Bell Critiques Thornbury Closure Without Substantiation
State Senator Clarence D Bell opposes closing Thornbury Elementary amid declining enrollment. Local officials argue the district has improved operations and that a shutdown could boost efficiency while preserving taxpayers’ interests. Supporters urge rational debate and caution against unfounded accusations or innuendo.
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Clarence D. Bell
West Chester
Thornbury
Rogers Vaughn
Bell
Robert G. Scanlon
Pennsylvania Economy League
Donald E.langlois
County waits for Edison lights postponed again
Residents express disappointment as Edison's illumination is delayed after promises for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. The town awaits lamps while Chester stores note walnut buttons inlaid with white wood. Scarlet fever is widespread. William B. Reaney, noted Chester shipbuilder, has visited and joined as a partner.
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Edison
Chester
William B. Reaney
Almanac for December 29 1979 highlights and local notices
On this date 1979 calendar details include birth of Andrew Johnson, historical events from 1848 to 1975, a Wilde quote, and local Chester items. Notable mentions: Fernwood postmaster A G Evans. Capt R Kelso Carter marries Josie Morris. 1904 Linwood auto theft record. 1904 murder at Chester grocery. ambulance collision in 1950s. retirements of Rev Raymond Pinch and Clifton Heights mayor James DeCarlo. by Arden Skidmore.
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United Press International
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Mercury
Venus
Andrew Johnson
United States
White House
Young Men's Christian Association
Boston
Miami
Fla
LaGuardia
New York City
Columbian Iron Works
Baltimore
R. Kelso Carter
Pennsylvania Military Academy
Josie Morris
Theodore Hyatt
A. G. Evans
Fernwood
County
William Falls
Linwood
Chester
Joseph Schmidt
3Rd
Berlin Streets
Raymond Pinch
Old Middletown Presbyterian Church
James DeCarlo
Clifton Heights
Arden Skidmore
Kennedy undercuts bid to unseat Carter in Senate
Senator Edward Kennedy faces a major setback as his Anti-Trust Enforcement Act of 1979 stalls in the Judiciary Committee. Thurmond’s threat to filibuster and Byrd’s insistence on votes create a blocked floor scene. White House argues Kennedy’s leadership record falls short amid stalled legislation. Robert J. Lee reports for NEA.
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Robert J. Wagman
Washington
Edward M. Kennedy
Jimmy Carter
Massachusetts
Carter
White House
Kennedy
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
Legislative
Supreme Court
Big Business
Capitol Hill
Strom Thurmond
R-S.c
Robert Byrd
D.W.V
John Danforth
R-Mo
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Chester Times
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Wolson
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Chet C. Saunders
Chester Hospital
Philadelphia
Ted
Robert J.ee
Enterprise
Associati
Delaware County
Daily Times
H. L. Schwartzil
William Cerfield
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