Eagles fall in Super Bowl as fans look ahead
Philadelphia fans endured a costly loss in the Super Bowl with the Eagles outplayed by the Oakland Raiders in New Orleans. The piece notes lingering optimism for next season under Coach Dick Vermeil and cites local pride in Phillies and Eagles loyalties while acknowledging questions about the city’s title hopes.
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Almanac Today January 27 1981 Highlights
Almanac notes on January 27 1981 events include Sepueh Gompers birth anniversary and Edison winning a patent for an electric lamp in 1880. It recalls Margaret Smith's 1964 bid for the Republican presidential nomination and the 1973 cease fire with North Vietnam plus U S draft end. It also mentions Pope John Paul II opening a Mexican bishops conference in 1979 and notable celestial observations.
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Maine
Margaret Smith
United States
North Vietnam
U.S
John Paul II
Mexico City
Letters to the Daily Times Guide Readers
The Daily Times invites letters from readers and asks for the writer’s name address and phone number. Unsigned letters are not printed. Allow a week for verification and limit to one letter per writer per month. For questions call 284 7200 Ext 304 weekdays 10 am to 5 pm.
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Reagan plans rapid oil decontrol amid high stocks
Source based briefing notes urge immediate deregulation with three options and emphasize possible market impact. Report warns small refiners could be squeezed by cheaper crude as big players gain advantage while contingency planning for energy emergencies should be strengthened.
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Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Jim Edwards
Energy Department
Taste of local Chester water improves with rains
A 100 year old item notes Chester water tastes better lately with less kerosene, possibly due to recent rains. It mentions Humphrey Fairlamb as a potential next building inspector, the Robert Burns Club dinner at the City Hotel with edibles by Paul Klotz, and anecdotes from South Chester about Frank Gerard’s fundraiser and a trained chicken. Also lists past events: shipbuilder John Roach’s son-in-law McPherson’s death at 65, Trainer plant dismantling, Hiram Schofield’s death at 85, and reminiscences from 50 and 10 years ago about locals, sports, and notable facts.
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Edward E. Hinkson
Paul Klotz
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Robert Burns Club
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Frank Gerard
John Reilley
William F. McPherson
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John Roach
Searchment
Donald Haldeman
London
England
Leander Riddle
Glen Riddle
Nan
Dutton
Will Rogers
Lightnin
State Theater
Ohio
Dick Wright
Lansdowne
Furman University
Osborne A. Poole
Scott Paper Co
Delaware River
Frank A. Dolan
Springfield
Delaware County Firemen’s Association
Reckoning with the evil eye in a Delaware County column
Sam Alfonsi, a writer and teacher from Delaware County, recounts a family saga of superstition and misfortune sparked by an 18K gold horn charm. He describes a toxic New Year’s dinner, a vanished watch, ruined dental plans, a burst heater, and a quest for an exorcist or old wives remedies while clinging to charms and a stubborn belief in the mal occhi curse.
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Ares de Cee
Holy Cross Cemetery
Letter to the Times Defends Dr. Graham and FCC History
McIntire objects to UPI coverage of Billy Graham honorary degree and criticizes Times reporting on the World Council of Churches and the fairness doctrine. He asserts Brandywine Main Line Corporation owned WXUR, not him, and defends Faith Theological Seminary. He cites Judge Bazelon and Senator Ervin, urging full truth and renewed investigation under Senator Goldwater. He asks why the press prints misrepresentations and seeks wider space for correction.
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Council of Churches
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FCC
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Washington
Christian Beacon
David Bazelon
Sam Ervin
Reagan
Barry Goldwater
Faith Theological Seminary
John Norris
Pioneggs Senior Citizens Demand Police Reinforcement
At a January meeting in St. Roberts Parish the 75 attendees urged restoring 25 officers and adding 25 more to Chester's police force. Despite financial strain the group pressed for immediate action and expansion of the Town Watch Program to protect residents.
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Pioneggs Senior Citizens Association
St. Robert’s Parish
Chester
Promises go unmet on Chester housing and jobs plan
A letter laments unmet promises for Spanish residents in Chester. The writer blasts city and school officials for inaction, notes bilingual programs at the San Juan Bautista Center, and questions hiring from non Puerto Rican origins while Puerto Rican students attend. The piece accuses a Chester conspiracy among government church and school actors.
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