Editorial Coincidence Sparks Debate On Water Plan
Two columnists Sylvia Porter and Victor Riesel urge caution and action on the Delaware River basin water conservation plan. They highlight the Delaware River Basin Commission, a 50 year program to build 58 dams, with funding for engineering studies stalled in Congress. lawmaker approval now could prevent flood damage and support 22 million people across four states.
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Police training grads lead Delco presence in course
Delaware County can note 29 of 34 graduates were from Delco at a municipal police training course held at King of Prussia. Among graduates were Chiefs William Ward of Colwyn and Arthur Grafenstein of Morton, with broad regional representation including Darby Upper Darby Media Sharon Hill Brookhaven Norwood Nether Providence Ridley Park Prospect Park Aston Marple Radnor Holdystone Marcus Hook Lansdowne.
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Profit margins signal upcoming economic downturn, says Moore
Consensus Sylvia Porter flags danger signals in the economy while Victor Riesel cites a study by Geofrey H. Moore of the National Bureau of Economic Research. Since 1919, shrinking profit margins have foreshadowed eight of nine downturns, averaging four months before cycles begin. The study links margins to prices, costs, and unit labor costs, noting profits influence booms and busts.
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Kennedy Seen Pursuing Road to Washington
Washington reports reveal the Kennedy entourage rushing from Springfield toward Washington after a wary sidestep out the auditorium exit. The President and his top adviser Walter Heller push fast for action as stock market fears and wage pressures threaten a broader downturn.
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Courthouse Comment Political Paradoxes Cloud County Scene
Delaware County politics generate clashes over the Blue Route as Republican and Democratic rivals cross signals. Allegations fly linking gubernatorial candidates to opposing routes, with GOP leaders warning of losses and local officials blamed for planning decisions. The dispute traces to a Springfield speech by Rep. William W. Scranton and a counter, sparking contentious exchanges among candidates and parties.
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Nuclear policy clash swirls in Kennedy White House
A heated dispute rages over tactical atomic weapons with Rostow backing tighter control and removal from overseas stockpiles, while Joint Chiefs push wider deployment to frontline units. The controversy follows Army moves to arm European forces with the Davy Crockett and touches U.S. disarmament talks and a possible ban on overseas stockpiles.
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