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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1978
Page
3
Foht says commissioners could balance the budget by raising the overall 10 percent and any line item up to 25 percent, or shifting funds from the county home and other lines. He notes a 20 day window to study cuts and other revenue sources, and questions whether a balanced budget is required while department heads await contract raises.
James Cover was unanimously reelected president of the Wilmington Area School Board at the reorganizational meeting. Richard Kind was named vice president. The board noted the completion of the new building as a major cooperative project. Superintendent Brueggemann said Vine Street School owners have taken over the building and the district has dropped its insurance. The board may appoint an agent to appraise adjacent land and decide on sale after value is known. A student nurses blood pressure clinic at Jameson Memorial Hospital was canceled. Regular screenings resume in January. Dr Marion L Shane, president of Mercyhurst College, announced retirement effective June 30 1980.
In Newark, health officials survey 450 lawyers and judges who attended the Virgin Islands conference after Pittsburgh magistrate Stephen P. Laffey died of Legionnaires' disease. One Pennsylvania lawyer remains ill with pneumonia. New Jersey notes all attendees have been contacted.
Obituaries note the deaths of Akron resident Dio Russell A. Orr aged 78 after a short illness, and service details for Robert C. Montgomery of Martinsburg West Virginia and Elizabeth Reitz Hammond of Newton Falls. Also listed are Stanley T. Wimer of Volant, Ethel Lower Stiver Cooper of Coshocton formerly of New Castle, with funeral arrangements and survivors summarized.
St Francis Hospital announces new pediatric visiting hours from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Children rest 12 p.m. to 2 30 p.m. No visits during rest period. Visitors limited to parents and grandparents. designated adult if parents cannot visit. One parent may stay overnight. Sundays allow siblings aged 14 or older to visit 2 30 to 4 p.m.
New Wilmington borough council last night adopted a balanced 1979 budget of 739000, above the 727000 proposed. A Shenango Valley Water Co rate hike forced the increase, with officials noting the water cost was passed to residents.
Beltone in Chicago announces a free offer of a nonoperating model of the smallest Beltone aid to help those who hear but do not understand words. The tiny unit weighs less than a third of an ounce and is worn at ear level. No cost or obligation. write to Dept. 9854, Beltone Electronics Corp., 4201 W. Victoria, Chicago, IL 60646.
Slippery Rock State College narrowed its presidential search to six finalists from 43 applicants. The slate includes Edward F. Cooke of Pitt, Joseph Paul Giusti of Penn State Beaver, Carrol Krause of South Dakota, Herb F. Reinhard Jr. of Florida A&M, James Nelson Roberts on sabbatical from Slippery Rock, and Joseph Thomas Sandefur of Western Kentucky. Candidates visit campus January 29 to 31 to meet students, faculty, and staff as the interim president plans retirement.
Jameson Memorial and St. Francis hospitals join forces for a community blood drive at the Cathedral from 2 to 7 p.m. with Lawrence County Red Cross aid. Appointments preferred to add 100 donors. walk ins welcome. Donor age 18 to 65 and weight over 110 pounds. 17 year olds may donate with parental consent. If successful, the program may continue countywide.
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