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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1981
Page
4
Neighborhoods across New Castle endured a loud Fourth of July with numerous backyard explosions and blue grey smoke lingering over Cascade Park and ballfields. The article notes illegal sales, safety hazards, injuries, and the debate over a loophole in Ohio fireworks law while praising professional displays.
The article traces ancient efforts to conserve resources from Egypt’s Ikhnaton to Middle Kingdom hunting licenses and Lipi Ishtar law codes. It notes early wilderness preserves, wildlife protection, and tree protection laws dating to about 1900 B C, including penalties for cutting trees.
Postmaster General William Bolger says the first class stamp could climb to 23 cents next year and hints at another possible rise to 22 or 23 cents if a rate case is filed. The increase would not take effect until the following year.
The report shows the average new house at 84000 dollars in April and only about 3 percent of American families can afford to buy a home. The 14 percent monthly drop in new single family house sales signals a deepening economic malaise and a fading national dream of home ownership.
The piece argues France faces a downturn as Gaullists quarrel with President Mitterrand, limiting reforms. It cites Jacques Chirac and Raymond Aron, noting anticipated nationalization and increased state control over savings, with implications for Europe and alliances under Thatcher and Reagan.
Dear D B. The Bible views occult practices as harmful and evil. They pull people away from God, risk leading to demonic influence, and reflect self centered motives. Pray for your friend and point him to Christ to meet his deepest needs. Billy Graham
A reader accuses The News of editorial irresponsibility over ERA coverage. The writer condemns omitting the full ERA text, criticizes a hostile letter by John Tervo, and rebukes the paper for implying its policy against slandered letters was violated. The caller urges the paper to defend American dignity.
An essay notes how ages blur across generations and roles. It cites beards on young men, mothers aging with face lifts, and 30 year olds passing for 18. The piece jokes about editors, athletes and a shifting sense of middle age, ending that you cannot tell players without a chronological scorecard.
A CBS News poll conducted by Dan Rather captures diverse reactions to the Reagan budget. Workers discuss hours and taxes, food stamp and vaccination debates, college costs, and optimistic investment plans, ending with Rather announcing the survey's close. The piece highlights personal stories of economic concern and optimism about tax cuts and growth programs.
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