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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1989
Page
4
The piece critiques President Bush’s push for cleaner air noting costly burdens on power plants and automakers, with electric utilities and consumers bearing the price. It argues pollution controls are overdue, foresee resistance, and praise the potential for innovation to address emissions while stressing the need for action.
After the House failed to override President Bush on a minimum wage bill, Democrats pledge to press similar action. Senator Edward Kennedy says Congress is just beginning to fight. The gap remains over the size of the raise, with Democrats seeking 4.55 by 1991 and Bush backing 4.25 with a six month training wage.
Columnist attacks the Watt HUD scandal and other Reagan-era corruption cases, arguing Watt was especially galling as he opposed efforts to aid the poor while lobbying former HUD secretary Pierce Jr. for more than $400,000 in a low income housing consulting deal.
The editor letters argue property owners fund schooling yet may have no children. They suggest students pay for their keep, mock sports fame, and question the value of education to innovation, noting high school outputs do not yet translate to advanced inventions or industry.
A letter from Joseph Mellick and others honors Howard Kirk and Buck Mellick, reflecting on Kirk Hut ton Hardware’s closure and Buck Mellick’s life. The piece urges community support for Alzheimer's awareness, care, and research, noting the impact on families and calling for action.
County plans to exit the nursing home business by selling Hill View Manor to a private operator are challenged by a citizens group that secured a preliminary injunction. The New Castle News surveyed residents and staff opinions, capturing concerns that private ownership could raise costs and disrupt care for 52 patients and many long-time residents.
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