Editorial Opposes Frills But Supports Quality Education in Penn-Delco Budget
Critics argue the 1968-69 Penn-Delco budget must avoid frills like a pool and track while preserving education quality. The bond-funded projects drive the budget, leaving limited room to cut without impacting instruction or student services, making an earned income tax the fairest way to raise needed funds.
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Pennsylvania
Penn-Delco
Aston
Brookhaven
Parkside
Letters to the Editor on Springfield school budget and Mickey Mouse programs
Mrs. Connie McKee opposes the 15 percent budget rise and faces reprimand by President Richard D. Carter. The letter-like piece argues watchdog budgeting, cites Aston Township wage tax risk, notes new school staff and programs, and cites Springfield’s shrinking pupil intake amid calls for a new K through 8 complex.
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Springfield
Connie McKee
Richard D. Carter
Congress
McKee
Aston Township
Firearms Registration Urged After RFK Assassination Call
A public letter urges Pennsylvania lawmakers to pass universal firearm registration and ban possession by felons or mentally unfit individuals. The author criticizes current rights for dangerous groups and urges citizen letters to state and federal representatives for swift action.
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Robert F. Kennedy
Harrisburg
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Leadership Loss Does Not End Kennedy Campaign
A New York observer recalls the Kennedy assault on the Cosa Nostra era, praising labor allies like Walter Reuther and the UAW. The piece notes Paul Schrade’s injuries, Caesar Chavez’s presence, and the enduring campaign machine that could still drive a national direction despite Bob Kennedy’s death.
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New York
Bob Kennedy
Cosa Nostra
Lyndon Johnson
Arthur Schlesinger Jr
Kennedy
Walter Reuther
United Auto Workers
Reuther
UAW
Region 6
Paul Schrade
Watts
Caesar Chavez
United Farm Workers Organizing Committee
Schrade
Henry
Santiestevan
Afl-Cio
Industrial Union Department
IUD
California
Rob Kennedy
SOD
Jack Conway
Paul Sc
Senate
More Sensible Ground Rules for Presidential Campaigns
Washington commentary argues for stricter safety rules after Kennedy incident. It notes Johnson’s protection aid as a first step and questions risk in modern campaigning. It compares U.S. practices with France and urges reform to reduce public danger in political events.
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Crosby
Los Angeles
United States
U.S
Johnson
Kennedy
Robert “Kennedy
Education quality over wage tax in Penn-Delco
A reader criticizes the June 6 editorial for missing taxpayers’ main concern. The letter argues the focus should be on improving education quality and adequacy of school supplies, not administrator salaries or frills like a swimming pool and all weather track.
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Penn-Delco
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Tate
Sydney Harris
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Riese
France
Charles de Gaulle
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