Public bodies drawn into Sunshine Law debate in Delaware County
Two Delaware County cases test the Pennsylvania Sunshine Law. Bucks County Judge John Bohl ruled no violation over Fox Trail Farms zoning changes in Newtown after private talks with developer Clay DeBotton, while Wallingford Swarthmore officials face claims for a letter opposing demerger. Critics say poor judgment and closed talks taint public trust.
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Bucks County
John Bohl
Fox Trail Farms
Newtown
Clay DeBotton
Wallingford- Swarthmore School Board
Nether Providence
Wallingford-Swarthmore
Swarthmore
Fox Trails
Pennsylvania
Florida
Yetpess
deBotton
Harrisburg
Wallingford
Interboro School District optimistic on delinquent tax collection
The Interboro School District plans an 1980 81 budget of 10 871 292 dollars with 545 000 expected from delinquent taxes. That figure exceeds past averages by 245 000 dollars raising concern about realism and potential higher burden on non delinquent taxpayers.
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Interboro
Almanac June 18 1980 World events and birthdays
Almanac for Wednesday June 18 1980 notes the 170th day of the year with Venus as morning star and five evening planets visible. It recalls birth date of Henry Clay Folger and historic events including U S declaring war on Britain in 1812 and Napoleon's defeat in 1815 and Skylab progress in 1973 and the 1979 arms treaty signing in Vienna.
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United Press International
Venus
Mercury
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Gemini
Henry Clay Folger
United States
Britain
Napoleon
Waterloo
Belgium
Charles Conrad
Joseph Kerwin
Paul Weitz
Skylab Space Station
Carter
Brezhnev
Vienna
Psychohistory and the presidential campaign lull
Melvin Maddocks examines psychohistory as a lens on the presidential race between primaries and conventions. He notes theorists posit motives for Carter and Reagan, suggests public mood shapes, and ponders how family dynamics and history influence political choices without claiming simple cause and effect.
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Jimmy Carter
Lillian
Steenan
Carter
Festival praised by Crozer-Chester staff and readers
A reader thanks the Daily Times for festival coverage at Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Mentions Bert Hodge photos of tornado damage, Flo Kain column, and Trisha Cofiell front page story that boosted turnout despite threats of rain. Boothes and Uptown String Band kept crowds dancing under wet skies.
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Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Bert Hodge
Flo Kain
Nace Cme
Amon
Trisha Cofiell
Ieee Aaa
Volumong
Uptown
Reagan Backed On Abortion Funding Stance In Military
The piece argues Ronald Reagan should win in 1980, citing Health Affairs Office spokesman Dr. Flynn who favors abortion funding changes for military personnel. It contrasts Reagan’s stance with Carter, who supports abortion on demand at taxpayer expense, urging Congress to maintain bans on military abortion funding.
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Ronald Reagan
Peye
Henry Oeght
Jimmy Carter
Times
Peter Fiyany
Health Affairs Office
Department of Defense
Congress
Flynn
U.S. Medicine
Reagan
Edgar and Duran praised as assets to Delaware County voters
The writer lauds Bob Edgar and Duran as assets for Delaware County. They highlight Edgar’s support for a cleaner environment, Wade Site cleanup, and funding for urban revitalization, while opposing federal money for marinas and mudslides. The Philadelphia Navy Yard and USS Saratoga overhaul are cited as employment boosts.
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Delaware County
Washington
Bob Edgar
Duran
Watergate
Abscam
Wade
Edgar
Philadelphia Navy Yard
U.S.S. Saratoga
Chester
Delaware
Boy Eddie Grimm Fills In At Busy Chester Crossing
A 10 year old fifth grader named Eddie Grimm fills in for a missing crossing guard at the Green Street and Bethel Road intersection in Chester Township. He serves as safety patrol at Franklin School De None, helping children cross one of the county’s busiest secondary streets. Parents should thank him for the vigilant, responsible work he provides.
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the Times
Eddie Grimm
Chester Upland School District
Eddie
Franklin School de None
Chester Township
Green Street
Bethel Road
100 Years Ago News Highlights from Chester and Media
100 years ago items note new boilers on the steamer S. M. expected to run Chester to Philadelphia daily. Dignitaries Samuel Black and Mrs. I. P. Branin praise bean yucca blooms in Chester. Media figures Morris L. Hallowell, ex-Philadelphia wholesale merchant, dies at 71. The Red Onion’s jail incident stirs South Chester. Also recalls 75, 50, 25, and 10 years ago school and sport milestones, plus notable community anniversaries and a Phillies win report. Compiled by Arden Skidmore.
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Chester
Philadelphia
Samuel Black
I. P. Branin
Chester P.P. Ckson
Edgmont Avenue
Hinkson’s Corner
Waterville
Morris L. Hallowell
Red Onion
Robert K. Enders
Swarthmore College
South Pacific
U.S. Navy
Oscar Gamble
Philadelphia Phillies
Houston Astros
Arden Skidmore
Vance's speech on a world of diffuse power and U.S. role
Cyrus Vance argues that the United States must accept a multipower world with the Soviet Union as a peer and focus on a strong economy and allied ties. He urges SALT II ratification, inflation control, oil conservation, and greater cooperation to sustain influence and prevent war. The piece cites his Harvard address and frames his resignation as State Department head.
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Vance
America
Soviet Union
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United States
State Department
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