Collins leans toward development yet doubts Korea targets justify use. The dispute centers on weighing strategic security against practical battlefield value.
A recent complaint cites that book covers are too far apart. The issue focuses on presentation and visual spacing in contemporary publications.
Dr Myers outlines older child jealousy as a cause of misbehavior and urges parents to give more love, praise, and patience. He advises avoiding constant punishment and recommends calm guidance, reading to the older child, and using brief timeouts instead of smacking.
Baltimore lawyer and politician Herbert OConor rose from assistant state's attorney to governor before serving as U S senator and wartime crime investigations chairman. Jacqueline Cochran, born Pensacola and raised in Columbus, became a pioneering aviator and record holder, directing Women Pilots for the U S Air Forces and earning the Distinguished Service Medal.
A poem by Edgar A. Guest ponders how two friends differ in view yet share the same aim. It asks why grave quarrels arise from differing truths and urges lasting friendship despite divergent paths.
In Washington the June 16 briefing discusses European relief from fear of a Russian move and optimism about NATO. Eisenhower urges progress on defense, while France faces election turmoil and leftist pressure over base duties. Cooperation remains essential, not a U. S. show.
The piece compares 1935 39 as baseline 100 percent and reports May 1951 food prices at 222.4 and all items at 185.9. New Castle ranks second in Pennsylvania with 40 percent business increase from 1950, Bethlehem leads with 42 percent and Sharon trails with a 20 percent drop.
President Truman warns shortages may worsen inflation and calls for tough price controls. General MacArthur, honorary sheriff, says the badge helps keep peace after 52 years in service. Gen Hoyt Vandenberg urges expanded air power as deterrent and wartime winner. Representative Hebert reports witnessing the Eniwetok A bomb test.
The piece compares a car battery to a boy named Butch, stressing daily charging. It warns that eight hours of sleep are essential to keep his energy steady despite a busy life of school, television, baseball, Sunday school, mowing, and chores.
Paul Gallico shares a tongue in cheek modern tip for June brides urging wives to rise, dress neatly, and present a polished morning image for their husbands. The piece contrasts frowsy casual wear with a brisk, courtly morning routine to reduce rivalry with the secretary and keep the marriage fresh.
In a column by Erich Brandeis three light fish stories are sketched. A Connecticut fisheries probe ponders natural death or poisoning of fish and possible self harm. A Park City ferry is retasked into shrimp work in the Gulf. A Brockton retiree dubbed The Wolf of Brockton recalls youth and is told to act his age.
A devotional note echoes Psalm 46 1 urging that God is our refuge and strength a very present help in trouble for believers seeking comfort and resilience.
In Madison Wisconsin a U S army school reports an enrollment of 115000 students. The figure reflects ongoing military education programs across bases and campuses.
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