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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1980
Page
6
U S energy officials lag behind alternatives to oil as a GAO report suggests a national gasohol program could trim oil imports by about 260 million barrels annually. At current prices, gasohol could save Americans about 8 billion dollars per year. The text pivots to a political dress decree and air.
The piece notes House decorum under Speaker O Neill to curb loose dress as televised sessions demand restraint. It also reports Moscow Olympic coverage cutbacks with Russian competition proceeding solo in women field hockey and limited international team presence in equestrian events.
The Daily Times, Delaware County's sole daily paper, traces its roots to 1876 as the Chester Times. Editor and Publisher H L Schwartz now helms the paper with William M Caufield serving as Managing Editor, maintaining independent local coverage.
Delaware County faces possible major highway disruption as up to 40 deteriorating railroad span bridges risk collapse and block direct routes for emergency services. Public Utilities Commission chair Susan Shanahan proposes a standardized funding formula to speed repairs, while urging a larger federal bridge program beyond the $1 billion plan.
A reminiscence on summer 79 comparing long gasoline lines and cheap prices to the present, noting no lines, higher costs over a dollar, and ample supply. The piece urges continued conservation to avoid repeating past shortages and lines next year.
A historical column recalls 100 years ago when the Aston couple prepared for Peace Corps service. The item also recounts a fast steamer run from Philadelphia to Chester, a rescue of a rubber suit swimmer near Fortescue Beach, and local civic notes including Chester officials and Hancock Club leaders.
On this date in history various events are noted. In 1845 Texas Congress agreed to annexation by the United States. In 1947 Congress enacted Taft Hartley act over Truman veto. In 1967 Sen. Thomas Dodd was censured for misusing campaign funds. In 1973 US and Russia signed airline service expansion agreement.
Melvin Maddocks surveys a White House push to redefine family as "persons" under one roof. He weighs Jacques Donzelot's critique of the "psy" industry shaping modern family life, the 671 delegates' resolutions, and the paradox of craving family while fearing its decline. He notes Gallup finds four out of five view family as vital despite crisis narratives.
Sociologist Jeffrey P. Rosenfeld analyzed Nassau County probate wills from 1973 to 1978. He found 3.5 percent disinherited, with 31 percent benevolent motives and 22 percent by default. Disinheritance rises with age and social isolation, signaling a broader intergenerational shift.
In Incline Village Nevada the Western Governors Association meeting highlighted West region discontent over water, land, energy and military issues. Governors argue the federal stance has marginalized the Rockies and Great Basin, amid massive energy projects and land transfers. Gov. Matheson voices reawakening of regional resistance.
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