Burglary spike prompts heightened home security urged
The New Castle and Lawrence County area report a surge in burglaries with at least 21 incidents since last Thursday, 14 in New Castle. The editorial urges strong exterior door locks, dead bolts, a barking dog, lights, radios, safekeeping of valuables, reporting crimes promptly, and neighborly vigilance during holiday shopping season to deter theft.
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New Castle
Pennsylvania
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Lawrence County
NEW Castle News
The
News Company
North Mercer Street
Richard E. Rentz
Jessie Treadwell Ande
J. Fred Rentz
Leonard T. Kolasinski
Jack W. Bartholic
One Measure to Ward Off Burglars Dog Adoption Suggested
An editorial urges homeowners to consider a dog for burglary deterrence. It recommends adopting a dog from the Lawrence County Humane Society on Pearson Mill Road, arguing the animal could protect the home when families are away.
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Lawrence County Humane Society
Pearson Mill Road
Recombinant DNA Controversy and Public Influence
The Bulletin argues that the recombinant DNA debate mirrors past public policy clashes like 1946 atomic energy. It notes scientists who called for a moratorium went public with the issue and that Asilomar shaped public controversy, urging science to better inform the public to gain long term acceptance. Harold P. Green emphasizes transparent communication and public judgment.
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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Atomic Energy
Asilomar
Harold P. Green
Cropland Scarcity A Threat to Global Food Supplies
Worldwatch Institute President Lester E Brown warns cropland is vanishing while soil productivity declines threaten feeding a growing population. He cites soil erosion in Java Nepal and Colombia losses, calling for social changes and land-use planning, with soil protection possibly reducing output.
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Science
Worldwatch
Institute
Lester E. Brown
U.S
Jakarta
Java
Nepal
India
Colombia
Brown
These are the things young people are made of
A reflective column notes that while youth mis deeds like speeding and substance use draw adult ire, most youths eventually turn out all right. The author recalls personal teen years and asks readers to avoid harsh judgment, acknowledging shared experiences and occasional fear in the neighborhood.
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NEW Castle News
Teenage runaway to pharmacist triumph inspires family
A Pittsburgh area family recalls a 15 year old who ran away to marry, later earning a high school diploma at night, attending the University of Pittsburgh on dean’s list, and becoming a pharmacist while her husband improved his prospects. Their children thrived as the couple moved from a modest apartment to a new home. The piece celebrates perseverance, community values, and eight a.m. to late night work, citing other local youth achievements such as Scott Giel’s 4 H win and car projects, urging readers not to underestimate kids.
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Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Scott Giel
Gibsonia
Scott
Humphrey Hawkins bill faces tough path to full employment
In the waning days of the 95th Congress the Humphrey Hawkins bill passed, then Carter unveiled an anti inflation program. The measure aims to force the president to pursue full employment, with a 4 percent unemployment goal by 1983, while amendments set 3 percent inflation by 1983 and 0 by 1988 and lower federal share. Supporters fear these will be used to dodge job goals, making implementation the real battleground.
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Carter
Congress
Humphrey- Hawkins
Humphrey-Hawkins
Inflation and employment linked by public opinion
The piece argues that low inflation and high employment can coexist, urges the president to push an anti inflation program to unlock job initiatives, and notes the plan’s limits as well as the potential benefit of compensating states to cut sales tax while stressing relief on essentials for low and moderate income households. It highlights the need for widespread work to curb price rises and protect the poor.
Politicians change under office and rarely for the better
The piece argues that politicians rarely improve after taking office and public cynicism grows. It compares this to drivers who, normally courteous, become combative behind the wheel. The car is described as a force of power and autonomy provoking competition and perceived threats to manhood and integrity.
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Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Robert Louis Stevenson
Commonwealth
The Ferocious Drive Behind Political Power
A critical look at how average voters and aspiring leaders distort principles under power. The piece argues politicians rationalize self interest, justify forged alliances, and bend truths as power grows, while noting not all are crooked though self deception dominates.
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General Motors
What It Means to Die From Cancer and Faith
A letter counsel explains that eternal life is given at belief in Jesus Christ, not after death. It asserts Christians do not die, only the body dies while the soul living in Christ continues, citing Lazarus as a biblical example.
The Promise of Paradise After Death in Luke
The author cites Luke 16 22 and Luke 23 43 to argue that both Jews and Christians who die are carried by angels into the presence of Abraham or Jesus. The thief on the cross is given the promise today thou shalt be with me in paradise. Death for the Christian is lifting from the body into Jesus presence, securing everlasting life.
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Abraham
Jesus
Paradise
God
Winter Care for Animals From Lawrence County Humane Society
Joseph A. Flack urges humane treatment as cold weather rises. The article outlines shelter, water, and feeding needs for dogs, horses, cattle, and birds. It promotes law against cruelty and offers pamphlets at Pearson Mill Road shelter to guide proper winter care.
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New Castle
Pearson Mill Road
Joseph A. Flack
Lawrence County Humane Society Inc
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