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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1962
Page
3
An editorial argues Delaware County lags in open space and public recreation. Acres for public use fall far short of norms, with 2,500 acres total versus a 5,000+ need and county-owned land under 235 acres for recreation. Loss of farms and rising land prices intensify the crisis, urging public awakening and county action.
A Delco cheering section commends 12 year old Thomas Aquinas Coyle Jr as he faces the National Spelling Bee in Washington. Delaware County schools unite to support him with pride, noting that personal growth and the value of effort outshine prizes. Separate commentary defends space exploration costs, highlighting medical and technological spin-offs from space research.
Washington reports early May talks in the Cabinet Room as White House strategists weigh quiet opposition to a 35 hour workweek at 40 hours pay. They argue prosperity hinges on the stock market’s direction, with labor and economic advisers eyeing retraining, public works, and redevelopment to curb unemployment.
Secretary Rusk calls for immediate nationwide foreign policy briefings and forums to explain planned changes with the Sino Soviet bloc. He opposes the captive nations proclamation and urges the president to press Congress to back negotiations including a nonaggression pact with Warsaw Pact including China talks.
Editor letters argue the Blue Route fails engineering tests and ignores logic. They cite multi million dollar bridges and five mile duplicates, claim state engineers lack expertise, and note strong local opposition with signatures and surveys. They warn Route harms Delware County heritage and campuses.
Senator Barry Goldwater critiques the United Nations in a condensed excerpt from Why Not Victory. He warns against isolationism and uncritical internationalism, arguing for an independent nationalist stance while evaluating UN performance and its influence on freedom. He cites U.N. actions in the Congo, Korea, Suez, and Iraq as examples of misalignment with Western interests.
A letter to The Times criticizes its Medicare editorial. The writer argues for fair reporting, compares Kerr-Mills costs, questions funding sources, and urges across the board aid for citizens over 60. The tone urges prudent policy and opposing political games with seniors’ welfare.
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