Gerrymander Battle in Pennsylvania Debate
A letter critiques both parties over Delaware County legislative maps. It defends a compact, county-based plan and urges the Pennsylvania Reapportionment Commission to follow the constitution. The piece contrasts Gerry era gerrymandering with current proposals, favoring a two-district county map.
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Harrisburg
Elbridge Gerry
Gerry
Massachusetts
Party of
Jefferson
Delaware County
Montgomery County
Pennsylvania
Almanac facts for August 1, 1981
Almanac notes for Saturday August 1 1981 include the 213th day of the year with 152 remaining. celestial observations list Mercury Mars Venus Jupiter Saturn. notable births Francis Scott Key born August 1 1779. historical dates cover 1790 census 3929214 in 17 states 1907 Air Force founded 1977 Powers death in LA.
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United Press International
Mercury
Mars
Venus
Jupiter
Saturn
Francis Scott Key
U.S
U.S. Army Air Force
Signal Corps
The
Air Force
Francis Gary Powers
Russia
Los Angeles
Letter to the Editor praises tax collector and laments Chester politics
A reader from Upper Chichester commends Russell Clements for tax collection after the Robinsons left a mess and defends Clinton Johnson amid political attacks. The letter questions police handling after a May 31 murder and criticizes past prepresentations of the Palm shooting and Mayor Battle's statements, urging accountability and fair treatment.
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the Times
Russell Clements
Upper Chichester
Robinsons
Clinton Johnson
Chester
Tempest over O'Connor Supreme Court pick sparks debate
William Van Zant Holmes laments media rumors about Sandra Day O'Connor, defends her Arizona Legislature vote against an amendable anti abortion measure, and argues seniors rely on Social Security payments to cover basic needs while criticizing political manipulation and urging respect for older Americans. He defends middle aged influence and warns against underestimating "top class" poor seniors.
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the Times
Reagan
Arizona
Sandra O'Connor
U.S. Supreme Court
O’connor
Sam Alfonsi
The
Gem
London School of Economics
Sam
William van Zant Holmes
Mayor and police chiefs criticized over Palm killing comments
A reader condemns Mayor Joseph Battle and Police Chief Owens for labeling Benjamin Palm's killing as justified. The letter argues against official justification and calls for accountability and clarity from city leaders.
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the Times
Joseph Battle
Owens
Benjamin Palm
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Tip O'Neal
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