Editorials Day Care: Two Views
A Chester HRC hearing heard Rev. Dr. Kenneth L. Smith urge more city day care centers, citing 88 percent of Chester women in the workforce and 1,500 to 2,000 more children needing care. Rep. Lawrence G. Williams argued there are ample centers, funded by United Fund or Community Chest, as debate on housing bill amendments continued.
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Kenneth L. Smith
Crozer Theological Seminary
Upland
Human Relations Commission
Chester
U. S
Lawrence G. Williams
Springfield
Smith
Francis Zimmerman
Chester Coordinating Committee On
Rep. Williams
H. R. Gross
Iowa
Willams
United Fund
Community Chest
Rep
Henry
Reuss
D-Wis
William S. Moorhead
D-Pa
Moorhead
Williams
G. Robert Watkins
Birmingham
Senate House Conference Committee
Williams and
Watkins
Westmoreland Vets Sacrifices Shelved Amid War Apathy
The piece argues Gen. William Westmoreland and other Vietnam veterans faced neglect upon return. It credits Westmoreland with building an efficient U.S. fighting machine, preserving the Vietnamese army, and giving the nation backbone despite an unpopular war. It lauds their effort and gallantry under harsh public judgment.
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Westmoreland
Washington
U.S
William Westmoreland
Humphrey in New York Rally Turns Sad Night for Campaign
Victor Riesel recalls Hubert Humphrey's New York visit where outside pickets and inside gala guests failed to ignite excitement. The event, under McCarthy sentiment, yielded a subdued crowd and a photo with Jack Dempsey and Joe Louis, while Humphrey and Muriel departed quietly with mixed reception noted by Larry O'Brien.
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Victor Riesel
New York
Waldorf Astoria
Hubert Humphrey
Grand Ballroom
Hubert Horatio Humphrey
Exchamps
Jack Dempsey
Joe Louis
Larry O’brien
Park Avenue
McCarthy
Humphrey
Tammany
Muriel
Fred and
Adele Astaire Rouzine
Labor Leaders Coppped Out At Humphrey Banquet
In New York July 23 the crowd barely stirred as labor figures stayed away. Only Lou Stulberg and a few unions attended while Humphrey touted peace talks and the Supremes backed his campaign. The absence highlighted a muted labor presence in the event.
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Jim Farley
Monroe Goldwater
Anna Rosenberg Hoffman
Paul
Lou Stulberg
The
International Ladies Garment Workers
Stulberg
Hubert Humphrey
Muriel
Humphrey
Trini Lopez
HHH
Supremes
Letters to the Editor on Delaware County Health Unit
A reader questions a proposed county health unit for Delaware County. They argue it requires many staff and funds, would take years to become functional, and fear tax burdens. The piece urges independent citizen thinking over political pressure.
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Delaware County
U.S. Senate
William E Borale
Dissatisfied readers challenge a July 26 column
A Chester reader critiques James F. Scott’s July 26 column on the New Deal Great Society and Vietnam, arguing America’s liberties and patriotism are protected by democracy. The letter defends Rev. Leon Sullivan, questions Nixon and Kennedy positions, and asks how United States losses occurred. Presented by Marie ene Dobnack of 10 L Hightang Ave.
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James F. Scott
Roosevelt
United States of America
Scott
Marie Ene Dobnack
Hightang Ave
Chester
Solutions Wanted Chester Police Commended for Nonstandard Response
Chester Police officers are praised for handling a minor disturbance without resorting to typical harsh methods. The account notes rock throwing and general deprivation as factors, urging honest, straightforward problem solving to reduce future incidents as city recreation worker Andy Turner and Robert Wade area contact.
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Chester Police Department
Andy Turner
Robert Wade
Concord
Ave
Chester
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