Legislators Seek Big Pay Hikes Critics Call It Reckless
A citizen letter claims state lawmakers push rapid pay raises and pension boosts totaling about 12 000 a year while taxpayers face higher bills. The writer argues the part time nature of the job warrants lower compensation and warns such increases attract less qualified talent. Public servants, they say, should not become masters of the public.
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People Write Letters to The News Editorial Page
New Castle News explains submission rules for letters to the editor. Letters must include signature and return address, be under 250 words, and avoid libelous or tasteless content. Unsigned or unsigned with illegible addresses are discarded to verify authorship and prevent misattribution.
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City Police Commended for crackdown on loitering youths
The City Police Department is commended for efforts to prevent loitering. A crackdown began June 8 with at least 16 youths apprehended, seven charged with creating disturbances in the Croton School area. They were fined $10 and costs $9. Chief Nick A. Cubellis said arrests will continue to clear sidewalks of groups blocking paths and using obscene language.
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News Company publication details and misread ads
A fragmentary OCR shows ownership and edition notes for The News Company with misread names and postal details. It includes classifieds style rates and addresses, listing staff roles and mailing options briefly. The text is garbled but indicates a historic newspaper setup and subscription pricing.
Strictly Personal: Pronunciation Standards and Readers’ Letters
Sydney HARRUS contends a summer wrap on pronunciation amid reader letters. He supports some traditional forms while warning against linguistic anarchy, urging preservation of roots and clear articulation in everyday speech.
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Defense Budget Battle Shapes War Readiness Debate
The article reviews House action on the 1966 defense budget chaired by Rep. Mahon of Texas. It notes the $45 billion appropriation, praise for McNamara, and Republican concerns about containment, Soviet parity, and the risks of prolonged war. It highlights budget origins, political dynamics, and calls for a broader review of defense and foreign policy.
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Three Minutes A Day for Water Safety and Mental Readiness
A public notice urges daily three minute training in water safety and quick thinking. It cites drowning as a top killer after traffic, falls, and fire, with about 500 deaths yearly. The message links water safety to broader crisis response and personal improvement.
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Isaiah 1 18 Paraphrase of Sin Cleansing Promise
A biblical verse emphasizes justification by faith and forgiveness. Though sins are scarlet red, they shall be as white as snow after cleansing. The passage invites readers to reason with God and seek purification.
Short Course Notes Reflect on Education and Pragmatism
Fragmented Capital Beat summary notes a Rural Woman Short Course with remarks by Sen. Margaret Chase Smith on education. It mentions Egyptian use of honey, Baltimore yellow fever, and a Viet Nam lecture by Prof. Beebe. The piece blends opinions on self-reliance and discipline with casual observations from classes and neighbors.
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Tatterus Beebe Jr
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Termite Metaphor and Global Pests in Rural Notes
Reader notes cover a mix of political opinions and agricultural topics. The piece cites Red China, Indonesia under Sukarno, and Uli’s influence while warning against Communist expansion. It discusses pesticide safety, farm education, and Africa’s development issues with schooling and modernization.
Prayer and Humble Prayer for Daily Life
For Today's Living by Gene Stone reflects on prayer as more than asking for needs or riches. It emphasizes praying for others and giving thanks, then seeking a grateful, humble heart to align with God's purposes. Faithful practice, humility, and gratitude shape daily communion with Him.
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Andrew Carnegie
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World Youth Festival in Algiers Prompts Editorial Doubts
Editorialists urge undergraduates to attend the World Youth Festival in Algiers despite fears it serves communist aims. The piece traces the history of festival agendas from Prague to Vienna and Helsinki, noting pro Soviet propaganda and shifting targets while questioning the practical outcomes for attendees and the finances behind the events.
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Algiers
Ahmed Ben Bella
Ben Bella
Algeria
Prague
Europe
Russia
Czechslovakia
Hungary
Vienna
Helsinki
Khrushchev
Britain
Belgium
Portugal
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Africa
Sa P. Reshetou
Asia
Latin America
Fidel Castro
Angola
Mozambique
South Africa
Attica
Imperia
Peter Kruzhin
Munich
Moscow
Scranton and School District Funds Spark Legislative Clash
A Pennsylvania report notes Pikeland Township will gain 1,179.58 from a 28 million sales tax surplus, while Governor Scranton and the Legislature dispute figures and a rival 26 to 35 million distribution plan. Democrats in the House challenge the governor’s figures, highlighting a partisan split and competing projections for school district allocations.
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