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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1989
Page
4
A fragment from the New Castle News shows the paper’s masthead with staff roles and address. It lists publisher general manager managing editor lifestyle editor sports editor advertising manager circulation manager and editorial page editor. The page header reflects an era of print focused staff credits and contact details.
The piece weighs State Sen. William Lincoln's proposal to charge entrance fees to fund park upkeep against opposition that would price the pleasure of nature. It notes Moraine and McConnell’s Mill as examples and cites Sen. Tim Shaffer supporting monetized facilities to fund maintenance without raising taxes.
The piece notes that June marks a century since Raffaele Esposito created the pizza Margherita for Queen Margherita of Savoy, sparking global popularity. It frames pizza as an international language reflecting cultural exchange and goodwill, not superiority.
The Lawrence County Jail faces scrutiny over escapes and contraband with four of seven prison board members needed to oust Warden Joseph Gregg after 17 years. Overcrowding and low guard pay are cited as factors, and a fair, swift decision is urged as systemic issues extend beyond one man.
The Democratic Party crowns Foley as speaker with Gray as majority whip amid GOP efforts to derail them. Atwater and Thornburgh push alleged misconduct and FBI visits to smear Gray, provoking Bush’s disgust at the Tactics.
The Flypaper President story unraveled after David Runkel revealed to a Washington Post reporter that Gray spoke to the FBI. Thornburgh’s team faced embarrassment as the DOJ admitted Gray was not the target of any criminal investigation, easing Democrats’ fears about ethics violations and highlighting calls to curb political misuse of the justice system, with George Bush urged to act.
John P. McCombs of New Castle lambasts Union Township for high taxes and excess administration. He cites senior citizens on fixed incomes, busi nesses leaving, and asks for cuts in administration and staffing. He urges learning from New Castle's move to lay off teachers and reduce coaching staff.
Readers urge the New Castle School District to avoid teacher furloughs, arguing for better funding and quality education. Another correspondent supports Project Oakview for Mahoningtown, citing housing for mentally ill residents and local pride, while a balloon rally in New Castle earns praise for organization and spectator turnout.
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