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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1980
Page
6
The piece protests a forthcoming state contract with health care providers set to take effect June 30, citing pharmacy fee gaps and audit access. It argues reimbursement must rise to cover costs and urges clarifications on contract expiration, while warning that strict terms risk cutting off meds for the poor and needy.
Pennsylvania should keep the helmet law for motorcyclists despite 28 states repealing similar rules since 1976. Dr. Andreas Muller of Penn State argues helmets reduce fatal injuries, noting nonwearers are far more likely to suffer critical harm.
Almanac notes this Thursday June 19 the 171st day of 1980 with 195 to follow The moon nears first quarter Venus shines in the morning while Mercury Mars Jupiter and Saturn glow in the evening Blaise Pascal born this date in 1623 Historical items include Fathers Day observances starting in Spokane in 1910 Congress created the FCC in 1934 Brezhnev’s 1973 Washington visit trade concessions claim and South Africa rioting deaths in 1976.
Paul Harvey argues for jurists with broad practical experience and plain speech. He urges impartial yet human candidates, stamina for workload, and clarity in opinions, warning against academic obscurity and stressing access to real world judgment.
In Harrisburg the plan to drop 80,000 able bodied welfare recipients faces stricter Senate scrutiny after two full Public Health and Welfare Committee hearings. Opponents cite humanitarian concerns and job scarcity, while supporters argue the measure would push the unemployed to seek work and relocate where jobs exist.
A feature recounts past local events from a centennial issue. It notes straw fire under a Upland windmill during Chester Military College graduation ceremonies, student honors at Chester Academy, a moonlit steamer trip on the Delaware, and other 19th and early 20th century items involving local figures, venues, and institutions.
A reader disputes a Times article on mall car thefts, claiming Granite Run’s rate is under 25 percent of Springfield Mall’s, citing strong security measures and cooperation with Pennsylvania State Police. The letter offers to let officials verify figures with troopers.
The Daily Times Family Weekly argues against lifetime protection for former presidents, noting an $8 million annual cost. It supports Pryor's eight year limit as fiscally prudent amid national deficits, welfare expenditures, and rising population. The piece questions who bears the burden of increased protection and tax strain.
A reader weighs in on the trend of informal coffee cup marriages, arguing for keeping marriage law strict. The letter cautions against casual unions and urges upholding marriage licenses and formalization to prevent a slippery slope toward lax customs.
In Delaware County Court House John La Rosa and his Audio Visual ent began a new project by installing two speakers in Court Room No 1. The aim is to extend the system to most court rooms. The speakers are intended to aid hearing impaired attendees and improve sound for all in the room.
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