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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 2000
Page
4
Robert Ulriksen, a passenger on one of two trains colliding Tuesday in Norway, said he flew forward and hit his knees on the seat in front before realizing the seriousness as the car leaned and toppled onto its side. Fire followed the collision amid the wreckage.
Hank Herrmann, chief investment officer at Waddell and Reed in Overland Park, Kansas, said the toggle from off to on for interest-rate concerns followed a Tuesday stock-price plunge as investors weighed rate risks and market losses.
Carlos Santana, 52, comments Tuesday on his career as he earns 10 Grammy nominations. He notes teenage fans connect with classic acts like the Doors Hendrix Marley and Santana as a bridge to their own generation.
The piece argues Y2K fears were largely unfounded yet acknowledges spot glitches and costly preparations. It notes extensive testing of crucial systems, mixed global outcomes, and that most Americans transitioned smoothly into 2000. It concludes with lessons about public trust and the need for measured responses.
The piece outlines diverse new year start dates across calendars. Orthodox January 13, Chinese February 5 with year 4697 and dragon shift, Muslim April 6 year 1421, Jewish Rosh Hashanah September 30 year 5761, Hindu around November 9 in 2057. Encourages renewal of resolutions and best wishes.
Thomas J. Fee, a 13 term Pennsylvania legislator who just finished four years as Lawrence County commissioner, looks back on 30 years of public service. He cites landmark projects such as the county library system, Learning Center, School to Work Initiative, 911, courthouse safety, and regional planning. He notes bridge construction, reassessment debates, Hill View Manor, jail fate, and the need for new facilities while expressing gratitude to voters, Lucretia, and supporters.
The essay reflects on Y2K hysteria turning to déjà vu as 2000 passes. It notes Ed Yourdon’s stored supplies, high Tech fixes, and costly glitches while expecting future trends to accelerate. It laments unplanned obsolescence and rapid cultural shifts, ending with a brisk, New Year sendoff.
Susan Kimbell appeals for public support as three years pass since brother Thomas Kimbell Jr. was arrested and remains on Pennsylvania’s death row. She notes ongoing prayers, the family’s fight for innocence, and awaits the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision.
Readers are invited to send letters to the editor with a 350 word limit, name and contact details required for verification. Letters may be edited for length and clarity and should be mailed to the New Castle News, Box 60, New Castle, Pa. 16103. Susan A. Kimbell Pulaski signs off with prayers and mentions support groups against the death penalty.
A reader applauds Bob Natale and the public works department for the Cascade Park holiday lighting display. The letter commends departmental collaboration and hopes for further enhancements to boost local pride and reduce the need for distant drive-through displays.
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