Worms in meat scare and gas shortages weigh on readers
Our editorial notes the mania over food additives like erythorbate mistaken for worms, explains its preservative role, then pivots to a winter gas shortage rumor and weather outlook. It endorses cautious skepticism about sensational health claims and anticipates a milder season with uneven snow.
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Mary J. Beaubein
Youngstown State University
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Boeing 767 orders mark airliner dominance and engine comeback
American and Delta Airlines place firm orders for 50 Boeing 767-200s, solidifying Boeing's grip on the medium range transport market. The deal clarifies Boeing's product lineup and signals a General Electric engine comeback in the competitive field. The carriers select a two engine 767 variant, underscoring shift in the regional jet market.
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Delta
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Delta Airlines
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New Castle News Details Staff and Rates
The New Castle News lists ownership and staff including president Richard F and executive editor Leonard T Kolasinski. Subscription rates are detailed for local, national, and foreign deliveries with weekly, monthly, six month, and annual pricing.
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Leonard T Kolasinski
Jack W. Bartholli
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Classified manager recalls 19 years of service in New Castle
A Nostalgic look at the New Castle News classified department since 1959. The piece recalls evolving ads, former customers who became notable locals, and the department’s growth amid competition. It highlights personal notices, real estate sales, car trades, and community traditions like wedding anniversaries and service member greetings.
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Washington D C statehood debate sparks race and power shifts
A constitutional amendment to grant Washington D C statehood faces Republican resistance and racial politics. Proponents from the American Legislative Exchange Council push back, while scholars note the district’s unique status and potential compromise. The piece argues the 28th Amendment is unlikely to pass, urging reconsideration of representation and funding dynamics.
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Washington, D.C
Capitol Hill
New American Legislative Exchange Council
Arizona
Donna Carlson
Carlson
Maryland
Rocky Mountain
Midwest
Alexandria
Virginia
Potomac
Capitalism and its three faces across history
The piece argues capitalism has three distinct forms. It traces Adam Smith’s commercial capitalism to mercantilism’s replacement, Marx’s acknowledgment of progress, and the later industrial capitalism with its high living standards but stark factory towns and pollution. It notes public confusion over the term.
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Standard Oil
Lazard Freres
Mississippi
Adam Smith
Marx
Strictly Personal Jury the Era of Finance Capitalism
An analysis by Sydney J Harris comparing finance capitalism to the real economy. The piece argues that dominant firms act as financial intermediaries focused on paper wealth, not real production, potentially misaligning with national interests and everyday prosperity.
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Henry Ford
Adam Smith
Mississippi
Newton
Sydney J. Harris
Thornburgh Starts Off On Right Foot In Victory Celebration
A large turnout at the Hershey Motor Lodge marks Dick Thornburgh’s victory party as Republicans celebrate Gov elects gains and discuss patronage hopes. Thornburgh vows merit based hiring and signals a fresh start to restore public faith in Pennsylvania government.
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Pennsylvania
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Capitol Hill
Milton Shapp
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