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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1997
Page
4
Opinion notes the 1997 United Way Campaign surpassed its $721,000 goal. The piece highlights community support, low operating costs, and volunteers driving fundraising that funds local social service groups, reinforcing community stability and mutual obligation.
The piece argues banks fear credit unions for better rates and personal service. It notes 880 Pennsylvania credit unions facing a Supreme Court decision blocking new members, urging court approval to let unions grow into new markets. It cites USSCO Johnstown Federal Credit Union offering $100 loans and questions bank availability.
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela says she is deeply sorry for the period when factors led to turmoil, acknowledging mistakes during the anti apartheid era while denying direct involvement in a terror campaign.
Pathfinder scientists led by Matt Golombek present evidence that early Mars likely had habitable conditions. The study suggests environments suitable for life formed when Mars was younger, supporting ongoing debates about ancient biosignatures.
NBA Commissioner David Stern announced a one year suspension of Golden State Warriors forward Latrell Sprewell for assaulting coach P J Carlesimo. The league said it would not condone behavior unacceptable in any society and upheld the punishment despite Sprewell's apologies.
Mitchel Olszak argues the money gap favors incumbents in Pennsylvania races, notably Gov. Tom Ridge, with Itkin’s potential bid and broader implications for democracy. He traces patronage history, explains why fundraising dominates modern campaigns, and urges citizen participation to curb moneyed influence.
The article argues that despite global consensus by UN experts, a wide mix of political and economic forces will hamper any substantive agreement. It highlights American partisan divides, fears of job loss, development versus developed-nation tensions, and the need to improve air quality in both developed and developing capitals. Scripps Howard News Service.
For 11 years volunteers have prepared and served a Thanksgiving dinner for New Castle residents and nearby areas. This year the event at St Joseph's Church Hall succeeded thanks to Wayne Alexander Joanna Pellitier and others who work together with dedication and extraordinary effort.
The article thanks pie makers drivers hall workers and the Youth Development Center unit 7 students for organization and service of 628 dinners and 284 home deliveries. It lists food and supply donations totaling turkeys stuffing potatoes vegetables cranberry sauce rolls yams and beverages. Dale Butch Wehr chairs the event for St. Joseph's Church in New Castle.
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