Progressive step two items on front page of New Castle News
Editorial notes two items on rehabilitation of offenders. A $9000 grant funds a clinical psychologist to help inmates at Lawrence County jail, focusing on juveniles, to reduce recidivism. The program, largely federally funded via the Governor's Crime Commission, involves the juvenile and adult probation officers and the warden. A second item shows a jail basement chapel where services will be held.
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County jail reforms aid inmate rehabilitation and morale
The article discusses FBI data on recidivism since 1963 and notes that most federal offenses also violate state or local law. It describes reforms at a county jail led by warden Joseph F. Gregg, including a chapel library and commissary, aimed at easing inmate boredom and shaping a more positive attitude as inmates prepare for release.
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Lawrence County Alcoholism Council reacts to sacred cow label
Rey Ly responds to James W. Cameron's prior letter criticizing alcohol policy. The Lawrence County Council on Alcoholism notes ongoing concerns about liquor business influence and urges balanced regulation and public health priorities.
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Praise to the Lord with a Whole Heart Prayer
A brief devotional line echoes Psalm 1111 calling for wholehearted praise to the Lord. The verse emphasizes sincere worship over half hearted devotion.
Stanton Favors Absolute News Shield in New Legislation
William F Buckley Jr reviews Dr Frank Stanton CBS speech arguing for an absolute newsmen privilege applying nationwide. He notes Stanton’s shift from a limited to total shield and raises concerns about practical distinctions, government power, and union actions harming free press.
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Origins of Common Phrases and Their Meanings
A compact exploration of familiar expressions such as Alma Mater and free lance. It traces Alma meaning and the origins of to boot and hobnob. It explains rush about edlmel, third degree policing, and no room to swing a cat, highlighting origin and usage.
Origins of common phrases and terms from clues
Answers outline the etymology of cant hold a candle to peters out upper crust and more. Alma means fostering or nourishing boot meant added pay in Shakespearean bootless chatter pall Mall croquet origins post Crusades mercenary pay hole nob snuggery and Freemason rites cat of nine tails candles slaves or servants peters out gold mining crust of bread medieval top cut of loaf. -Sydney J. Harris
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Council on Alcoholism urged joint effort across services
E Eugene Ankeny of New Castle argues for a coordinated program addressing alcoholism in Lawrence County. He criticizes Cameron for differing statistics and stresses cooperation among medical social mental health rehabilitation religious and community groups to create a unified plan, noting slow progress but optimistic about eventual success.
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Governor Strong Governor System Proposed to Bypass Legislature
A reader from Pennsylvania argues for abolishing the legislative branch and creating a single elected governor who rules the state, with the supreme court as overseer. The writer condemns current lawmakers as greedy, calling for reduced taxes and a leaner budget, while admitting peasants lack power to effect change.
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Mohawk Fans Rally Behind Struggling Mohawk Team
Tama student writes about Mohawk basketball, praising junior high success and future varsity optimism. She notes fifth place, pride despite losses, and vocal student support for Tim Glass and others. Coach Sansa’s poster urges effort to push opponents to records, ending with team pride.
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Irregardless debate and grammar lessons in readers’ letters
A reader letters column cites The New Yorker critique of an Advocate ad using irregardless. The discussion explains the word’s negation, with examples on who vs whom and guidance on proper usage. An editor’s note invites further questions to Winsor Stewart.
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