FCC toyed with license by lottery for Delaware County FM
The FCC abdicated authority by proposing a license draw to decide who operates the lone Delaware County FM station. Silent since 1974, WXUR’s return hinges on this lottery method amid two equal qualifiers. Critics warn lotteries invite court challenges and undermine merit, urging reconsideration and emphasizing a broader impact on future licensing and AM station coverage.
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Federal Communications Commission
Delaware County
FCC
WXUR
Carl McIntire
Pennsylvania
Baby bird restored to nest by fire truck at Media bakery
A century ago a fire truck from the Media Fire Company returned a fallen sparrow to its maple tree nest near Gewiss Bakery after its owner called for help. The item notes community life events, past workers, and a long service milestone at Philadelphia Electric Co. plus a Woodstock style youth festival in Middletown Township.
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Media
Gewiss
Tabea Gewiss
Henry H. Worrall
Springfield
Philadelphia Electric Co
Darlington Road
John Sears
Middletown Township
Academia
Charles
Chip) Roberts
Lida White
Chichester
Arden Skidmore
Almanac Snapshot from 1980 Date Line
Almanac notes June 14 1980 as the 166th day with 200 to follow. Mentions the U S Army founding in 1775 and recruitment authorized for riflemen. References 1777 Star and Stripes confusion and 1973 Watergate testimony by Magruder Mitchell Haldeman and Dean.
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United Press International
U.S. Army
Star and Stripes
Josef Stalin
Jeb Stuart Magruder
Nixon
John Mitchell
H.R
Why Fathers Grow Older Faster and Stand Strong
Paul Harvey, writing for The Los Angeles Times Syndicate, explores the enduring, demanding role of fathers. He paints fathers as brave yet imperfect, forever striving to smooth the road for their children, facing wars, work, and worry with a stubborn, hopeful resolve.
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Paul Harvey
The
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
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Delmarecounty Darily Times
Chester Times
Oasy Times
H.L. Schwartzell
William M. Canfield
Gould
E. F. Leiper
John C. Leiper
Leiperville
U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Leaaionee Sanson
Seonem Oeaan le
Almanac
Knights
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