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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1978
Page
6
A reader replies to Bert Kauffeld, defending the holiday’s mix of faith and fantasy. They argue Christmas should remain joyful for children, including Santa and toys, while acknowledging some commercialism and noting acts of charity. They cite Bible verses to defend giving and celebrate the religious meaning, urging tolerance of diverse beliefs.
Inflation raises state sales tax haul though 19 states kept rates steady over the past decade. Census data show general and gross receipts taxes up 13 percent from 1976 to 1977 and 10.3 percent from 1975 to 1976. Pennsylvania held at 6 percent, the nation’s highest state rate, with several other states maintaining their lines.
Marc Schwartz, a Delaware County lawyer, objects to a Times editorial restricting inmate voting on election day. He argues bail should not be punishment, presumption of innocence applies, and awaiting-trial defendants deserve voting rights unless convicted of a serious crime. He proposes separating awaiting-trial defendants from convicted prisoners.
The Times letter complains that Cliff Rainey’s December 11, 1978 editorial misuses terms such as accused incarcerated detained and held in lieu of conviction. The writer labels Rainey a bigot and urges clarity on legal terminology.
A Rutledge borough notice emphasizes that Carmen Zizza paid all proper permits and fees for plumbing work, while criticizing borough procedures. Wayne J. DeCaria questions voting rights for convicted felons, arguing equality for non-convicts whether jailed or not, and cites Mayor Nacrelli family issues to defend voting access.
Jim Sandone of Darby Township corrects a misprint from the Wednesday December 20 issue. He lists 1st Ward Democrat Claude Bass voting yes, 2nd Ward Republican Rick Taylor yes, 3rd Ward Republican Sal Alitio no, 4th Ward Democrat Larry Patterson yes, and 5th Ward Independent Ted Dolan no. The Times apologizes for the error and any inconvenience caused.
The fragment notes Asphalt as Lake of Asphaltitus, calling it the Dead Sea though neither name appears in the Bible. It cites Genesis 14 3 and Job 15 2, remarking on the east wind as hot air and Eliphaz's saying about vain knowledge, offering a wry cultural aside.
A retrospective notes memories from Chester across decades. Items include a special police arrest for whiskey at a church, a $25 reward for a stolen gold harness, local shop inventories, school achievements, and notable events from 25 to 100 years ago such as Ford plant payroll, a pastor’s death, and local sports highlight.
Today in history marks December 22 1978 with notable events from 1894 Dreyfus trial to 1944 Bastogne nuts line, Nixon era trips, B-52 losses in Vietnam, and Nixon-Eisenhower wedding anniversaries. It recalls LBJ Vietnam visits and energy policy debates, ending with a New Orleans grain elevator disaster.
Incomplete OCR text presents unclear names and actions. The readable portion mentions Toval Dove and a vague sequence. No coherent event or context emerges to summarize into a complete news item.
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at a Juve count day amid city youth parades and celebrations. Names or specifics are unreadable, but context suggests a local juvenile event or commemoration connected to a parade or civic activity.
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