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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1940
Page
4
The Philadelphia Inquirer declares Soviet economic ideology is failing. It notes the shift from a five-day week to a six-day schedule as production becomes the key to prosperity. It claims Russian workers face rigid regimentation and have not produced the expected goods.
Regular passenger service from Seattle to Juneau has begun. Alaska, with 30 000 residents and 300 infantrymen, will gain three air bases already under construction and funding for two more. Some 700 troops head to an Alaskan base. fly boats will serve the route until next year when four engined stratosphere planes replace them. Civilian and military growth will accelerate as air progress advances.
The note recalls President Roosevelt asking Congress for 42000 dollars for the next inauguration and suggests his gratitude for a White House to Capitol ride. It jokes about who sits to his left, whether Mrs Roosevelt or a Democrat or Republican, and recalls Roosevelt tradition on the parade return.
A notice to resign by June 30 marks the League of Nations last pay day with no staff left to guard its vast palace. The piece questions the value of treaties from Versailles to Locarno and wonders what becomes of a mausoleum of dead hopes, while urging Europe to pursue a just union for all.
The piece argues that democracy is functioning under pressure as Congress acts swiftly on war-related budgets and expansion. It notes the war’s impact on U S policy, the fall of France, and Nazi infiltrations in South America, justifying a two ocean navy and a Pan American trade alliance. It also cites the Army and Navy buildup and rising national debt, warning against oppressive sales rhetoric.
A reader letter recounts a teacher urging rapid mental arithmetic and a boy named Roy Whit ney recalls how pressure harmed accuracy. Mothers and grandmothers urge guards against sarcasm and ridicule, while a Toronto psychologist promotes calm, with Q and A on child discipline and tattling.
A poem contrasts youth and age where the young man quarrels over slights and rashly trims his coat while the old man remains calm and learns to smile. The elder’s tempered temper and patience show how many quarrels were not worth keeping.
A city council initiative targets defective sidewalks, urging those who can pay to repair or replace them while shielding those unable from mandates. The editorial lumps in politics commentary and public policy as it notes leadership needs and criticizes past inaction.
A devotional note quotes Luke 12 40 urging readiness for the son of man’s unexpected arrival and ends with an attribution to Buy in New Castle.
The piece cautions against urging travelers to consult friends en route though it allows name checks if asked. It notes some patriots prefer fighting in Europe to avoid involvement at home and expresses relief at being distant from the conflict.
Readers submit tips on fashion to camouflage small features with scaled hats and coiffures. The column answers questions on protecting paintings with glass, proper marriage announcements when a bride lacks parents, and whether a napkin or scraper should crumb the dinner table, with Miss Markel offering personal replies.
The piece notes a united stance by Latin Americans in the United States against discrimination and the spread of animosities. It highlights concerted community action to counter isms and promote solidarity amid sensitive social tensions.
Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart argues the United States must avoid propagandizing Latin American nations into isolation from the western hemispheric defense. He cites German and Mexican papers pushing anti US views and notes Lindbergh’s broadcast urging cooperation with Latin America, while US policy currently seeks strong ties with the region.
Philadelphia June 28 political column argues conventions seek expediency over patriotism. It says politicians are driven by winning, not virtue, and notes Hoover as strongest president match but unlikely nominee. Willkie’s momentum grows as the path to victory shapes party choices. Continued on page seven.
The article describes Copenhagen’s bike culture with a 66 year old professor riding to the castle, bicycles dominating transport, and a nation where one third pedal daily. It notes postwar changes and a Munich factory view, contrasting American car devotion among workers and the value placed on automobiles.
A pithy Seneca quote reflects on reciprocity, stating one should forget what given and never forget what received, framing a timeless duty toward fair exchange and moral balance between men. It presents a concise ethical principle about gratitude and repayment.
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