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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1947
Page
4
Economists mocked for denying new frontiers hear of multiple advances from the Midwest meeting of the American Chemical Society. Developments include a grain to alcohol boost with cattle feed byproduct, boron soil in alfalfa, and an electronic miner and worker safety device using gas detection.
The page notes thousands of parcels addressed to Americans by Greeks arrived at New York in six months. Officials suspect propaganda or scams but see a humane motive behind the gifts. Greece yields no explanation and urges redistribution to its own people. The piece calls for better food distribution and attention by the American mission in Athens.
In Paris, British French and Soviet ministers weigh Secretary Marshall's European aid plan while U S diplomat in London calls for political stability as the foundation for economic revival. He warns unilateral acts threaten confidence and urges restraint for peace and recovery. The piece notes Truman’s tax politics and Russian currency tricks as distractions from the core goal.
The Library of Congress will release Abraham Lincoln papers on July 26, after family guardianship and 1947 access conditions. The piece contrasts public memory with private remarks from figures like Roosevelt and Farley, noting memoirs and diaries by Ickes Morgenthau Hopkins Sherwood and Perkins offer broader context without sensational secrets.
Washington State Democratic chairman praises GOP victory in the Third District as backing President Truman’s foreign policy even as Truman endorsed the Democratic candidate who lost. The tone mirrors a Belmont Park press conference with race results from Don't Quote Me and But Why Not.
The piece argues urban children should share in household chores despite modern gadgets. It contends automatic devices don’t remove responsibility and compares farm and city homes, criticizing the idea that teachers should replace home duties. It notes the mindset of Progressive education and promises continuation on Page Seven.
A humor column suggests four gift ideas from a morning newspaper for Father’s Day. Items include a St Christopher key with a $66 price, a 14 kt gold taxi whistle at $38, golf shoes at $21.95, and after‑shave lotion at $5.75, each with humorous commentary.
President Truman urges all to observe the new labor law, calling it a solemn duty to maintain industrial peace and steady production at fair wages while the act is tested. Bernard Baruch, advisor to presidents, says the future is unrestful but not alarming and sees no immediate war threat from Russia.
Former presidential hopeful Alf M. Landon argues that ordinary people worldwide favor peace, contending wars arise from blunders ambitions and fears of political leaders. He emphasizes public desire to avoid conflict.
Brussels report quotes Eric John Ston president of the Motion Picture Association of America saying the United States has no imperial aims and covets no territory. He asserts no desire to acquire others' lands.
A nostalgic public service style piece urges careful driving for the July 4 holiday. It warns that drink and drive harms, cites risk from distractions and wrong way lane changes, and pleads for reduced speed and heightened attention to avoid fatalities and injuries on the open road.
The column advises addressing in laws by relation names, not as in laws, and suggests sending wedding invitations in case of sudden death. It notes distributing announcements to relatives and groom's family, and confirms a father may be best man while others attend with the mother. It also states sympathy calls need not be returned during mourning.
A hundred California farm and ranch owners recently traveled by fifty-eight privately owned airplanes, signaling a dramatic shift from horse and wagon to air travel. The story contrasts the old rural image with modern aviation, noting pilots are licensed and the new era leaves traditional mobility behind.
A narrator recalls a domestic dispute over where to hang a picture. He reflects on temper triggered by his wife adjusting the wall placement, noting the tension of the moment and the vow to love despite the clash. The scene centers on a single rooftop moment of behavior and resolve.
The text discusses how mental and physical illnesses are interconnected and should be considered together in care. It notes learning about psychiatry, and that psychiatrists focus on diseases of the mind while understanding may improve in the future.
An editorial condemns President Truman for his veto rhetoric on labor reform and warns he must appoint and confirm Labor Board members who support the law. It urges credibility, urges selecting Donald Richberg as chief counsel, and argues the administration must act to avoid deadlock and preserve public trust.
Europe seeks constructive affability in Paris as Britain France and Russia converge to address postwar economic crises. The Moscow press questions American dollar diplomacy while Molotov arrives and Italy’s role as conferee is debated. The United States edges toward cooperation with Europe’s suggestions.
Etiquette guidance advises not to ask personal questions of close friends or relatives, and especially not of in laws. It suggests respecting boundaries and maintaining tact in conversations within family circles.
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