Four lanes for Route 352 bridge debated
Middletown officials urge PennDOT to widen the Route 352 bridge over Baltimore Pike to four lanes while PennDOT says only two lanes can be funded from state maintenance funds. The project would close 352 and Baltimore Pike during deck replacement and reduce sidewalks, prompting safety concerns for schoolchildren.
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Penndot
Middletown Road
Baltimore Pike
Middletown
Joseph Lancellot
Granite Run Mall
Lancellot
Ronald Flegel
Flegel
Waste fraud and corruption in federal programs
A Boston Globe commentary argues that a sprawling federal government, led by HEW Secretary Joseph Califano, wastes billions weekly. It cites GSA theft, CETA fraud, SBA loan abuses, and misused federal equipment, calling for swift justice and cutting un-American programs.
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Belmont
Mass
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Joseph Califano
Califano
Califano Empire
HEW
General Services Administration
GSA
Ray Marshall
New England
Pierpont named PMC post in Chester history notes
In a Chester Times snippet, 100 years ago John Dougherty urged to arrest a thief at Mrs Campbell’s on Eighth Street. Turkeys 14 cents a pound and chickens 13 cents at Chester Farmers Market. Oysters sold by James McCoy on Broad and Mechanic Streets. A freshman class at Chester High School boasted students including Isaiah Mirkil Kate Maxson and Emma Provost.
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Chester
John Dougherty
David Deakyne
Edwin G. Mattie
Bella P. McCurdy
Clara M. Maxson
James Powell
Bella C. Taylor
Emma W. Hall
Emma J. Provost
Franklin J. Evans
Chester High School
D. P Paiste
S. Ae
SE. Eer
Jewish GIs lauded for wartime heroism across Pacific theaters
A Times letter highlights Jewish servicemen in World War II conflicts. Ensigns Stanley Caplan Milton Moldarsky Nathan Asher Ira Jeffery and others earned commendations, while Lt Cmdr John D Bulkeley and radioman David Goodman acted heroically in the Philippines. Several were killed or missing in action, including Ira Jeffery and Pvt Louis Schleifer.
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Milton Moldarsky
Nathan Asher
Ira Jeffery
Minneapolis
Secretary of the Navy
California
Louis Schleifer
Hickam Field
Stephen Salzman
Schofield Barracks
Philippines
Bataan
Corregidor
Henry D. Mark
Los Angeles
Col
Jack Schwartz
Alfred Weinstein
John D. Bulkeley
Mosquito Boat Squadron
Brooklyn
David Goodman
Douglas MacArthur
Young Goodman
Biblical clothing references in old testament and new testament terms
The passage notes phrases like sleight of hand and sleight of men as warnings against deceit. It recalls girdles worn by men from biblical times and describes garments such as a robe a broidered cote a mitre and a girdle from Old Testament descriptions.
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Paul
It's Possible Motivation With Robert Schuller
Robert Schuller shares a personal anecdote about motivating a child for a spelling test. A trip to buy a duck sparked excitement and focus, transforming anxiety into motivation. The story emphasizes prayer as a source of encouragement and belief in possible outcomes.
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Gretchen
Reece
Cate
Parents defend C A N Headstart in Marcus Hook
The Parent Committee of Marcus Hook states that C A N Headstart serves children of varying incomes and abilities. They report broad local support including Christmas tree donations, food, money, and sodas to fund field trips and parties. They challenge perceived criticism of Marcus Hook and surrounding areas.
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the Times
C.A.N. Headstart
Marcus Hook
C.A.N
Marcus
Today in History Dec 21 1978 Highlights and Birthdays
On December 21 various events are noted including Pilgrims landing in 1620 and Curie discovering radium in 1898. Patton died in 1945 after a car crash, Waldheim was chosen Secretary-General in 1971, and Geneva hosted the Arab-Israeli talks in 1960s. Birthdays include Kurt Waldheim, Jane Fonda, Alicia Alonso. Thought for today recalls a George Buchanan quip about fools and money.
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Associated Press
Plymouth
Mass
Pierre and
Marie Curie
U.S
George Patton
Heidelberg
Germany
Saudi Arabia
Emir Faisal
Saud
ARE
Louis Washkansky
Cape Town
South Africa
Kurt Waldheim
Geneva
United States
Soviet Union
State Department
Kurt Waleheim
Jane Fonda
Alicia Alonso
George Buchanan
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John Wanamaker
Chester Times
Samuel J. Cochran
of Pennsylvania Military Academy
Crozer Hospital
Samuel E. Turner
Stanley
Washington
Bill McGonigle
St. James High School
Malvern
Joe Logue
Robert Pier
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NEA, Inc
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Times
Pearl Harbor
Stanley Caplan
Elmira
N.Y
Frank Knox
Robert Kushner
Atlanta, Ga
Murray Weintrub
Weinrub
Irving
MT. Sinal
Delaware County
Rufus F. Walker
Robert Schuller
Motivation
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