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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1979
Page
6
The Pennsylvania House blocked a bid to loosen the state ethics code this week. The proposed changes would require disclosure of sources over 50 dollars and report income sources, not amounts. Advocates say a stronger ethics framework protects public funds and maintains trust in officials.
Letters commend Sun Oil Co. for sponsoring a day camp held June 8, 1914 at the Sun Oil Recreation Center in Delaware County. The event offered physical activities and other ties, with readers noting the oil industry may face condemnation as public sentiment grows stronger.
A fragmented discussion questions how much individuals have reduced car trips amid fuel shortages. It cites a Shore area family driving home with two boys and notes bus routes as a viable alternative. The piece urges action toward pooled transportation and privacy considerations while seeking personal accountability.
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A reflective note argues faith can steady the nation amid doubt while praising American education and science yet faulting society for not fully utilizing knowledge in dark times. The brief laments the gap between learning and action and appeals to divine guidance.
In Detroit, Frank Decriscio and a few others keep pumps open with unleaded at 91.9 cents and regular at 85.9 cents a gallon. The city experiences sporadic outages as price hikes ripple through, with customers and clerks reacting to the shortages and rising costs amid the ongoing fuel squeeze. Local conversations capture a restless mood as fuel supply disruptions affect daily travel and energy use.
United Press International note marks Thursday June 28, 1979 as the 179th day with 186 left. It lists celestial bodies Venus Mercury Saturn Jupiter and mentions Cancer born individuals. Mentions 1919 WWI end and 1971 public funds ruling on parochial schools.
The first boxing show at the new arena behind Baron Dougherty's Colonial Hotel in Leiperville features President Theodore Roosevelt's Angelo in the main bout. Vernon is among the hitters with a .306 average, while 10 years ago Colonel Logan of Swarthmore, a WWI pilot, died at 72. Larry Hisle drove in four runs in Orange Be.
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