Lawlessness In Our Time Editorial
Editorial laments widespread defiance of law from multiple incidents and voices concern over a traffic light dispute in Folcroft. It contrasts public disturbances with a critique of equal pay legislation and ends with a call to curb litter and improve disposal facilities, noting lingering trash on Chester streets.
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Keep America Beautiful
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Run Our Schools All Year Around by Ted Carroll
Ted Carroll argues for year round schooling to replace the outdated nine month system. He says three quarters with staggered vacations can house more students without new classrooms, cut costs, and align with modern needs. He criticizes educators’ resistance to change and notes economic shifts away from farming.
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Mset
Our Nations
Douglas stays at court amid retirement rumors
Justice William O. Douglas shows no plan to retire at 65, deflecting talk of a vacancy before the 1964 election. He plans Africa travels with Operation Crossroads and will publish a book on Lincoln and the Negro. Other justices, including Hugo Black and Earl Warren, also deny retirement plans as the term ends in late June.
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Africa
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Peace Corps
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Hugo Black
Black
Earl Warren
JFK Waits Too Long to Act Says Starnes
Richard Starnes argues that a president delaying decisive action in crisis allows events to overwhelm leadership. The piece cites rising teen unemployment, racial tensions, and criticism of President Kennedy's response, drawing on Truman's cautions about improvised leadership and the danger of inaction during national distress.
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W. Willard Wirtz
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Pierce
Fillmore
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Itarry S. Truman
Mr. Truman
Cuban policy drift blamed as Cuba issue reemerges
William Miller argues the Kennedy administration downplays Cuba information and warns that drifting on Cuba risks nuclear war. Freedom House survey by 25 citizens urges ending political manipulation, condemning Soviet base, while recalling 1930s lessons about missed chances to stop Hitler.
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New York
Do You Remember When Tax Collector Feuds with Dog M1 Years Ago
A Lancaster era reminiscence notes Boothwyn tax collector Charles A. Broomall fought a dog on a collection trip and carried a sturdy stick. Other items report Baltimore & Ohio seeking to depress the Upland crossing toward Concorad Road amid fatal train incidents. the Upland Athletic Association opened a new clubhouse with 500 members and 150 guests. War Department confirms Pennsylvania Military College designated a distinguished institution for 1913. Chester Airdome readies for opening. Moyamensing Hook and Ladder wins $50 for parade leadership. a Greyhound bus crash on the Turnpike identifies Mrs Louise Fay and notes Kenneth Starr injury details.
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Charles A. Broomall
Boothwyn
Broomall
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Upland
Concorad Road
Upland Athletic Associa
Tion
Association
John P. Crozer
George K. Crozer
Charles E. Hyatt
Pennsylvania Military College
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PMC
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Louise Fay
Patterson Street
Chester
Kenneth Starr
Worth Street
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Freedom House
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