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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1978
Page
6
President Carter touts unemployment cuts deregulation and new departments while facing sagging popularity over unpopular moves such as a Panama Canal Treaty and oil tax. He bolsters image with media entourage and dinners as investigations and nuclear danger reports fuel critique.
A reflective essay argues there are many nonviolent methods to destroy a person’s spirit. It condemns denying love and opportunity, stifling talent, insensitivity, excessive protection, and psychological deprivation as killings. It cites quotes from Somerset Maugham and Robert Frost to illustrate life’s fragility and the danger of discouragement.
On August 19 in history Adolf Hitler’s rise to power is noted for 1934. Salem, Massachusetts executions for witchcraft occur in 1692. Old Ironsides defeats a British frigate in 1812. Italian forces seize British Somaliland in 1940. Northeastern flood disaster in 1955. Lyndon Johnson vows no Vietnam war cuts without Communist concessions.
The tribute honors John Abrams a Chester High football coach who died recently. He led teams with sincerity and kindness, guiding players through personal and academic struggles. A 1936 season near upset ended with a quiet, tearful moment as Chester won in halftime adversity.
A Chester police seizure follows Henry Copple's horse found on the railroad at Pennell Street. Reports note two scarlet fever deaths on the Ida Lawrence at Breakwater and a mysterious five minute blast from the South Chester Rolling Mill whistle. Civil War reunion set for Sept. 17 in Newville with about 40 survivors.
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