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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1980
Page
6
The piece discusses May 8.3 percent Pennsylvania unemployment versus 7.8 percent nationwide, with Michigan at 14.4 percent due to auto layoffs. It weighs inflation, spending cuts, and job recovery, critiques Carter's policies, and urges a strong anti inflation stance to avoid prolonged recession and national decline.
A dispatch from the Western Union office in Chester reports the Republican National Convention nominated James A. Garfield for president and Chester A. Arthur for vice president. Garfield led with 399 votes on the 36th ballot, Grant had 306. Delaware County delegate Amos Gartside opposed Grant. Cadets at Pennsylvania Military Academy held 50 gun salutes for Garfield. Other notes include a county debating society on a mouse versus burglar topic and local incidents.
A reader lauds the Red Arrow division of SEPTA for reliability and professional handling of delays. Comparing to other SEPTA lines, the writer credits consistent, dependable service and urges other divisions to match this standard. Public transport quality is praised alongside broader criticisms of SEPTA management.
Scott MacLeod argues Governor Thornburgh painted an unrealistically rosy view in praising progress while ignoring ongoing issues such as racism, unemployment, environmental risk, and international tension. The column contrasts optimistic rhetoric with harsher real-world realities.
Jack Anderson reports that CIA warned President Carter last January of a potential flood of Cuban refugees, yet no preparations were made. Refugees face overcrowded camps under guard, with riots and hostile reception. DIA briefings cite anti Castro unrest as root causes and possible Soviet considerations in Havana.
On this date in history U S Marines began the Cuba invasion in 1898 during the Spanish American War. In 1942 the Gestapo burned Lidice after executing 173 men and deporting women and children. In 1977 James Earl Ray, convicted killer of Martin Luther King, escaped Brushy Mountain Penitentiary with six inmates and was recaptured three days later. In 1979 Pope John Paul II concluded his Poland visit with a mass before 1 million people.
The Daily Times invites letters from readers and requires name, address, and phone number. Only names and hometowns are printed. Unsigned letters are not printed. Allow a week for verification. Limit to one letter per month. For questions call 284 7200 Ext 304 between 10 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
Washington based Worldwatch Institute reports that unpaid housework and domestic duties limit women's advancement worldwide. The study by Kathleen Newland notes few nations value homemakers in GNPs and calls for more male participation to achieve a symmetrical family, citing 70 plus hour workweeks for employed women in multiple countries.
A letter to the Times lauds Congressman Bob Edgar as a real asset for Delaware County. The writer credits him with environmental cleanup at Wade Site and preservation of Tinicum Wildlife, supports federal funding for the Philadelphia Navy Yard project to overhaul the USS Saratoga, and argues Edgar helps revitalize cities like Chester without funding marinas or mudslides.
The writer commends Mayor Joseph Battle of Chester and the Chester Police for clearing hoodlums from the corner and the steps at 10th and Booth streets. A West End teenager laments police pursuit near her home, suggesting respect for work and sleep while crediting local efforts.
The South Team all star game on May 31 featured three quarterbacks, a move by Penncrest head coach Wally Packer who had not been elected to the game. Tommie Mortimer was pushed aside, barely appearing as he opened and closed no more than ten minutes, prompting questions about fairness and playing time.
A Times reader urges voters to support John Anderson by campaigning and considering a write in option to avoid four more years of disgust and distrust. The letter appeals for broad support and participation in the election.
A worker writes about customer attitudes toward over-the-counter help at a fast food place. They describe hard hours and minimum wage, note that many workers are students saving for education, and urge customers to value each individual serving them.
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