Doctor Slowdown Strike Hurts Hospitals and Patients
The essay condemns last week's two day doctor slowdown at five of Delaware County's eight hospitals as an indefensible tactic. It argues patients and hospitals suffered through elective surgery delays, bed shortages, and wasted costs while doctors seek relief from high malpractice insurance rates. It warns of another slowdown planned and urges lobbying, not strikes, to resolve the issue.
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Delaware County
SEPTA
How Can You Like Such People
A father recalls summer chaos with his adult children and younger ones away at college. He notes the tension between affection and frustration as the house fills with noise, lies, and late nights, then reflects on longing for their return and the pull of family.
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Mailman blamed as union blocks service and theft fears rise
Letter writer vents about a postal carrier failing to deliver checks and mail, blaming the union and questioning post office management. The author urges stronger staffing and stronger slot handling to secure income mail and payments for workers.
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Postal Service
Big tip and boohoo on private schools debate
Parents praise private and church schools for superior education and discipline while paying taxes. They argue public schools lack dress codes and benefits, and commend letters by Nancy Maillie (June 16) and Nancy Hartman (June 4) in the Daily Times.
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Nancy Maillie
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Nancy Hartman
Folcroft Councilman Responds to Letter Over Youth Programs
A Folcroft councilman defends his youth outreach efforts after a June Times letter. He describes a pilot program for youth recreation and a call for a juvenile counselor, not a badge and gun, stressing his personal history and six children. He urges broader system reform and notes a pending Juvenile Justice appointment.
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Water shutoff grievance over lack of notice and fees
Mrs Barbara Parkin of Lower Chichester complains water was shut off without a notice. She paid overdue bill within 30 minutes but faced a $10 turn-on fee. she argues lack of advance warning caused family hardship and urges better courtesy and notification.
Democratic primary victory expressed by Chester candidate
The candidate thanks voters and his wife Faye who was campaign secretary. He credits many volunteers and urges Chester residents to join the Democratic slate for the November General Election to oppose incumbent GOP officials and improve local government efficiency and services. He seeks bipartisan support.
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Faye
Chester
Delaware County
GOP
Cigarette Price Crisis Raises Frustration Over Costs
A reader laments high prices on cigarettes and essential goods, arguing government taxes touch many items from beef to eggs and toilet paper. The letter questions freedom and calls for action to address the rising cost of living.
Thoughts at large on fairness and education in society
A reflective column discusses fairness as the surest way to secure loyalty, contrasts education with suspicion of the truly educated, and notes how past mistakes haunt the present. It touches on capitalism versus communism, leniency in judges, slander, price perception, and the idea of a “good patient.” Delaware County Daily Times Chester PA 19014.
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