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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1976
Page
3
American drivers face higher gasoline costs as demand grows beyond forecasts. While shortages aren’t expected, increased imports and price controls feed the trend toward bigger cars and more consumption. Industry spokesmen cite policy shifts as dampening domestic energy incentives.
Frank Stilley surveys how American business humor evolved from grim times to boardroom jokes. He notes mid century acceptance, office doodles, and memos that lampoon work life, with examples from Dundes Pagter and Murphy’s Law additions, reflecting a culture shift toward lighter corporate self image.
Faith Ryan Whittlesey and Colleagues rebut James Cunningham’s claims about county finances. They say daily reviews keep spending within budget, explain the court's role in appointments, note expected long term savings from new posts, and outline hiring freezes, reduced administrators, and an outside review of the motor pool. They assert efforts aim to improve efficiency and protect public funds.
Doris E Boyer McClure writes a derisive letter in the Daily Times June 18 about Mrs George Wallace. The writer defends Mrs Wallace’s prayer letter for the Lewis family and asserts the judge and jury acted properly.
On June 3 the Chester Township Supervisors approved building a Naptha gas plant on Sun Oil Co. property near Baldwin Run Creek and Sun Valley area with tanks near Sun Center. Critics warn of explosions and toxic byproducts and urge environmental and tax concerns be weighed before permitting Transco Energy Co. to proceed.
A respondent defends Ridley Township police and urges residents to “sort out their fruit” by addressing untrustworthy behavior. The letter argues innocent people are not guilty, calls out officers who judge suspects, and cites legal ideals of presumption of innocence and peaceful conduct. It ends with biblical and literary quotes.
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