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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 2009
Page
1
The Daily Break reports that the FAA has released data detailing incidents of planes colliding with birds. The disclosure covers counts, locations, and circumstances, highlighting trends and potential safety implications for aviation operations.
Michael Barragan aged 58 of Henderson Nevada. Paul L Conway of North Fort Myers Florida. Rotha Samatan aged 89 of Beaver Falls. Charles K Dietrick aged 71 of Las Vegas. Joseph C Shook Jr aged 80 of Perry Township are listed with death notices in a regional obituary page.
The New Wilmington Presbyterian Church near Westminster College marks its bicentennial this year. Despite declines in the denomination nationwide, the congregation maintains a strong Sunday crowd of 350 to 400 from about 600 members, suggesting resilient community roots.
The Rev Ralph Hawkins outlines mission focus as congregations begun in 1809 and 1850 merged in 1919 to form a 532 member church. Denominational adviser Mariko Yanagihara notes successful mergers require willing participation from all. A session member recalls New Wilmington attracting many retired clergy and missionaries, with about 15 still present.
Governor Ed Rendell endorsed proposals from Dauphin County DA Ed Marsho to tighten the 2004 slot machine law. The changes aim to centralize gaming board appointments, add background checks by police or AG, and bar felons from working in gaming. Rendell touted the proposals as essential and 100 percent supported, noting negotiations with lawmakers had paused some ideas.
President Obama touts bipartisanship while pushing key stimulus through Congress amid Republican opposition. A new AP-GfK poll shows widening partisan rifts, though Democrats and independents remain favorable toward him as he nears the 100 day mark. Pew indicates Obama holds strong backing from many voters.
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