New Castle School Board Grapples State Freeze and Valuation Delays
The New Castle area schools planning board condemned the state aid freeze since 1957 and tax equalization delays. They urged county commissioners to reappraise real estate, warned of rising taxes, and noted a possible three to four mill shift as county land values replace city valuations. Local reps in Harrisburg were listed and the board pressed the public to lobby officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Area
Harrisburg
Dominick E. Cioffi
Donald W. Fox
John Carl Miller
William E. Thompson
Mathews
Taylor Two
New Castle
County Moves Toward Equalization Dispute Resolution
County commissioners near a court review of a long running contract for reevaluation as the Lawrence County Court directs them to present their case. Chairman Bolinger and School Board President Thompson discuss an equalization plan as the Tax Assessment board notes progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Bolinger
Board of Commissioners
New Castle
Wiliam E Thompson
Andrew M. Dodds
Lawrence
Thompson
Thom
Ray Bailey
Board of Tax Assessment and Review
Bolinger
Neshannock
City School Board
Taylor
Bol
Federal Aided Scholarships Seen Possible
Harrisburg report outlines potential federal aided college scholarships for about 14 000 Pennsylvanians over five years totaling 1 631 awards valued at 1 141 700 dollars. For the next four years Keystone State high school graduates could receive 12 233 scholarships worth over 8.5 million dollars while the state currently awards 180 scholarships at 250 dollars each. Officials note only a small fraction of the estimated 7 000 graduates can benefit. Other points of the college aid program are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
UPS
Cauthnad
Smoking habit reduces to ten a day for Mrs Campbell
In Edinburgh Scotland a woman named Mrs Campbell describes her battle with smoking. She recalls cravings growing until she smoked up to twenty six a day, then sought medical advice and now reports smoking about ten cigarettes daily, just to smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Scotland
UPI
Campbell
Weather Outlook With Cloudy Skies And Mild Temps
Considerable cloudiness today and tonight with Saturday partly cloudy skies and a chance of afternoon or night showers. Highs near 58 to 66, tonight’s lows 44 to 52. 24 hour period ending 7 am shows max 63, min 43, no precipitation, river stage 5.3 feet.
Toledo Plant Explosions Kill Nine Workers
Nine people died and at least 34 were injured in three explosions and a fire at Maumee Chemical Co in Toledo Ohio. Firemen and workers scoured debris as authorities feared more victims in the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo, Ohio
UPI
Maumee Chemical Co
G. F. Schlaudecker
Ee Harey
McCord Carl Grisinger
Winfield Bowman
Ee Wambolt
Gerald Hickey
Perdigo
James Fincher
New Castle Schools Propose 3.89 Million Budget At 42 Mills
New Castle area planning board in special session introduced a 3,887,743 budget based on 42 mills for the year. Pollock Ave School will stay open in 1962 63 amid a 31,000 expense gamble. Budget on display for 20 days with a May 31 meeting to adopt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Area
Pollock Ave
William E. Thompson
Joseph V. Cooper
Harvey Jokinen
Albert Russo
Taylor
Robert Tomai
East St
Cooper
Fontaly Lines
Shenango Two Protests New State Wage Law
Shenango Township supervisors oppose the states wage law for public works projects and adopt a repeal resolution prepared by the Pa. Township Supervisors Assn. The law requires the Labor and Industry Dept to set wage rates on projects over 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenango
Pennsylvania Township Supervisors Assn
State Labor and Industry Dept
David L. Lawrence
John Carl Miller
Donald W. Fox
Secretary of
Labor and Industry
Allen Sulcone
Association
Ralph Smith
Walter L. Kendall
Lawrence Plaza
Sandia American Development Co
Washington
D.C
Windber Construction Co
Windber
Shenango Progressive Council
Donald Kelly
Park Commission
Ruth St
Business Heads Hear Tax Relief Program Details At Meeting
A survey of conservation issues and a plan by the Lawrence County Soil Conservation District opens the session. The board heard from William Gorst and noted collaboration with Mercer County on flood control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County Soil Conservation District
William Gorst
State Soil Conservation Commission
Robert Stumpf
U.S. Agriculture Dept
First Federal Plaza
George F. Bolinger
Conservation Board
Mercer County
Neshannock Creek
Pennsylvania Game Commission
Pennsylvania Fish Commission
State Dept. of Forests and Waters
Soil Conservation Service
Agricultural Extension Service
Federal Home Loan Agency
John O. Benson
C. A. Dickinson
District
Soil Conservation Association
H. Fowler
Treasury
Douglas Dillon
Dhe
Council
Fowler
Dillon
The
Roger Bough
U.S. Steel Corp
Thomas F. Patton
Republic Steel Corp
Lone Eagle Sees One Passenger Fly Eastern Constellation
Edward M. Moscrip a Dow Chemical sales manager rode a four engine Eastern Air Lines Constellation solo from Boston Logan to Newark after airline policy kept others from boarding. A five person crew led by Captain C M Ladd added Moscrip as the sole passenger, leaving him briefly amused yet surprised by the rarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward M. Moscrip
Eastern Air Lines Constellation
Moscrip
Dow Chemical Corp
Logan Airport
Boston
Newark
N.J
Eastern Air Lines
C. M. Ladd
Topsfield
Mass
Mostrip
Federal Agenda Aims To Rebuild Downtowns In Renewal Push
The report outlines federal and local efforts to revive decaying city cores through the Housing and Home Finance Agency and required workable plans. It stresses comprehensive community plans, thoroughfare and sewerage planning, administrative reform, financing by cities, and citizen participation to ensure sustainable redevelopment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eSn
Tr Teaeewiell Connse
Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency
Congress
Efment
City of New Castle
Housing and Home Finance Unity
Lawrence Regional Planning Commission
United States
Youth Rehabilitation Center Feasible Near New Castle
Lawrence County may gain a youth rehabilitation center after state officials deemed a $3 to $4 million site near New Castle feasible. The 600 acre site could house up to 250 youths with 200 jobs and an $800000 annual payroll, financed by land purchase and state support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
New Castle
Department of Public Welfare
Ruth Grigg Harting
Assembly
Domenick E. Cioffi
Bby County Line
Frew Mill
Cioffi
Thomas W. Morris
Greater New Castle
Morris
Gnca Morris
GNCA
Greater New Castle Development Corp
Harrisburg
Cioffi, Morris
Edward K. Marvin
Harting
Commonwealth
GNCDC
Eisenhower Signals Help for Republican Campaigns
Former President Eisenhower said he wants to help and will help Republican efforts to run for other offices. He spoke during a Washington visit with Republican leaders and at a news conference about the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Eisenhower
Vacation brochures lure with dreamy pictures and prose
The piece laments travel brochures that describe warm beaches and cool mountains while omitting price details. It notes a quoted cost of fifty seven today, hinting at hidden expenses behind tempting scenes.
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John E. Mathews
Samuel W. Perry Jr
Compy
Daily Weather Report
Toledo
Bartolomeo Lombardi
S. Lafayette St
Joshua H. Miller
Zelienople
Claudia Carnes
Highland Ave
Kathleen S. Sowash
Mercersburg
John A. Young
Crawford Ave
Roy G. Brownlee
Hubbard
Michael Salak
Moravia St
Pollock School
John R
Samuel W. Perry
New Castle News
Frew Mill Rd
Thomas W.eoris
Greater New Castle Development Corporation
E. K Marvin and Associates
Shenango Two
Lone Eagle
Oakland
N. J
Esas
Society
Federal Government
Water Carver
Chiles
Gov
Arthur Mometer
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