GSA fraud probe spurs Carter crackdown and reform push
President Carter orders intensified action after a confidential memo warns of a deep breach of public trust in the General Services Administration. Investigators cite a pattern of misconduct over years, with culprits allegedly stealing millions via fake maintenance, unprovided supplies, and graft. Indictments expected as probes widen across Baltimore, Washington, and New York.
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Washington
Carter
General Services Administration
GSA
Baltimore
New York City
Solzhenitsyn Speech Sparks Mixed American Debate at Harvard
The Russian writer addressed Harvard graduates about Western decadence, urging deeper values. He condemned secularism, materialism, and media excess while praising spiritual ideals and intellectual rigor. Presidents and public figures weigh his call for courage and moral clarity.
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Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Harvard University
Solzhenitsyn
United States
America
Tournament rip off of 1978 taints Babe Ruth event
A letter to the Times describes parking chaos at the Middle Atlantic Section Babe Ruth 16-18 Baseball Tournament at Nether Providence High School. It alleges no traffic police, no signage, and widespread illegal parking with five dollar tickets issued to out of state and local cars, criticizing township officials and tournament planning while praising the Daily Times coverage and umpire quality.
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Nether Providence High School
Providence
Providence Township
New York
New Jersey
Maryland
Delaware
Daily Times
Delaware County Umpire Association
Lammas Flood remembered as Chester area’s worst
A century ago on August 5 1843 a devastating flood known as The Lammas Flood swept across Chester County. Chester Creek rose dramatically, destroying rail bridges and damaging numerous property owners. The article also notes notable deaths, local civic changes, and long ago community events spanning 7 50 and 10 years past.
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Chester Creek
Chester
Third Street
Samuel Lytle
John Hart
J. P
William Eyre
William Eyre Jr
Jesse M. Eyre
William Kerlin
William Kerlin Jr
William McCaffery
William Brabson
William Benton
Mary Engle
Maurice W. Deshong
Jacob G. Kitts
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Joel Solomon
Army
Terence Cardinal Cooke
Pentagon
U. S
National Association of
Jim Young
Indiana
Oregon
Mark Hatfield
Senate Energy Committee
Antoinette Hatfield
White House
Federal Trade Commission
U. S. Customs Service
Robert Vesco
Jack Anderson
Delaware County
Acton
Chester Times
Central States Publishing, Inc
Ralph Ingersoll
Rufus F. Walker Jr
Poner Lewiell Winkler
Clifford Rainey
Donald T. Beideman
Halus Ewing
Cam Hs
Philospher
G.K. Chesterton
Thomas Gillespie
Providence Road
Pennsylvania
Don Nash
Nash
Herman Laufenberg
Middle Atlantic Section
Philadelphia
Edward Delahunt
Chester Florist
13Th and
Potter Streets
Mr. Delahunt
21St Street
Edgmont Avenue
T. J. Stewart
Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
William F. Larkin
Postal Telegraph Company
Fulton Street
E. T. Cowen
First Baptist Church
Second and
Penn Streets
Jonathan Grant
Robert Greenwood
Linwood
William Weir
William Buckley
Marcus Hook
Richard Bradley
Albert Greenwood
Sun Oil Company
Greenwood
Elk River
White Crystal Beach
Lima
Francis M. Taitt
St. Paul’s P. E. Church
St. Mary’s Protestant
7Th and
Edward Streets
Joe Gillespie
Jack Burns
Immaculate Club
Pvt
James H
Hynson
North Korea
Upper Chichester
Jerry Phillips
The
Jerry
Margaret Mary
Peggy) Ramsdale
Clifton Heights
Greater Philadelphia
Brewerytown
Margaret Kramark
Nether Providence
Mark Gummel
Tricia Guyer
Lena Kazynski
Kim Harvey
Brian Wunder
Tinicum
John Huarte
John Hankinson
King Hill
Norm Snead
Philadelphia Eagles
Albright College
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