Operation Discovery returns to Chester for underprivileged youth
More than 100 Chester area youths will again join Operation Discovery a six week program funded by the Greater Chester Movement and led by Rev. Donald McNamara at Immaculate Heart of Mary. It teaches government arts music and other fields through visits to Washington D C meetings with city officials an open house and contests. The program aims to broaden horizons for inner city youths and develop leadership skills.
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Chester
Archdiocese of
Philadelphia
Greater Chester
Donald McNamara
West Chester
Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic
Controversy Over Hollow Hill Road Blocked by Court Delay
The Aston Township Industrial Advisory Committee reports a setback as Container Research Corp seeks to build across Hollow Hill Road to expand a new production line. Father Martin sues to keep the road open for parishioners and students, while the court delays a decision amid proposals for safer access and compromise. The case risks tax loss and jobs for Aston locals as the deadline looms.
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St. Francis de Sales Church
Lennn
St. Francis de Sales Parochial
Container Research
Elkton
Aston
Delaware County
Thelma E. Cochran
Manor
Five Monday Holiday Weekends Proposed for Federal Pay
A Senate bill would move four holidays to Monday and add Columbus Day as a Monday holiday, creating five three day weekends annually starting 1971. The change targets federal employees and DC, with states likely to follow if approved by President Johnson. The measure has broad business and labor support despite calendar traditionalists’ doubts.
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Labor
Five Garnet Valley Students Sail as Young Ambassadors
Five Garnet Valley High School students Susan Booth James Hall Jacqueline Robertson of Concord and Christine Rourke and Philip Woodward of Bethel travel to South America under the International Fellowship Exchange Student Program for three months. Their parents will host foreign students in the upcoming school year, promising an exciting educational summer for the participants.
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Garnet Valley
South America
Susan Booth
James Hall
Jacqueline Robertson
Concord
Christine Rourke
Philip Woodward
Bethel
Gaynet Valley
Media residents debate black council candidate standards
In Media on June 20 at a borough council meeting a request to appoint a black candidate to fill Walter Hibberd’s unexpired term sparked a dispute. Gleavé Baker said they seek a qualified Negro, raising questions about what constitutes qualification and whether voters would approve a black nominee. Mrs James Austin objects, asserting no qualified Uncle Tom is found by the party’s standards.
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Walter Hibberd
Gleavé Baker
Baker
Borough Republican Party
Media
Baltic freedom stamp plea urges U S action
Janis Dimants M D of Drexel Hill appeals for a commemorative postage stamp in 50th Baltic independence year to counter communism. He urges Congress and officials to press the postmaster general and Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, stressing unity and historical ideals for Europe.
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Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee
Antiques Not Wanted in Chester
A letter from Floyd Allen of 2307 Upland Street Chester argues that local residents cling to antiques and block modernization. He cites Chester Hospital as vacated and dilapidated and Chester High School with a nonfunctional auditorium lacking repairs. He says old items hinder progress and aims to shake them off.
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Chester
Chester Hospital
Chester High School
Floyd Allen
Upland St. Chester
McCarthy Surges Despite Political Skeptics
Democratic voters keep backing Eugene J. McCarthy as pundits declare him finished. He builds momentum from New Hampshire to California, showing anti‑administration sentiment and forcing Humprey to defend the White House status quo while Kennedy’s memory lingers.
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Giddy Nonsense Moral Victories Don’t Win Elections
Washington reports little optimism for Eugene McCarthy after Robert Kennedy’s death. Humphrey’s aides see strengthened support and 1,400 convention delegates, though McCarthy remains weak in primaries. McCarthy’s failure to win key minority and nonwhite voters undermines chances against Humphrey.
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McCarthy
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