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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1966
Page
4
British experts outline a second by second sequence showing how a 55 mph collision with an immovable object ends in death within seven tenths of a second. The vivid timeline spans 1/10 to 7/10 seconds, detailing bumper collapse, body propulsion, impalement, and final pinning against the steering shaft.
City urges drivers and parents to curb street play risks as warm weather draws children outside. Citizens are reminded to slow down, be vigilant, and avoid parking on both sides where visibility is poor to reduce injuries and accidents this summer.
A House Committee hearing cites a railroad spokesman stating the industry paid 75 million dollars in excess taxes on property in 20 states during 1964, more than doubling their property tax bill due to discriminatory assessments.
The piece argues that sight is a brain learned skill, not a direct function of the eyes. Studies of cataract patients show limited post surgery vision, lacking depth, form, constancy, and thing constancy, highlighting the role of early environmental and linguistic stimulation in cognitive development.
The New Castle area School Board faces choosing a director to replace Chuck McDevitt, with Arnold Satz and John Toth as likely candidates. Debate centers on fairness of representation if Toth gains the seat, and whether Satz should remain amid name calling. The board also must select a new assistant superintendent to replace Russell Horchler, likely one of the junior high principals.
The column notes Bobby Kennedy at a NAACP dinner endorsing a privately financed self help slum rehabilitation corporation. It credits Dr. Thomas W. Matthew with the original idea and recalls Matthew’s push to involve Nelson Rockefeller and John Lindsay, urging private funding over government dependence.
The text outlines requirements for letters to the editor including signed full name and address, word limit under 250 words, preference for concise letters, possibility of condensation, rejection for libelous or in poor taste content, no letters returned, and verification before publication. It emphasizes accuracy and editorial standards in the publication process.
Mrs Sylvia Boyles of the Lawrence County National Multiple Sclerosis chapter criticizes conflicting permit practices for Tag Day and Poppy Day in New Castle amid a VFW feud. She notes May 28 dates clashed with another Post and calls for equal permit treatment for all organizations.
The writer praises Selective Service Director GEN Lewis B. Hershey for blunt talk on exemptions and draft standards. He notes prominent figures avoiding service, cites examples from Hamilton to Cassius, and argues many able-bodied avoiders shirk duty while average men bear the burden. He lauds Hershey for speaking plainly amid public indifference.
A group of teachers surveyed over 2000 employers asking why the last three dismissed workers were let go. In two of three cases the answer was the same: they couldn't get along with others. The text reflects on seeing in each person a chance to share God’s gifts and live love in all daily encounters, citing I Peter 1 22 about loving one another from the heart.
A reflection on the apostle Thomas known as the doubter who doubted Jesus after the upper room appearance. He later proclaims faith with joy and exclaims My Lord, My God. The piece urges believers to doubt doubts and seek fortitude to hold firm in faith, with a closing scriptural reminder from Matthew 5 16.
A historical look contrasts anti administration Democrats in the Pennsylvania House with the Scranton administration. It notes_PREF 200 plus specific appropriation bills shifting control over state spending, reacting to fiscal policy battles alongside Washington. It recalls Purdy resignation and a longtime lawmaker losing his primary bid.
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