Silver Coins and Silver Certificates Lose Their Luster
The piece notes growing silver money speculation amid inflation as the government will stop paying silver value for Silver Certificates on Monday. It explains a 1.29 per ounce rate for silver and high premiums for converting bills. It warns amateurs against chasing quick profits, citing Treasury officials.
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Robert A. Wallace
Angry college president rips white backlash at city college
Dr. Buell G. Gallagher, 64, head of New York City College, denounces white backlash during the 122nd commencement, attacking teachers, administrators, politicians, businessmen, and both Old and New Lefts while defending the Negro revolution and urging action against perceived bigotry.
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Buell G. Gallagher
New York
City College
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John Birch
Welch
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Young Tycoons at Russell Elementary Teach Real Business
A Russell Elementary School first grade class in Marple organized by teacher Mrs. Dorothy Estis borrowed money from a bank, set up assembly lines to produce shoe buffers, sold most items as Father's Day gifts, and earned a profit after repaying the loan. The feat challenges views of young children as passive.
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Russell
Marple
Suburban living column questions Congress leadership
Clarence L. Jordan writes that Delaware County residents fear Congress fails to lead, citing the Tonkin resolution, budget issues, riots, crime, and weak gun laws. He predicts voter anger and a possible revolution against Congress in November beyond the presidential race.
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Delaware County
Congress
Senate
House
Trade Policy Threatened Quotas Considered in Congress
Washington debates new import restrictions as House Ways and Means scrutinizes proposals to cap textiles steel oil furs shoes dairy and meat. A proposed Christmas tree quota would hit any foreign product at a set share of domestic consumption while Johnson seeks a two year extension of the 1962 Act amid a war disrupted year.
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Letters on Wage Tax and School District Votes
A reader criticizes the Penn-Delco wage tax proposal and editorial stance in the Times. The letter argues the tax creates a new local authority, burdens wage earners, and favors real estate owners while calling for fair, unbiased reporting.
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Chester
Anthony Mattes
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Green Ridge
Penn-Delco
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Black Americans seek true citizenship and equal rights
The passage argues Black Americans are citizens deserving equal rights in work education housing and dignity. It cites figures like Medgar Evers Kennedy Malcolm X King and Robert Kennedy as advocates. It calls for racial unity beyond divisions and stresses humanity over race, urging Congress and all people to unite for a better America.
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Delaware County
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Martin Luther King
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Robert Kennedy
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Johnson
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Medgar Evers
John F. Kennedy
Malcolm X
Martin Luther
Not All Dissenters Were Ill Behaved
A reader defends courteous critics at the Penn-Delca School Board meeting of June 6, arguing not all dissenters were unruly. The letter challenges media labeling of taxpayers and questions budgeting, communications, and perceived inevitability of contracts. It urges balanced treatment of protesters and board members.
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the Times
Penn-Delca
Is 40000 Track Really Needed at Penn-Delert School District
Letter from Thomas J. Daly of Aston criticizes the district budget claiming funds for a 40000 track and 80000 grandstand are unnecessary. He argues for higher teacher salaries instead and questions the claim of teacher shortages while residents fund the Aston Dome and other projects.
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Woodbrook Way
Aston
Hospital Razing Is Heartbreaking
A reader condemns plans to demolish Chester Hospital to fund a new school arguing that beds are needed now for veterans and mentally ill children. The letter urges using existing school grounds to share facilities with Showalter Junior High and a new Chester High to save money and support teachers.
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the Times
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Chester
Sacred Heart Hospital
Concord Road
Std & Eagle Sts
Crozer Park
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Out of Place Mrs Oswald in Daily Times Tune Page
The item notes that Mrs Marina Oswald looks out of place among pictures of Mrs Kennedy Mrs Kennedy Mrs Evers and Mrs King. It suggests a photo of Mrs Betty Shabazz would be more fitting.
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John Kennedy
Medgar Evers
Martin Luther King Jr
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Malcolm XX
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