Paddling Debate Stirs CUEA Leader Criticism
A CUEA president condemns criticism of teacher Ms. Amnette Hart amid a paddling case. He argues teachers may use reasonable force as a last resort after failed home contact, defending the five year teaching record shown in sworn testimony and urging Superintendent and principal review before further judgments.
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Cynthia Black
la Emory
Amnette Hart
Sistant
Annette Hart
Hart
Ms. Hart
Elvis Presley remembered as American pioneer of rock n roll
Ruth Millett questioned Elvis early fame in 1956 citing adult criticism. By Aug 16 1978, time proved her wrong as Presley’s impact grew beyond fad. Thousands attended the anniversary memorial in Memphis, celebrating a musician who fused country blues gospel into a new era.
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Ruth Millett
Elvis Presley
The
Daily Times
Presley
Miss Millett
Elvis
Delaware County
Memphis
Daughter's departure sparks hopeful family moment
A father drives his daughter Sheila to the airport as she heads East to college. They share a quiet ride and her quoted sermon line about starting a new adventure fills them with hope, reinforcing belief that hope anchors dreams and life.
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Sheila
Thankful for discipline in schools letter to the Times
A 21 year old writer defends paddling in schools praising firm discipline. He recalls his own punishments at Toby Farms Elementary and argues that respect for authority benefits society. The letter supports teachers and parents who enforce discipline and criticizes liberal attitudes toward child-rearing.
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the Times
Annette Hart
Toby Farms
Letter disputes claim on Limerick cost and nuclear politics
R L Harper of Philadelphia Electric defends Limerick Generating Station against Terry Rumsey's August letter. He notes customers have not paid for construction yet and argues fuel savings from Peach Bottom exceed the capital outlay. He counters cancer linkage and cites military waste.
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Limerick
P.E
Peach Bottom
Rumsey
United States
R. L. Harper
Public Information
Philadelphia Electric Co
Philadelphia
Chester Letter Support for Dog Track Bill
A Chester resident writes in support of Francis X Tenaglio's dog racing bill arguing it would bring jobs and tax revenue to the city. The letter notes the Daily Times left the city, taking wage and property taxes, and suggests urging the paper to relocate rather than opposing the bill.
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the Times
John Roman
Francis X. Tenaglio
Chester
Daily Times
Roman
The
Tenaglio
In Other Times a Chester Snapshot 1910 Highlights
A round up of local history and notes from Chester and surrounding areas. Highlights include high back comb fashion, an electric night bell at Robert Howarth’s drugstore, voting residency rules, a robbers tale with pantaloons, a quoits loss in Philadelphia, dairymen feeding milk cows with Chester Sugar Mill feed, horse racing at Brighton Beach, Rhodes Mill reopening, the San Jacinto shipyard work, a 50 year look at local police, a motorcycle loss to fire, a Gulf of Mexico rescue, a Toronto boxing match, and historical notes on a burgess resignation, antique car driving plans, and notable community milestones.
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Chester
Robert Howarth
Reuben Crowther
John Goff
William Burke
Harry Eddis
Washington Breeze
Philadelphia
Charles Longbotham
Brighton Beach
Frank Yocum
Rhodes
Aston Township
Somers Rhodes
Roach
San Jacinto
New York
Texas
Today in History highlights and birthdays for August 16
AP notes key historical events on this date from 1896 gold discovery in Alaska to 1974 Cyprus cease fire and 1969 Northern Ireland tensions. It lists birthdays for George Meany Eydie Gorme and Frank Gifford plus reflections on duty to God and neighbor.
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Bonanza Creek
Alaska
Klondike
Abraham Lincoln
States of the Union
France
Babe Ruth
New York
Britain
Cyprus
Northern Ireland
Czechoslovaia
Romania
Israel
Lydda
Gerald Ford
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Eydie Gorme
Frank Gifford
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Clifford Rainey
Donald T. Beideman
Halus Ewing
America
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Upper Darby
Thomas Brierley
C. A. Martin
West Fifth Street
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Gulf of Mexico
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Cuba
Key West
Fla
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Srer
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Toronto
Canada
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Trainer
William I. Benjamin
Burgess
Robert C. Laurens
Wayne
Sarasota
Frank Brooks
William Hamilton Jr
Franklin Fire Company
Chester Fire Company
Vincent F. Sanbe
David Speers
Swarthmore-Rutledge
Alana Lucyk
Nether Providence High School
Creekside
Thomas J. Bruton
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Thomas Paine
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