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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1979
Page
6
The town discusses police overtime and workload after Chester Mayor Joseph Battle notes a 44 hour limit may be violated. He sought clarity from the police chief while stressing proper protections for citizens and questioning legal compliance.
A fragment notes oil companies aiming to lift gasoline prices further. It mentions discussions with industry figures and promises about private considerations, but the context is unclear and incomplete.
Mayor Forwood proclaims Chester Creek near the Third Street Bridge off limits to swimming and orders arrests for violators. The piece also notes a 15 year old river worker injured at Roach's Shipyard after a hatchway fall and references local school and community events from 50 years ago through current mentions, including prizes at the Chester Academy commencement and a fire company parade award.
The memo discusses OPEC and oil firms allegedly restraining output to push prices higher. It notes crude supplies to Europe and the United States, predicts prices near two dollars, and mentions White House views and advisers weighing decisions amid public statements.
The Only Daily Newspaper Published in Delaware County lists H. L. Schwertz I as Editor and Publisher and William Corfield as Managing Editor, detailing the historic leadership of the Chester Times established in 1876.
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