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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1957
Page
4
The article reviews rising drunk driving arrests as automobiles grow, noting states adopt scientific tests, including blood alcohol limits under the Uniform Vehicle Code. It cites a pathologist and Congress discussions on blood tests, breath tests, and legal standards for intoxication and self incrimination in testing.
The Cairo Jordan embassy closure signals mounting opposition to Gamal Abdel Nasser. Across the region Egyptian emabassies faced expulsions and political pressure as critics warn that his federation schemes and autocratic rule threaten Egypt’s stability and power.
Robert J. McBride of the Detroit Free Press argues newspaper ads outperform TV. He cites Northwestern University data showing 61% of housewives want TV without commercials while 92% want newspapers with advertising. He concludes ads work best when welcomed by readers.
Treasury Secretary George M. Humphrey faces a Senate Finance Committee inquiry into Eisenhower era fiscal and monetary policy. Democrats intend to portray Humphrey as a target showpiece of big business influence, citing stock holdings in M. A. Hanna Co. and related interlocking directorates with 31 corporations and 11 banks totaling over 71 billion in assets.
Milton Berle will undergo throat surgery and cancel July and August nightclub dates. RCA executives hype a new Bobby Brookes album with strong comparisons to Eckstine Hibbler and Belafonte. The column covers theater, TV, film, personal notes, and industry gossip about luminaries like George Kelly Celia Pinza and Sophia Loren.
Washington columnist notes Senator Richard L. Neuberger’s bid to curb billboards on the $40 billion highway system. He recalls death alley on old U S Route 1 and contrasts with a scenic toll road free of signs, arguing signage shapes driver alertness and urges a balance between scenery and ads.
Washington column notes the crowded State Department with Dulles, Stassen, Lodge, Nixon and Herter, plus 2000 scientists led by Linus Pauling opposing H bomb tests. It contrasts Dulles restraint with Stassen unilateral moves and warns on disarmament risks amid nuclear science advances. It cites India’s uranium discovery as a contrast to past excitement over gold.
Readers defend preschool readiness tests and school readiness materials while praising teachers PTA and staff efforts. Shenango Township Mother argues tests measure visual and social skills not printing. New Castle writer recalls Croton elementary band history and laments disbanding over funding.
Excerpt notes a biblical pledge of healing from Exodus to support a discussion. It briefly mentions Japan's deputy foreign minister Ohno and a light remark about Grandpappy Jenkins being no yes-man, in a casual, fragmented compilation.
The article profiles Kwame Nkrumah as Ghana’s prime minister and self styled head of state with control over defense and foreign affairs. It notes his residence at Christiansborg Castle, stamp and coin portraits, and opposition claims of a looming dictatorship amid pro Western alignment.
William Ritt observes a string of zany topics from Mexico’s government worker timing campaigns to a Virginia boy valuing recess and a British Commons debate about a Dartmoor jail escape turning into a playful sidelight.
A four month premature baby girl declared dead at birth in London revived ten minutes later after a nurse found the infant breathing and placed her in an incubator. The piece urges Christlike mercy toward those deemed spiritually dead.
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