Regulations place bill on consumers via government rules
Howard W. Blauvelt of Continental Oil argues that government regulation raises costs for consumers beyond direct figures, noting 100000 federal regulators in 87 offices. He proposes six business actions to channel regulation into productive paths and urges outreach to agencies, legislators, media, and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W. Blauvelt
Continental Oil Co
Conoco
Philadelphia
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Blauvelt
Washington
Delaware County
Watermelons, new chronometer and local openings headline Chester notes
A collection of brief items from Chester and Media recall the season’s first watermelons at 75 cents each, Roach's Shipyard chronometer in Roach’s office, S P Derrick opening a Media grocery, S Grafton David starting a Penn Building law practice, and several anniversaries, openings, and sports notes from the era including Harvard honorary degree for Thomas Chase and Judge Broomall’s 50th birthday celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
T. J. Bell
Roach
John B. Roach
S. P. Derrick
East State Street
Media
Alfred Burke
John M. Broomall
Delaware County Bar Association
Broomall
Providence Road
Rose Tree Inn
Thomas Draper
Feltonville
Today in History June 27 1978 Highlights
On June 27 1950 President Truman ordered the Air Force and Navy to aid in repelling the North Korean invasion of South Korea. Also on this date in 1844 Joseph and Hyrum Smith were killed at Carthage Illinois and Brigham Young became LDS leader. Telecommunication linked New York and Boston in 1847.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Harry Truman
U.S. Air Force
Navy
South
Korea
Joseph and
Hyrum Smith
Carthage
Ill
Brigham Young
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
New York
Boston
Nixon vetoed bill to halt funds for Cambodia bombing five years ago
Gandhi quote accompanies the item reflecting on religion as a private matter. The note cites President Nixon’s veto from five years prior on a bill to cut off all funds for the bombing of Cambodia, and frames it with a Thought for today attribution to Mohandas Gandhi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Nixon
Cambodia
Mohandas Gandhi
Sun Co. in Marcus Hook Receives High Praise
A reader from Linwood lauds Sun Company in Marcus Hook for longtime community support. Sun Center hosts graduations picnics and outings for retarded children, Little League and softball, tennis courts and woods walks. The note emphasizes Sun Co. generosity toward Delaware County families and organizations.
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The
Times
Sun Co
Marcus Hook
Linwood
Delaware County
Sun Company
Sun Center
George Millichap
B.P. Oil Co
Sun
Repair vandalism with love To the Times
Letter laments vandalism at J W Lewis Crozer Library on June 17 1978 calls the act an attack on learning and urges offenders to abandon hate and repair with love. Writer condemns the vandalism as a malicious act by an envious adult and urges better conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Lewis Crozer
June Fete Drawing Critique for CCMC Event
In a letter to The Times the writer praises the CCMC June fete and county participants but argues the draw favors doctors or their families who win the car and basket of cheer. The reader advocates changing the policy to limit doctors to a single book prize and notes doctors spend little at booths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
CCMC
Older Americans Act revisited and the fight for progress
A reflective piece urging seniors to reread the 1965 Older Americans Act and its Declaration of Objectives. It discusses income, health care, housing, institutional care, retirement age, meaningful activity, and advocacy, noting gains and ongoing challenges while urging activist involvement.
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Congress
United States
Carter
Robert Kestenbaum
Michigan
Wayne State University
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Daily Times
Hero of
Santiago
W. S. Schley
Alfred O
Clarence Deshong
Edgmont Avenue
10Th Street
George W. Sharp
Boothwyn
Boothwyn Station
Arthur D. Pierce
Sixth Street
Chester Traction Company
Sixth
Grace Alice Henderson
Frances Hall
Lillian Spencer
Media High School
W. S. Taylor
Eddystone
Wolfenden Shore Company
Cardington
Cobbs Creek
Henri F. Wendel
Delaware Hospital
Wilmington
Darby High School
Mays Landing
N. J
Mervyn H. Riggins
Gradyville
Jim Brennan
Chester Attorney
Florida State University
Andy Thompson
Springhaven Club
Brennan
Lou Fusco
William Care
Crooks
Berry's
NEA, Inc
Bax. Bwre
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