Editorial: Some Schools Flout the Law on Desegregation
The State Human Relations Commission hearings in Chester open as a recap of the July 8, in South Holland Illinois, desegregation ruling. Federal Judge Julius J. Hoffman ordered suburban schools to desegregate forthwith, saying private residential patterns cannot justify segregation and that inaction harms all children. He warned that future U.S. education depends on integrated schools and urged school boards to end segregation as a civic duty and legal obligation.
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State Human Relations Commission
Chester
South Holland
Julius J. Hoffman
Tts
Hoffman
United States
Arrose
Forgotten Politics and the Power of Congressional Committees
The piece argues that presidential attention masks congressional power, criticizing aging lawmakers who control key committees. It warns voters risk blindly supporting party lines while real governance lies in committees, urging less focus on presidents and more on congressional candidates and their chairmanships.
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Meni
Hollywood Produccon
America
Sen
Kennedy Mudh
Frank Sinatra
Washington
Lincoln
Walk City Streets To The Times
A resident recounts four years of work in Chester and urges city leadership to regularly walk the streets and alleys to witness and address the community’s lingering living condition problems.
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Chester
Upland
Veep Nomination Reflections on Vice Presidential History
A survey of how vice presidential picks have shaped campaigns and policy from Adams to Nixon and beyond. It notes balancing tickets, party dynamics, and the rare paths to the presidency, citing figures like Bricker, Dewey, Johnson, Lodge, Kefauver, and Ike era choices.
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Warren
California
Dewey
New York
Bricker
Ohio
Nixon
Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Garner
F.D. Roosevelt
Robinson
Smits
V.P
Richard M. Nixon
Calif
Henry Cabot Lodge
Veep
Adlai E. Stevenson
Wartin van Buren
Throttlebottom
Topeka
Delco Urges Open Talk On County Airport Plan
Clarence L. Jordan argues Delaware County needs a modern airport with top service facilities and air traffic controls to attract industry and solve short haul transport. He cites Boeing Vertol’s expertise, the role of interstate expressways and rail reductions, and warns against delaying discussion before a site decision.
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Delaware County
United States
Jerry N. Jordan
American Airlines
Boeng
Vertol
Readers oppose Chester Upland Chester Township school merger
A letter argues the merger of Chester, Upland, and Chester Township schools would worsen education. It cites high poverty, weak tax bases, and adverse effects on Chester Township and Upland students. The writer urges a fairer, corrective approach instead of forced consolidation.
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Chester, Upland
Chester Township
Letter to the editor complains of cruel humor in a handwriting column
The writer condemns a published handwritten letter and the editor for mocking the poor and ill. He defends helping the less fortunate and argues the ink pen harms more than the sword. He calls for public apology and criticizes educated readers for ignoring social issues.
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Sydney
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the Times
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Congress
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John Adams
Estates Kefauver
Sena
John F. Kenedy
Mass
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas R. Marshall
Calvin Coolidge
Harding
Hoover
Coolidge
Charles G. Dawes
Louis Clinton Hatch
Dawes
Senate
Charles B. Warren
Delco
Clarence L. Jordan
Daily Times
Vietnam
Seaboard
Clarence
LL. Serdan
Delaware County School Board
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