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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1997
Page
1
Local repairmen with nearly a century of experience explain how solid state era, modular systems, and rising component costs shifted decisions from repair to replacement. Charles McGrath notes cheaper new TVs undercuts repair at about 50 to 60 dollars, prompting many to discard rather than fix.
Repairmen warn that many televisions aren’t worth fixing in today’s throw-away society. Eight to ten year lifespans replace longer sets from the past, as dealers note ongoing parts costs and the lure of new models. Longtime repair shops report fewer technicians but steady repair calls, with many customers choosing new sets over repairs.
The state fire marshal officials say six Saturday morning fires on the South Side were arson. Fires occurred between 3 30 and 4 a.m. Assistant chief Thomas Maciarello noted it as the highest number in a brief period, including a residence fire. FIRES, page 9.
Peggy Rychlicki leaves borough council at year end while husband John Mike Rychlicki returns as mayor in 1998. Their marriage two political roles divide and unite them with shared respect. She plans to attend meetings as a visitor and they discuss police patrols and handicapped sidewalks.
The brief obituary notices list Harry Baughman Jr. in Odessa Texas age 66 Lillian Alexander Clark age 99 Golden Hill Home Laverne F Kuttesch age 78 404 Waldo St Charles H Pitsch age 80 Ocala Fla Mary E Shinsky age 80 Portersville RD 2 with a note to see page 5 Biochemist Elizabeth B Keller 79 of Rochester NY dies from complications of acute leukemia retired from Cornell in 1988 and continued research
The Patriots travel to Pittsburgh on Saturday hoping to avenge a 24 21 overtime defeat to the Steelers in an AFC playoff clash with page 11 reference for more details.
A United Airlines Boeing 747 en route from Narita to Honolulu encountered severe clear air turbulence over the Pacific, plunging nearly 1,000 feet. One woman died, 102 injured, as passengers described people thrown into aisles and against ceilings before the jet returned to Narita for treatment and investigation.
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