Countywide Fire Radio System Urged in Editorial
An editorial urges a 24hour centralized county fire radio system to route alarms to a single number, alert firehouses and homes, and coordinate with local departments. It calls for funding, installation, and county monitoring to improve protection and cooperation among municipalities.
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Couny
Pennsylvania expands fair housing and civil rights measures
The legislature boasts a landmark civil rights push authorizing the Human Relations Commission to investigate discrimination, require licensing boards to be notified of guilty licensees, strengthen fair employment law, speed housing discrimination injunctions, and expand fair housing to most of the market. Pa. officials argue it advances rights despite limits. The column also questions Johnson administration Vietnam figures, noting discrepancies in Communist cadre estimates and credibility.
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Raymond P. Shafer
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Human Relations Commission
Pennsylvania
Allen and Scott
Johnson
Vietnam
South Vietnam
Everything Good In Marcus Hook Again
Marcus Hook residents defend local taxes and industry, noting a heavy tax burden while praising borough services and contributions. The letter argues for protecting local industry despite proposed mill increases and highlights past support to fire companies, library, and recreation programs.
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Marcus Hook
McCormick
What Would HST Do To The Times
The Rev. H. Pinkney Lewis, whose class ends with an impressive sound of his name, should thank the God he believes in that the President he chose to malign was not Harry S. Truman, or he would have needed another pulpit to hide behind.
Tiny Times Appreciation Note From Darby
Mrs Marie M Myers of Walnut Street School expresses heartfelt thanks for receiving the first issue of Tiny Times. She notes her special class children coloring the turkey on the last page and sends warm gratitude to The Times publisher.
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Walnut Street School
5Th and
Walnut Sts. Darby
Dissent Rightful Even When Wrong Brubaker Letter Debate
A reader defends the right to dissent and warns against labeling all dissenters as extremists. The letter argues that objectivity and progress rely on dissent, noting that history shows dissenters can drive change, while criticizing Brubaker’s views as reactionary.
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David Brubaker
Brubaker
McNamara Reflected LBJ Conservatism in War View
The piece argues journalists misread Robert S. McNamara and Johnson's Vietnam policy. It counters claims of a looming war escalation after McNamara leaves and calls McNamara a proponent of civilian control who aligned with Johnson’s cautious approach.
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McNamara
Vietnam
Suburban Living Urges Early Christmas Preparations
Daily Times columnist Clarence L. Jordan notes Christmas is near and urges early shopping to enjoy suburban life. He praises local merchants and nearby shopping progress as stores appear more attractive than ever, framing the season as a time for thoughtful gifts and community support.
Letters Welcome Readers to Christmas Shopping in Suburbs
The Daily Times invites letters on public interest with name address and phone. Readers praise suburban living, local shopping near home with easy parking and community ties. Christmas season offers concerts plays lectures and a warm sense of neighborhood prosperity.
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