Upward Bound graduates faith in Chester community effort
The article notes eight young people, seven from Chester, who graduated this month through Swarthmore College's Upward Bound program. It describes funding shifts from OEO to the U.S. Department of Education, Swarthmore’s continued support, and the ongoing need for community backing through foundations, churches, and individuals.
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Bojind
Robert
Wade
Swarthmore, College
ORO
Nixon
U.S. Department of Education
Swarthmore
Chester
Sit
OKO
Swarthmore College
Letter from the editor launches at Daily Times
Daily Times unveils a new weekly column by Executive Editor Arthur E. Mayhew titled Letter from the editor to appear Mondays. It will explain the paper’s actions and creator perspectives and invites reader questions sent to Mayhew at 18-26 E. 8th St. Chester PA 19013.
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Daily Times
Arthur E. Mayhew
Mayhew
8Th St
Chester
Dulaware County Daily Times
Central States Publishing, Inc
Ronald
Hedley
Chester Post
Dogs as obedient companions versus unpredictable humans
The author argues dogs are trainable and reliably respond to care, unlike people who act from free will and differ despite similar upbringings. While acknowledging dogs as amiable slaves, they note humans’ unpredictable behavior and the danger of substituting dogs for people in social life.
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Alf
Dr DiMedio Burglary Controversy Sparks City Debate
Chester letter writer accuses Dr DiMedio of exploiting burglary fears to push for stronger security after his office at 8th and Berlin faced 47 break ins in 30 years. He cites police patrols, portable monitors, and a proposed Silent Alarm System as solutions while criticizing officials and juvenile arrests.
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Eaily Times
DR. DI Medio
8Th
Berlin
G. Johnson
J. Benchtowski
W. Taylor
W. Butler
J. Friel
B. Wilson
T. Savage
M. Carter
DI Medio
Doc
Bondrowski
Johnson
Ime
Urey
Dr. DiMedio
Settle strike settle fuel production Sun Qi Co
A reader urges Sun Qi Co to resolve labor disputes with striking workers to end the three month walkout and restore refinery output. The note highlights fuel shortages and overtime costs for sheriff watchers at the plant during holidays.
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Sun Qi Co
Sun
Tragic crash on Dutton's Mill Road claims young Carol
A car sped across Duttons Mill Road Aston, leaving a sign post toppled and a car airborne into a bank. Carol, a little girl and her friend, died on Saturday along with injuries to the driver and passenger. Community laments unsafe speeds and police response as residents call for action.
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Carol
Dutton’s Mill Road
Aston
Debbie
Mercer Street
Duttot’s Mill Road
Dalton’s Mill Road
Marcus Hook Election Night Debate Over Vote Tallying
A reader defends traditional tallying practices used in Marcus Hook elections referencing Borough Hall processes and ward totals. The letter questions Dorothy Jackson's claims about vote handling and asserts the seriousness of elections and the right to seek office.
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Marcus Hank
Dorothy Jackson
Mays Oy
Environmental hotline and public service numbers listed
The article lists contact lines for environmental issues including air and water pollution and waste disposal. It notes the EPA Emergency Response Center in Philadelphia and local/state health departments with phone numbers and addresses. The text also warns about threats by phone and stresses civil participation after elections.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
6Th and
Walnut Sts
Philadelphia
Citizens Council For
Clean Air
S. Joniier St
State Health Department
Soil and Water Conservation District
Providence Road
Moria
Watergate era media double standards and missed stories
The author argues news coverage favored Watergate while ignoring other serious government wrongdoings. He cites President Johnson's relationships, Kennedy era defense officials, and compares press reactions to McCarthy hearings, alleging a persistent credibility gap in White House reporting and newsrooms.
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the Times
Nisan
Johnson
Bohl Baker
Arthur Sylvester
Kennedy
Defense Department
Senate
Sen
Joseph McCarthy
Sen. McCarthy
Star Chamber
White House
Raise teacher capabilities editorial critique
The May 29 editorial argues districts use the end of a shortage to hire on cost rather than qualifications. It notes teachers seek selective hiring and smaller class sizes for individual attention, but claims many boards favor tax savings over high credentials. Teachers urge taxpayer input to change hiring practices.
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N. Shott
Chester Police Department
Friendship Fire Company
Linwood
Brookhaven
Providence
Republican Party
Borough Hall
Barouweh Hell
Jackson
Fanling
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