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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1960
Page
3
Delaware County commissioners seek bids for 3200 gallons of lethal chemicals and 10000 gallons of oil to mix poisons as the annual mosquito battle begins. Hunters will fan out to curb swarms that once covered vast marshlands and migrated miles from the river.
The calendar shows July 4 on Monday Labor Day on Monday September 5 and December 25 on Sunday. This yields four extra long weekends this year. The author imagines wider support for a perpetual extended holiday schedule.
The article observes a busy crossroads with four gas stations surrounding an intersection near a church. It ponders the economic pull of fuel, suggests selling church land for highway growth, and envisions the corner becoming a standout county or state talking point for its cluster of service centers.
The Daily Investor explains that diversified professional management aims at long term capital growth and income. It notes funds carry no guarantees but often outperform individual stock picking, and advises reading fund prospectuses and the book Investment Companies for comparison.
Col Frank K Hyatt and the student body announce the 129th annual commencement on June 6 with a president's reception at the Charles F Hyatt Memorial Armory from 9 to 12. Mrs Carl Goodman of 2016 West Fourth Street spent last Sunday in Atlantic City. A three horse hitch used by the Moyamiensing Hook and Ladder Company for local fire fighting will appear in the Delaware County Firemen's convention parade on June 35 in this city. Mr and Mrs Albert R Granger of Clovelly Upland are staying at White Point Farm North East Maryland. William H Crystle, farmer and milk dealer, retires from farming after 13 years on Lapidea Farm. Senator Sproul takes over Crystle's 44 cows, farm horses, crops and implements. owner F Willard Baker to manage.
A tax column warns readers that IRS interprets rules differently and errors occur. It recounts changes in medical expense deductibility for permanent home improvements for medical reasons, detailing 1959 rulings and IRS notices, plus reader inquiries and an author’s pursuit of the official letter.
The Allen Scott Report notes a $1 to $1.5 billion increase in the new defense budget appears likely in the Senate as a reaction to the U2 incident and Summit collapse. Leaders of Appropriations and Armed Services push for expanded SAC airborne alert funds and other military boosts amid Cold War pressures.
A collage of quiz questions covers topics from the U S Constitution census cadence to sports league openings and engine trivia. It notes the Maine ship Maine being raised in Havana harbor and the Maine Monument mast at Arlington National Cemetery.
A letter from the Eddystone Teachers Association argues no teacher receives a raise and an eight mill tax hike is unlikely to fund salary increases. It notes average raises are small, replacements affect totals, and board plans remain unclear. Charles F. Henkels of Harrisburg adds comments on gambling and moral issues.
A reader replies to the Daily Times Up Top column of May 27. The note praises Henry Gouley’s spelling and printing but mocks his wife Gertrude Gouley for not printing. Address given as 205 Fieldes Lane Box 349 Media.
A 20th century political snapshot recalls a misstep that nearly cost Dick Nixon a newspaper job. It notes early GOP veep speculation, Kennedy Maryland win margins, and ACA conservative group activity. It cites polls predicting Kennedy against Nixon in 1960 and Texas preferences for Johnson, with references to Belden and Stevenson contrasts.
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