Fresh Air Fund seeks NYC children for summer host stays
Editorial urges NYC families to host needy youths for two week summer visits via the Fresh Air Fund. The program covers transport, insurance, and medical costs, with health checks before departure. Hosts may specify age and sex and need not be wealthy.
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New York
Delaware County
Fresh Air Fund
Alfred Talbot
Wallingford
Jesus Lou Chu
Lyle M. Steward
Haverford
Sue Bertha Fryerson
C. Ralph Malin
Malvern
Chester County
Lyle Steward
Princeton Road
Havertown
Law Over Hearts Golden Speech on Racial Change
Harry Golden argues that law drives morals and actions not hearts. He cites Kennedy era fair employment directives threatening loss of government contracts to end discrimination, telling a plant manager to hire African Americans or risk losing 400 000 socks for the Pentagon.
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Harry Golden
Golden
Pentagon
Landmark federal desegregation suit targets northern school system
A federal complaint filed in South Holland by Attorney General Ramsey Clark seeks desegregation of a Illinois Chester School District alleging pupil and faculty assignments and new school construction promote racial segregation. The case stands as a landmark effort in a northern state with potential broad impact.
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South Holland
Chester
Ramsey Clark
Lears
Humphrey Faces Task of Reuniting Divided Democrats
In the wake of Kennedy's assassination, Hubert Humphrey holds a strong primary position but must bridge deep rifts with Kennedy supporters and antiwar advocates. The piece weighs Vietnam war stances, domestic policy alignment, and the potential impact of Rockefeller’s challenge on Nixon.
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Hubert Humphrey
Sen. Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Humphrey
Kennedy
Sen
Eugene McCarthy
Vietnam
Nixon
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Ridley SYLP Endorses Police Salary and Morale Support
The Ridley Township chapter of the Support Your Local Police Committee urges public backing of police salaries and benefits to recruit and retain qualified officers. It warns against anti police propaganda and stresses morale, training, and high standards, urging residents to show support and keep the force independent.
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Ridley
Support Your Local Police Committee of
Delaware County
SYLP
Ridley Township
William T. Howe
F. Virginia Tustin
Rutledge
Media Area Fourth of July effort meets apathy in region
Media Area Jaycees report failure to coordinate Independence Day programs among local government and civic groups. Borough Council offered 250 dollars if plan advanced, Upper Providence supervisors rejected without review. Two community meetings drawn few attendees, Jaycees conclude interest is lacking.
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Jaycees
Upper
Providence
Borough Council
Upper Providence
The
Reorganization urged in Darby Township dilemma
An article by Mrs. Bernard Cohen, PTA president, argues reorganization is the key to Darby Township’s dilemma. The letter defends the group as open to all residents, notes Mrs. Cohen’s attendance and involvement, and acknowledges complaints from portions of the white community.
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The
Daily Times
Darby
Bernard Cohen
Darby Township
PTA
Letters argue over PTA role and school integration in Darby Township
A letter to the editor defends a committee for Darby Township school projects and contests Mrs. Cohen’s claims. It alleges the PTA has ignored committee efforts and accuses Snively of contributing to de facto segregation. The writer urges governor action and broader white community engagement to reorganize the school system.
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Donald L. Snively
Darby Township
Tior
Snively
Ony
Juslior High School
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