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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1961
Page
4
The Rose Tree Union School District adopts a two part approach to education and facilities. It will conduct a comprehensive study of future building needs and inventory current structures to assess condition and upgrade feasibility. The district will consult construction engineers and local volunteer experts to align curriculum with bricks and mortar.
Cheryl Ann McMinn a 17 year old from Upper Providence wins the Pennsylvania Junior Miss title in Reading ahead of 23 contestants. She becomes the fourth Delaware County entrant to claim a Miss Pennsylvania designation in six months and will compete in Mobile Alabama in March against contestants from 50 states and the District of Columbia.
The writer muses that Rockefeller's sudden divorce after 31 years may affect his political future. It contrasts past divorcees in national races, questions the weight of such a issue, and suggests the move could be a strategic distraction from Democratic political strength and Nixon's potential pull.
Springfield civil defense personnel conducted a full scale air raid drill Wednesday night in Norwood. A yellow alert at 7 p.m. and red attack signal at 7:30 p.m. plunged 310 homes in Stoney Creek section into blackout as 150 CD workers trained across emergency operations at township building. The exercise was directed by William Black, coordinator.
Washington reports Red China and Albania seeking large U S grain imports to ease drought induced shortages. Peiping eyes about 200 million bushels, mostly wheat, with Albania requesting 300 thousand tons. Britain handles talks, payment in gold and long credits, deliveries through 1962. Internal U S policy divides among Rusk, McGovern, McConaughy, and Rostow, with McGovern urging study before any sale. Foreign notes mention a Ghana bartender request by Peace Corps and a Danish Swedish bridge plan.
Daniel J. Dougherty argues Aldan should adopt a borough manager plan to reduce blight from multiple housing and gas stations. He cites Lansdowne as a model, noting potential annual savings exceeding the $10,000 salary for a trained manager and improved, nonpolitical administration.
William M. Rolofson of Media writes to praise Senator Clarence Bell for attacking road conditions and condemns Media Providence Road and State Street for deep ruts and pits. He argues the county seat should repair its roads rather than paint lines over cracks.
Lawrence A. Conner Sr. writes from Chester denying any insurgent group or movement linked to his name. He says no one was authorized to speak for him and questions why his name was used in the article. He praises Green’s plan, calling him a personal and political friend for over twenty five years.
The Delaware County Derly Times invites letters on public interest subjects. Genuine signatures with full address and telephone number are required and will be printed. Letters addressed to third parties are not printed and may be condensed for publication.
The article argues that while long term unemployment has declined by 900,000, a growing pool of unemployables emerges as automation replaces jobs. Armour & Co reports high post layoff unemployment, especially among older workers and minorities, prompting calls for ongoing education and private public cooperation to prevent permanent joblessness.
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