Our Opinion on New Castle Politics and Library Funding
The editorial analyzes the 1999 New Castle mayoral race as Tim Fulkerson accuses Councilwoman Christine Sands of political maneuvering over a $90,000 city fund to back the Lawrence County Learning Center. It notes a county library funding deal that taxes city residents more and praises the learning center, while criticizing Sands on taxpayer protections and a potential reassessment.
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New Castle
Tim Fulkerson
Christine Sands
Fulkerson
Sands
Lawrence County Learning Center
Learning Center
Council
Lawrence County
Ellwood City
Bessemer
Sylvan Heights
New Castle News Seeks Readers Letters for Publication
The New Castle News invites readers to submit letters for publication. Letters must be legible and may run up to 350 words. Each submission should include the writer’s name address and telephone number and be mailed to Letters to the Editor New Castle News Box 60 New Castle Pa 16103.
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New Castle News
New Castle
After Christmas sales spur shopper dialogue at Milwau kee mall
Carl Siegrist, a shopper at The Grand Avenue mall in Milwaukee, says he dislikes shopping but will buy items at 50 percent off the day after Christmas as stores nationwide launch post holiday discounts seeking pure economic gains.
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Carl Siegrist
Grand Avenue Mall
Milwaukee
South Korea markets surge on $10 billion emergency loan
Seoul trader Lee Kyu-chul said Friday that the right time to buy has arrived as investors reacted to the emergency loan package worth $10 billion. The move spurred a sharp market rally, with buyers urging opportunities amid renewed confidence.
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Lee Kyu-chul
Seoul
Seinfeld Ends After Ninth Season
Seinfeld ends after its ninth season with Star Jerry Seinfeld expressing a wish to end the show. Robert Thompson of the Center for the Study of Popular Television notes the pressure to continue as long as funding persists.
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Seinfeld
Robert Thompson
Center For the Study of Popular Television
Jerry Seinfeld
Gaffes tarnish lottery luster and rigging case
The 1980 Philadelphia area lottery scandal saw Nick Perry and Edward Plevel convicted of rigging the Daily Number drawing which produced a $3.5 million prize pool with $1.18 million awarded to eight insiders. After a string of on air errors and transmission glitches, officials tightened security with multi-person verification, cameras, and sealed cases, while public trust wavered as bets continued.
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Pittsburgh
Nick Perry
Edward Plevel
Lottery Bureau
Perry
Plevel
Dan Cook
Pennsylvania Lottery
Robert Judge
The
Revenue Department
Harrisburg
Marvin Margolis
Milersville University
Doublespeak and truth in politics through the ages
The essay surveys doublespeak in politics, arguing honesty yields clear communication while wishful phrases mask intent. It contrasts Truman’s plain truth with modern evasions, celebrates Rep. Jim Traficant Jr. for candor, and ends with a hint of hope from Youngstown voters.
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Harry Truman
Harry
Truman
Jim Traficant Jr
Youngstown
Ohio
C-Span
Traficant
Washington
Congress
Animal cruelty laws and light sentences spark outrage
Iowa teens Daniel Myers and Chad Lamansky received 23 days in jail and a 2500 dollar fine for breaking into an animal shelter and bludgeoning 23 cats, killing 16 and injuring seven. The essay urges stronger laws, cites Michigan’s felony upgrade for repeat offenses, and links animal abuse to future human violence.
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Iowa
Bloomfield
Daniel Myers
Chad Lamansky
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Aoe
Charley Reese
Acton
King Features Syndicate
Sherry Schlueter
Gainesville
Michigan
John Engler
John Jellema
Ottawa County
Scripps Howard Service
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