15 Apr 1972
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1972
Page
1
Ernest John Dobbett faces child mistreatment charges. The four children are identified as Ernest John III in police custody in Florida, Kelly Elizabeth and Ryder Scott missing and presumed dead, and Honoree released unharmed.
Weather update notes showers in the North Atlantic and mid Atlantic regions along with the lower Mississippi valley and Northern Rockies while most areas stay fair. Western Pennsylvania sees showers and thundershowers with mild nights and weekend highs in the 50s to 70s. Lake Erie remains under a small craft advisory with variable cloudiness and wet periods.
President Nixon and Prime Minister Trudeau signed a multi billion dollar treaty to restore and protect water quality in the Great Lakes. The six year effort carries about 3 billion for the U.S. and 250 to 400 million for Canada.
A severe rainfall drenched New Castle and Lawrence County with over 2.25 inches in four hours. City crews under Public Works and Mayor Francis Rogan cleaned debris from streets while officials warned of flood risks near Cascade Park dam. Power outages affected hundreds as lightning struck subsstations.
Apollo 16 astronauts relax as countdown continues toward a 12 54 p m Sunday EST launch to the moon from Cape Kennedy. Engineers verify Saturn 5 electrical systems and load flight equipment while the crew remains in quarantine. mission set to last about 12 days with a Pacific splashdown on April 28.
Opening day on the Neshannock Creek brought muddy high water and a near total lack of trout. Fishermen gathered at the Gerson Camp to socialize and witness the grim scene as Rick Grube of the state Fish Commission allowed casting before 8 a.m. due to the conditions.
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