Emission inspection plan affects Delaware County residents
A federal consent decree ends a two year lawsuit by the EPA and environmental groups against PennDOT. The agreement requires more than three million cars in the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh areas to be tested annually for exhaust pollution. Inspections begin Aug 1 1980 with repairs mandatory Feb 1 1981. PennDOT may use franchise stations or private garages.
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U. S. District Court
Louis Bechtle
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
State Department of Transportation
Penndot
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Calif
Hartford
Conn
Albert Slap
Public Interest Law Center of
Postmaster Ogden retires and other 1910s notes in Chester area
A 100 year span recaps local history from a postmaster Tim Ogden’s retirement to light vignettes of Chester in the era. Items include a South Chester kite lantern with a Franklin engine image, terra cotta fashion notes, a Wetherill Madison Street home, a moved Falkner shop, missionary travels, a gar-fish in the Delaware, and a watermelon wagon mishap.
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South Chester
Franklin Engine
Delaware County
Chester Daily Times
New Chester
Robert Wetherill
Madison Street
J. H. Falkner
Chester Boat and
Lampkin Street
Third Street
Edwards and
Flower Streets
P. S. Freeland
North Chester Baptist Church
United States
William Ewing
Chester
Delaware
Market Street
Third
Pennell
Paddle jury action confuses readers in Times letter
A reader questions a jury decision acquitting Ms. Hart after a paddle incident in a fourth grade class. The letter brands the school system as negligent and argues the paddle constitutes a crime instrument, urging schools to curb violence and protect student rights.
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the Times
Marlene DiGiacomo
Ms. Hart
George Reynold
Hart
Clangs for Vertol and political deals in SEPTA bid
A reader argues Congressman Edgar delays SEPTA trolley contract to aid Boeing Vertol, charging higher taxpayer costs and questioning his influence after Vertol’s past bid losses. The letter hints at political maneuvering and inside info from the Northeast Midwest coalition, ending with a hope for clang clang for Vertol and gong gong for Edgar.
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the Times
Bob Edgar
SEPTA
Edgar
Boeing Vertol
Northeast-Midwest Economic Advancement Coalition
Vertol
Correction to Interboro tax payment controversy
A Tinicum correction letter challenges statements by Interboro School District President David Connery about July tax payments. The letter asserts the township tax bills went out by July 24 after district data arrived July 11, defending Tinicum residents and criticizing district office efficiency.
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the Times
Daily Times
Interboro Studies
David Connery
Interboro
Tinicum
Connery
Tinicum Township
Penn-Delco Superintendent Commends Daily Times Coverage
The Penn-Delco School District Superintendent praises Delaware County Daily Times for fair and comprehensive district coverage. He thanks the board, employees, and students for their support and expresses desire to continue cooperation in telling the Penn-Delco Story.
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the Times
Penn-Delco
Delaware County Daily Times
Today in History highlights and birthdays for Aug 31
The Aug 31 historical notes include Franklin Roosevelt signing a neutrality act in 1935, English Jewry exile in 1290, Rhode Island liquor ban for Indians in 1654, a Packard cross continent trip in 1903, Tannenberg battle 1944, Hurricane Carol 1954, Cuba near-miss by Navy planes in 1962, Iran earthquake death toll in 10 years prior, Gainesville 1972 acquittals, Rhodesia mandate in 1977, birthdays Arthur Godfrey and William Saroyan, and Stephen Spender's thought for the day.
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Associated Press
Franklin Roosevelt
U.S
England
Edward I
Rhode Island
New York
San Francisco
Tannenberg
Poland
United States
U.S. Navy
Cuba
Iran
Gainesville
Fla
Miami
Rhodesia
Ilan Smith
Britain
Arthur Godfrey
William Saroyan
Lucky little girl abortion open letter reads harshly
A terse open letter speaks on abortion with accusatory tone. It contrasts a daughter's supposed luck with a mother’s regret, noting imagined future consequences of seeking pleasure. The writer addresses “To whom it may concern” and condemns the act as dangerous and immoral.
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the Times
Thoughtful Maxims on Learning and Wealth
A compact quotation collection contrasts lessons from past errors with prudence. It warns against extortion and robbery while advising not to overly covet wealth. The format resembles a moral or reflective praise of virtuous restraint and measured gain.
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George Washington
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Tim) Ogden
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