Warning on torpedo type fireworks in Pennsylvania
Delaware County police and school officials are warned to watch for torpedo or cherry bomb style fireworks. Merle J. Fairbanks reports these small explosives can blind or maim children and are being distributed from Philadelphia and Illinois. Police confiscated supplies in Pottstown. the Fireworks Law makes the devices illegal.
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Delaware County
Pennsylvania Association For the Blind
Merle J. Fairbanks
Pittsburgh
Pottstown
Fairbanks
Pennsylvania
Highmeadow Health Drive Reduces Door-to-Door Collections
In Middletown Township Highmeadow residents chose donation splits among nine health agencies, cutting at‑the‑door solicitations from 1701 to 189 houses while keeping all funds with the nine organizations. The drive, led by Mrs Philip Blank, notes rising refusals and aims to simplify donations for tax purposes.
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Highmeadow
Middletown Township
Heart Fund
The
National Foundation
Cancer Crusade
Philip Blank
Middletown Two
WSCS Members Thank Delaware County Times For Coverage
Mrs Charles Simpson of Linwood thanks the Delaware County Times for an article about the Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting and luncheon at Linwood Methodist Church on June 8. She also notes Bell Telephone's Miss McCormick in the search for beauty.
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the Times
Delaware County
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Linwood Methodist Church
Bell Telephone
Miss McCormick
Charles Simpson
Chichester Ave
Linwood
Wild Movement in 1961 Stock Boom Faces Scrutiny
The piece notes 1961 stock market excess may be waning and cites Merrill Lynch on the wild movement. It discusses SEC actions including a broad questionnaire to American Exchange members, potential violations, and looming House hearings led by Peter Mack on market regulation.
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Merrill Lynch
The
Securities & Exchange Commission
American Stock Exchange
SEC
Tne
American Exchange
STC
Exchange
House
Illinois
Peter F. Mack
Congress
Wall Street
What Shall Foreign Tourists Do Editorial
Editorial examines barriers for foreign visitors to the United States. It highlights visa changes, airfare differences, scarce travel advertising, and language obstacles. Hotel groups in New York and Washington run workshops to improve welcome, signage, and pricing.
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New York
Kennedy
U.S
Manger
Barrett
SAC Program To Boost Airborne Nuclear Readiness
The report to Congress seeks authority to fund a standby SAC alert with about 60 B 52 bombers for round the clock airborne readiness. It also requests funds to double B 52s equipped with Hound Dog missiles, with current forces totaling roughly 50 armed planes. Defense leaders push early approval, citing urgent needs amid global tensions and possible Berlin developments.
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Washington
Kennedy
Khrushchev
Congress
Strategic Air Command
SAC
West Berlin
McNamara
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Alga
Defense
House
Senate
Atlas
Titan
Mountain Home Airbase
Idaho
Local officials reelected at Crozer Home board meeting
Samuel R. Bell Jr. was reelected president and Charles E. Mascals as vice president at the J. Lewis Crozer Home for Incurables and Homeopathic Hospital annual meeting. Jamey C. Baker reelected treasurer, Frank H. McCowan secretary, Ralph Weller assistant secretary. solicitors named George B. Harvey Charles P. Larkin Jr. Lloyd Goman. A separate notice urges State Highway Department to include Industrial Highway projects in the new budget. Valley Forge to host dedication of John Morton memorial pew in Washington Memorial Chapel by the Delaware County DAR chapter at 3 p.m. Sunday. public invited.
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Samuel R. Bell Jr
J. Lewis Crozer Home For Incurables and Homeopathic Hospital
Charles E. Mascals
Jamey C. Baker
Frank H. McCowan
Ralph Weller
George B. Harvey
Charles P. Larkin Jr
Lloyd Goman
Delaware River
State Highway Department
Valley Forge
Delaware County
John Morton
Washington Memorial
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Wayside
Chester
Outdoor living and garden tips from Delco Roundtable
In the Delaware County Daily Times a new feature Delco Roundtable begins with Extension Home Economist Janet M Freeland urging readers to enjoy outdoor living. She notes warm weather spurs yard activity and urges planting annuals such as petunias geraniums alyssum and marigolds while promoting the Flower Trial Gardens near the Court House in Media with about 800 annual plants on display.
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Janet M. Freeland
Delaware County
Garden Days and Pest Alerts at Penn State and Local Tips
Delaware County hosts garden displays with 18 petunia varieties and shade annuals sponsored by the Florists' Club and Extension Service. Gypsy moth trap cups will be placed countywide by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture this June to survey for defoliation. Penn State’s Garden Days runs June 27–29 with lectures, flower show, species discussions, and a wildflower talk, plus entries in flower arrangement and specimen classes. Gardeners may call Lo 6 9225 for Lawn and Garden Tips, and can request a chicken grilling recipe booklet.
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Delaware County Florists’ Club
Agricultural Extension Service
Delaware County
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania State University
Penn State University
Harold J. Brooks
Westfield
New Jersey
Agricultural Extension Office
Agricultural Extension
Federal Aid Threatens Freedom of Teachers
A speaker argues against federal aid to education, claiming it would lead to government control of schools and teachers. He defends teaching, notes rising school costs and teacher salaries, and warns proponents seek to reshape society through education. He stresses opposition to federal authority over curricula and classroom governance.
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Washington
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Middletown
WSCS
Sylvia Porter
Ward Cannel
America
Allen-Scott Report
By Robert S. Allen and
Paul Scott
Pentagon
Clyde Eddleman
Army
Elvis Stahr
Eddieman
Pacific
Walter Krueger
San Antonio
Texs
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
National Aeronautics & Space Administration
NASA
House Space Committee
Robert Kennedy
Virginia
Ethel Kennedy
Ceylon
Madame Gunewardene
Harold
Caccia
Queen Elizabeth
England
Delaware County Daily Times
Delco
James J. McKeehen
Barry Goldwater
Military Academy
University of Arizona
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