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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1980
Page
1
The House passed a bill legalizing bingo, a longtime fund-raiser for charities and non profits, amid concerns about organized crime. It bars professionals from running games, sets permit fees, caps prizes, and shifts tax status. Senate action and future unemployment debt debates follow.
Commissioner John A. Meehan pressed for moving county offices into the new Government Center, but Frank A. Vitril said the building is not ready. A five page list of minor repairs includes heater covers outlets carpeting painting doors and handles. McCracken asked for a speaker system and buzzer access in Courtroom 1 and judges chambers before occupancy, at an added 916 for four speakers.
Hazes persist with warm humid conditions through Thursday as highs reach mid to upper 80s. Fair tonight with patchy fog by morning and lows in the 60s. A 20 percent rain chance tonight and Thursday. Weather statistics show 84 high and 59 low with no precipitation. Shenango River stage at 5.69 feet.
The county CETA Services summer youth program will run on a smaller scale with a maximum of 230 youths aged 16 to 21 for 10 weeks. Executive director Jack Kosier said only 288,850 dollars is available, including 24,721 carry-over funds and 264,129 from Philadelphia regional office, far short of the 362,849 expected. More than 100 youths have started work, and no more applicants are being accepted. He noted 300 to 400 applicants were received, making full placement impossible.
Speculation grows that the Carter administration will announce a tax cut in 1981. Alfred Kahn says a relief in the 20 billion dollar range is likely and has called a tax cut inevitable. He spoke before Congress' Joint Economic Committee, indicating relief is forthcoming.
Six of seven family housing projects show visible neglect with vandalism and non essential repairs delayed by the Lawrence County Housing Authority. Vacant units suffer frequent damage including smashed windows and copper theft. Some apartments sit idle for months due to insurance delays before reconstruction begins.
Tenants in family projects report vandalism theft and dog issues with poor security lights. In Neshannock Village prowlers tap windows and a man twice stuck his head through a tenant’s bedroom. Lincoln Terrace residents seek fixes for leaks and gutter problems.
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