A lesson in commitment in Chester road crisis
Residents of Chester Township faced isolation as ramps linking I 9 to the Commodore bridge were damaged and a review cited funding. PennDOT pledged top priority to repair once funds were available after county officials pressed for action. The county previously sought to divert funds, prompting reader frustration at bureaucratic handling and missed opportunities for residents.
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Chester
Chester Township
Department of Transportation
Penndot
Barry Bridge
Sentences handed down for Chester racketeers contrast with others
The article notes sentences handed to Frank Miller and Herman Hunt, labeled as racketeers, drew critique as too light. It compares their penalties with John Nacrelli and others convicted of related racketeering and illegal numbers operations. Miller and Fontaine were ordered to forfeit real estate worth about 720000 and perform six hours weekly community service during probation.
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Chester
Frank Miller
Herman Hunthecapery
Alan Ie Yas Pe Stabelien
Wetarius Ceaners
John Nacrelli
Lrace Pose
Waxman
Sabe Coleton
Real Estat
Fontaine
Draft standby system proposed to bolster military strength
The article discusses creating a draft standby system as an alternative to meeting manpower needs. It notes the Army is about 15 percent below its 775,000 nominal strength, with reserves and National Guard also short. Critics argue the standby list could be advantageous, while some foresee a future return to compulsory service.
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Army Reserve
National Guard
Bushel for a barrel premise debated by Paul Harvey
The Connellsville Daily Courier cites Paul Harvey criticizing a bushel for a barrel grain oil idea. The piece references U S grain policy, Kissinger’s 1975 food as a weapon, grain sales to Russia, Rhodesia trade embargo perceptions, and U S reliance on agriculture while arguing the plan is unworkable and socially costly.
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Henry Kissinger
U.S
U.N
Rhodesia
Guanty
Russia
Almanac By UPI Today June 21 1979 events
On this day in history June 21, 1979, notable events include Japan’s Okinawa defenders surrendering in 1945, Khrushchev’s war remark in 1960, Montini elected Pope Paul VI in 1963, Nixon and Brezhnev arm talks in 1973, and James VI tied to the House of Stuart. Also mentions birthdays and quotes.
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UPI
Venus
Edartha Washington
United States
Jane
Okinawa
Nikita Khrushchev
China
Giovanni Battista Montini
Paul VI
Nixon
Leonid Brezhneveft
Bri
Havelock Ellis
Letters on I-95 ramp bridge funding and Chester Township action
Chester Township residents protested and demanded funds be used for the I-95 ramp bridge linking to the Commodore Barry Bridge. They reported traffic blockages on Interstate 95 and meetings with state officials, urging faster access and project prioritization. The letter notes Chester Township being placed as a top project candidate, with further details incomplete.
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Chester Township
CCCT
Commodore Barry
Penndot Sherlock
Goernor
Chester township to city bridge dispute over crossing barriers
Activists cite lack of sound barriers and crossing access from Chester Township to Chester as PennDOT scrapped two railroad projects to fund a new bridge. They argue a $1 million for the bridge, planned long ago with the Commodore Barry span, should have been built earlier. The text highlights community frustration and calls for immediate construction.
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Penndot
Falcroft
Fragmented plea from city editor Beideman and Casterline
A damaged OCR fragment captures a brief plea or note from city editor Beideman and colleague Casterline. It hints at numbers and a cautious approach but lacks clear context or readable details.
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Oe Casterline
Cop suspensions in Morton raise reader concerns
A letter-commentary criticizes Morton suspensions and press access, arguing civil servants deserve the same right to communicate as the press. The writer contends Delaware counties hide government dealings and urges greater media exposure to spur investigations by state and federal authorities.
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Delaware County
Delaware
Chester area notes and events from a century ago
A collage of regional happenings includes Holton catching a large log turtle at Delaware City, reduced excursion fares Chester to Baltimore at 4.50 by the railroad, local honor rolls, and a 10 day outing. Banks & Biddle warns buyers about inferior watches, while Ardmore Auto Car Works and local Alumni honors appear. A Springhaven Club exhibition, pastor resignations, a father of the year award, and a Darby resident’s photo winning AP contest highlight this slice of past.
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Louis Holton
Chester
Delaware City
Wilmington, & Baltimore Railroad
Baltimore
James McGlynn
Francis McCarey
le Spate
eTay
Banks & Biddle
Harry Allen
Ardmore Auto Car Works
New York City
Walter Jones
Owen J. Wood
Oscar Stevenson
Frank Newsome
Benjamin Newsome
H More
Carroll
Roger Egan
Media High School
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Regula
Almanac
James VI of Scotland
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House of Stuart
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13Th St
Concord Road
Ersey
Morton
Chester Times
H. L. Schwertz Ill
William Caufield
Berry's
Skylab
Upland Odd Fellows Lodge
Chroust
Concord County
Coon Hunters
C. Bruce
Gladys E. Cne
Vernon L. Davis
Devona Moore
Horton Gingras Wa
Handy Campbell
Roland MacKenzie
Springhaven
Howard
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Woodlyn
Josephine Monroe
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