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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1979
Page
6
A veteran lecturer reflects on airplane travel and the aviation age. He notes how flying shapes his career and life, highlighting airline staff and personal experiences across many routes and years, including encounters with storms and diverse crews. He argues aviation expands access and demand for travel careers.
Report notes two officers Lee Newman and Jack McDonald faced questions over salary use and department practices. Residents are urged to demand a full account of police department operations and governance.
Democrats insist on changes to state budgets seeking compromise with Republicans. The dispute centers on funding priorities and restoring cuts while maintaining overall fiscal restraint. Governors and lawmakers warn of timing pressures as deadlines loom.
Other Times 100 years ago reports gold aecreres at OG Weking near an artesian well in Samuel Riddle’s yard and mentions a price in cents at the corner of Broad and Madison Streets. The mayor and Chester police chief are away, with the office in charge of a sergeant. 7% years ago Andrew Mc Clurg, father of John F. Mc Clurg, is noted as prominent in Chester. About 1200 people died when the steamer Thomas Clyde sank near the harbor today. Isaac Turner from Thomas Meirch’s restaurant is mentioned in connection with St. Paul’s parsonage.
Almanac summarizing notable events and figures tied to June 19. Mentions Blaise Pascal, Leonid Brezhnev, and South Africa’s 1976 violence estimates. cites a quip from Hubbard and a church order story. Includes fragmented local items about Poole's Restaurant, a Delaware county shot put lead, and a college All-America tackle’s death.
Readers discuss SALT and health while misidentifying figures and acronyms. The letter page references city officials, UNICEF, and CARE with unclear attributions, inviting verification and contact for further letters.
A 1979 letter from John Goodwin of Ridley Township calls tavern owners to act on underage drinking in Pennsylvania. The writer urges stricter license checks and safer practices, arguing airline inspectors should be better than car inspectors to prevent tragedies and improve public safety.
A reader from Mab Bry discusses a June editorial about a Jr High matter, noting reactions to a DIY win Brien and concerns tied to a nearby residence, and urges attention to the issue affecting the neighbor community.
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