Oped Cheers New Laws To Curb Slumlord Tactics In Pa
Our Opinion praises two new Pennsylvania laws aimed at stopping slum landlords who exploit tax sales by losing and re acquiring properties. The measures restrict buying back property with tax liens and raise housing code penalties for repeated violations, though warn gaps remain and enforcement will be needed.
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Brill's Content scrutiny of Starr article raises questions
The piece by Steven Brill in Brill's Content questions whether Kenneth Starr leaked confidential grand jury material. Starr disputes 14 factual errors in a 19 page reply, while six others claim misquotation. Brill’s past donations to Clinton and other Democrats are noted as potential biases. The White House and attorney general are pressured, but no firing occurs.
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Clinton hints at possible shift on Iran policy
President Clinton questioned whether the United States is changing course after years of isolating Iran over alleged support for terrorism pursuit of nuclear weapons and actions hindering Middle East peace.
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AMA seeks removal of nicotine from tobacco
Dr. Ronald M. Davis, chair man of the AMA's Council on Scientific Affairs, notes that cigarette companies can remove nicotine through a process like caffeine extraction, reflecting the American Medical Association's push to eliminate nicotine from tobacco products.
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Army slows down trucks after deadly brake concerns
Pentagon spokesman Kenneth Bacon says the Army imposes a speed limit on its 5 ton trucks and adds driver training after a string of accidents claiming 54 lives since 1992. He notes not all crashes are linked to brakes.
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New Castle Shows Off At The Great Race Lunch Stop
Mitchel Olszak notes New Castle impressed The History Channel Great Race with its downtown makeover and warm reception. The city earned a $5,000 prize for the public library as the best lunch stop, while local optimism grows amid past economic challenges and calls for courageous teamwork to sustain progress.
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New Castle
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Tobacco bill dies amid political theater and tax fights
The tobacco measure is dead as Republicans outmaneuver proponents over a $1.10 per pack tax and a marriage penalty. The defeat reflects voter wariness toward higher taxes and government behavior rules, with election-season calculations and industry spending shaping the outcome.
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McGill Center Flags Day Tradition Draws Community Support
The McGill Community Center has hosted Flag Day events since 1990, honoring the flag and veterans. On June 14 volunteers from the Lawrence County Marine Corps League Detachment and the American Legion Honor Guard lead a flag-raising procession, with the flag donated by State Rep. Chris Sainato and the national anthem sung by Rosanne.
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Community flag tribute marks June 14 event in New Castle
Bernadette Schaffner executive director at McGill Community Center invites readers to attend a June 14 gathering at the McGill Center honoring the flag and freedoms. Palladino leads song, mayor Fulkerson recites pledge, students from New Castle Christian Academy recite what the flag means, Taps played for fallen comrades, strawberry festival and McGill Community Band concert follow with Thomas Schaffner directing. More than 300 people attended a similar event.
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McGill Center
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