Reagan's fireside chat plan targets national audience
Reagan plans to revive the fireside chat format via television to convey plans and hopes to the nation. Observers praise his masterful oratorical ability, noting past pivotal speeches, including Goldwater's 1964 address and his late primary victories, while predicting a challenging balance between televised reassurance and grim world events.
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Blue Route would reboot Chester economy after Sun Ship closure
The piece argues that building a Blue Route midcounty expressway linking I 95 to the Pennsylvania Turnpike would create about 17,000 permanent jobs, with 4,000 direct and 12,000 indirect roles, offsetting 3,109 lost shipyard jobs and widespread layoffs. It urges Washington Harrisburg to act swiftly to fund the project, noting leaders praise relief yet must deliver tangible construction.
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Notable Chester Notes From Society Wire 100 Years Ago
A roundup of local items: Charles Sharpless polishes the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals efforts in Chester. carrier boys receive Christmas pay. Minshall Pratt hosts a surprise party in Media with refreshments from the group and music by Charles Redrick. Chester attorney W H Dickinson resigns as recorder. Swarthmore captaincy goes to William F. Krueger after the 1906 banquet. Leiperville’s Gus Hopkins touts his top coon dog Mike. Lincoln-Lima merchant William M. Thomas dies at 85 on property owned by Harold Woolward. Charles G. Worrilow named warden of Delaware County Prison. Chester High creates a scholarship fund led by George W. Pedlow and Martha W. Doyle. Ten years ago Lester Pianos offered Betsy Ross spinet rents. Earl Brooks heads Woodlyn Fire Company. Gertrude Hewes retires after 38 years as library chief. Rocco P. Arella resigns as Delaware County CID chief to become state police commissioner. Aniello Aulisa and wife celebrate 50th anniversary. Compiled by Arden C. Skidmore.
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J. Lewis Crezer
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Marcus Hook
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Almanac entry notes birthdays and historic events on January 15
Almanac for Thursday January 15 records notable birthdays for Martin Luther King Jr. and actors Lloyd Bridges and O'Brien, zodiac sign Capricorn, and historic notes from 1875 Harper’s cartoon donkey to 1943 Pentagon completion and 1976 Sara Jane Moore life sentence for Ford assassination attempt.
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Gun control debate echoes through commissions and inaction
Richard L. Strout reflects on decades of crime commissions from Wickersham to Kerner and Eisenhower, noting repeated reports urging handgun restrictions that governments failed to act on. He cites high U.S. crime rates, public concern, and pressure from powerful groups as obstacles, and questions whether a new study will spark action.
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Chrysler pension fears spark federal loan plea
Washington reports Chrysler officials warn of a potential spring collapse without a new 400 million in federal loan guarantees. The PBGC would face unfunded liabilities, possibly running up to 1 billion, threatening its viability and prompting calls for higher premiums or taxpayer support.
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Punish criminals and study the judiciary in missive to the Times
A reader supports Linda J. Murphy's Dec. let ter and urges tougher measures against repeat offenders. He calls for stricter parole decisions and quicker trials, cites a Chicago case, and questions psychiatric releases. The letter discusses death penalties whipping posts and standardized jail sentence guidelines amid rising major and minor crimes.
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Fourth Spot Added To List Of Notable City Loci
Jimi McPartland Sr of Upper Darby notes a Delaware County Court House in Media as a new lunch hour spot to see many beautiful local women. He says most passersby work in the court house or surrounding county building during noon to 2 pm and offers to work as unpaid court house policeman.
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