Editorial urges Delaware County master plan and expert input
The column cites Charles Lindbergh and advocates a county master plan led by the County Planning Commission aided by professional planners. It urges sequencing projects like the Midcounty Expressway Flower St. bridge county airport and industrial development with citizen input and funding forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lindberg
Atlantic
G. Robert Watkins
Delaware County
Watkins
Midcounty
Flower St. Bridge
William A. Welsh
Pearl Harbor Recall Sparks Cold War Reflections
A historical column marks the 21st anniversary of Pearl Harbor noting the surprise attack and the ensuing war, while debating warnings and the Cuban near miss. It cites Roberta Wohlstetter and suggests emergency road cinders as a low cost modern safety measure for steep hills.
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Pearl Harbor
Roberta Wohlstetter
Cuba
Allen- Scott
Shoemakerville Hill
Providence Ave
Baltimore Pike
Media
Chester Pike
MacDade Blvd
Political jockeying in Delaware County for 1983 primaries
The piece outlines anticipated moves in Delaware County politics for 1983 including two Republican county commissioners slated for next year, a Chester attorney seeking the Recorder of Deeds endorsement, Governor-elect Scranton adding a fifth judgeship, and retirements triggering new judicial appointments. It notes tax and assessment uncertainties, SEPACT status, and the May 5 primary timing with both parties set to nominate two candidates for three commissioner seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Joseph E. Pappano
Delaware County politics forecast in Riesel column
The piece outlines Delaware County GOP divisions over two open commissioner seats and a possible reelection bid by Democratic incumbent Bill Welsh. It notes a coalition between Welsh and Republican Al Swing, lingering questions about Swing’s term, and Bob Watkins’ stance on reentry. The column hints at unnamed “confidential tips” and praises Watkins’s Blue Ribbon growth plan idea as timely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware County
Bill Welsh
Welsh
Foud
Watkins
Rail Workers Let Down Softly
A Chicago source predicts a railroad strike with broad or selective scope possibly starting next year. The plan envisions 46 000 firemen and major staffing cuts, with severance pay, extended layoff notice, and a path to retraining as mergers and space age shifts reshape the industry.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Washington
Rock
St. Louis
Supreme Court
National Railroad
Reds in Cuba Yet
Defense Department estimates reveal that the Soviet force in Cuba included 28,000 to 33,000 troops plus an elite guard division with 16,000 to 18,000 troops, ready around key facilities to oppose a U S invasion. The report notes missiles and IL-28 bombers, with many specialists, pilots, and port personnel also present.
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Cuba
U.S
Castro
Kennedy
Khrushchev
U. S
Mikoyan
Washington
Havana
Moscow
Taxpayer's Heaven Or Not A Soviet Budget Comparison
Sylvia Porter analyzes the Soviet budget submitted to the Supreme Soviet claiming it funds production and consumer goods while vastly exceeding U.S. budgets. She details turnover tax at 41 percent of revenue plus 26 percent profits tax and other sources, noting high prices and government control.
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Kremlin
Supreme Soviet
Russia
U.S
Raymond
Soviet Union
Passing Show Benefit Draws Firemen Guards
Fire Chief S. 4 and Slater led a guard detail at Chester Family Theater for three nights of The Passing Show. The event benefited Chester Hospital and drew packed crowds amid fire safety concerns.
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Slater
Family Theater
Chester
Chester Hospital
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Albert H. Swing
County Planning Commission
Commission
Harry Grafton
Sepact
VICTOR_RIESEL
Radnor
GOP
Bob Watkins
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Victor
Riesel
Robert S. Allen
Paul Scott
Defense Department
Ieily
Vatican
Augustin Cardinal ‘Bea
Union of Christians
Cardinal Cushing
Boston
Pope John
Robert
S. Allen
Sylvia Porter
Stalin
Sylvia
Samuel D. Riddle
Middletown
Aston
Concord
Edgmont
Glen Riddle
Leiperville
Batthing Nelson
Colonial Hotel
Gustave Adolph
Sweden
Ande
Tinicum
Weldon B. Heyburn
Concordville
Delaware River
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