Soldier Shannon retires after fifty years with Pennsylvanian Guard
General Edward C. Shannon, longtime head of the Pennsylvania National Guard, retires after a 50 year career marked by front line service in the Spanish American War, Mexican border campaign, and World War I. He rose from private to colonel, earned the nickname Two Yard Shannon, and left on his 69th birthday with national thanks.
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Enduring Uncle Dan Beard Saint of Boyhood
Dan Beard at eighty nine stands as a tangible figure beyond myth. Founder of the Scout movement locally and a major inspiration to Baden Powell, he remains an enduring American institution whose optimism and influence persist amid changing parties, budgets, and Europe’s mood.
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Finish for Lou Gehrig Upsets Yet Inspires Sports Fans
Lou Gehrig ends his Yankees career after 2130 straight games. Diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at Mayo Clinic Rochester, he leaves the field due to illness but declares, If this is my finish, I’ll take it. His lifelong batting average of .379 with the Yankees and his grace under pressure define his place among baseball immortals.
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Bee
Conviction in Highway Pay Scandal Shocks State
Former Secretary of Highways Roy E. Brownmiller was convicted on misconduct charges tied to a Luzerne county payroll fraud prior to last fall’s election. The case alleges a pre election cash drive funded by inflated highway payrolls and work cards used to sway Democratic support. Brownmiller denied improper conduct and claimed ignorance of department operations, saying he was not an engineer but a political strategist.
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Luzerne County
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Philadelphia Inquirer
The Parent Problem: Family Tensions and teen conduct
A letter from a mother describes three sons with a troubled eldest. The middle two show affection and solidarity while the eldest withdraws, avoids teachers, shows little interest in school or hobbies, and argues with family. The father blames him, and the reply urges empathy, respect, and shared father son activities to rebuild bonds.
Royal couple abroad sparks upheaval at home
The article notes how royal travel triggers mischief and misfortune at home. It recalls King George and Queen Elizabeth sailing to North America while scandals and accidents unfold around the royal circle, including a car crash involving the Queen Mother and a shot aimed at a royal family member.
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England
Noted Leaders Warn on Liberty and War Risk
New York Justice King Lon urges voters to defend liberties through unity, while Paris Foreign Minister Bonnet signals key steps toward peace. In America Eduard Beneš predicts Czech survival against dictatorial regimes, warning of eventual moral and economic collapse of such states.
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Eduard Benes
Pennsylvania Power plant dinner marks milestone in New Castle
A civic celebration at the Cathedral honors Pennsylvania Power Company for building a three million dollar plant here with a dinner and entertainment. A large crowd is expected. residents are urged to buy tickets early to attend and show support for the project and its economic impact.
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The Swing Tanz Controversy In Nazi Era Society
A reflective column examines Hitler’s regime and swing culture, contrasting rigid state control with improvisation and artistic freedom. The piece notes authorities struggle to define swing and questions whether a perfect state can tolerate creative deviation, illustrated by a Jersey suburb tale of a meticulous homeowner adapting to financial strain.
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Infidelities spark letters and a physician’s caution
A columnist notes unhappy wives complain of husbands’ infidelities and a neurologist explains the “candle that splutters” phase before true love returns. Readers are urged to protect family dignity and curb public humiliation. Also advice on out of town wedding attendants paying expenses and lodging, urging family hospitality where possible. Tomorrow’s topic is the borrowing question.
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Belde
Democracy Wins In Long Run Says Central Press Columnist
Washington June 27 A Central Press columnist recounts a reader’s dispute over compares between communism fascism and Nazism versus American antiism. The exchange centers on whether autocracy can outlast democracy and the difficulty of quashing American born propaganda while enduring foreign influence. The writer argues democracy endures through generations even as dictators fall.
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Just Folks Quatrains by Edgar and Guest
Poem fragment exploring fidelity and social virtue with satirical notes on boastful pride. Vague lines hint at honesty versus sham, duty to friends and self restraint, ending with a clipped phrase about a new cast.
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Just Folks
Edgar & Guest
Bible Thought For Today From Romans Love of Christ Now
Daily devotional line cites Romans 8 35 39 about overcoming tribulation distress persecution famine peril and sword through faith in Christ. The note appears in a Newcastle printed gospel item and quotes the idea that believers are more than conquerors through him who loved them.
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New Castles
Hints On Etiquette From a Crowded Grounds Text
Etiquette advice warns against leaving the stove burning or the dining table occupied longer than needed. Promote courteous sharing of orders and meals. The quote emphasizes that acknowledging a good ura holds as much greatness as performing it, reflecting Stoic sentiment from Seneca.
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