Tax reform debate warns against property tax split
A state senate bill would amend the constitution to allow property tax classification, risking discriminatory taxation and higher business taxes. Opponents cite pressure for cuts to favored classes, potential harm to Pennsylvania industry, and competition from New Jersey New York and Ohio. They urge defeating S 1438 and suggest cutting government waste instead.
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New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Ridley Park man 93 today in 100 years ago notes
A Chester market ad notes S J Hurst’s New Fish Market offering salt water eels oysters clams and crabs boiled or live. It also covers trips of the Samuel M Felton steamship between Wilmington and Philadelphia with stops at Marcus Hook and Chester.
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S. J. Hurst
Chester
Samuel M. Felton
Wilmington
Del
Philadelphia
Marcus Hook
Roach
Delaware
Hudson
J. L. Forward
Chester Creek
Third Street
Philadelphia, Reading and Pottsville Telegraph Company
Maritime Exchange
U. S. Quarantine
Essington
Today in History June 13 1978 notable events
On June 13 1978, 164th day of the year, 12 000 U S and South Vietnamese soldiers searched Saigon outskirts for enemy hideouts amid rocket attacks. Nixon ordered a 60 day price freeze. Tom Clark died in New York aged 77. Birthdays: Red Grange 75 Henry Crown 82.
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Saigon
Richard Nixon
Supreme Court
Tom Clark
New York
Red Grange
Henry Crown
Protest Letter Demands Justice For St. James Wrestling Coach
A reader defends 21 year old Joseph DAngelo Jr who led the St James wrestling program amid limited support and a harsh dismissal. The letter praises his dedication, notes long hours, minimal pay, and living out of a car while coaching. It criticizes administration for lack of backing and invites response while supporting the 77 78 team and future programs.
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the Times
St. James
Joseph D’angelo, Jr
Joseph Sr
Joseph Jr
West Chester State College
Colorado
Joe
Indian Lane
St. James Administration
D’angelo
St. James IV
Taxpayer revolt grows in Rose Tree district budget clash
A letter to the Times argues the Rose Tree Media School District faces a serious taxpayer revolt amid a 14 mill property tax increase. The writer condemns head and occupational taxes, urges reform, and calls on the school board to reduce levies or offset revenue with wage cuts.
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Times
Rose Tree Media
California
Rose Tree
Media
Middletown
Sham trials and appeals raise concerns about Bechler
A letter accuses federal prosecutor Richard Bechler of corrupt practices including sham convictions and appeals. It claims he uses an informant protection scheme to shield minor criminals in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, especially Delaware County, and urges commendation for alleged fruitful outcomes.
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United States Department of Justice
Bechler
West
Richard Bechler
Federal District
Pennsylvania
Delaware County
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Ridley Park Man
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Legion of the Condemned
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