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Rio Olympic Debacle Highlights Costs and Deteriorating Venues
The Rio de Janeiro Games faced monumental spending with little reuse, as the Olympic Village and venues sit unfinished or dilapidated. Polluted Guanabara Bay and Copacabana Beach raised health and safety concerns while many Brazilians suffer from poverty and a weak economy. Officials debate future hosting models, including a permanent IOC home to cut taxpayer costs.
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Pennsylvania Voters Urged to Oust Incumbents
The writer argues Pennsylvania faces high taxes and debt under current officials. Observes large legislation, budgeting struggles, road funding, and debt while politicians keep pay. Calls readers to vote against all incumbents to pressure Harrisburg and “Let's Make Pennsylvania Great Again.”
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Caution on Letters to the Editor Submissions
The New Castle News asks readers to send signed letters no longer than 300 words to the editor at P O Box 60 New Castle Pennsylvania 16103. Letters may be edited for style and grammar and should include full name phone number and complete address for verification. Anonymous letters will not be published and readers may email nceditor ncnewsonline.com for submissions.
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Decline of civility in black Philadelphia schools and homes
A Philadelphia alumnus recalls the 1950s Franklin High School as orderly, contrasts it with today’s policing of schools, rising violence in housing projects, and shifting values. He cites declines in two parent families, shifts in parental authority, and criticizes claims that slavery or discrimination explain black community issues. The author urges internal solutions and truth.
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Benjamin Franklin High School
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