Slavery in Sudan prompts debate on freedom efforts
Our Opinion argues that Christian Solidarity International’s program to redeem slaves in Sudan by purchasing them creates a harmful market for human merchandise. While supporting human dignity is commendable, buying slaves may prolong or worsen the problem. Sustainable change requires promoting dignity and ending ownership, not quick fixes.
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Sudan
Christian Solidarity International
United States
County letter on policy prompts public rights and timing concerns
A letter from Charleen T. Micco in Lawrence County reiterates a policy for department heads to inform commissioners before releasing information. The New Castle News argues such controls undermine timeliness and the public’s right to know, showing a tension between governance and media access.
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Lawrence County
Charleen T. Micco
New Castle News
Peaceful power transfer cited in Putin speech
Putin hails the first peaceful democratic transfer of power in Russia's history as the will of the people. In New York, Rev. John Ferry mourns Cardinal John O'Connor at St Patrick's Cathedral with a Sunday Mass tribute.
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Vladimir Putin
John Ferry
Cardinal John O’connor
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
New York
Crime decline reaches eighth straight year in 1999
Alfred Blumstein of Carnegie Mellon notes the FBI report showing serious crimes reported to police fell for an eighth consecutive year in 1999, marking the longest recorded decline. The trend suggests a continuing drop after the late 1960s surge, potentially signaling a sustained improvement in crime levels.
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Alfred Blumstein
Carnegie Mellon University
FBI
Clinton Turns Entertainer At White House Dinner
Clinton brings humor to the White House Correspondents Dinner ending his presidency with a comic turn. He jokes about investigations and lost weight, while a video portrayal shows him in playful, human light. The segment aired on C-SPAN with a reportedly modest production budget.
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Jay Leno
White House
Congress
Independent Counsel
West Wing
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Senate
Hillary Rodham Clinton
C-Span
Joe Lockhart
Lockhart
Media General News Service
Press Critique on Media Duty by William Randolph Hearst
A veteran critic argues the press threatens American freedom by failing to provide correct unbiased news. He cites Jefferson, Mencken, and others to claim sensationalism and propaganda dominate modern coverage, eroding trust and public servants. King Features Syndicate.
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America
William Randolph Hearst
H.L. Mencken
Good people must act in face of evil letters
The editor cites dueling letters on literal versus interpretive law, praising Rev Joseph R McCaffrey for community welfare and criticizing Judge Ralph Pratt for not taking a stand. It questions Eric Boron’s claim of a first offense given his history in adult entertainment and multiple similar establishments.
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the News
Joseph R. McCaffrey
Common Pleas Court
Ralph Pratt
Eric Boron
Boron
Readers Letters to New Castle News Invite Community Voice
The paper invites letters up to 350 words from readers with name address and phone for verification. Letters may be edited for length and grammar and published after verification. Include the editor address New Castle News Box 60 New Castle Pa 16103.
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New Castle News
New Castle
Objection to Universal Connectivity Charge for Indian tolls
Harold George of New Castle objects to a Clinton-Gore proposal raising the Universal Connectivity Charge by $1 monthly to fund free telephone service for American Indians on reservations. He questions federal casino profits funding this program and urges readers to write to their congressmen.
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U.S
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Bonaparte
the News
Joseph Waltenbaugh
Clinton-Gore
Clinton
Harold George New Castle
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