Court ruling splits on Pennhurst closure and community housing
The 3rd Circuit backs keeping some retarded residents in state care but urges community placement when possible. It orders a special master to shape housing policy in southeastern Pennsylvania and warns costs and social impact will grow. Local Springfield residents oppose a Pennhurst alumni home leased to Pan American Co citing zoning and secrecy concerns. broader questions about rights versus community burden remain unresolved.
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Chester County
Pennhurst
3Rd Circuit Court of Appeals
Pennsylvania
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Montgomery
Chester
Bucks
Philadelphia
Inrick
Raymond Is
Springfield
Butler Road
Pan American Co
Delaware County
Pan Am
Julian Bond
Supreme Court
Almanac Highlights June 11 1980 United Press International
Almanac entry for June 11 1980 notes zodiac Gemini births and a list of planetary evening stars Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter and Saturn. It recalls Richard Strauss born June 11 1864 and marks historical events including Harding securing Republican nomination in 1920 Lindbergh arriving home in 1927 Lewis death in 1969 and John Wayne death in 1979.
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United Press International
Richard Strauss
Ohio
Warren Harding
James Cox
Charles Lindbergh
Calvin Coolidge
Atlantic Ocean
Paris
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers Union
John Wayne
Falcone reelected as county Democrat leader in 10th year
A 100 year old Chronicle notes Falcone’s reelection as Delaware County Democratic chair by 13 votes over Rapp. Also reports on pavements orders along Edgmont Avenue, Chester. reception planned for Amos Gartside. a new Chester colt Lady Garfield. a wild Market Street express dash. Colfax speech at Pennsylvania Military Academy. and local honors and sports updates including Olympic Sporting Goods’ 4 to 1 win and mentions of historic figures and local dignitaries.
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Chester Street
Paul Klotz
William Fennell
Samuel Greenwood
Edgmont Avenue
Amos Gartside
Chester
Chicago
James A. Garfield
US. Grant
Garfield
Fred Taylor
Market Street
James Irving
U.S
Schuyler Colfax
Pennsylvania Military Academy
Ai — Ernani C. Falcone
Marple Township
Bair
Delaware County
Democratic
Robert C. Rapp
Middletown Township
W. Thomas H. MacNew
Nether Providence Township
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
Karl Kuchler
Olympic Sporting Goods
Sunoco
Delco
ERA and abortion linked in pro ERA arguments
A reader letter argues ERA cannot be separated from abortion, citing HEW regulations and court cases in Hawaii and Pennsylvania. The piece claims ERA requires abortion access and contends equal rights in education and family law threaten traditional roles, linking national debates to state ERA measures.
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Times
Trisha Cofiell
ERA
Pro Era
Women’s Lib
U.S. Supreme Court
Bella Abzug
Hawaii
Pennsylvania
Cosiell
Opposed Move to Remove Supt Goodwin in Ridley Township
A Ridley Township commissioner argues against ousting Supt Goodwin from the police department citing two years of professional management and community goodwill. He questions whether the vote was political and notes potential loss of federal funding and impact on a traffic safety program funding. He claims the First Class Township Code was ignored and defends keeping residents informed and public safety programs.
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Ridley Township
Supt. Goodwin
Nicholas
Catania
McCrossan
Ridley
A.I.D
Goodwin
Supt
The case against meal money in Middletown
Joy Gasta argues that Middletown should not spend taxpayers money on meals and alcohol for council members and candidates for township manager. She contends such spending is inappropriate especially in tight finances, and that interviews should occur in neutral settings, not costly eateries. The letter criticizes past council decisions and urges accountability in local government.
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Middletown
Turner's Probation Sought Amid Restitution Plea
A letter responding to Helen Wolf of Philadelphia questions the motive behind her accusation and argues that Clark Turner did not steal the car. The writer urges the court to consider Turner's restitution of $70,000, age, and health in granting probation.
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the Times
Helen Wolf
Philadelphia
Ms. Wolf
Clark Turner
Chester election tensions spark plea for independent voices
Former mayor Joe Battle urged Chester Republicans to mobilize after Memorial Day to back Clarence Bell, while critic Kristine Cipolloni argues the old War Board and a jailed ally influence voters. She calls for independent thinking to challenge Harrisburg and protest do-nothing legislators amid high unemployment.
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the Times
Chester
Joe Battle
Clarence Bell
John Nacrelli
War Board
TV News
United States
Harrisburg
Nacrelli
Kristine Cipolloni
Why the Supreme Court Justices Shape Our Lives Today
Julian Bond argues the nine justices’ decisions steer American life, from Mobile Alabama voting rights cases to warrant requirements. The Mobile ruling raised concerns about discriminatory impact versus intent, while the home warrant decision reaffirmed protections against intrusive police searches. The article highlights how five justices shape law and daily life.
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The
Brethren
Bob Woodward
Scott Armstrong
Thurgood Marshall
Mobile
Justice Marshall
John Stevens
New York
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