Self help program grows for minority suppliers in 1970s
Carl Akins of Boeing Vertol highlights the Delaware Valley Regional Minority Purchasing Council born from a 1972 meeting of about a dozen men seeking dependable minority vendors for office and electrical supplies. From $1 million in 1973 to $60 million in 1977, the group now partners with firms like Chester Group to identify areas needing goods and services. The council rejects giveaways, stressing reliability and competitiveness, and works to educate minority craftsmen through workshops. Boeing, Westinghouse, Franklin Mint, and Wawa Dairies participate, with 52 minority suppliers in NJ, MD, DE, and PA. A future Nov. 21 minority business opportunity fair at Valley Forge’s Sheraton is planned.
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Carl Akins
Akins
Boeing Vertol Co
Delaware Valley
Council
John Agler
Chester Group
Agler
Scott Paper
Philadelphia
Boeing
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Franklin Mint
Wawa Dairies
Delaware County
New Jersey
Maryland
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Sheraton Hotel
Valley Forge
Today in History June 20 1978 highlights
Events on this date include Alaska purchase treaty proclamation by Andrew Johnson in 1867 Maryland colony grant in 1632 and France’s constitutional upheaval in 1789. Also Victoria’s 1837 ascent, West Virginia statehood in 1863, Guam seizure in 1898 and hot line talks in 1963. Birthdays note Lillian Hellman aged 73.
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Associated Press
Andrew Johnson
Alaska
Russia
Maryland
Lord Baltimore
France
Victoria
England
William IV
West Virginia
Union
United States
Guam
Soviet Union
Wasington
Moscow
Nelson
St James wrestling coach bemoaned by letter writer
A viewer defends St James High School wrestling in Chester, praising coach D Angelo Sr and son Joe D Angelo Jr for dedication and grueling practices. The letter argues administration replaced a respected leader, harming team spirit and values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
D’angelo Sr
St. James Administration
St. James
Mr. D
Mr. D’angelo
Francis P. Desmond
St. James High School
Georgetown University
Temple University
Charles W. Wallgren
Ridley Park
Joe Sweeney
Good Will Fire Co
CIO
Chichester High School teachers praised for baby egg experiment
A reader supports CHS Health Education Department for using raw eggs to simulate infancy, endorsing parent education in schools as a constructive response to teen pregnancy. The letter contrasts this approach with anti abortion rhetoric and cites Crozer-Chester Hospital counseling, urging other districts to adopt similar programs.
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the Times
Chichester High School Health Education Department
Daily Times
Crozer-Chester Hospital
Times
Chichester
Dealing with religious cults and missing daughter case
A reader ties the Eaton family’s missing Wendy to concerns about religious cults and deprogramming efforts led by Ted Patrick. The letter urges legal handling of cult issues and notes the UN Special Session on Disarmament as a path to reduce arms races and build world peace, urging support.
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Eaton
Catherine S. Fisher
Boothwyn
United Nations
Russian roulette on the highway at MacDade and Lincoln
The intersection at MacDade Blvd and Lincoln Ave is described as dangerous like Russian roulette. Despite traffic lights, speeding drivers ignore signals on alternating sides. The author questions where police are and suggests tickets could prevent harm near St. Germain Park.
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MacDade Blvd
Lincoln Avenue
Vitelli Seeks Chance After Editorial Clash Over Election
A reader protests the Times editorial from June 14 about Fernando Vitelli. They urge fairness, saying the democratic process should allow him to savor victory and serve the county, warning against denying him a second chance if he fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Fernando Vitelli
Salute for MacArthur marks Chester era highlights
A historical column recounts 75 and 50 year ago events in Chester and Media. It notes Gen. Douglas MacArthur's 13 gun salute at Pennsylvania Military College and honorary degrees for notable figures, plus local notices of businesses, anniversaries, and community figures.
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7Th
Penn Streets
Chester
Deakyne Bros
Third
Parker Streets
Ada McCann
Eddystone
Lighthouse Hall
John C. Moore
Frank B. Rhodes
Media
Calvary Church
Rockdale
William H. Berry
Philadelphia
Chester Hospital
Douglas MacArthur
Gates of Pennsylvania Military College
Eugene S. Hoopes
Board of Trustees
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Daily Belly Times
Chester Times
Central States Publishing, Inc
Ralph Ingersoll
Rufus F. Walker Jr
Lewiell Winkler
Donald T. Beideman
Clifford Rainey
Halus Ewing
Cliff Swezey
Rockefeller
New York
Richard Nixon
Vietnam
Juan Peron
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Menahem Begin
Israel
Lillian Hellman
Berry's
NEA, Inc
Bob Strauss
Ted Patrick
Cheyney State Library
The
Eatons
T.V
Dutton & Co
St. Germain Park
Vitelli
Gen. MacArthur
Edward C. Eyre
California
George E. Darlington
Daniel Robinson
Garrett Pendleton
Euepian Society
Chester Academy
Dr. Pendleton
Upland
Pendleton
Thomas Wilby
Francis Aldan Brady
Media Catholic Church
London
D. A. Letherbury
Edgmont Ave
Landreth
William L. Mellon
Pittsburgh
Daniel Willard
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Richard E. Byrd
Polar Flier
Tinicum
Lester
Thomas W. Nelson
Prendergast High School
Drexel Hill
St. Barbara’s
Wilfrid J. Maloney
Boos
Phillies
Richie Allen
San Francisco Giants
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