District mulls cutting teachers as funding gap looms
New Castle Area School District faced questions on possible layoffs of about 19 teachers amid a deficit. Kennedy PTA rep George McAdams urged exploring options like custodial or secretarial cuts and even selling gym memberships to fund renovations. Board leaders acknowledged layoffs as a viable option while seeking concessions and cost cuts. The meeting also approved a three year auditor contract with Philip Weiner and Co. totaling $18,? cents.
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Wright aide John Mack resigns amid protest over 1973 attack
John Mack, top aide to House Speaker Jim Wright, quit after renewed attention to a 1973 hammer attack on a young woman. He served 27 months of a 15 year sentence, later rising to chief aide and executive director of the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee before his resignation citing remorse and desire to move forward with his family.
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Board Hopes to Complete Schools Sales This Month
The New Castle Area School Board aims to finalize sales of vacant district elementary buildings by month’s end. A July 5 public hearing in Lawrence County Court will consider the sale of the former Arthur McGill School to Continental Film Corp Inc for 67000 dollars, contract signed, court approval required. The board also slated discussions with Shenango Valley School of Business and Paul Lynch about Rose Avenue Elementary, and has an offer of 2000 dollars from Lynch for Mahoning School. Previous sales included West Pittsburgh and Lincoln Garfield elementary buildings to Centrum Realty and M Irshad Ali, who currently rents to Head Start Inc.
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Lawrence County
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Panama voids national elections amid fraud claims and violence
Panama cancels Sunday’s vote as paramilitary forces attack opposition rallies injuring presidential candidate Guillermo Endara, while Noriega’s backers face widespread fraud accusations. U S troops in the Canal Zone tighten alert as Carter and Bush observers condemn the actions and call for a fresh vote.
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Easy voter registration supported By Amy Bayer
Congress moves to ease voter registration with possible election day or mail in options. Endorsed by Jesse Jackson and Barbara Jordan, the bill aims to boost turnout amid concerns about low registration among minorities and the poor.
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Jamaican officials study Beaver County Crime Solvers model
Jamaica seeks to curb crime by adopting a UPI reported tipster reward program modeled on Beaver County Crime Solvers. Police Chief Anthony Hovanec says Jamaica will launch a similar program June 1, funding tips that lead to arrests while protecting tipster anonymity. Jamaica's delegation, including Police Superintendent Neville Wheatle, toured Beaver County for two days to learn operations, including payment methods and forms.
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Deaths: William Caccia Sr. Albert Hedberg and more
Death notices for May 11, 1989 report William Caccia Sr. 88 of Ellwood City Albert L. Hedberg 94 of Bessemer Mrs W Thayer Martin 72 of Venice Florida and Mrs Isabele McCormick 85 of Long Island New York.
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Ellwood City
Albert L. Hedberg
Bessemer
W. Thayer Martin
Venice
Fla
Isabele McCormick
Long Island, N.Y
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