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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1962
Page
2
In New Castle and surrounding townships residents debate real estate assessments for tax purposes amid a merger with Taylor. A proposed Be Your Own Assessor plan imagines individuals declaring their property value and forty percent of that as the tax base, eliminating assessors but raising questions about enforcement and compliance.
Sydney J. Maris reflects on personal discipline and long-standing habits in a sobering essay. He compares stubborn behavioral patterns to a vaudeville knife thrower’s need for steady reflexes, urging reevaluation of fixed attitudes toward family, coworkers, and self.
The death of Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Curtis Bok creates a vacancy to be filled at the November election. Between now and September 22 both parties will name candidates, with Governor Lawrence possibly naming an interim appointee. Friends of Erie County Judge Samuel J. Roberts push him as a Republican candidate, arguing regional representation for the northwest.
Foreign News Analyst notes no win born from communism and cites Khrushchev’s critique of collective farms in Romania. A discussion covers Soviet abandonment of collectives, private peasant hoards, and the push toward European Common Market integration amid shortages and economic strain.
Federal scientists warn Congress about Kennedy era space talks with the USSR. Discussions in Geneva cover possible joint satellite ventures and meteorology projects while skeptics worry about American gains. NASA officials cite peaceful scientific aims and shared tracking, contrasting Soviet Marxist aims with U S science for all.
In a year with broad economic concerns, campaigns avoid uniform national lines. Republicans and Democrats face risk in tying policies to economic outcomes, while business interests shape messaging. The dynamic favors neither side, with intra party splits and centrist pro business sentiment influencing voter alignment.
A devotional reflection urging acceptance of limitations and reliance on divine strength. The author notes public figures and saints once faced afflictions, citing Paul’s claim that weakness reveals Christ's power. Prays for grace to use one’s abilities faithfully and to trust God for sustaining help.
A historical letter from 1962 thanks the Silver Jubilee Committee of St Vitus Church for support toward Father Joseph Paburi’s anniversary celebration. Signed by William Po Ryeso, Jubilee Chairman, and Martin DiMarats, Jubilee Secretary, it asks for continuous goodwill and success for the event and recipients.
An opinion piece attacks nationalist groups in Mozambique and neighboring states. It labels Manu and Adenamo as foreign-backed movements and accuses leaders like Mboya, Nyerere, and Gwambe of self-serving plans to partition East Africa. The author condemns UN actions on Katanga and colonial policy while arguing for colonial powers.
In Pennsylvania the 1950s campaign dynamics pivot on age and experience as Republicans and Democrats swap strategies. The piece traces Lloyd A Wood and George Leader in 1954, then David Lawrence and Arthur McGonigle in 1958, noting the shift to younger candidates and veteran politicos shaping Keystone State races.
A fragmentary diary style note from colonial times describes alarm as people feared the world would end after a day with a brief mention of an emergency session in the legislature and a stirring call to duty. It urges faithfulness, readiness, and accountability in daily service to God and community.
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