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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1978
Page
6
Many people assume Medicare covers 80 percent of their bills. In reality it pays 80 percent of a “reasonable” fee, not the full doctor’s charge. Rules are complex and vary by locality. If dissatisfied, request a review at your Social Security office within six months and keep copies of all claim forms.
The Daily Times urges donations to the Merry Christmas Fund to aid the Salvation Army’s holiday relief efforts. Last year the fund supported 824 families, about 3,200 people, with 9,000 on food, 3,000 on toys, and 1,500 on nursing home visits. This year the SA aims to reach 9,000 people, with rising costs and a short time left to contribute.
Reverend Schuller recounts origins of the first walk-in drive-in church on the Pacific coast, sparked by Rosie Gray's paralytic, faith-driven worship in a car. The plan grew after her illness and death, leading to a sanctuary and drive-in parking, with Schuller urging readers to seek God’s activity in life.
A letter to the Times defends Fair Acres and its staff, praising K Connolly LGPN for an accurate reply to a Mrs Miller letter. The writer commends staff, daily visits, and room cleanliness, notes a piano moved for Mrs Miller, and expresses gratitude for the care, while acknowledging an ongoing food service issue.
Willard C. Richan of the Delaware County Board of Assistance warns that fraud prevention strains welfare workers who handle up to 200 cases. A hiring freeze and looming February funding shortfall threaten county programs, risking cuts and suffering for children, elderly, and handicapped unless emergency funds restore or exceed prior levels.
A column recaps events from 100 75 and 50 years ago in Chester area noting a pig squealing during a steamship analogy at Bethel Court and plans to convert the area into a parking lot. It also mentions Rev W R McNeil former Chester pastor now at Oxford Baptist and police/municipal notes about local figures and a Santa Claus gift drive.
On December 19 notable historical events include Ho Chi Minh forces attacking French forces in Indochina in 1946, King Philip's War clash in 1675, Franklin beginning Poor Richard's Almanac in 1732, and Holt funeral services in 1960. Birthdays include Brezhnev, Richardson, and Tyson. Thought by Napoleon quotes.
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