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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1980
Page
6
Chester High School will extend the letter award beyond athletes to outstanding scholars next year. The PTO led initiative, praised by leaders, aims to recognize dedication and hard work in academics, paralleling sports recognition and encouraging overall achievement.
State Supreme Court Justice John P. Flaherty took offense at prospective humorous skits targeting judges at a Pittsburgh area bar association conference this weekend. He warned of possible disciplinary action for any display of irreverence toward judicial figures.
Marcus Hook residents salute Maj. Gen. Robert E. Haebel, former Ridley Park High School athlete, now in charge of the Parris Island Marine Corps training center in South Carolina. Haebel, who started as an enlisted man, has served in Korea and Vietnam. His task is to ensure recruits are as well trained and motivated as earlier marines.
Hundreds of boys and girls in Delaware County served as school safeties this year, guiding students safely to and from school in all weather. Crossing guards, though not glamorous or lucrative, bore a heavy duty for child safety on busy streets. As schools close for the summer, drivers should stay alert for children who may dart into the road.
A compact Chester Daily note recalls a July opening for the new Chester Bridgeport Ferry. It also lists local items from 100 years ago including arrests at J W Hodge shoe store, a stone wharf project on Chester Creek, a gospel music book for Camp Meeting, and business openings on West 3rd Street.
A reader questions the FCC 100.3 mhz licensing process, argues merit based awards bias toward minority or religious stations, cites WXUR and WZZD cases, and questions the fairness and impact on local broadcasters and jobs. The letter defends community needs and challenges lottery style allocations.
A letter to the Times critiques Mayor Battle over a reported assault linked to Chester's numbers racket. The writer questions the gun description and suggests the episode is used to attack vice crackdowns while condemning victimless morality laws and calling for repeal. The piece argues government overreach harms civil liberties.
The Pennsylvania Wildlife Society invites readers to join and help influence wildlife policy. Active members participate in society activities and are not treated as mere numbers. Write for details to Wildlife Society Box 42 Essington PA 19029.
Robert J. Wagman argues that party platforms resemble promises from a suitor in a bar, not binding contracts. He reviews the 1976 Democratic platform, noting unkept aims, and suggests that current drafting reports overstate platform obligations while highlighting how political rhetoric often diverges from action.
Rep. Augustus Hawkins and a 17 member Black caucus in the House demand an immediate end to economic policies they deem harmful. They argue calmer inflation is possible without recession and high rates, noting Carter's previous April 1976 stance and black support patterns through 1976 primaries, including Andrew Young's rare backing.
Julian Bond notes Carter's religiosity and bold Christian appeal wins praise from black voters who helped boost him in 13 states. Yet economic burdens and mishandled civil rights programs erode support as some black leaders retreat from action, while others protest with bricks and bottles in a sign of frustration. Bond writes for NEA.
Almanac notes Friday June 20 1980 is the 172nd day of the year with 194 to follow. It marks Offenbach’s birth in 1819 and notes historical events from 1963 hot line talks to Alaska pipeline start in 1977. The entry lists celestial bodies and birth signs for the date.
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