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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1961

Page

2

A Penny Saved Is A Penny Taxed Debate On Tax Proposals

The piece weighs current tax ideas from state and federal leaders. It explains how stock and bond income faces taxes from both levels, arguing the effect on ordinary savers and retirees. It notes Governor Lawrence and President Kennedy proposals raise levies, and warns of reduced incentives to invest if passed.

Benjamin Franklin Richard Doctor Franklin David L. Lawrence General Assembly

Contagious Civic Cooperation Sparks Fountain Fund Drive

An article chronicles how civic cooperation spread from a Folk Festival to a United Nations fountain project in New Castle. A Fashion Show and water carnival on June 24 will raise funds, with a $500 statewide prize to support the fountain fund. More activities are planned as volunteers rally around the goal.

United Nations United Nations Committee Fountain Fund New Castle Fountain

New Castle News Staff and Contact Details

New Castle News published daily except Sundays from 29 North Mercer Street New Castle Pennsylvania. Richard E Rentz is president and general manager Jessie Treadwell Anderson is vice president and treasurer J Fred Rentz secretary and assistant treasurer Eleanor Treadwell Payson assistant secretary Bart Richards is representative editor James W Trevitt editor Advertising and Credit Manager Bell Telephone private exchange Oliver handles wants ads. Subscriptions: home delivery daily 420 weekly mail rates in Lawrence 7th and Beaver counties 1.50 monthly 3 for six months or 14 a year Out of counties 1.75 monthly 10 for six months or 18 annually at leading newsstands.

The News Company North Mercer Street New Castle Richard E. Rentz Tb Teererere Jessie Treadwell Anderson Ass't Bart Richards Ypriah Lawrence 7Th Beaver

Two Mayors Same Trouble Across Eastern Cities

Democratic mayors in Philadelphia and New York City face payola scandals in school construction and elevated railway repairs. Wagner and Dilworth deny misconduct, but investigations loom as Republican opponents eye political gains in Pennsylvania and New York.

Washington UPI Texas Pennsylvania New York New York State Philadelphia New York City Payola Robert F. Wagner Wagner Board of Education Richardson Dilworth Dilworth Waener Dillworth Dilworff New Yorker Nelson A. Rockefeller Rockefeller

Civil Defense Needs Real Action Not Apathy

The piece argues that civil defense has been underfunded and ineffective and urges practical steps. It highlights new director Frank B. Ellis and President Kennedy pressing Congress for a meaningful program, counters the idea that defense is provocative, and notes Soviet civil defense buildup as justification for American action.

Congress Kennedy Frank B. Ellis New Orleans Southern Mr. Kennedy Khrushchev Vienna Mr. Ellis Kremlin Soviet Union

Facing Defeat Through Faith and Astronomy Tonight

In Today's Living meditation urges endurance and humility after hardship, urging readers to seek Bible guidance and trust in God. The column also notes a rare Uranus Mars conjunction tonight visible after moonset in the western sky with binoculars and late observing tips.

God Paul Timothy Jesus Christ Mars Uranus

Hungary 1946 Inflation Tops History With Quadruple Pengo Value

In 1946 Hungary faced the most extreme inflation on record with the 1931 gold pengo worth about 1.3 quintillion paper pengos. The bit of financial upheaval is noted in a United Press International brief under Now You Know.

United Press International Hungary

Understanding price earnings ratios in stock investing

The columnist explains price earnings ratio as market price per share divided by earnings per share. He notes ratios vary by industry and stock driven by demand and growth expectations, with high quality growth stocks trading at higher multiples. He also discusses accessibility of broker reports and weekend or evening office hours for investor inquiries.

XYZ Corp XYZ Common

Readers praise Army Field Band visit to New Castle

Letters to the editor applaud the U S Army Field Band concert at Taggart Stadium on June 10 1961 calling it edifying educational and entertaining and thanking The News for bringing the troupe to New Castle signed by R J and J Fred Rentz and the Weller family.

New Castle U.S. Army R. J J. Fred Rentz U.S. Army Field Band Manning Weller John Weller Tom Weller Don Weller

Do You Remember the Resena Dam and Pearson Mill

Do You Remember recalls the Resena Dam that supplied water to the steel company located west of the Mill Street bridge. It was dynamited to stop flood waters from backing up and flooding the area. The piece also notes the old Pearson mill and dam farther up the creek.

Resena The Steel Company Mill Street Pearson

Pennsylvania subsidizes out-of-state medical students in budget plan

Pennsylvania taxpayers under Governor Lawrence’s 1961 62 proposal continue funding medical schools that attract, train and later send students to other states. About 20 percent of Keystone State medical school enrollment is from out of state with $7 million projected state aid for 13 months. New Jersey and Florida policies differ, with Florida subsidizing residents training in other states.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Keystone Lawrence Pennsylvania State University New Jersey Seton University Florida Mason-Dixon Line

Broadway gossip and stars in restless trade winds

Dorothy Kilgallen surveys show business chatter from Rudy Vallee, Tammy film buzz, and a clashing mix of TV dates, stage plans, and party sightings. Debates over contracts, cast loyalties, and nightlife cash paint a portrait of Broadway soon.

Miss Midnight Rudy Vallee Rudy Howard Lindsay London

Hidden watchdogs stop midnight grocery robbery in New York

Two gunmen entered a New York grocery after midnight and robbed owner of 118 dollars. The owner freed by dogs burst out and lunged to stop the robbers, allowing a patrolman to arrest them. The scene ended with the attackers in custody.

New York

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