Defense base closings threaten 10,000 jobs in the Northeast
U S Rep Robert W Edgar warns the April Defense Department plan to close about one sixth of bases in the Northeast and Midwest will cost the region over 10 000 defense jobs in direct payroll plus 1 9 million in secondary effects for Pennsylvania alone The Northeast Midwest Institute study notes greater regional harm than the South and West and urges action from President Carter and defense spending reforms.
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Northeast-Midwest Economic Advancement Coalition
U.S. House of Representatives
Carter
House of Representatives
New Jersey
Ohio
Illinois
Michigan
United States
Department of Defense
No more shaves on Sunday 100 years ago in Chester
Reminiscence notes a gas light lamp fire at Second and Howell in Chester sparked excitement. Mentions Capt. E B Taggart of Chester Steamboat Co, aging roads, shipyard designs by William Rowland, Brooke Hall graduates, and local celebrations across decades including 7, 50, and 10 year anniversaries.
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Second and Howell Streets
Chester
E. B. Taggart
Chester Steamboat Company
Flower and
Morton Streets
South
William Rowland
Peking
Roach
City of Columbus
Elizabeth Eugenia Schmeltzer
Commercial Department
Chester High School
William M. Bowen
Chester Board of Education
Armstrong Elliott
M. P. Elliott
Third Street
Edwards
John Deery
Eddystone
Mary Casey
Linwood
Smedley Junior High School
Stanley Goff
Harry Milford
Torelli
Chester Pike
H. M
Bessie Whittaker
Ridley Township
Earl Eggers
Essington
Sun Village
Double standard critique of Edgar on Gulf license and Hungary
Francis J. Dujmic of Chester denounces Congressman Edgar for failing to push the Gulf and Western export license and for backing Most Favored Nation status for Hungary. The letter argues a contradiction between his human rights stance and his May 22 vote, claiming it harms US jobs and inflation, while accusing Edgar of hypocrisy and inconsistency.
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the Times
Edgar
G&w
Argentina
Daily Times
People’s Republic of
Hungary
U. S
Russia
Congress
Delaware County
Boeing
People’s Republic of Hungary
Francis J. Dujmic
Chester
Residents debate Ridley Two Marina meeting
Readers dispute a Times article claiming majority opposition at a June 13 gathering about Edward Morrow’s permit request to grade marina grounds and build roads. They argue most attendees supported marina improvements to reduce dust and improve appearance benefiting boaters and residents.
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Ridley Two
Marina
Pro Marina
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Dents
Morrow
Edward Morrow
Let's Get Our Money's Worth for Our Taxes
Cornwall Bridge Connecticut. A columnist notes California Proposition 13 as a catalyst for broader tax reform discussion. He argues citizens must demand value from government spending, questions welfare and work incentives, and cites work ethic and frugality as keys to responsible citizenship amid energy concerns.
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California
On This Day In History June 19 1978 Highlights
Key past events listed include the S S Savannah first Atlantic steamship crossing in 1819, Roanoke colony departure in 1586, Albany congress in 1754, Maximilian execution in 1867, Statue of Liberty arrival in 1885, Rosenbergs execution in 1953, Kuwait independence in 1961, and other quotes and birthdays.
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America
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Queretaro
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France
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Sing Sing
Persian Gulf
Kuwait
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Marcus Hook
Fletcher Moore
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University of Pennsylvania
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Harry B. Burger
York, Pa
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