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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1980
Page
6
The column outlines President Carter’s shifting stance on the economy amid a worsening recession, the Mount St Helens eruption with massive timber losses, and Ramsey Clark’s Iran trip defying Carter. It notes expected deficits, calls for austerity, and potential political fallout including VA benefits, insurance subsidies, and legal threats.
Birmingham Township Supervisor Stephen Danby denounces the May 17 Concord Country Club Monte Carlo raid by county and state police that seized 14000 dollars and gambling paraphernalia. No arrests were made and CID Chief Thomas Gallagher says the case is under investigation. The piece notes support for charitable groups and discusses legality and potential reforms.
A century ago Chester officials ordered gas lamps along Market Street and Edgmont Avenue piers to illuminate dark dangerous spots by the water. Notable items include local raffles, police chief car theft remnants, partnerships dissolved, and notable deaths.
On June 9 1980 the almanac notes the 161st day of the year with Mercury Venus Jupiter and Saturn in evening skies. It lists born on this date as Gemini, cites Cole Porter born in 1893, and marks events including James J Braddock’s 1899 heavyweight win, 1943 tax withholding act, 1959 George Washington submarine launch, and the 1976 deaths of James Farley and Sybil Thorndike.
A letter to The Times asserts no dispute with Middletown Tea Council, only a stand on right versus wrong in township governance. It cites unwarned resignations, reappointing long-serving lawyers and members, ignored budget input, costly searches, dinners with tax money, and alleged improper use of funds by council leadership. The writer questions state guidance on spending and asks if such actions reflect public servants' priorities.
A Rochford campaign volunteer describes a May 27 forum where Edgar refused to debate now, while Edgar supporters drowned out Rochford mid statement. The witness criticizes Edgar for allowing disruption and for avoiding voters' review of his voting record, calling it unfair and shadowing his image.
In Norwood, residents oppose helicopter spraying of the marshland to curb mosquitoes. They note 25 years of marsh restoration, with snakes, frogs, and snapping turtles returning. A spray could reverse progress and harm wildlife and human life, threatening the county’s best natural spot.
Paul Harvey reflects on teaching the next generation through simple truths. He cites Bennett on seeking simple answers, and offers five maxims: America is great but not the path to self, your own flaws follow you, work brings enjoyment, sex carries moral stakes, and sixteen is not sixty. Harvey notes youth cite evolution of height and skill, but maturity lags.
Washington notes that George Bush ran with honor and distinction, a class act amid a vaudeville of performers. He won seven primaries or caucuses, including Iowa and New Hampshire, yet struggled to present a coherent alternative to Reagan. Despite flaws, his persistence and grace under pressure marked his campaign.
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