Grand jury reports grow more aware in Delaware County
The June Grand Jury report, though often dull, highlights meaningful shifts in focus. It calls for more Child Care Centers, occupational therapy at Fair Acres, a new women’s prison, a five day work week for guards, and enhanced facilities for delinquents. It notes praise for county facilities but urges rehabilitation programs and juvenile facilities, while questioning the writ system’s efficiency.
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Daily Times
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John Gable
Bonanzas for some Abuses hurt Medicaid
Washington column argues Congress has failed to fix Medicaid, detailing waste and abuse. It cites Senate Finance Committee findings on fraudulent billing, California Medi Cal losses, and the skewed funds toward elderly care and nursing homes. The piece warns reforms are needed to avoid turning health care into a welfare trap.
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Harriman warns Nixon on Vietnam aims and escalation
Washington urged attention to Averell Harriman who criticizes the escalating aims in Vietnam and the failure to broaden the Saigon base. He argues the risk of a retreat unless negotiators in Paris secure deescalation and real choices for South Vietnam, urging a shift to inclusive politics and immediate broadening of the Thieu government’s base.
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Chester Education Association Responds to Rankin Figures
Readers in Chester argue that the asserted teacher pupil ratio of one to twenty is inflated when including administrators and non teaching staff. They invite Rankin to visit schools to verify facts and emphasize cooperation rather than confrontation with city officials.
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James L. Rankin
Chester
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Character of schools at stake in Rose Tree board race
Readers' letters in the Daily Times condemn alleged chicanery in the Rose Tree Media School District Republican school board primary. The writers question integrity and morality, arguing successful candidates tolerate counterfeit documents to imply party support, and warn what is at stake for the schools' future.
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Panic Averted as Bethel Responds to Booths Corner Power Failure
At about 10 p.m. on a power outage in Booths Corner, Bethel Hose Co. No. 1 and Bethel police rapidly evacuated over 3,000 shoppers from Booths Corner Farmers Market. They launched a quick, organized response preventing any incidents and earned praise for professional handling of a tense situation. The notice also discusses the Rose Tree Media schools election and the issue of partisan politics in school governance.
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