Cheyney State College appeals for media help
A Cheyney State College president calls for media assistance to accurately report events around the trustees controversy and President Carter’s Spring Commencement. He urges objective coverage of Cheyney’s role as a historically black institution and its educational contributions.
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Carter
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Robert G. Scan
Iy Tance
Notre Dame
Pennsylvania Department of Tion
Ne College
Ble Stumcourt
Yney State Delees
County to study countywide library service reforms
Delaware County Council hires a consulting firm to assess reorganizing 26 municipal libraries into a coordinated system. A public meeting is set for June 19 in Media to hear the firm’s recommendations and reactions from council once the study ends.
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Suudy
Charlene Hennessy
Toal
Media
County Council
Pool's future in murky waters
Time is short as Chester's playgrounds open June 25 while Crozer Park pool remains in limbo. A last minute effort to restore use follows a March report that the pool would not open due to vandalism and disuse. Restoration costs exceed 128000 dollars, with 78000 for repairs and 50000 for operation. Recreation director Mrs. Elinor D. Coxe convened a meeting with community groups and businesses to save the pool, which has run deficits in recent years, potentially harming city children’s access.
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Crozer Park
Elinor D. Coxe
Pse
Candidate hits DA on bribe case
A Delaware County corruption case draws public attention as the district attorney faces criticism for prosecutorial zeal. The case ends in defeat amid broader concerns about politics and judicial integrity.
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Baar
Delaware County
Peacer County
United States Attorney's
Fandada
Poo Lepe
Almanac highlights for June 7 1979 and historical milestones
UPI Almanac notes June 7 1979 as the 158th day with Venus and Mars in the morning sky and Mercury Jupiter and Saturn at night. Born on this date is George Beau Brummel. Notable events include Lincoln Johnson ticket nomination in 1864 and WWII era milestones from 1939 to 1943 such as British monarchs visiting the U S and the Aleutian Islands campaign.
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Mars
Gemini
George ‘‘Beau
Brummel
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Andrew Johnson
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France
Italy
Germany
Rmany
Queen Elizabeth
United States
Attu
Kiska
Aleutian Islands
U.S
Golden gavel gift and historic notes from Chester era
The Times recounts century old items from Chester area: State Senator Thomas V. Cooper received a golden gavel watch charm before adjournment in Harrisburg, gifts from Senate friends. Commodore Paul Klotz’s sixth annual regretta set for June 16 on the Delaware River. pony feed details aboard the Norman Monarch as part of a Grant connection. Beale House stables drawing visitors en route to General Grant’s Illinois home, with ponies Linden Tree and Leopold noted.
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Thomas V. Cooper
Delaware County
State Senate
Harrisburg
Senate
Paul Klotz
Delaware River
Chester
S. A. McCall
Lemuel Hamilton
Paschall
U.S. Grant
Chester Wharf
Rom
Turkey
Linden Tree
Leopold
Beale House
General Grant
Illinois
Campaign finance and one party rule in Chester
A local opinion questions campaign funds control in Chester, arguing a long one party dominance since the Civil War, with citizens voting Democratic nationally but Republican locally. The piece warns of a merry go round of budget maneuvers and asks how genuine democracy can exist when a single party dominates resources and elections across cities.
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Chester
Scruples and Speculation in DC-10 Crash Probes
Los Angeles Times Syndicate commentary warns against premature conclusions in the crash probe. It cites NTSB member Hogue and FAA officials, notes past design flaws and the need for disciplined investigation, inspections, and proper repairs to restore public trust.
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Lockheed
Douglas
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
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