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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1997
Page
4
State geologist Bill Marks says the large underground mine fire near the Fayette County town of Percy will not be put out. The blaze has burned about 20 years and now threatens about two dozen nearby homes.
Rosemary Picciani recalls dense smoke in her Sewickley home as she refused to abandon her house until rescuing her car. The car alarm woke her and alerted to the fire, highlighting quick teamwork and courage during the incident.
Louis Curl, director of PennDOTs Bureau of Motor Vehicles, notes that about 800000 Pennsylvania motorists still use older yellow license plates. Some plates remain pristine while others resemble a silver anniversary edition.
The piece argues Clinton erred in promising a quick withdrawal of peacekeepers from Bosnia and acknowledges no fixed withdrawal deadline. It praises current peacekeepers for their work and notes Bosnia remains peaceful yet fragile. It urges continued U S and European efforts to foster democracy and pursue war criminals, warning peace is difficult and renewal is essential.
Kim Dae Jung, a longtime dissident, wins South Korea’s presidency with about 40 percent of the vote. Markets are wary but he pledges to honor IMF conditions, attacks corruption, and lowers protectionism. He may pursue North Korea talks and maintains close US ties with a large American military presence.
In a satirical take, the piece reimagines Santa as a Capitol figure rewarding corporate and industry allies. It cites tax exemptions for software exporters, Timber subsidies via the Forest Service, Amway’s tax provisions, and FCC license rules, noting large political contributions by Amway and others and suggesting a chilling view of politics as Christmas gifts.
A compact anthology of Christmas commentary surveys reactions from Dickens to Wodehouse to Nash, tracing festive sounds and skeptical moods. Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation anchors the piece, with Benchley Gummidge and White offering varied views on holiday culture, humor, and hope amid modern clutter.
Editor recounts the death of a close friend from a heart attack at nearly age fifty. The loss leaves a wife, three adult children, a granddaughter, and his brother-in-law among the mourners. Holiday plans shift from travel to staying home with family as grief changes the season.
New Castle News readers are urged to send letters up to 350 words with name address and phone for verification. The sample letter from Charles Wilcox reflects on Christmas meaning, peace in hearts, and celebrating Christ’s birthday daily rather than just at Christmas.
A grateful note from Mary Jane Pagley praising an unnamed woman who found and returned her lost purse at Ralph's supermarket. The writer expresses appreciation for honesty in today’s world and vows eternal gratitude.
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