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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
4
The piece discusses A Y Vyshinsky’s claim that freedom exists only when aligned with state goals in Soviet practice. It argues that in all totalitarian systems, free speech and press are allowed only to serve the ruling toilers, not dissenters, and that concentrated power brings inevitable tyranny.
Sumner T. Pike, director of the nation's atomic program, notes that over 40 percent of basic research in medicine uses radioactive elements. Experiments target diagnosing heart disease early and locating cancers, though results are preliminary and require caution.
The article notes the U S Air Force and Navy trail behind Britain and civilian airlines in transport planes. Prewar DC-3 and DC-4 models remain common while giants like DC-6 Constellation Convair and Martin 202/104 lack largescale orders. Congress funds restrict newer buys as services justify delays.
The article notes corn as the top U S crop, a status held even before the rise of radio and its comedians, reflecting agricultural dominance and cultural context of the time.
An eastern university reportedly houses a macaroni plant. The piece questions the oddity, noting that schools are expected to produce quality noodles as a function.
President Truman orders air force and naval aid to South Korea and protection for Formosa, signaling a decisive anti-communist stance. The move strengthens allied resolve, draws mixed reactions from Britain and others, and underscores the risk of Soviet counteraction in a volatile Pacific theater.
An adolescent letter to Dr. Myers explores sibling clothing conflicts. The reply defends each child’s ownership of personal garments, advises mutual consent for sharing, and urges early establishment of rights to reduce jealousy and foster cooperative play.
Poem notes the speaker recalls odd dish descriptions from childhood. It lists colorful preparations like yellow and green plastered fish and melted cheese bread tubes, then mocks elaborate shapes such as eggs and grape frosted clusters never served by his mother.
Hollywood writer Bob Riskind recalls a night of tension when he ripped a picture and heard I wrote that one too. Elsie asks where old cars go and hears a mother explain a used car is simply persuading her father.
Henry McLemore describes staying at the Semiramis hotel with views of the Nile the Ismail Bridge and the pyramids. He notes Cairo's cafes multilingual Cairenes and the popular Shepheard's verandah scene while planning a camelback trip to the pyramids and Sphinx.
A satirical columnist notes Secretary Snyder projects a deficit not exceeding 3.5 billion dollars this year. The piece mocks economic optimism, citing Tobin and reforms, and jokes that a nation with a three billion dollar deficit is sound.
About 90 Pittsburgh area visitors join University of Pittsburgh led tour starting July 21 moving through Beaver County Geneva College New Castle Westminster College with an overnight in New Castle. Judge W Walter Braham will discuss First Ninety Years of Lawrence County at a 7 PM dinner at Castleton. Reservations $3, limited 185. call 879.
Washington reports President Truman warning that Korea proves communism will use armed invasion. Soviet ambassador Zarubin offers wary comment in London. Paris former premier Reynaud calls the hour grave. Gov Dewey supports extending aid to the Republic of Korea in a telegram.
Dr W A Womer, city health superintendent, emphasizes proper chewing in digestion. He notes railroad strikes may dull sounds yet chewing remains essential for breaking down bread rice and other starches. He adds small meat bites may skip heavy chewing as saliva requirements diminish.
The piece argues the Korean attack forces a rewrite of American policy toward postwar occupation in Europe and Asia. It links Moscow to North Korea and East German militarization, warns against premature peace treaties, and notes U S troop withdrawals and political pressure in Korea amid Kremlin calculations.
A 1950 political meeting is reviewed through a voter lens, comparing it to 1925. The writer notes familiar dais, chairs, and a new microphone while reflecting on candidates who promise much but deliver little. Aristotle’s three qualifications for office are invoked to judge today’s candidates.
John J. Montgomery made the first glider flight in March 1884 in California. He weighed 130 pounds and his glider weighed 30 pounds.
The article presents a devotional Bible verse from Psalms 130:1 urging the Lord, followed by a note that the average person walks about 7,000 steps daily. It blends religious reflection with a life habit statistic.
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