11 Mar 1977
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1977
Page
1
The library tightens security after losses with 2 exits closed to regular traffic. Beginning Monday only the North Street door will serve during hours, channeling patrons past the circulation desk to check out materials and triggering a bell at other doors as a warning.
The Walmo school board backed three Neshannock track coaches to attend a NCAA back and field clinic in Detroit while denying travel funds for basketball coaches to Hershey. The panel opened bids for custodial services, with Boron Clearing Service lowest at 23 352 annually, and tabled bus purchases.
A hearing occurred on a subpoena directed at the U.S. House of Representatives clerk connected to a federal grand jury investigation of former Congressman KiClark. District Judge William Knox sealed related documents, and US Attorney Blair Griffith confirmed the subpoena for Clark's campaign finance records was served last year. Clark, former Bessemer police chief, represented the 25th District for two decades before his 1974 defeat.
Former state Rep. Leonard E. Sweeney of Pittsburgh North Side asked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for back pay, claiming his expulsion after a mail fraud conviction violated his rights due to lack of 15 days notice and defense opportunity. The case follows an August 1974 House vote. A Chicago report notes saccharin faces a possible federal ban and mentions a substitute sweetener under study by Sugar Twin researchers amid Canadian findings.
Los Angeles police have few clues in the killing of boxing manager Howie Steindler 72 who helped shape the Rocky film character. He was kidnapped as he arrived at his Encino home Wednesday night, forced back into his car and beaten then suffocated. His wife Amy 65 was inside, unaware of the assault.
Edgar Speer chairman of U S Steel told the Senate Finance Committee the 12 percent investment credit should be reinstated and expenses for pollution control facilities made deductible He spoke for the American Iron and Steel Institute as hearings target Carter tax proposals He urged bias review in tax law against capital formation and called for ending double taxation of dividend income.
Honolulu dispatch reports the Navy buried 46 tons of supposedly contaminated coffee at an undisclosed location to prevent treasure seekers. A Department volunteer called the brew unfit for consumption while a Navy veteran who drank some described it as salty but no worse than coffee in the area.
Weather tightened gas and food supplies pushing wholesale prices up 0.9 percent in February, with a 10.8 percent annual rate. Fuel and power spiked, natural gas up about 13 percent, farm products and processed foods rising sharply, while overall indexes reflect broader inflation and higher consumer costs.
Councilman Roger M DeCarba urged tighter control after reviewing treasurer reports showing eyebrow raising items and potential deficit spending due to January snows. Contingency transfers include 50319.51 from general fund and 6400 to pay for police cars trucks and public works. several budget shifts and appointments were approved.
County Commissioner Franka Vitra says he does not oppose the city Redevelopment Authoritys community development programs and understands the shift from urban renewal to neighborhood improvements. He questions figures on land purchase and demolition costs and the impact on tax revenue, while criticizing past downtown losses.
Public meetings arranged by the League of Women Voters and County Agricultural Extension will present a 25 minute slide program on state land use policies. Sessions at 8 p.m. March 28 in New Wilmington Borough building, March 29 at the county warehouse city courthouse complex, and March 30 in Ellwood City municipal building will feature brochures and resident viewpoints, with a state agency aide collecting input for Governor and General Assembly. Similar sessions occur across Pennsylvania.
Police reported two thefts yesterday in Ellwood City. A 550 battery was taken from John Shenesky’s car on Spruce Way around March 7 or 8. An ASW cassette player was stolen from Jett Keisling’s car on Hazel Avenue around midnight. Three trespassers fled Airway Industries early today after a break in by forcing a window.
Zaire reports thousands of Angolan mercenaries invaded southern Katanga area, occupying three towns and detaining eight American missionaries under house arrest in Kapanga. A battalion-sized force recaptured two villages as reinforcements head in, with six named missionaries and several others identified.
County officials were told federal public works money for a new courthouse will not likely be considered for a special set aside fund. The fund would help communities harmed by an Economic Development Administration processing error. The county knew in December it would not receive the $5 million sought, and the courthouse project was mis-routed in the ranking due to a computer error.
Shenango Township supervisors voted to prosecute haulers lacking 1977 municipal licenses. Chairman Herbert F. Bintrim said only four licenses have been issued by Feb 15, far below the usual 8 to 10 annually. They also plan a letter to the state Youth Development Center about debris in a sewer line and seek bids for road materials.
County commissioners were asked to consider renaming the Lawrence County Home for the Aged to shed its “county poor farm” stigma. Volunteers Helen Stewart and Leila Patterson presented seven alternatives including Hill View Manor and Shenango Manor, all approved by the home administrator Sister Carmen PubL and assistant Jack Morgan. The board will consider the options and an open house is planned for April or May to show the new wing.
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