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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1963
Page
4
A 1922 gas tax figure sparks concern as Pennsylvania motorists face 382 million dollars in state and federal gas taxes this year, while federal automotive taxes exceed 1.4 billion since the interstate program began. The oil sector is portrayed as supplying a vital product, acting as a tax collector, and bearing heavy taxes, with public impact noted.
Railroad spokesmen pressed the Senate to ease regulation on freight rates for agricultural and bulk shipments. An Admin backed bill aims to reduce federal controls while preserving ICC power to block unjustified rate hikes. They argue more competition benefits the public and carriers.
Dr. Richard Walker of the University of South Carolina tells Oregon school officials that democratic systems are rare and that Americans must educate students about communism to protect freedoms. He warns the nation could fall into history’s dust bin without this teaching effort. A Kentucky note adds concerns about rising public housing and its long term social effects.
The piece analyzes a television star signed to a ten year 1 million dollar contract, breaking down taxes, agents, writers, and entourage costs. It argues money is relative, with real value tied to time and place, contrasting paper wealth with actual living expenses. It contrasts a doctor earning $8,000 with Hollywood earnings and notes the average effect of taxes and costs on perceived wealth.
A mother in England rescues her 18 month old from a washing machine where the child’s feet showed from the running drum. The incident underscores vigilant parenting amid modern life pressures and urges guarding children without overprotection.
A devotional note cites I Thessalonians 5 9 urging that believers are not appointed to wrath but to salvation through Jesus Christ, emphasizing faith and providence.
In a long reader letter, Elizabeth Richards from Deerfield Beach Florida argues against removing Bible reading and prayer from schools. She links the issue to threats to the Pledge of Allegiance and the phrase In God We Trust. She urges Congress to enact a voluntary nonsectarian prayer amendment and recalls patriotism in New Castle.
A former New Castle resident proposes naming the public square or Diamond Kennedy Square in tribute to a great president. The letter from Mrs. V. Tropea of New Middletown Rd 1 Ohio requests city hall to consider the designation to add culture to the city.
A citizen letter argues against altering a Washington Street memorial square named for General George Washington and urges finding another way to honor President Kennedy. The writer cites Washington as national hero and Kennedy’s memory as needing respectful homage.
A New Castle native recalls how early town plans centered on a central diamond to lay out streets. She notes her husband, a civil engineer, helped plan Donora and explains the historical use of diamonds in town design.
Gene Stone recalls how Jeremiah Lamphier gathered business men for prayer in James Hall New York City sparking widespread prayer meetings in barns stores and theaters across the nation. He notes claims of unprecedented peace and prosperity following national repentance and prayer.
The essay describes a shift among young economists toward free enterprise and voluntary welfare reforms. It highlights Milton Friedman as a key adviser to Barry Goldwater, proposing gradual tariff reductions and private retirement annuities. It envisions a negative income tax and reduced federal programs, with optimistic notes on Greece, Israel, Portugal, Hong Kong, and West Germany as models.
Governor Scranton plans a second special session after reapportionment work to address about 72 million dollars in non-preferred appropriations making this the latest special session in state history. The piece notes December 1936 session and asks if two special sessions in one year ever occurred before.
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