Delaware County at risk in redistricting clash
Delaware County faces a political integrity crisis as the state legislature redraws congressional districts after the 1980 census. With Philadelphia losing a congressman, tactics to move Democratic votes into districts threaten Delaware County’s unity, potentially fracturing its influence in Washington for a decade. The piece argues against splitting the county to favor Republicans and cautions that doing so would hurt local clout and misalign representation.
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Delaware County
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Harrisburg
Washington
Philadelphia
Philly
Bucks County
U.S
Robert Edgar
Richard Schulze
Chester County
Schulze
Chester City
Edgar
Bob Edgar
Steve Joachim
Brookhaven Leader Seeks Continued Public Involvement
The newly elected Brookhaven official thanks voters for the mandate and pledges four more years of service. He urges residents to engage in community affairs and voice concerns to officials.
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the Times
Brookhaven
Career Day at Delaware County Community College
Eighth grade students from five districts attend Career Day at Delaware County Community College thanks sponsors and speakers including Westinghouse for lunches and Bill Bergey and Doug Collins for sports talks. Coverage by The Daily Times and Philadelphia Bulletin noted. students express enjoyment and appreciation.
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the Times
Delaware County Community College
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Philadelphia Bulletin
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Doug Collins
Ridley School District career day draws 2200 eighth graders
On October 27 Ridley School District visited Delaware County Community College for Career Day with 2200 eighth grade students. Notables Bill Bergey and Doug Collins attended signing autographs. It was a fun day and organizers hope to repeat for ninth graders next year.
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Delaware County Community College
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Reader Letter To The Editor From Delaware County Daily Times
A reader requests space in the Delaware County Daily Times to express views on local affairs. The letter is signed with name and address, enabling publication alongside other citizens’ correspondence.
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Delaware County Daily Times
Mildred Ave
Primos
Reagan presses missile decision amid Soviet bluff call
The president signals that the United States will not deploy mid range missiles in Western Europe if the Soviets dismantle their advantage. Soviet Tass rejects the proposal, while liberal media and left spokesmen question Reagan motives. The piece argues the gesture exposes Communist claims of peace and tests their credibility.
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the Times
Reagan
United States
Europe
Western
JFK
U.S
Afghanistan
Tass
Delaware County Career Day thanks facilities and Westinghouse
The message thanks Delaware County facilities for Career Day and Westinghouse for supplying school lunches. It notes the event helped attendees learn what jobs are and how to pursue them and expresses hope for future eighth graders to share the experience.
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the Times
Delaware County Community College
Westinghouse
Better Perspective From Career Day at Delaware County College
Ridley South students thank participants of Career Day held October 27 at Delaware County Community College. Eighth graders say the event gave them a clearer view of their future careers as professionals shared their experiences.
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the Times
Ridley South
Delaware County Community College
Eighth Graders Attend Career Day at DCCC
In Ridley South Junior High School’s eighth grade, 2,200 pupils joined Career Day on October 27 at Delaware County Community College. DCCC provided facilities and Westinghouse supplied lunches while Bill Bergey and Doug Collins spoke on pro sports, coming unpaid to support students’ futures.
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the Times
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Delaware County Community College
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