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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 2003
Page
5
Federal officials warn botulinum toxin could devastate food supplies if used by terrorists. Fauci says top priority, with limited antitoxin stock and a California program at risk. Experts note ease of acquisition, noncontagious nature, and potential for mass harm despite historical non-use as a weapon.
Pittsburgh AP reports State Rep. Jeff Habay proposes renaming Highland Park Bridge over the Allegheny River after Fred Rogers of Mister Rogers Neighborhood. Rogers died February 27 at 74 after stomach cancer. Habay aims to file the bill next week.
Governor Rendell announces a plan to keep state tax rates lower than most northeastern states while legalizing slot machines at racetracks to fund hundreds of millions annually. He expects $1.5 billion to cut property taxes and raise school funding, with districts gaining at least 15 percent subsidies and up to 60 percent, plus a revamp of distribution formulas to reduce disparities. He will address students in Erie via cable and web transmission, marking a first for a governor directly addressing state students.
Mamie Mercer 45 of Pin Oak Drive was acquitted by a Lawrence County Common Pleas Court jury of theft and robbery learned from New Castle police. The March 5 2002 diamond ring robbery in the Pin Oak Drive area was defended by Attorney Jerry G Cartwright Jr with Judge Dominick Motto presiding.
USA From page 2 notes Nicole O Bri an of Texas finished as second runner up while 51 contestants were cut to 10 semifinalists. NBC broadcast last night's results as Daisy Fuentes and Billy Bush hosted the event dedicated to U S troops in Iraq. The winner's prize package includes travel, a $20,000 wardrobe, a soap opera appearance and a $45,000 scholarship to the School for Film and Television in New York. Judges included Melania Knauss Kristian Alfonso Warren Sapp Mekhi Phifer and John Blaha.
Francis J. Dorey a 78 year old former Robinwood Street resident died March 21 2003 at Hill View Manor Born June 4 1924 in New Castle he was a son of the late Patrick and Loretta Hergenrother Dorey He was a retired self employed pharmaceutical contractor Army veteran member of the Division Street Volunteers and attended St Mary Church of Mary Mother of Hope Parish Survivors include nieces and nephews He was predeceased by his wife Mary Lou Sampson and siblings A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 830 am Friday at St Mary Church Burial will be in Fair Oaks Cemetery Arrangements by John Meehan Funeral Home 131 E Lincoln Ave
David Frank "Chinkie" Vignone of 326 N Cascade St died March 24 2003 at St Elizabeth Health Center Youngstown. Born May 18 1935 in New Castle he retired as a truck mechanic with 16 years service at the post office and owned Frank Vignone's Auto Service on Harbor Road. He belonged to Duca Degli Abruzzi Unione Calabro Club and Sons of Italy and enjoyed hunting fishing and NASCAR. Survivors include brother Joseph and sister Mary Ann Vignone. Calling hours 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm tomorrow at Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home with a Mass at St Vitus Church Thursday at 10 am.
Jean Carney aged unknown of 105 Bryson Mill Road died March 24 2003 in Jameson Hospital. A full obituary will be released tomorrow by Home 941 S. Mill St.
Bessie B Caplan 91 of Fruitland Drive resident died March 23 2003 at Jameson Care Center. Funeral arrangements announced by R Cunningham Funeral Home 2429 Wilmington Road.
The Daily Record reports a vehicle lost control on a bend, struck a house at 1005 Woodside Ave owned by Kathleen Kramer. driver McDanel uninjured and tow truck removed the car. Also notes theft and burglary incidents in Wayne and Union Townships and an obituary correction for Domenick Castrucci.
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