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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1972
Page
1
Two young disaster victims wait in a chow line at Central High School as Red Cross serves meals to thousands affected by the rapid flash flood in Rapid City South Dakota. The shelter offers relief and sustenance amid the crisis.
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Mostly cloudy conditions return across western Pennsylvania with scattered showers or thundershowers likely today tonight and Thursday. Highs range from the mid 70s to the mid 80s while lows dip into the 60s.
Gary Couch was mortally wounded by an Underwood .38 at the Lawrence County Courthouse after being sentenced for voluntary manslaughter. His brother Anthony is charged with the murder. Couch died at St. Elizabeth's Hospital after four shots, as coroner Belinky confirmed.
Senator Donald Oesterling introduced a mixed no fault auto insurance bill and a second measure to require state approval for new or expanded health care facilities. The auto plan caps lawyers fees at 20 percent, limits damages, and preserves sue rights. The health bill empowers the State Comprehensive Health Planning Agency to certify need before construction and bars public funding without approval.
Flag Day remains a Pennsylvania landmark with June 14 commemorations since 1777. In 1949 it became a national holiday by proclamation of President Truman. The DAR and Elks Lodge host gatherings while New Castle and Lawrence County offices close in observance. Flags are widely sold today, with 1500+ flags sold by The News since 1968.
This week’s winning number is 9217. The result is announced with fanfare as the community collects prizes and celebrates the drawing. No other numbers or details are provided in the available text.
Congress members distribute American flags claimed to have flown over the Capitol in Washington. The Capitol architect runs about 100 flags up and down daily as favors for senators and representatives. Flags are requested by area groups then returned to the sponsor.
William Steele received a distinguished service certificate from Sheriff Pitchess after chasing a mugger who attacked a blind man and returning the victim’s money. In court, Donald Aurelio, once a hero, faced arraignment after a life changed by a freeway crash that left him brain damaged and institutionalized for years.
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