Ignition Breath Test Program Draws Mixed Praise
Mary Ann Bowman of the Pennsylvania DUI Association backs a new state rule requiring ignition interlock devices for multiple drunk driving offenders. Aaron Hager recalls a Williamsport work crew incident with a bee infested tree. Jenny Blank of the Business Software Alliance advocates an amnesty program to curb software theft.
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Mary Ann Bowman
Pennsylvania Dui Association
Aaron Hager
Williamsport
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Business Software Alliance
What’s in it for us as Vo-Tech moves high school
Our Opinion argues that Lawrence County officials must weigh benefits for all districts before moving New Castle High to the Vo-Tech site. Declining enrollment raises costs per student, and cooperation plus a feasible savings plan are essential. The piece urges cautious openness and state involvement while noting the idea is a long shot.
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Lawrence County
Lawrence County Vocational Technical School
New Castle
Vo-Tech
Tim Fulkerson
New Castle High
United Nations peacekeeping under scrutiny by panel
A UN report criticizes peacekeeping as ineffective in the 1990s citing wishful planning and insufficient force. J Brian Atwood urges abandoning neutrality in clear aggressor cases and advocates multinational brigade sized forces for rapid deployment to prevent atrocities.
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United Nations
U.N
J. Brian Atwood
U.S. Agency For International Development
Trial lawyers do good work two tales of heroism
Scripps Howard News Service cites two trial lawyer triumphs. A Florida jury awarded reporter Jane Akre 425000 after Fox TV fired her for resisting a false BGH report tied to Monsanto. A Nevada case defends wild horses from slaughter by challenging government policy via the Fund for Animals suit, praising lawyers’ role in protecting animals and public health.
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Fox TV
Tampa
Jane Akre
Monsanto
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Akre
Steve Wilson
America
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Reno
Nev
Bureau of Land Management
Fund For Animals
Scripps Howard News Service
Truth and lies in politics spotlight King Features piece
A King Features column argues for strict honesty in politics, contrasting rational and compulsive liars while urging voters to demand truth from candidates. It critiques Gore references and warns that deception undermines self government and free society.
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U.S. News & World Report
al Gore
Congress
King
Telethon aids MDA in nervous system disease fight
Labor Day weekend signals end of summer and time for the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. The broadcast draws nationwide attention and funds Muscular Dystrophy Association work in New Castle, supporting families facing progressive muscle wasting and backing scientists working for treatments and cures.
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New Castle
My Child
Wexford
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Channel 11
Mdausa
Donna Iannelli
Pittsburgh
Community Letters Welcome Readers Voices for Public Help
The News invites letters from readers with three rules: no libel, no anonymous letters, and up to 350 words with name address and phone for verification. Letters may be edited for length and grammar and mailed to Letters to the Editor, New Castle News, Box 60, New Castle, Pa. 16103. Donna Iannelli Giovengo Pittsburgh
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