Commitment drives health minded actions across communities
The American Pharmaceutical Association calls for ending cigarette sales in drugstores. Local Farone Drugs banned tobacco two years ago. The piece argues commitment, not involvement, as the next step for community betterment, citing Billy Graham, police support, and Lark Workshop for the Handicapped as examples.
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American Pharmaceutical Association
House of Delegates
Frank Farone
Farone Drugs
Billy Graham
Lawrence County
Pennsylvania Federation of Fraternal and Social Organizations
Lark Workshop For the Handicapped Inc
Federation of Clubs
Teen-age job restrictions under 18 in hazardous work
The U S Department of Labor lists jobs not open to teens under 18 include hazardous work such as explosives, radioactive materials, power driven machinery, roofing, mining, slaughterhouses, and logging. Fourteen and 15-year-olds face further limits on manufacturing and public messenger duties. Under 16 may work 7 am to 9 pm in summer, with 8 hours per day and 40 per week caps.
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U.S. Department of Labor
Americana in Letters and Heritage Across New Castle Way
A farmer’s missive to a longtime friend in New Castle recounts daily life and mispellings while celebrating memory and patriotism on Memorial Day. The piece connects past American letters to New Castle’s 1910 Fourth of July pageantry with crowds, police, and fireworks. It notes a barn story from Lawrence County and local Western Pennsylvania scenes including Grange remarks and rural life vignettes.
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America
New Castle
Grand Old City
Billy Graham
Claire R. Shields
Elma L. Robinson
Lawrence County
Johnson Robinson
Edinburg-Pulaski
Charles Robinson
Russell Shields
Englewood Ave
Elma Robinson
Hazelcroft Ave
Todd
Pulaski
Gilbert Long
D. O. Davies
U.S
Hugh Scott
U.S.A
Tionesta
McConnell’s Mill
Something Old and Something New The Independent School Bulletin
The bulletin outlines environmental education as the evolution of nature study and conservation into studying man and his relation to the environment. It emphasizes equipping students with biophysical knowledge and methods to solve problems, noting the enduring value of the scientific method.
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Independent School Bulletin
National Association of Independent Schools
News Director Corrects Demonstrator Image
In the May 15 issue The News misidentified me as a demonstrator outside President Carlson's office. I am WKPS FM News Director, Westminster College, and I attended May 14, 1971 as a reporter, not a participant.
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News
the News
Carlson
Wkps-Fm
Westminster College
Harold Gwin
Correction of nomination statement in Wilmington race
Editor notes a correction to the May 19 Wilmington section claiming no residents were nominated on the Democratic ticket. The writer reports nomination as Wilmington Township Supervisor by Democrats and thanks voters especially Democratic friends, from Republican neighbor Eugene F. Kendall, Voland RD 3.
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the News
Wilmington
Irs
Eugene F. Kendall Voland
Westminster College student protest critique of labeling as trouble-makers
A professor from the Religion and Philosophy department at Westminster College defends morally engaged students and argues against labeling them as trouble-makers. The letter, signed by Norman R. Adams of New Wilmington, urges respect for the students' efforts to improve the world.
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the News
Westminster College
Norman R. Adams
New Wilmington
Unhappy Taxpayer Calls for Reform and Change
A New Castle resident Michael W. Ritter voices frustration over rising taxes across local, county, state, and federal levels. He urges budget cuts, merging departments, and new reps to represent constituents and reduce the tax burden.
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the News
John Q
Michael W. Ritter
New Castle
Scene Destroyers Honored for Youth Center Stocking Work
Community letter thanks the New Castle News for a fine article about youths from the Youth Development Center aiding the State Fish Commission in stocking streams. The writer expresses pride in the contribution to public welfare and hopes to continue service to the community.
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the News
New Castle News
State Fish Commission
Polk State School praised for care at Polk State Hospital
A reader from Polk, Pa defends Dr. McClelland and staff at Polk State School and Hospital, praising morale, cleanliness, and communication. She recounts positive visits, notes statewide housing strains, and urges others to judge the facility by their experiences and the care given to residents.
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Dr. McClelland
Commonwealth
Polk State School
McClelland
Frances Bees
New Castle
Is there a rise in homosexuals in the US and worldwide
Sydney J. Harris argues the apparent rise is due to permissive laws and disclosure. He contrasts American frontier masculinity with European attitudes, noting more acceptance in Europe and fewer flamboyant demonstrations there. He cites cultural pressures shaping psychosexual life and urges considering societal norms alongside biology.
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Massachusetts
U.S
Europe
West
Sydney J. Harris
Spring House Tour Raises Funds for Lawrence County ACS
Project chairman thanks supporters for a successful event. 322 tickets at 3.00 each were sold, producing a net gain of 966 toward the local American Cancer Society goal of 33700, with praise for Mrs. Maxine Carlson and WKST WBZY for publicity.
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the News
Lawrence County
American Cancer Society
Maxine Carlson
WKST
WBZY
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Richard E. Reaw
Jessie Treadwell Anderson J. Fred Reaw
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