Letters from Edgar Storming Against Water Filter Plan
Edgar voices protest to the Times backing Philadelphia Suburban Water Company objections to proposed EPA drinking water rules. He argues carbon filters are costly, based on weak cancer risk data, citing $30 million initial costs and ongoing millions per year for water users.
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Mr. Nader
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Philadelphia Suburban Water Company
Chester Water Authority
Transsexual teacher defended by parent letter to Times
A Chester Upland School District parent responds to a Daily Times letter by Ms. Rachel Harris supporting a transsexual teacher. The writer argues merit matters in teaching and would not remove their children over the teacher’s sex or sexual orientation.
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Daily Times
Rachel Harris
Chester-Upland
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Mind Won't Be Changed The Times on Abortion Debates
The Times quotes Mary Anne Moran arguing abortion is a private choice. It notes many women face compelling emotional and medical reasons for abortion and condemns forced pregnancy and religious pressure. It contrasts views on birth control and cites historical shifts in church positions on abortion.
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Mary Anne Moran
Catholic Church
U.S
Inspiring letter praises brave lad rescue and change
A reader commends July 18 edition for featuring a courageous young man James Glendining who rescued a woman from a car. She notes frustration with violent headlines, urges more uplifting stories, and cites personal views on reproductive rights and personal morality.
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Delaware County Daily Times
James Glendining
Judge Rules Student Not Required To Stand For Pledge
A New Jersey judge ruled a student need not stand for the Pledge of Allegiance in school due to personal belief. The decision raises questions about future court actions when attendance is demanded despite nonbelief.
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Supreme Court
Marlene Prost
the Times
New Jersey
Missed point in Cofiel column on abortion
Geraldine M. Anderson of Media labels abortion as the fatal form of child abuse and urges respect for all life in a sharp critique of Trisha Cofiel's column.
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Trisha Cofiel
Geraldine M. Anderson
Today in History highlights for August 2, 1978
Key events include Germany invading France Belgium and Luxembourg in 1914 and Russia invading Germany. Henry Hudson entered Hudson Bay in 1610. Fifth Avenue opened in New York in 1824. Roosevelt endorsed atomic research. Nixon greeted in Warsaw in 1959. Dean sentenced in Watergate in 1974. Kennedy assassin Sirhan Sirhan pled innocent in Los Angeles.
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