YDC students join Cap Big Bird camp volunteers
Two New Castle Youth Development Center students Tom Crow and Steve Friend serve as camp counselors at Cap Big Bird, assisting four to five special needs children daily. Their supervisor praised their reliability and rapport with the campers, while organizers hope to expand student volunteer programs statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Bill
Ruffin
New Castle
Rev
Manford Carter
Robert D. Waddington
YDC
Renewal changes approved for Central Area streets plan
City Council approved a modification to the Central Area urban renewal plan after a public hearing with no dissent. East Street will be closed while E Washington Street remains open, reversing a 1971 plan that favored closing Washington Street. Town Consultants president Rubinstein said the closure aids development and inner belt access, with East Street closing not before development begins on Washington Centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Area
East Street
E. Washington Street
B. Washington Street
Rubinstein
Town Consultants ‘Inc
City
Council
Richard H Biddle
Washington Street
Richard
Eugene DeCaprio
North Street
Mill
East
East Streets
County Officials Debates Group Home for Retarded Adults
County commissioners discussed a plan by Lawrence Community Catholic Social Services to establish group living facilities for adults with mental retardation. MHMR officials indicated they would restart the proposal, while concerns over supervision and funding arose. The board approved a contract for the Human Services Center and authorized purchases to support handicapped programs and equipment, with funds from federal grants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myra Wolcott
Lawrence County
Crow
Childrer
Feetie
Lawrence Comuty Catholic Social Services
Kappelnsand Neuwild
Cousarasioneys
Abe Lhe Prostaru
Vitril
Tonegplats
Otter
Enmissioners
Chairnwhites Magokenski
Te Authini- Tych
Human Services Center
Hitchase of
Servics
MIEMA
Lo Sun
Vital
Mielaie
Hatte
Iseal
Vitel
Marino
Electric Ca
New Castle
Mrs Johnsons art auction nets $347000 in New Castle sale
Wysler New Castle hosts a three day estate sale of Grace Phillips Johnson items. The Encore Gallery of Pittsburgh liquidates assets with Berle Johnson and Robert Simon guiding the event. Highlights include rare silk Tabriz rugs, valued books, and works by Innes, Breydon, Schreyer, and Ridgeway Knight. The top rug sold for $19,400 and another for $12,500. The sale drew collectors from the United States and Europe amid a lively bidding atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Rubenson
Wysler
Robert Simon
George Paich
Johgon
William Shakespeare
Eorbers
United States
Europe
New York
Pershat
Geran
Bahar Cor
Poration
Anavian
N. Hen Chaffenlan
Yousef Bolowr
Hatoture
Frankfurt
Teheran
George Innes
Meyer von Bremen
Christian Schuessle
Felix Zipm
Adolph Schreyer
Joh Tloppner
Ridgeway Eight
Richard Ausdell
George Morland
B. Pothast
Francis Wheatley
Charles Catton, Jr
Charles Buch
E.D. Frere
Maria Spillsbury
J. Brownscombe
Gardner Symons
EL Verbeekhoven
M Johnson
Charles D'Entrayoues
Shayer
Schreyer
Schuess
Shapp neutral on Skybus plan in transit talks
Pennsylvania Governor Shapp told Pittsburgh Mayor Flaherty he will not support or oppose the Skybus Early Action Program until a complete mass transit plan is developed. He said the Skybus issue is only part of the broader transportation problem and will depend on an overall system plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
UPI
Milton
Shapp
Pittsburgh
Pete Flaherty
Dnty
Flaherty
Dhtt
Voters Turn Out In Northern Ireland Assembly Vote
Authorities estimate 73 percent of voters participated in the Northern Ireland assembly election as gun and mortar attacks targeted polling sites. Cordons of soldiers and armored vehicles protected Belfast City Hall and 11 centers while armored convoys delivered ballots for counting. First results on the 78 member assembly were expected later today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellast
UPI
Northern Ireland
Assembly
Belfast
Luilay
Conference committee warns of fiscal cliff in key budget talks
In Harrisburg the six member House Senate conference panel met after a long session with GOP leaders warning a failure to reach a deal by Saturday could halt state functions. Democrats resisted a 180 million stopgap while Republicans floated 105 million extra on a prior offer, signaling deep division as deadlines loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
UPI
House-Senate
Jack Setzer
A-Lebanon
Seltzer
Democrats
House
Empty shelves fears from Pennsylvania liquor price freeze
Harrisburg reports that a state Liquor Control Board official warned the latest price freeze could empty shelves in state stores. Richard J. Childs said 265 items may run out as wholesale prices rise and retail hikes are blocked, leaving products unsellable. He testified before the House Liquor Control Committee amid a probe of the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
UPI
State Liquor Control Board
LCB
Richard J. Childs
Childs
House
Liquor Control Committee
Pennsylvania
Gallo
Paul
New Hearing Sought for Urella and Four on Wiretap Conspiracy
The state seeks a new hearing in Montgomery County Court for ex State Police Commissioner Rocco Urella and four others charged with wiretap conspiracy. The petition cites improper rulings by Judge Zeigler and asks that a judge of the Court of Common Pleas preside to ensure proper legal determinations on evidentiary rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norristown
UPI
Montgomery County Court
Rocco Urella
Michnel von Moschiisker
Israel Packel
Milton O. Moss
Juste
George W. Zeigler
Bes
von Moschizsker
Urat Zeigler
Root of Common Pleas
Hot dogs halted at Three Rivers Stadium pending rule change
Pittsburg based UPI report says Stadium Authority must approve The Increase before hot dogs can be sold in grandstands at Three Rivers Stadium. Jonathan A. Jurgenson of ATA Service Inc notes new paper went into effect Thursday night and confirms frankfurters stay for now at stadium concessions as price increases are expected to balance the budget. Current hot dog price is 40 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
UPI
Three Rivers Stadium
Stadium Authority
Jonathan A. Jurgenson
ATA Serv., Inc
Frankfurters
Jurgenson
Pirates
Cancer unit head dies in Pennsylvania
Bradport, Pa. Funeral services were held for Dr. Howard S. Miller 51 director of the Pennsylvania Division of the American Cancer Society radiologist at Archdfield Hospital since 1954 He also served as view chairman on the advisory board to the University of Pittsburgh Brasford campus Miller died Wednesday Survivors include his widow a daughter his mother Mrs Pillie Miller of Scranton a sister and two brothers.
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Bradpord
Howard S. Miller
Te Pennsyvania Division
Thw
American Cancer Sayiny
Rev Vincent C Bertoline Named Acting Executive Director
The Board of Directors of CHARGE, Inc elected Rev Vincent C Bertoline as acting executive director. He will serve without pay until a new director is found after a closed session meeting addressing agency operations and expenditures. A board committee will be appointed at the July meeting to study the agency’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors of
Charge, Inc
Vincent C. Bertoline
Aflair
Bertoline
Rev Bertoline
Nod Ie Folure
City man charged after one car crash
Robert Baxter, 22, of 1112 Pa Oak Drive, rear ended a utility pole on Reynolds Street after braking for a slow down. Police say his license was suspended and he admitted the fact before being released on nominal bond pending later arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Baxter
Pa Oak
Reynolds Street
Reynolds
Clearview Avenue
Baxter
Haxter
Justice of the Peace
Merle H. Hiltebrand
Howe
Union Tavenship
Truuk
Rivens
Idlewild
Residents voice concerns over potholes and traffic rules
Local residents met with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials at the county maintenance garage to discuss routine maintenance, potholes, and speed regulations on Pa 18 North. A traffic light at Pa and Mitchell Road was among the questions raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Alcon
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Franklin
C. P. Saupp
Marine Ord
Slooyn
Alcorn
Mitchell Road
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Mahoning Township
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Kabetakis
Frank Vetorima
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Lark Workshop
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Abilene
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Corbin
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Baton Rouge
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Ambridge
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