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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1978
Page
6
A reflective essay argues reading as essential to personal growth and democratic vitality. It urges making time for books, touts reading as active mental exercise, and contrasts active reading with passive television viewing. It cites wartime courtesy, Frost a nd quotes inspiring calls to read more, to read for knowledge and fulfillment.
Readers debate abortion from Catholic and Protestant viewpoints. Barbara Pridgen argues Catholic vs personal stance and Barbara Cardinal Krol is cited on the right to life. Jean Garton notes Lutheran opposition except to save the mother. Calls for men like Robert Casey and Martin Mullen living by God’s laws.
Washington reports secret White House memos show Carter’s tough stance toward the Soviet Union was a deliberate NSC plan to preserve relations while pressuring Moscow. The memo notes continued cooperation in trade and technology amid tensions and outlines high level guidance to avoid purely technical talks.
On June 17 history records note key events from 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill near Boston to 1967 China’s first hydrogen bomb and 1972 Watergate discovery. It mentions Drake landing, Wesley birth, von Braun death, and notable birthdays Dean Martin and Dave Concepcion.
A compact scriptural reflection contrasts loyalty and judgment with self condemnation. Psalm 18 25 26 shows how a pure nature reveals itself, while Romans 2 1 warns that judging others exposes one’s own faults. The passage urges self restraint and accountability.
One hundred years ago Chester High School announced an admission charge of 15 cents for its commencement next Wednesday at Holly Tree Hall. The graduating class included ten students, with one boy. Swarthmore College noted a 13-student class led by President Samuel Willetts.
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