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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1978
Page
2
With 645 precincts reported, Cleveland Mayor Dennis Kucinich wins 60,308 to 60,033 in an unofficial recall vote by a 275 margin. County officials plan a recount as Hongisto, now New York prison chief, comments on the result.
A 5.1 magnitude quake centered south of Santa Barbara rattled five counties injuring about 50. Goleta bore the brunt with shattered windows and debris while downtown escaped serious damage. One woman remained in ICU with burns. most injuries were minor.
The piece discusses how society judges lone unmarried women aged 62 and older, labeling them as sad cases or pitied widows. It argues many remain unmarried by choice, notes widows often feel relief at leaving nursemaid duties, and claims elderly, highly married divorcees are the most unhappy. End of sermonette.
In Rome thousands prayed at Paul VI's tomb as factions vie to shape the next papacy. About 112 cardinals will vote in a secret conclave on Aug. 25 while lobbyists push for opposite directions from ultra conservative and liberal camps. Leaders from Civilta Cristiana advocate a crystal clear doctrine and truth, while the liberal Committee for the Responsible Election of the Pope seeks a progressive, open minded pope with a smile.
Delaware County and New Castle County report mostly sunny and very warm conditions through Tuesday and Thursday with highs in the upper 80s to near 90. Tonight fairs with patchy fog, lows around 70 in both counties. Tides at Tidewater Terminal pier show highs 9:40 a.m. and 10:07 p.m. and lows 4:30 a.m. and 4:39 p.m. Precipitation: trace in past 24 hours, 3.22 inches this month, 32.53 inches this year. Highs today reached 88. Sun rose 6:11 a.m., set 7:59 p.m.
The Pennsylvania Medical Society warns that ads promising to erase scars, melt fat, or enlarge body parts are risky. Henry Youngman, a 72 year old comic, notes booming appeal among younger audiences who know his old jokes.
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