Lowering the voting age sparks debate in capitals
Editor notes split on lowering the minimum voting age from 21 to 18. Proponents cite fairness for those who can serve. opponents point to youth culture and reliability. The piece traces history from Eisenhower to Kennedy and Javits Kennedy proposals, and outlines state versus national approaches and constitutional questions.
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William Edenbarger
United Press International Harrisburg
UPI
Democratic National Com
Mittee
Pennsylvania
White House
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Congress
John F. Kennedy
Johnson
New York
U.S
Jacob K. Javits
Robert F. Kennedy
Javits
Vade
Georgia
Kentucky
Alaska
Hawaii
Judiciary
Police foresee rising crime and need public action
Ten police officials across the nation warned in the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin that crime will rise and may become chaotic without changes. They urged public responsibility, better police funding, training, equipment, and a strong public relations effort to support enforcement and deter civil disobedience.
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FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin
FBI Bulletin
FBI
Clarence M. Kelley
Kansas City, Mo
Herman B. Short
Houston
Texas
Short
President
Commission On Crime
J. Edgar Hoover
Thief’s Three Minute Tunnel to Bank Vault Fails
A would be burglar hid in a Los Angeles store behind a bank and dug a 4 by 48 foot concrete-embedded tunnel nearly 20 feet under the vault. He failed to pay rent, and the store owner padlocked the site revealing the tunnel and prompting police. The suspect is described as broke and frustrated.
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Los Angeles
Crete
New Castle News Staff and Rates Listed
Richard E Rentz is named President and General Manager with Treadwell Payson as Assistant Secretary and Leonard T Kolasinski as Advertising and Credit Manager. Subscriptions show home delivery at 50 cents weekly and various mail rates for Beaver Butler and Mercer counties with yearly options.
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Richard E. Rentz
Eeendwell Anderson
Treas
Fred Rentz
Treadwell Payson
Leonard T. Kolasinski Phaioe
Wat Saaene
Private Exchange
Wrence
Beaver
Butler
Mercer
Woman Voices Complaint Over Buses and Parking Lots
Mary E. Peterson of New Castle criticizes the City Parking Authority and the New Castle Area Bus Authority for dirty lots, poor winter cleaning, and costly advertising. She cites hot Carpenter buses, broken-down service, union issues, and rising taxpayer costs, urging better maintenance and accountability.
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the News
The
New Castle News
E. Washington St
Croton Ave
Sears
Fair City
New Castle
New Castle Area
Carpenter
Meadville
Crawford County
Public Library
Mary E. Peterson
Bible Verses as Daily Devotional Reflections
A brief note presents two Bible quotes. John 14 15 urges love through keeping commandments. Psalm 100 3 declares the Lord is God and creator, a reminder that we are his people.
Rainy NYC ride ends with mayor’s imaginary ride
A man and two acquaintances hire a limousine in New York in the rain. They jump into the wrong car, one that belongs to Mayor John Lindsay, then escape as the vehicle’s interior reveals a bar and gadgets. The anecdote sits among broader notes on politics and public relations.
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New York City
John Lindsay
City Pigeon War Sparks Civic Controversy in New Castle
A column argues New Castle's new pigeon control ordinance shifts duty to property owners, permitting licensed shooting and even hiring a marshal. The writer warns of chaos, urges a city led ceasefire and UN style oversight, and notes economic and safety concerns.
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Dillon
City Hall
New Castle
Robert E. Jamison
United Nations
Mahoningtown
South Side
East Side
North Hill
Poets Corner Reader Poem by Jone Hilke
Selected verses celebrate spring with imagery of robins larks and blooming nature. The author 13 year old Jone Hilke notes renewal and a longing to escape confinement and feel freedom as fields green and trees bud.
Do Not Grow Weary Life Will Brighten Tomorrow
A reflective verse by Hattie Dale Wallin counsels perseverance through sorrow and burden. It urges readers to imitate hopeful others who endure trials with a smile and look toward a brighter day ahead.
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