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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1968

Page

4

Reagan’s showdown as California colleges reopen

The columnist argues Governor Reagan will enforce order as colleges resume after holidays. He notes campus protests, faculty threats to resign, and calls for a purge of agitators, predicting a high noon confrontation that could reshape the academy and test Reagan’s standing with scholars.

California Ronald Reagan Reagan Columbia Eric Bentley Columbia University Berkeley Academy Hays Office

Outlook for tax reform faces slow White House action

The Johnson administration promises comprehensive tax reform proposals by year end, but Treasury and Commerce see no new information. A long history of loopholes and exemptions burdens the Treasury, with oil depletion and estate rules among the costly provisions. Reform advocates cite Koch, Real Estate, and oil interests, while Rep. Reuss pushes a 1968-69 plan to raise revenue and curb exemptions.

Johnson Congress White House Treasury Department Jacob K. Javits R-N.y Treasury Senate Robert F. Kennedy D N.Y Henry S. Reuss Wis Reuss

The Unequal Weight of Praise and Blame in Public Life

Sydney J. Harris reflects on how people judge forecasts and political actions. He notes that accurate polls or good deeds attract little credit, while a single misstep triggers broad condemnation, revealing a bias in public perception and self-critique.

Sydney J. Harris Daily Mail

Company Executives and Contact Lines Listed

Richard E. Rentz serves as President and General Manager with Jessie Treadwell Anderson as Vice President and Treasurer. Fred Rentz is Secretary and Assistant Treasurer, Eleanor Treadwell Payson as Assistant Secretary, Leonard J. Kelesinski as Manager Editor, James W. Trevitt as Advertising and Credit Manager. Bell Telephone private exchange numbers 654-6651 and Wont Ads 658-8511.

Richard E. Rentz Jessie Treadwell Anderson Fred Rentz Eleanor Treadwell Payson Leonard J. Kelesinski James W. Trevitt Bell Telephone Private Exchange

New Castle Students Send Clothes to Appalachia

The Student Council of New Castle High School organized an Appalachia Clothing Drive to aid underprivileged children. Francine Mastrangelo, chairman, reports a large donation of good used clothing will warm many children this Christmas thanks to public support and publicity from The News.

Appalachia New Castle High School New Castle Francine Mastrangelo Appalachia Clothing Drive

Toward a New Year Hope in Lawrence County

Dick Moody Urges public officials to fulfill promises and address local needs in the new year. Calls for recreation centers for the elderly, better sewer and water facilities, youth programs, fiscal restraint, and active community involvement to aid the poor and underprivileged.

Dick Moody Lawrence County Richard H. Biddle

Thurmond Pushes for Strong Defense Chief as Laird Steps In

Column argues Thurmond’s push for a hard edged defense posture and contrasts US naval balance with the Soviet Navy. It cites fears of parity erosion since 1961, noting destroyers aircraft carriers submarines and merchant ships, and highlights the American Security Council report based on unclassified sources.

Strom Thurmond South Carolina Nixon Miami Beach Thurmond Walter Scott Defense Melvin Laird Laird Wisconsin Dixie Lovells Defense Department American Security Council U.S.S.R U.S.A Committee On Armed Services House of Representatives Jane's Fighting Ships Naval War College Review U.S. Naval Institute Security Council U.S.S.R. Navy Southeast Asia South Vietnam Ussr

Scranton and Vance Seen as Nonseekers for Nixon Administration

The author praises William Scranton and Cyrus Vance as exemplary nonseekers for high office. Scranton is described as honest, private, and reluctant to return to elective or appointive roles, while Vance is portrayed as candid, well regarded by the press, and capable of bipartisan appeal. The piece argues for leaders drawn from service rather than ambition.

Cincinnatus Mr. Nixon William Scranton Cyrus Vance Scranton Middle East U.S Nixon Vance Paris Johnson Sargent Shriver Republic Megabucks

Alienation among college students linked to apathy and mood decline

A retired UW researcher notes alienation among students includes avoidance of commitment, poor communication with adults, low mood, concentration problems, and risky sexual behavior with drug use. He cites Jesus as a model of living for others to counteract despair.

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