Ellwood City Tax Hike Sparks Superintendent Scrutiny
Ellwood City Area schools face a proposed H.5 mill property tax increase to fund next year's budget. DeCaro and the board defend the plan, noting two major employers left town and enrollment declines reduce state subsidies. Residents are urged to seek state aid rather than blame the superintendent.
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Goodby
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Lawrence County
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U. S. Steel
Rexwood
NeCare
Insurance settlement and Workmen's Compensation overlap query
A widow asks if she must repay part of an insurance settlement received after her husband’s death in an accident. She has already obtained Workmen's Compensation and wonders about repayment obligations to the employer's insurer.
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Lama
Tals
New Castle News Publishes Local Editorial Notes and Legal Q A
The New Castle News outlines editorial pieces and letters to the editor, then provides a legal Q A on workers compensation subrogation and tenant wear and tear obligations. It states rules for recovering settlements and clarifies tenant responsibility for peeling paint and worn wallpaper absent lease specifics.
Punishment for Sin Debated in Sunday School
An active Sunday School class debates whether God punishes sin or if punishment arises from human actions. The discussion references Henry Ward Beecher on eventual rewards or penalties, noting a threefold distinction including divine judgment.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Punishment and Grace in Billy Graham’s Reflections
The preacher argues that salvation through Jesus Christ takes punishment in our place and notes sin's impact on the body. He cites scripture from I Peter, Romans, Matthew, and Corinthians to frame divine justice, transformation, and blessings both present and future.
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Billy Graham
Television and nature myths from animal heroes to dangerous pests
A reader criticizes animal portrayal on TV favoring hunting realities. He cites the African snail pest, the endangered American alligator and its managed harvest, and the coyote expansion in Pennsylvania. He warns viewers about sensational wildlife depictions and notes public safety concerns.
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Lawrence County
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Shapp Plan Faces Backlash Over Retreat State Hospital Phaseout
Community and professional groups challenge the phasedown of Retreat State Hospital as Pennsylvanians debate moving patients to Clarks Summit and Danville facilities, with concerns over cost, access, and the breadth of community based care.
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Wyoming
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The Limits of Color and Heritage in Global Diversity
The essay argues that labeling by color masks vast cultural and ethnic variety. It contrasts how Western readers view white and black identities with the nuanced differences among Europeans, Africans, and colonial populations, noting how slavery erased origins and how Congo and other regions show numerous distinct identities beyond a single term.
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Africa
America
Ford vetoes strip mining bill sparks conservation clash
The president’s veto of a strip mining bill provokes aggressive backlash from conservationists but prompts ongoing momentum for restoring mined lands. The column praises Pierre Goodrich’s profitable reclamation work in the Midwest while noting cost impacts on utilities and potential regional differences in profit.
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Wilfred Beckerman
Pierre Goodrich
Indianapolis
Goodrich
Kentucky
West Virginia
Alabama
Grassroots Reclamation Aims to Tap West lignite Future
The piece notes grassroots energy proof in the South and West as Ford vetoes federal action. TVA in Knoxville identifies nine sites in five states to convert garbage to supplemental coal fuel, potentially saving over a million tons of coal yearly. North Dakota pursues REAP data driven reclamation aligned with regional studies to implement local plans with Battelle led projects.
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Tennessee
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New Mexico
Arizona
Northern Great Plains
North
South Dakota
Nebraska
Jack Horton
Saddlestring
Land and Water
U.S. Department of the Interior
Powder River Basin
Congress
Letter to editor opposes curbside trash plan
Henry R. Buyny argues against curbside garbage collection citing burdens on widows and disabled veterans and criticizing state and federal cuts and high pensions. He questions Harrisburg spending, defends local labor history, and mocks TV cameras while urging economy to fund pensions and a police TV station.
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Edward Stiff
CIA
Citieg
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Latie
Sam
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Stiff
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Pshaw
EPA
Focal Police
Henry R, Buyny
Be Kindly Affectioned with Brotherly Love Message
A brief devotional excerpt cites Romans 12 16 urging believers to show brotherly love and put aside selfishness. It emphasizes Christ’s love guiding care for those harder to love and encourages kindly, sincere affection among readers.
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