Safe Halloween tips from National PTA urge precautions
Our Opinion endorses safety guidelines as Halloween starts Child Safety and Protection Month. Parents or PTAs should host parties, parent escorts, know routes, and limit door to door trick or treating. Inspect all treats, avoid entering homes, use fire retardant costumes, and ensure visibility with bright colors and reflectors.
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Reflection on Cuba Missile Crisis and New Castle Strike
The writer recalls the 1962 Cuban missile crisis and near nuclear war, noting mutual beliefs in being right, then compares it to the present New Castle Area School District teacher strike. It argues both sides risk disaster without compromise and urges finding common ground.
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Defamation suit pits county official against meeting regular
In Lawrence County commissioner Frank Vitril sues Robert Semler for defamation over January 1989 remarks accusing Vitril of misusing county materials. Legal observer notes public figures face higher hurdles, and that Semler’s “100 percent” claim likely isn’t defamatory. Discussion on free speech at open meetings and potential remedies.
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Alexander Hamilton
Lawrence County
Frank Vitril
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Robert Semler
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Beth Verterano
Recession Pain Warns of Damaged Economy and Debt
The author warns the recession has begun and will be severe as households and firms face high debt. Government finance is weak, banks and lenders falter, and real estate suffers. Lesson urged: hard work, frugality, savings, and strict financial planning to avoid repeating past mistakes. The piece calls voters to oust incumbents in the upcoming election.
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Cial
Washington
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Thomas Jefferson
Editorial reply questions censorship and obscenity
A letter to The News debates government censorship over the 2 Live Crew disc As Nasty As They Wanna Be, citing Miller v California and the Freeman case The writer argues obscenity laws reflect voters’ will while noting police evidence linking pornography to sexual crime
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Charles Freeman
People’s Representatives
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California
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Letters to the News encourage reader submissions
The New Castle News invites letters up to 350 words with writers’ name address and phone for verification. Letters may be edited for length and grammar or rejected if libelous. Submissions to Letters to the Editor, Box 60, New Castle, PA 16103. The editor notes public reactions to topics including abortion counts and baseball debates, emphasizing letters express authors’ views.
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