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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1979
Page
6
Georgie Anne Geyer reflects on her mother Hazel’s life a vivid Chicago upbringing and a nine hour wake with 800 mourners. She questions the modern trend of donations over flowers and recalls a pastor who celebrated a life rather than mourned it, seeking guidance on how to grieve.
The state moves to regulate rental referral agencies after numerous complaints. Many victims report empty listings and refunds promised but not delivered as agencies evade penalties due to lack of jurisdiction. The Daily Times notes over 900 complaints yearly to the Bureau of Consumer Protection and outlines licensing efforts.
The state legislature considers House Bill 1430 to create an experimental vehicle district for 18 months using gasahol in all state vehicles. The plan envisions producing 7 to 10 percent alcohol from agricultural waste.
A federal judge ruled Carter lacks authority to block contracts with companies not adhering to voluntary wage price guidelines, a decision viewed as a mixed outcome. The administration plans to appeal, while critics warn it harms salaries and futures. Congress may be pressed to codify guidelines, though action is uncertain.
In 1977 Delaware Council members William and Charles Keeler faced criticism as the move to have local tax collectors handle taxes triggered delays and higher costs. The county saved nothing, while municipalities and schools borrowed funds and lost interest. Citizens urged a return to local tax collectors for accuracy and efficiency.
The Times notes ongoing calls to overhaul divorce laws amid public discussion driven by a task force convened by the state government. Bills 460 and 640, backed by women’s and religious groups, aim to address long standing defects but face stalled progress and uncertain fate on the floor.
The Times reports a June 18 rally by Penn-Delco teachers drew little audience interest and left many frustrated with the school board for not listening to all sides. A subsequent meeting discussed reconciliation, while NOW urged action on divorce law reform with contact details for involvement in Delaware County.
A century ago residents of Chester griped about muddy water flowing through local pipes while officials in Wilmington and Chester debated sobriety and order. The report notes court matters, a Chester organ builder's task, and local trades as citizens recount daily life across eras from 100 to 10 years ago with brief notices of deaths and local sports.
Almanac note for June 27 1979 marks the 178th day with 187 to follow and mentions the first quarter moon. It notes Helen Keller’s birth on June 27 1880 and briefly cites historical references to 1847 1893 economic events and Keller's quote on literature and disability with garbled context.
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