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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1962
Page
3
Readers weigh in on teen activity in Delaware County. Letters discuss a 21st Street hoagie shop closure over perceived trouble, licensing issues, and local reactions. (Some letters praise railroad workers and question Florida stories, reflecting a mix of community concerns and lighter anecdotes.)
Delaware County fights over subsidies for Chester Hospital as county officials debate indigent care costs. Commissioner Swing accuses Controller Bardsley of blocking a 20000 dollar appropriation based on legal opinion from solicitor McEwen, who argues state constitution bars county funding. Court action looming could force hospital to end free care, forcing taxpayers to consider a new county hospital. Political ties link Bardsley to Sam Dickey, with Swing and Welsh entangled in past funding disputes and dual office holding charges.
A Pennsylvania unionist defends Senator Watkins against charges of anti labor stance raised after a Times letter. He cites Watkins support for labor, questions railroads' finances, and urges cross party review of voting records to aid workers. He invites Kaelin to observe Delaware County living standards improved by Watkins' efforts.
Richard Starnes reports from Hong Kong’s Lark Hill near the border with Communist China where refugees once sheltered. British troops and Chinese plainclothesmen now patrol, leaving a few destitute families and an exodus halted.
An interview with Viveca Lindfors argues moneybags control film and theatre, stifling talent. She and husband George Tabori form a rep company to film No Exit in Buenos Aires, then pursue do it yourself theatre and projects. She warns the industry clings to safe scripts and laments limited use of rising talent.
The fastest half mile time by Silver P runs at Fredericka Det is noted. Silver J, a stout stallion raised by J Harry Massey of Chester, won the mile in 2.134. Rotary Club of Chester marks its 20th charter anniversary. Ridley Township High School faces severe overcrowding per an evaluation committee preliminary report.
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