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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1925
Page
8
Connecticut lawmakers modify strict blue laws allowing Sunday excursion trains within the state under new provisions. The legislature also permits town choice to permit professional sports, easing centuries old Sabbath restrictions that once jailed a man for kissing his wife on Sunday.
Railroads urge action to beat auto competition with new rates as Sunday sports gain legal footing after liberal gains and new governor. The piece recalls old blue laws from Milford, Wheeler Bill opposition, and a historic clash over prohibition and state rights with focus on religious observance and civic conflict.
Opponents argue laws already punish liquor sellers if enforced, while three of eight County Prosecutors urged the bill. Connecticut cites past actions such as the Hartford Convention and anti slavery factions to illustrate agitation when state action is threatened, warning lawmakers may seek repeal of many statutes amid the Wheeler bill controversy.
International News from Baltimore reports Dr. John Jo Ab of John Hopking University explains fright and rage trigger adrenal gland activity. The blood substance released during fear mobilizes sugar for extra energy and strength. Spain’s population grows by about one million every decade.
London report says fight manager Harry Levene pushes to bring Ted Moore to England for bouts but the star fighter prefers the United States. Levene holds deals to arrange matches if Moore moves across the sea, despite Moore's mother planning a Plymouth home welcome.
International News Service reports that in the twelve years ending December 31, 1924 the United States exported over 160 million dollars worth of typewriters. About one third went to ten nations including Canada Italy Australia Spain Argentina India Mexico Russia Brazil and Germany.
Prague May report says Presger Zeitung faces a damage suit from the Czecho-Slovakian Ministry of Education after an April Fool hoax claimed a discovery of an antediluvian mammoth near Bratislava. An expert confirmed the story as a hoax and legal action followed.
Portland shows a 1.5 percent rise in bank clearings and improved retail demand with labor demand up 80 percent. Portland construction up 41 percent for four months versus 1924. Boston lawmakers face stiff opposition to higher corporate net income tax. Missouri–Illinois rail line sale eyed by Illinois Central. New Orleans Southern Pine shipments and production up while unfilled orders total 241 million feet. Houston oil output gains 2,650 barrels weekly with 27 new offshore producers adding 16,335 barrels. Kansas City says independent buyers gain influence over livestock markets, taking 1,275,000 head last year. Portland spring chinook price halves from last year. fishermen paid at 12 cents per pound. Lynn MA shoe workers stay at current wages after expired contracts. Philadelphia logwood measured in pounds. a 2,710,000 pound cargo docks. Atlanta May sales drive set record for advertising. retailers optimistic for best month since 1920. Albuquerque crews move toward Texas for Santa Fe line construction. Smoke seen from village church proved to be gnats. Berlin children carry books in leather bags to school.
Margaret Latshaw of Pittsburgh celebrated her 101st birthday recalling 1824 birth in a town of under 5,000. She notes today’s dress is more sensible than her youth and says the coming generation will care for itself. she has seven children, fifteen grandchildren, and many great grandchildren.
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