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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 2000
Page
4
Larry Ross a 47 year old occasional lottery player stepped forward in Michigan last week to claim half of a record breaking 363 million dollar Big Game jackpot. He says he would like to start a new job playing golf noting there has been no summer vacation in 13 years.
Gov Gary Johnson said the battle against the Los Alamos fire is far from over but winds dying down last week reduced the risk. The blaze had already destroyed hundreds of homes, prompting continued evacuations and containment efforts.
British ambassador Jeremy Greenstock, speaking at the U.N. Security Council, urged Eritrea and Ethiopia to stop fighting and pressed for international displeasure to push toward a step forward in resolving the clash.
A justified critique argues rape victims cannot sue attackers in federal court after the Supreme Court 5-4 decision striking down the Violence Against Women Act. The piece contends Congress stretched interstate commerce to empower federal action, urging state prosecutions and warning against expanding federal power.
Tony Blair's push to devolve power and establish elected mayors hits a setback in London where Ken Livingstone wins as an Independent. His victory, in a four candidate race, undermines Blair's labor candidate who finishes third. Livingstone gains a high profile platform near Downing Street while limits on his powers remain.
The text urges recognition of mental health as a public health priority in Lawrence County. It cites prevalence estimates, economic costs to businesses, insurance gaps, and the need for access to care. It notes May is Mental Health Month and calls policy makers and leaders to action, naming Sister Pat Fogle and Dr. Dennis W. Nebel as officials involved.
A newsroom lottery pool debates the odds and fallout of a $366 million Big Game jackpot. Two tickets shared the prize, one bought at Mr K's Party Shoppe in Utica Michigan, the other in Lake Zurich Illinois, but the staff did not win. After tax, Michigan’s share would be about $109 million if taken as an annuity, or $7 million yearly. The group ends with a $2 loss, considering whether to reinvest in another lottery or the office doughnut fund.
A New Castle High School senior argues for a new facility at the present site, noting missing science labs, under equipped rooms, a deteriorating auditorium, and fading structure, urging protesters to consider future students and priorities.
A reader argues over preserving old houses versus education and American future. He questions Matthew Cantanzarés and his motives, criticizes the burning ban veto by Mayor Tim Fulkerson, and urges others to share views while noting verification requirements for letters.
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