United Way tops 1997 Lawrence County goal
The United Way of Lawrence County surpassed its 1997 campaign goal of 721000, raising 724719. Chairman Max Thomson of the New Castle News credited volunteers and 300 new contributors, noting several divisions exceeded goals. Industrial division led total pledges, aided by AT and T facility workers in New Castle.
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Lawrence County
Max Thomson
New Castle
Thomson
Jim Haas
Industrial Divi
Iion
Haas
At&t
New Wilmington
Vatican role in Nazi gold dispute noted at 41 nation talks
London AP reports a 41 nation conference on Nazi gold drew praise for Swiss action and a $200 million fund for Holocaust survivors, while the World Jewish Congress pressed the Vatican to open archives and urged full accountability for Nazi assets. The U S study criticized several neutrals for evading restitution and highlighted ongoing calls to fund victims.
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Switzerland
Adolf Hitler
Germany
World Jewish Congress
Vatican
United States
Thomas G. Borer
Elan Steinberg
Israel
Steinberg
Croatia
U.S
Portugal
Spain
Turkey
Sweden
Argentina
Europe
Soviet Union
Britain
the Guardian
Department of Trade
Treasury
Department
Allied Commission
France
Commission
Congress
Strike paralyzes Jerusalem and Tel Aviv economy
Israeli ports, railroads, banks, and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange remained closed for a second day as 700,000 workers stayed off the job. National telephone and electric firms halted operations while garbage piles grew in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. The walkout protested government economic policy and Finance Minister Yaakov Neeman’s remarks.
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Jerusalem
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
Tel Aviv
Yaakov Neeman
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New Castle, PA
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Bam Bansetiriariat
Shaw
Shaw Industries, Inc
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Saeed
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Acions
Union Square
Wal-Mart
Canfield
Boardman-Canfield RD
Ohio
Burnett Pools & Hot Tubs
Bennington
West Gate Plaza
Cortland
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