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NEW CASTLE NEWS, SATUU1MY, JlJNEli, 1975 The S. Armf) achievement for America To support of other coknfrt, Massachusetts and its New. England colonial neighbors lifcedlhit the Continental Congress take ruUtton and general direction of the army at Boston "for By JOIIN PINKEHM AN Copley Newsservice June 14 will mark (lie 198th anniversary of the. adoption of the' Stars and Stripes as America's national colors. It will also mark the America." The tansressresiviml.

of thenehls of ft' eedjnl gunpowder 4rr3i'thir( mnhlilrrh ih wui uuuiuay oi ine ujs. Aimy. The- Army has had its dap of 'triumph-and its days of despair since June 14. when (he Second' ContDfiental Congress drafted a Li -V VjA- tikwf fWr, There have (wen the high points of Yorttown, success in World Wars and II to the despair of "no win" wars in Korea and Vietnam and all the way to the disgrace of My Lai. The Army gave the nation Dwight D.

Eisenhower and Die gave the country its last remembered years of IratKiailliLy, reasonable The resolution also provided that of riflemen be raised In Maryland jnd two in Virginia. These' troops were lo march to Boston and oln the fray, the first truly natlo nal fcrce authorjjed For the benefit of 187S servicemen who think tlitmselves' underpaid, the.p'ay scales' authoazed on that day of birth 2M years ago were: captains. JI0 month; lieutenants, (13.34; sergeants, (8 and privates. f6.67. All were "to lind their own aims Thus was born the Array, a barid (not truW an oreaniied forcel of prosperity and high morality in political affairs.

It aUo gave the na lion Benedict Arnold, a traitor to the fight for Independence even' while wearing the uniform of the fledgling nation. of this colony and particularly the .) iwnHi.wwiw-Liiiu ul sue Lrfjiiu.ieii tuny anu lie soon comnianu July 3. On Jutie-17 the Battle of Bunter llill was fought in Hoslon. The Americans eventually were forced tD withdraw, out of am but tltey had killed or wonnded 40 per cent of the 'lU-MisMtHMand had established themselves as a force to be recollections oLthelrmy since those stirring days have had to do witli the field of battle. However, there have been other m5bieWffl.ts of coosiderablcbenefit to American and world civilian v.

.1: Army that completed the Panama Canal, a job considered folly when started in 1907 but hailed as a miracle when finish- And, in 1900 Maj. waiter Reed after whom the famed v.Wajhinglon,- D.C.. Army hospital is named) braved the dangers of fever ol Cuba, proved its carrier tb be the Aedes mosquito, and with the follow-on work oi Col. William C. GDigas, overcame the fever dangerin Panama during the canal's constnicticm.

Vaccine used today. for measles Ls a direct spinoff of Army' interesMn respiratory 'ailments that are a major risk during recruit training. The Army Medical Center at Ft. Sam Houston, is the acknowledged national center for burn research. Advances in Ihe field of artificial limbs hive had the Arnly at Ihe forefront.

Even tasty convenience foods found -in "today's supermarkets are spinoffs rum some pretty horrible morsels developed and endured by soldiers unde'rwart'imeirondftlans. ren raaay ine Army seems to have difficulty in allracting public interest, particularly in competition with its brother services. To many of the nation's young people it is the least desirable service in which to serve. i Part of the reason for litis is that it always had been the biggest service in terms of people, and the very, size lias given the potential recruit second thoughts about getting lost in a bureaucracy. Excep I in times of waruntil recently it has been the only service, invoked the draft in other words the only service made up of those servinginvoluntarily.

Today the' Army is all-volunteer and it is down to 780,000 regulars plus a reserve force of about' 600,000. The no draft system appears to be working but- there are those who say it does not reflect the true cross-section of American youth that a military force should in a "civilian" naliun. It still has its troubles in competing for top men with the Marines, Navy and Air Force. Plainly it needs belter publicity. The oilier services have a built-in glamor and they also have more political clout in the halls of Congress.

The Army's main voice outside the Pentagon is the Association of. the U.S. Army, a national organiulion of many local chapters' devoted to "spreading the Army word." The AUSA will nvide Ihe cmL'ah-military leadership in celebiatian of the Army's bicentennial across the nation on June aided by Open House celebrations at military posts almost every where. These celebrations- wilt recall that aajnu day in 1775. The colonials of New England had been fighting the British since Lexington and Concord April 10, 1775) and in olher minor skirmishes before-.

were keeping King George Ill's troops bottled up in Boston bul there was a desperate need for artillery and a need for olhcr weapons and more help from other colonics along the Atlantic. and flour and on. June adopted eiSti 'h i George Washington was named sLnnner nutrition money and i2 million provided in the second supplemental appropriations bit." "The senators said the $85 million "may be a high estimate," but "at least $75 million will be needed" this summer. "We are sure you will agree that In this summer of high unemploy-. ment'and economic difficulty it would be unfortunate to deny hungry children food' or to terminate food programs in midsummer.

It would be especially unwise if Ihis occurred while sufficient-money in' unused funds and carry-overs is they added in the letter. Chief industry CHARLESTON, W. Va. Two persons in. West Virginia are supported- by the coal BIOODY HILL Jhii pointing depicts triu first Rvolulionury War bottle after Ihe birth of the U.S.

Army on June 14, 1775... If wtis fougbl ori Breed i Hill, Boston, although the bloodbath is. popularly known as the Battle of Bunker HiN( The Americans were slill not into hue urniy, buUhe colonial riflemen exatted a heavy to I from British Iroops ueforo be'; of c.mrnunition forced tlnrn to veithdrcw. Copley News Photo Thus, slaiting its 201st year, the Army is a far try from the ragged band of patriots who huddled together at Valley Forge in bitter llevolutionarv :ffar.wintcr wimUht. ij Inrinv hnuiPVM as It The o' MawaclnisctS sn May Hi sel on emissary to the Continental in Phibdelphi'.

to such inatlcrs a bulwark of Ihe nation's global ceiense posluie. And, moat of all, a svilU team member in this post jre. 1 be nes-cssari' to the defense therein The Senate lus, by soicc vote, approved amendment intrndui-eiJ by U. S. Sen.

Hugh Sinn which would allow tin; elderly or disabled to use I heir fond stamps to purchase food under programs such as Meals en Wheels." Tire iieiute Republican Leader al'so Secretory of Agriculture Earl L. Euti "to act immediately" to piuvule tire full 56 million reuuested by the states fr.r fectline children from income families. inrjutli, Scott intrrxluced an ameirdmant to the I9G4 food s'anip proejam to enable elderly ui diiibled pei sons to exchange I heir foi)d stamps for meals prepared by private, non-profit Mgnniyntiniis such as "Meals on Wheels." He aid the measure WEDDING BANDS for BRIDE GROOM, mu. KERR "Gems and Jewelry" 5-7 N. Mill ST.

amendment Ernest N. Eaktn food stamps S.McGovernt'D-S.Da'k.). you. the senators said, "states, "have reqiiesled tffi million for' this program for summer iri wderlhat low diildren'who receive free and educed price, school meals 'doting the school' "year may to Sod aid during the fieure' ''Higher than in past years, in idijju pari ueeauje oi uie ru(jn tales, of unemployment n'nV severely affecting many of our urban areas -j, "At present' added; "only fS8 million has, oris about to be, made available for this program S6 pulliDn by 1975 Man' faces stolon our A i it-year jlrj I'ji'is burgh man svas 'tsmniittL'il (o 'County Jail this on charge of ilL'facliig liie niaiiufactiircr's Seiial hiiniberuija'lrilen rjr. svas cosh or property in the nase of Wari'eu lv lloliiniuii of IS Ai'bm svhi was apprehended it 2 on Oswald Sinn i.j Townjhip Palf dim an Aiulrew Yolosivn.

tii stale police, sropped the Robins Oil sv.is driving byao: it tii.ti'.g ijr.ui.rted -in an ulleyesi -erratic" ritannor. lan i ftlsn aliriri -hi ck on the vehicle, 1(4 and rlisccvereJ Iff -Id Willi (in is on" Street, l-'iUsUnrjili. Thenar's i cgistration plate and ln-jitctinii iiitker hud even lined stolen April I rill -j 'j :t.5hu rq hand rosnc; lively. Neither lire slicker JJic-plaic skoutii.have been -cat Itnliinsoii ss-as v.i'i Tlic- sLspscI ssas also "ssiiii ocnses or a stolen inspection 'and driving 'while maler ill liieuse. Puli.e said further charges may lie filer! I anil Wa i-n au thorities ji a D-Li it ot furllrei a Jiifcrcnne in a retarded person's lite :3IJ38.25:iS cozza MM 'mm Benefit Ci'n Manieind" I' -Ji ft, wli' i.r- li- II tO'K'-''iai Hi InrUi-e i-l-y j'-qII IV.Xcjie.' hLnel.l rr.a-iVi-.H end VeaMe "je'rvke.

(Sn h-ietil'ltf Ihese iooSi-irirj tr m-d nyl ssippty serviio. Al r-ENIii han-fle 'orpnirphrins m'qu'iMy oi dr.rl leep'a io.ti-"kP, Ike Ifilett p.e. icr priQ.n" drugs 'fjrid luppTiui- Como' MEDICAL CENTER" PHARMACY, nayt. rrrh Sr. and, 903 Wil- 655-7511 Ernest N.

-Eakin, at), of 309 died at 2:45 p.m. on Friday in St. Francis Hospital aller a two year illness. He was born in Scott Township, Lawrence County, on Nov. 2, 1894, to the late William and Sarah Jane Nelson Eakin.

Before his retirement he was owner and nrerator of Ihe Eakin Ice Co. and owner and operator of the liikin Coal and the Bakin Service and Toss-in Co. Mr. Eakin was affiUufed with the Kalhryn Kuhhtian Ministry. He is survived by his the former Herlwig Siegler, of New tlastle, and a number of slepeiandchildren and slepgreat-granrlchildrun.

Friends will be received at the Robe: I A. Myers Home for Funerals, 208 N. Jefferson from 7 lo 9 p.m. on Saturday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday.

The service will be at on Monday, at the funeral home, conducted by the Rev. David Verzilli of Boardman, Ohio, of (he Kalhryn Kuhlman Ministry. Burial will he in Castle View Burial Park. Harry Myers Harry Myers, 90, of the jack Rees Nursing Home, 715 Harbor-St died at 3: 15 p.m. on Friday in St Francis Hospital after an ex-fended illness.

The body has been taken to the H. P. Bundl Funeral Home in 1'ittshur'h where arrangements will be announced. was "designed to help thfneedy to receive nutritious and svell-halanced meals at minimum costs." The' Senator amendment "will help, thou sands ot Pehnsylvanians who otherwise might he unable to have a healthy diet-." Scott and tour other Senators sbnl a joint letter Agriculture secretary asiung nim to make available unused funds and carry-over money trom fiscal year 1975 and prior years so that "all summer programs that meet established eligibility criteria able to operate at adequate levels" providing meals for low income children, Besides Seoll, the tetter was signed bv Sens. Jacob K.

Javlts Clifford P. Case Hubert H. Humphrey and Genrge. Potted Rose Bushes in Bud Bloom FLORISTS 2701 WILMINGTON RD. fttevvftongai the door THANKS! to.

Union Tpwriship Residents I WoulrJ; like to express my deep i gprecictipn all the people of Union Twp. who gave meytheir support for School Director, i will appreciate your continued, support in the' November Election. RALPH PISCIUNERI FcrSCHOOL DIRECTOR Miss Freda M. White Miss Freda M. White, 84, of 109 Milton died at 7:55 a.m.

on Saturday in the Long Term Care Unit of Ellworxt City. Hospital after.a live week illness. She was born in New Castle on March 11, 1891, lo the late Harry P. and Carrie A. White.

Miss was a member of First Christian Chuich. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Edna Jenkins, and Mrs. Lois Womer, and a number of nieces and nephews, all of Nesv Castle. She was preceded in death by a sister Mrs, Lillian Jerry; four brothers; Clair White.

Walter Joseph 'While and Carl White. -Friends svill be receiver! at the Hubert A. Myers Home for Funerals, 203 N. Jefferson from 2 to. 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

on Sunday. The service will be at 2 p.m! on Monday at the funeral home conducted by the ltev. F. Dickson Marshall of -the City Rescue Mission. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemelcry.

Police reassigned Effective yesterday, a trooper from the New Castle barracks of the Pennsylvania State PoUce exchanged places with an officer previously stationed In Butler. A spokesman said Trooper Clarence Pataski has gone to' the Butler harraeks and Trooper Onic Pope moved over to New Castle. doP somethmq nice for A I DOWNTOWN NORTH CITY PLAZA Bishop jnmeS-WVLulone 'r li St. Vitus Elates annuql.fth'er, son breakfcfsl The Srxitly of St Vitus slated most James W. Malujjfc, 'tjisliop cil the Diocese Youhgsiown, as its niain spcafor at annual' Father Breakfast tom'onow a1 the Scottish Hno Cathedral Ulslrnp Malonc vas barn in Youngs town and ssas installed js Diocese in A Solemn will be celebrated at 7 a.riii.

to be oil y.v-ed by a parade (hat will frimi on Home Street at noil proceed via Mil I 'Street tb tlio Scottish Rite Cafiipclral. Music will be flirtiished by theReri foal Band. Tile will be dedicated to the City bf Newcastle Police Department ami. Boy Scouls and Cub Scouts or SI. Vitui Troop -II.

Bus transportation will be available at the Cathedral at 45 a.m. for those' shilling lo paik their car at the 'Cathedral ar.tl return to St. Vitus (o participate in the Mass "bout ihis'tfysslion: "Ihe increpi ifj (rlne ralc mokes ond f. insurance essenlidl for b'usi nais Da Ihfl pocsage' policies providp Comprehensive Crime otv-1 oge 'plus Mc.rcgntile Open SlotV Burglary "ond Theft1 e'ndcri-niEnli plus Burglary ard Robbery cpvorogis. oj.

rn'iib less pre-miurri Inci the SHANHON J38t WashtnglonSl. 654-571 i DAVflfrP. City seeks plan change (Continued from page 1) Safety! is supported 70 per cent by federal money and 30 per cent by state money. TOPICS has provided new traffic signals, islands, street widening and new signs. officials also requested that arrows be replaced in.

traffic signals at iliree intersections: Jefferson and E. Washington streets, East and Washington streets and EastStreet and Croton Avenue. PennDOT officials said trie change could only btS made after a study is made to determine whether the present' setup is affecting trafficnowandincreasingtherateofatcldenLi, State officials said also they would check whether money is available lo fix the sidewalk on the E. Washington Street Bridge and that PennDOT plans to conduct an educational program soon throughout the state' on the pedestrian J'walk" and "doi'l walk' signals. 'Attending the meeting were C.

I Saupp, district engineer for PennDOT: Hussell Kawa, PennDOT county superintendent; State Rep. Thomas J. Fee, D-New Castle; Mayor Francis J. ltogan, Coun-cil President Eugene DeCaprio, oilier members of council and the admir-su-ation. Arrow white hard shirts long sleeve bard shirts Formerly '9 NOW ''8 short tlacwa bard shirts OM WEDDING INVITATIONS.

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