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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1969
Page
3
Editorial argues many camps lack safety standards as 7.6 million children attend 12 000 camps. It notes federal study bills failed and urges states to adopt stronger regulations, insurers, trained staff, medical access, and parental guidance through discussion and congressional pressure.
The Daily Times editorial reflects on Senator Robert F Kennedy a year after his death. It honors his belief that one person can make a difference linking his ideals to war policy welfare reform and youth concerns. The piece cites his call to de Americanize the Vietnam War insistence on shared burden with Saigon and hunger issues and praises his unifying vision across races ages and classes. It notes editor Frank Mankiewicz as RFK's former press secretary and invites public letters to the editor.
Editorial weighs the educational promise of extended summer programs against safety and quality concerns. It cites millions attending camps and schools, calls for standards and federal involvement, and notes mixed public policy efforts and fears of federal control.
A 1969 editorial urges Congress to back Sen. Ribicoff's plan for federal summer camp safety standards while states retain responsibility. It notes 7.5 million children attend about 12,000 camps, with many lacking accreditation, staff training, inspections, and proper equipment. The proposal offers federal matching funds to states meeting the standards.
Editorial argues for federal action to require minimum safety standards at summer camps. It cites vast unregulated camps, lack of inspections, and scarce injury data, citing a 1929 survey that two thirds of camp accidents could have been prevented. The Ribicoff bill would fund state adoption and half costs.
A Christ in Herald feature argues the church faces vast holdings and calls for reform before the 21st century. It highlights U S assets including thousands of churches schools hospitals and colleges as examples of wealth to be reconsidered. The article envisions a shift to lay education social action and modern clergy structures while stressing a need for unity and tolerance.
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