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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1978
Page
1
North Hill residents asked City Council to address a growing gang problem that worsened over winter. A petition signed by 52 locals cites vandalism, smashed windows, and harassment by youths 16 to 18, and residents accuse police of ineffective tactics and lenient handling of juvenile offenders.
Harrisburg reports Gov. Shapp says Mellon Bank has wielded vast influence over state government shaping policy and finances. He warns Thornburgh must decide how closely to work with Mellon to ensure non biased use of Commonwealth funds and fair management of state pensions. Shapp cites past dominance of bond counseling by Reed Smith Shaw and McClay and says change is underway.
Israel's cabinet, led by Prime Minister Menachem Begin, rejected the U S and Egypt proposed peace treaty linking Palestinian self rule to any accord. Begin criticized Egypt for new demands and the United States for a one sided stance while Cyrus Vance returned from shuttle mission with no pact. Washington expected Israel to sign the U S draft while Israel affirmed willingness to sign if terms align with Camp David.
Goldie Koonce urged City Council to extend police and fire protection to senior citizen high-rise apartments. She said Housing Authority and HUD guidance leave safety to residents, with outsiders possibly having keys and elevators prone to trapping. Council member DeCarbo said police may respond to tenant requests but 24 hour security is not their duty. Fires are often fought by residents as alarms at McGrath Manor may not connect to emergency services.
Partly cloudy through Saturday with a low near 30 and a high around 40. The chance of precipitation is 20 percent tonight and Saturday. Moraine State Park reports 11 am temperature of 40 degrees, southwest winds about 10 mph, no precipitation observed.
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