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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1940

Page

4

What’s What At A Glance Knudsen Confident Ford Can Produce thousand Planes Daily

Knudsen expresses confidence in Ford’s capability to manufacture up to a thousand airplanes daily. He cites process efficiency and scale as key factors, noting leadership credibility from his background in the Ford industry.

Knudsen Ford Charles P. Stewart Central Press Washington Henry Ford Uncle Sam William S. Knudsen Bill General Motors Chevrolet Bill Knudsen Henry

New Castle Census Count Shows City Population Dip

District census supervisor Jacob Wenger reports New Castle has 47 643 residents within city limits. The loss is offset by surrounding townships with about 43 500 people, making Greater New Castle near 60 000. Authorities note urban to suburban movement parallels declines in Pittsburgh Youngstown Sharon Oil City and Philadelphia.

Jacob Wenger New Castle Mr. Wenger Neshannock Union Shenango North Beaver Pittsburgh Youngstown Sharon Oil City Philadelphia

Republican democracy in action at the Philadelphia convention

The piece extols the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia as a pure American spectacle free from control by officeholders or cliques. It contrasts United States conventions with other regimes and notes Democrats will soon hold their own event, watched by Republicans.

Philadelphia United States

January in June reflection on weather balance and fate

The piece muses that rare cold springs and summers are not extraordinary yet reflect the eternal clash between polar winds and summer sun. It argues such anomalies emerge from natural balance in the solar system and serve as a comforting safety valve for anxious readers.

United States Europe

Oklahoma debt curb clash shakes budget control

Oklahoma confronts a legal clash as the state supreme court rules the governor cannot alter legislative appropriations. Governor Phillips pledges to veto any over budget spending in the next session, blaming the legislature for past debt.

United States Oklahoma Phillips State Supreme Court

The Parent Problem Letters Show Parents Seek Better Training

Readers write about early child education emphasizing preschool foundations, discipline, toys, nursery rhymes and reading. A mother describes supervising her son after he brings home a dead chick, while others report benefits from early reading and guidance from experts.

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Just Folks By Edgar A. Guest

A poem urging the younger generation to prepare for future responsibilities and to show courage, patience, and industry as they fill roles left by those who came before. The piece stresses readiness to labor, bear burdens, and help build a better world for liberty and justice.

Bible Thought For Today Psalm 70 3

Daily devotional verse prompts joy for seekers and lovers of salvation. The psalmist calls all who love God to continually praise and magnify Him.

New Castle

Words Of Wisdom On Good Breeding

A Field ing quotation on mutual respect suggests treating others as you wish to be treated. The brief admonition distills good breeding into a simple rule about reciprocity in behavior.

It Is Not the Town It’s You and Your Town’s Promise

A collection of humorous sayings on civic pride and social behavior. Bits warn about traffic rule violations, neighborly conduct, and personal responsibility in building a better town. Notable lines critique arrogance and promote community effort.

How to Lose Friends and Repel People Noted columnist contends on tactless talk and social missteps at weddings and public events

Good Taste by Francine Markel muses on tact and judgment in social life from dancing lessons to religious and political opinions. It includes anecdotes of mispronunciations at European war times and a Washington breakfast tale with a dog and a saucer. It ends with Readers' Questions answered about bridesmaids and wedding party invitations.

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Little Sally Fined for Speeding Caper in Family Note

A quirky reader tale shows Little Sally fined for speeding as she explains to her father. The piece satirically contrasts daily letters and farm work with overbearing motion in meetings and a large meat consumption stat.

Sally

No Sleep Till Three oClock In The Morning Funny Bits

A string of quips and anecdotes ranges from insomnia jokes to office gossip about the orchestra leader and bedtime stories. It pokes fun at aging, schooling, and modern manners with lighthearted humor and a dash of hometown perspective.

Lame Beggar and Blindness Irony in Street Exchange

A kind old woman gives a coin to a beggar who jokes that blindness would be worse while noting counterfeit money slips him by. The excerpt ends with a voice on maintaining the good neighbor policy in the block.

Sonny

Ford Knudsen conflict spurs US plane output drive

Washington dispatch notes Henry Ford promises a 1000 airplanes daily for defense. Knudsen, now GM’s mass producer, backs the plan citing experience and realism. The Monroe Doctrine warning targets totalitarian aims, with Pittman Bloom resolution shaping Capitol Hill stance. Continuous coverage follows on page five.

Congress United States Germany Italy New World Uncle Sam Pittman- Bloom Capitol Hill Key Pittman Sol New Castle

Hoover’s influence looms as convention undecided

The Philadelphia column notes Herbert Hoover looms largest among presidential hopefuls at the Republican convention. It cites strong support from delegates and allies, mixed views within the party, and the potential for Hoover to rally behind a nominee, though he shows no desire to run.

Hoover

Etiquette Matters More Than Virtue Without Manners

A reflection notes that strong morals fail to impress without good manners. It argues manners shape perception of character and influence social reception more than intrinsic virtue alone.

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