Police on streets rise with more officers patrolling
Local agencies commit a larger share of sworn officers to patrol and community policing, said Joseph E. Brann of the Justice Department. From 1992 to 1996 the number of full time police officers increased 19 percent.
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Budget plan survives revolt over nine lives budget
House Budget Committee Chairman John Kasich describes the plan as a nine lives budget after GOP leaders quell a moderate revolt. The package aims to cut $101 billion in spending and taxes over five years.
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Kosovo turmoil sparks calls to halt ethnic fighting
Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott warned Kosovo could become another Bosnia and urged U S and European action to prevent further slaughter as Serbians resume clashes in the province.
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Musical chairs in city schools sparks board critique
Our Opinion questions a New Castle Area School Board reshuffle of principals, calling it micromanagement and a sign of hidden motives. The piece cites sudden changes, lack of admin input, and calls for new perspectives beyond education experience ahead of next year’s board election.
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World Cup Opens Amid Strikes and Snafus in France
The 32-team tournament kicks off in France with Brazil facing Scotland as fans prepare for matches and national team debuts. The United States starts versus Germany, and new members Eritrea Samoa Turks and Caicos Palestine Virgin Islands and Mongolia join FIFA, while security risks and fan behavior figure into coverage.
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Feeling better, feeling worse in modern times
Gary Fincke argues that despite advances in medicine and technology, society harbors growing apprehension and a demand for constant upgrading. He notes dieting trends, media-driven body ideals, selective gene discussions, and off‑roading Explorer ownership as signs of a culture chasing youth and immortality through appearances and rapid change.
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Hypocrisy harms foreign policy and the Israel lobby
King Features Syndicate argues that U S hypocrisy in nuclear policy and Middle East politics undermines credibility. It contrasts U S reactions to Israel versus India and Pakistan, condemns political influence by the Israeli lobby, and calls for consistent moral standards and equal rules for all nations.
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Downtown bus stop hurts business at Main Street Clothiers
Readers respond to Mary Ellen Jessel urging the city board not to move the downtown bus stop. They describe blocked entrances, cold weather crowds waiting inside, litter like torn wrappers and cups, and children running about, detracting from shopping.
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Letters to the Editor Urge Transit Stop Reconsideration
The New Castle News invites letters up to 350 words with name address and phone for verification. A letter argues the downtown bus stop harms Mike Caggiano’s business, suggests moving the stop 50 feet, and asks the New Castle Area Transit Authority to reconsider its decision to protect livelihoods and city tax revenue.
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