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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1979
Page
6
The Pennsylvania Gasoline Association and PSSDA are expected to join forces as a shutdown looms, risking heightened anger from frustrated motorists toward dealers amid the upcoming disruption.
A week after a $5 minimum purchase plan started, dealers faced a late-month impact as limits clashed with demand. Observers note mixed reactions to dealer actions, while criticizing government leaders for inaction.
A reader condemns Helene LaGaccia Bjornson's 1979 piece Terrorism By Children Why Take It claiming sensationalism. The letter questions youth violence in institutions and cites frightening prospects while urging safer discussion of youth conduct and consequences.
A reader and longtime subscriber admires the tabloid format change, praising ease of reading and neat arrangement. The note endorses the Delaware County Daily Times as a better daily paper with familiar content.
A citizen expresses appreciation for The Times coverage of the school board and thanks the paper for informing the public about the Delaware matter. The note mentions June 18 and a desire to seek further clarity from the board.
The Penn-Delco Board clarifies costs for enrolling 176 students in area vocational-technical schools for 1979-80, noting an increase of 40 students and a total additional cost of 24,861.76, with detailed figures on salaries, benefits, and cost differentials, urging community involvement in the issue.
A compilation from the Other Times Chester page recalling 1872 details with A A Meader as first principal, carpentry wages of one and a half cents per yard for weaving carpets, and past sports notes. It references Judge John M Broomall observing a twin anti Delaware Bar, Wilson’s standout baseball game for the Chicago Cubs, and a .379 batting pace after 29 at bats including seven homers. Mentions 50th wedding anniversary of Walter L Jones and other historical tidbits from 10 and 5 years ago in local memory lanes.
Almanac notes Pearl Buck born June 26, 1892. On this day in history 1900 Walter Reed aimed to wipe out yellow fever in Panama Canal Zone, 1917 American forces reach France in WWI, 1948 Berlin Airlift begins, 1977 jail fire in Iowa kills 42. Thought for the day quotes Pearl Buck on life.
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