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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1937
Page
4
President Roosevelts revised Railroad Pension measure unites labor and management to create a social security system for 1,439,000 railroad workers. Courts previously struck down two pension laws, but a new bill was crafted and passed with broad support, offering liberal benefits funded by higher railroad and worker contributions.
An Oklahoma storage magnate who lost 52,000,000 amid the crash now lives in seclusion on a modest income from poems under a pen name. He declares he has found a way to live and would not want another fortune, a stance some may envy yet many could forgo.
An Interstate Commerce Commission analysis of 1936 grade crossing accidents finds 38 percent or 1432 deaths caused by motorists crashing into moving trains. Despite guards and devices, one third of fatal crashes occurred at guarded crossings, with waving flags having little effect on speeders. Separation of grades is the only practicable safety measure.
A reflective critique recalls the push for safe and sane Fourth of July celebrations as municipalities aimed to reduce danger and noise. It notes continued unofficial excess, ongoing bootlegging, and the shared burden on families to enforce sensible behavior, with social satire on manners and self restraint.
A reader asks how to help a five year old boy who quits when moved to a new class and remains shy and silent. The doctor replies that the child is likely over protected at home and needs indirect social exposure, encouraging interactions with peers, home visits, and supervised play to build broader attachments beyond the Sunday school.
A collage of humorous anecdotes and social musings from a bygone era covers newspaper woes, editorials, and reflections on governance. It features satirical riffs on press decline, art and culture, politics, and everyday life with coined phrases and regional voice.
A humorous analysis contrasts how women think about meals with how men respond after breakfast. The piece argues running the home is the woman’s job, allowing her to plan meals calmly any time, while men struggle to offer practical dinner ideas. The author notes husbands often seek simple starting points and that wives may use the moment to spark their own reasoning.
Fragmentary notes mention Abner Link Gakey and two union members in a discussion about taxpayer funds and national debt. The phrases suggest concern over who benefits from public spending and the role of unions in state affairs. Details are unclear due to incomplete text.
By Francine Markel a wedding plan is outlined with a 4 pm tea style reception at a women’s club near the honorees home. Guidance on attire and garden wear etiquette is offered, including questions about a housecoat versus negligee and a reader’s personal responses policy.
A compact clipping notes today as a feature titled Today Is The Day with biographical blurbs on notable figures born or connected to the era. It lists Alexis Carrel, Mabel Herbert Urner, Polly Moran, Ois Skinner, Willis D. Darhi, and Henry Tudor among others, plus a June 28 historical raft of events and state histories.
An old legislative debate on sales tax and its effects on consumers and business is recapped. The piece questions legality and justice, noting historic views on capital punishment and appeals, while referencing a Supreme Court stance on error in prosecutions.
Beans have been cultivated since ancient times with Egyptians and Greeks eating them. Native American cultivation and addition of corn led to a dish called suce colish. Apples remain found in Switzerland. North America leads apple production with vast crops. The grape fruit name derives from its grapelike clusters. Spaniards introduced it to Florida but popularity grew late. Macaroni and spaghetti were spread by Chinese influence. Italian secrets guarded. Americans admire Spanish influences but avoid taking sides.
A garbled London dispatch cites Daidee Goeorze, former wartime prime minister, and figures like Davis and Robert P. discuss protection of the rich and the role of film star power. Hollywood sources quote Lloyd Bacon urging that actors are shaped by hardship and born with talent.
A fragmentary poem recounts two partners in a quarrel over business interests. Greedy Jim rejects care and promises orders, while another speaker seeks clarification. The partnership dissolves as both sides realize only one can win, ending their collaboration.
A fragmented account from a steamer voyage shows a Kircaldy man and a Dundee man aboard with a tense exchange about truth and character. A hypochondriac jokes with a doctor about kidney trouble, while the crew recalls a near tragedy from a bucket mishap at sea.
A brief note explains that in contemporary homes napkins are rarely used with regular meals. It adds that napkin rings are also considered out of date, except perhaps in nurseries.
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