County health center plan deserves sincere support
The piece questions Commissioner Frank A. Vitril’s push for a Lawrence County health and welfare center, noting past delays and his history of opposing county budgets. It recalls the Monessen center funded by multiple sources and urges clear county funding positions and leadership attendance at feasibility meetings.
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Frank A. Vitril
Monessen
Lawrence County
Vuteil
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Westmoreland County
Fayette County
Lawrence County Treasury
Monessen Center
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City of
New Castle
Lawrence County Easter Seal Society
Lawrence County United Fund
Redevelopment Authority of
PARC
Lark Workshop For the Handicapped Inc
Boy Scout Office
Board of Commissioners
Willis
Right to die and abortion spark national moral debate
The Supreme Court abortion ruling up to six months triggers pressure for legislation or constitutional change. Rights to die emerge in Northampton County where a judge upheld a patient’s refusal of biopsy. The column weighs ethics, privacy, and state power without endorsing specifics, noting these issues will endure like taxes.
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Congress
U. S
United Press International
Northampton County
Alfred T. Williams
Florida
UPI
Williams
Earth
Global Ties Shape New Acrobatics Boom in New York
Editorial notes rising popularity of international acrobatics spurred by Olympic influence. Russian Chinese units plus Olga Korbut boost tours to packed crowds, while American and Canadian teams face evolving global matchups. Skepticism remains about cricket and professional soccer in the US markets.
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Southern California
Olga Korbut
United States
China
Shenyang
Canada
People’s Republic
Britain
Commonwealth Countries
Miami Dolphins
Moscow Miles
New York Knicks
Shanghai
New Castle News Reader Submissions And Staff Credits
The New Castle News outlines its varied content including syndicated material and reader letters on the editorial page. Names such as Richard E. Rent Nessie Treadwell Ar t Eleanor Treadwell Payson Leonard T. Klacid Jack W. Barthalic appear among credits and notices while advertising and subscription details are listed for local Lawrence County and broader areas.
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New Castle News
Richard E. Rent Nessie Treadwell
Fred Remte
Eleanor Treadwell Payson
Leonard T. Klacid
Jack W. Barthalic
Bell Telephone
New Wilmington PTA Chief Rails Against School Critique
Mary Stuth Mclarland questions grammar on a notice from New Wilmington Elementary, but Joan Terwilliger, president of the New Wilmington PTA, defends the school. Dr. Robert Conway at Westminster College notes Sixth Grade Iowa Test results surpass national norms, arguing against attacks on educational merit.
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New Wilmington
New Wilmingtonlementary
Mary Stuth Mclarland
PTA
Robert Conway
Westminster College
Iowa
Joan Terwilliger
New Wilmington Pta
Principal backs schools in New Wilmington note
The News received a missive from Mrs. Robert Sturgeon and Mrs. Carl Meeder defending the elementary district. They praise the sixth grade scores on national lawn Achievement Tests and defend the principal's dedication while noting misplaced commas and crumbled notes found in students pockets.
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the News
Robert Sturgeon
Carl Meeder
New Wilmington
Appreciation for Croton Dukes and Penn-Ohio softball teams
Editor The News extends thanks to Mr. Norm Cook and the Croton Dukes Club for their generosity toward the Croton Dukes softball team and the Penn-Ohio softball team on Memorial Day after the AC softball tournament championship. Refreshments were served. Speakers were Mr. Sam Rice and Mr. Pubba Pia. The Croton Dukes Softball Team extends gratitude to Mrs. John DiPayne and supporters.
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the News
Norm Cook
Croton Dukes
Penn-Ohio
Sam Rice
Pubba Pia
John DiPayne
Love to Me Love 9 Me and the Seasons
Poetic reflection on love surpassing simple joys from seasons to sports. The speaker contrasts affection with a friendly greeting, nature, children, flowers, birds, and a family scene. The verse ends by valuing each new day as love grows.
Children Who Are the Ones That Play Hopscatch
Poem by Kim Patterson aged 4 hints at playful children and hidden stomachaches after a mother’s cake disappears. It questions who hides from crying, eats candy secretly, and treks with a teddy bear. Parents see them as precious and rare.
Hatred Fuels Destruction Across Communities
A stark statement links hatred to rampant arson and violence, noting how hostility inflames clashes and damages local neighborhoods. Authorities urge unity and accountability while communities call for reconciliation and preventive action to curb further harm.
Farming Sunshine Could Cut Oil Dependence by Century's End
Paul Rappaport of RCA Laboratories argues solar energy could supply up to 25 percent of the answer by 2100, easing a projected 40 billion dollar US deficit from Persian Gulf crude oil. He frames it as a practical alternative to nuclear power, amid near-term environmental concerns without sensational doom.
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RCA Laboratories
Princeton
N.v
United States
Persian Gulf
Solar energy seen as social progress and national plan
Holmes Alexander profiles Paul Rappaport’s view that solar power is a logical progression from fire to sun energy. He cites potential solar farms, sun driven fuels, and economic benefits, urging a U S Department of Energy and large federal backing to accelerate adoption. He compares US underinvestment to activity in the Soviet Union, Israel, and other nations.
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RCA Laboratories
National Academy of Science Committee
Israel
White House
United States
Soviet Union
France
Australia
Holmes Alexander
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