Seized money split and profit for law enforcement debated
Delaware County DA Frank Hazel pushes to divert confiscated cash and assets from state to county prosecutors to fund crime fighting. He argues criminals should pay for the system, while jurisdictional disputes and mechanics of distribution across agencies complicate the plan. Legislators in Harrisburg urged to approve.
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Frank Hazel
Delaware County
Hazel
Hazel Kaij
Harrisburg
Chester
State Police
Ridley Township
Delaware
Undecided on academy choice by Corky Kelly
A 100 year old item notes Corky Kelly remains undecided about which academy to attend. It lists other local items including William M Ward of Nether Providence proudly owning a 16 week old Saint Bernard at 70 pounds.
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Corky Kelly
William M. Ward
Nether Providence
Abner Coppock
South Chester
William M. Thomas
Newtown Square
Pennsylvania
Swarthmore College
Go Corky Kelly weighs West Point or Air Force Academy
YFARS notes Corky Kelly of Chester Heights born to World War II hero Capt. Colin P. Kelly faces a choice between the United States Military Academy at West Point and the new United States Air Force Academy in Colorado as urged by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. James R. Bell, Chester’s oldest surviving American War veteran, turns 94.
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Chester Heights
Colin P. Kelly
United States Military Academy
West Point
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado
Corky
James R. Bell
Chester
Holmes Fire Company Ambulance Membership Drive 1981
Holmes Fire Company announces an 1981 ambulance membership drive serving Holmes Folsom Secane Morton and Rutledge areas. Membership costs 5 yearly covers emergency calls and 25 for routine transfers. non members pay 35 for all services. 20 Penn DoH EMTs and CPR certified members, crews 24 hours, two fully equipped ambulances, monthly in services, plans for public CPR and first aid training. Contact 461-4288 after 6 pm.
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the Times
Holmes Fire Company
Holmes
Folsom
Secane
Morton
Rutledge
Pennsylvania Department of Health
American Heart Association
Ridley
Norwood
Briarcliff
Collingdale
The 1980 Census and Its Persistent Count Conundrum
In this reflection Melvin Maddocks considers the 1980 census chaos and public distrust. He notes New York City and State disputes over uncounted residents, the high cost per person, and the broader impact on federal funds and seats. The piece links ancient census origins to modern data folly and warns against reducing people to numbers.
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Babylon
Tower of Babel
New York City
New York State
United States Census Bureau
State
Herman Hollerith
IBM
Probe on Cotton Inc ties fuels call to end case
Reported options include abandoning a case linking government officials with Cotton Inc elevated by a 1966 law creating the Cotton Board. The board funneled funds to Cotton Inc. amid investigations into improper spending, with critics alleging a decade of mismanagement and possible evasion of federal law.
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The
Cotton Board
Cotton Inc
Federal Treasury
Congress
Paul Findley
R-Ill
Agriculture Department
Trade Association
Secretary of Agriculture
J. Dukes Wooters Jr
J.G. Boswell Co
Wooters
Wooter
Findley
Boswell
Agriculture Then
U.S
Los Angeles
Justice Department
Robert Walters
Enterprise Association
Almanac facts for December 8, 1980
United Press International notes for Monday December 8 1980 marking the 343rd day of the year with 23 percent of year remaining. It recalls the 1886 founding of the American Federation of Labor in Columbus Ohio by delegates from 25 unions and mentions Greece’s 1974 vote to end the monarchy.
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United Press International
American Federation of Labor
Columbus
Ohio
Taiwan
Greece
Letters Salvation Army deserves support
A reader urges support for the Salvation Army during Christmas, noting the season’s emphasis on giving and the charity’s reach to about 3 million nationwide. The letter highlights programs from meals and toy shops to hospital visits, counseling, and year round services, urging contributions by check or kettle to aid the needy.
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Salvation Army
You
Army
Endangered Indiana Bat site threatens synthetic fuel plant
Paul Harvey notes a proposed 1.5 billion synthetic fuel plant at a Numan Kentucky site that hosts the endangered Indiana Bat. He contrasts U S caution with Britain’s growing nuclear program while warning of ecological and species risks if the project proceeds.
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Numan
Kentucky
Indiana
United States
Dixy Lee Ray
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Glenn Killinger
West Chester State College
Art Raimp
Villanova
John Hartle
Middletown Township
Millersville State College
Clarence Roberts
Chester School Board
Arden C. Skidmore
Prospect Park
Glenalden
America
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
Memphis
Ala
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S.C
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HUD
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Melvin Maddocks
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Dorit
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Los Angeles Times Syndicate
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