Pope John XXIII Seemingly Near End Faces Final Battle
Vatican reports Pope John XXIII regained consciousness after a day of grave crises from a stomach tumor bleed and peritonitis. Doctors warned death could come at any moment but he briefly revived and spoke with attendants before lapsing back toward death. The pontiff's heart remained strong, with prayers and holy phrases noted as he endured the final hours.
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State mourns Rep Walter as nation remembers
The Daily Times notes national and state mourning for Representative Walter with attention to his impact and legacy. Details and tributes appear across pages 2 and 6, including mentions in obituaries and editorials.
Sit-Ins Hearing Set in NAACP Demonstration
Eight Chester NAACP members including director Stanley Branche face a 6:30 p.m. Tuesday hearing before Justice of the Peace Ralph E. Harris on trespassing charges. They were arrested after a two hour sit-in at Chichester High School and released the same day on a recognizance bond. School Superintendent James F. Shankweiler signed the information and warned of a court order to stop sit-ins if the group persists.
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Crozer Takes Over 2nd Hospital In Last Minute Move
The Chester Hospital Board of Managers ceded control of the 80 year old Chester hospital in a dramatic last minute action to Crozer. The Daily Times reports the transfer occurred Friday and keeps hospital doors open for patients and staff.
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Plan to merge Chester and Crozer Hospitals approved
Delaware County leaders hailed a six hour plan to keep Chester Hospital open by transferring administration to Crozer Hospital at midnight. Elton Barclay and Lawrence Smith assumed control as boards set to pursue a full merger while maintaining operations and payroll. Local officials praised the action as a civic milestone toward improved healthcare.
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Crozer
Lawrence Smith
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Barclay
Delaware County
Margaret Brubaker
Harry Armitage
Delaware County Medical Society
400 Negro Marchers Arrested in Jackson Protest
In Jackson Mississippi more than 400 African American protesters were arrested and held in temporary detention centers after a major march. Police filed charges for parading without a permit. 327 juveniles and 94 adults processed. NAACP leaders urged continued civil disobedience while Mayor Thompson refused a bi racial talks offer.
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Allen Thompson
Medgar Evers
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
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Roy T. Wilkins
New York
NAACP
Sunny Weather Marks June Debut in Delaware County
Mild spring temperatures gave way to a sunny June debut with no rain reported in Delaware County. Highs around 79 degrees Friday afternoon, lows near 48, and a forecast of sunny skies into Sunday with 80 and 55 as the bounds.
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Eisenhower Named Honorary First Captain at PMC
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes the first honorary first captain in Pennsylvania Military College history. He inspected the cadet brigade, received sabre and plaque, and spoke to students and staff during a 2 p.m. stadium visit with a 21-gun salute and a private reception in the Alumni Auditorium.
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West Point
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Birth of Chester Hospital Tied to 1882 Explosion
Chester Hospital opened December 16 1892 ten years after the Jackson Explosion in an 1882 fireworks factory blast on Porter Monster at 2nd and Welsh streets killed eighteen firefighters and injured twenty five. Local women led by Mrs James Barton lobbied for a facility. Crozer additions expanded beds to 265 by 1923 with maternity beds added in 1949 and isolation building in 1946. the facility grew amid later competition funded by J Lewis Crozer.
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J. Lewis Crozer
Pennsylvania implements 5 percent sales tax and 8 cent cigarette tax
Harrisburg announces a new 5 percent sales tax and an 8 cent cigarette tax effective today. The tax hike replaces 4 percent and is projected to raise about $102.5 million for the state budget, with restaurant food and clothing exempt. Cigarette tax adds roughly $26 million in new revenue.
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