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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 2006
Page
4
Our Opinion notes City leaders appear to welcome distressed status despite opposing Act 47. Mayor Wayne Alexander proposes a 2007 budget that maintains the bankruptcy path, while city council backs a solution based on tax increases for wages and property. Minor cuts aside, higher taxes prevail.
Citizens pressed for action. officials proposed a loan plan to cover deficits but state reviewers urged distressed status. Act 47 would allow up to $1 million in interest free borrowing to settle debts, yet investors warn it won’t fix deeper fiscal issues.
The Senate-friendly reshuffle places Robert Gates as defense secretary replacing Donald Rumsfeld. Gates calls for independent policy, questions a swift Iraq victory, and warns against overreliance on agenda-driven strategists. He supports direct Iran contacts while cautioning about Tehran’s potential retaliation.
A veteran writer reflects on mobile journalism or mojo as reporters abandon brick roads for compact cars and laptops. The piece contrasts layoffs and trimmed pages with new tech driven coverage, profiling Chuck Myron filing live for a Chamber of Commerce event while lamenting diminishing print authority.
The editor relays humorous vignettes about old time post offices from stamp licking to self adhesive stamps, packing quirks, and odd mail ordeals. Stories include misdirected parcels, address mix ups, and a joke about a business deal resolved by registered mail with shocking but non graphic punchline.
Readers are invited to mail signed letters to the editor at New Castle News Box 60 New Castle Pa 16103. Letters may be edited for style and grammar and must not exceed 300 words nor contain libelous content.
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