Chester Township Faces Fire Service Crisis Over Funding
Felton Hose & Chemical Co warns it may close by January 9 if the township does not provide more funding. The volunteer department anticipates a $30,000 year end deficit, with proposals for a $1 per unit fire service fee and a $3 mill levy. Supervisors plan a Jan 9 meeting to seek a long term funding solution and scrutiny of prior fire tax uses.
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Chester Township
Felton Hose & Chemical Co
Penndot
Christmas Gift Ads and Chester News Echo 100 Years Ago
A column recalling Chester events from a century past notes cheap gifts such as a $25 Weed Sewing Machine and a 25 cent cough remedy. It details Edgmont Avenue’s poor condition, pitiful horses at grog shops, and local merchants like William Dalton and Wright Wrigley. It also mentions a 7 years ago break in at a Chester pool room, then airings of other town histories and notable deaths in the area.
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Edgmont Avenue
10Th Street
Chester
William Dalton
3Rd Street
Wright Wrigley
West 3Rd Street
General Grant
Philadelphia
H. L. Donaldson
London Needle Company
Joseph A. Senior
12Th Street
Conspiracy Claims on Iran Crisis and Media Bias
A reader letter alleges the Tehran crisis was planned by traitors and claims the embassy takedown involved Russian trained terrorists, not Iranians. It accuses Rockefeller interests of manipulating oil, politics, and Carter, and calls for action to preserve freedom.
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The
Times
Tehran
Iran
Pearl Harbor
PLO
Okhomeini
United States
David Rockefeller
Rockefeller-Rothschild
Rockefeller
Jimmy Carter
Republican Party
John Connally
George Bush
Howard Baker
Khomeini
Carter
U.S
Free World
Russia
Folcroft
Appeasers push ceding to Iran amid shah crisis
The piece notes a drift toward yielding to Iran amid the shah’s peril, with talk of surrender or an international commission to study his crimes. It warns that such calls come from appeasers exploiting an international crisis and would be unjust toward the shah.
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U.S
Iran
International Commission
Norwood residents complain about taxes and services
A reader critiques municipal spending and service failures in Norwood, criticizing sewer and trash collection policies. They note sewer tax increases with little remediation on Martin Lane and trash pickups shifting to Wednesdays, urging residents to verify daily schedules and city responses.
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All the Times
Florain
Martin Lane
Atkinson
Norwood
Why Chester should consider a tax to aid library
The Chester Free Library and the West End Free Library were funded by gifts and local efforts but ongoing money to sustain library service has failed. A 1967 gift from Miss Jane B Provost urged a stable income, a 1972 bond attempt failed, and state law makes Chester a library city. A permanent solution is needed to avoid futility and ensure library access.
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Chester
City of Chester
Jane B. Provost
Enieal
Coton Endowment
City of
Big bash for Chip Carter drains taxpayer funds
Jack Anderson reports a private Washington party for Chip Carter's friends cost about 9000 dollars including 7500 for catered food and a 10 member band. The White House refuses to disclose costs while the event was held away from press taphold and taxpayers are left with questions.
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White House
Washington
Chip Carter
Almanac highlights for December 18, 1979
Today is Tuesday December 18 1979 the 352nd day with 13 to follow. The moon is new and the morning stars Mars Jupiter Saturn and the evening star Venus are visible. Those born on this date fall under Sagittarius. Edward MacDowell the American composer was born December 18 1861.
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United Press International
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Venus
Edward MacDowell
Congress recognizes Sue Tee Hall of Fame expansion in 1964
A 1964 act by Congress established expansion areas for the Sue Tee Hall of Fame, marking an official acknowledgment of extended eligibility and new sites. The measure reflected nationwide interest in preserving and promoting the hall’s legacy.
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Sue Tee
Pie
Congress
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