Chester girl fights the Army for equal entry and service
Delita Thomas a Chester High School graduate, 17, seeks Army service after a failed test score. The ACLU sued over gender entry thresholds. the Army later adjusted standards to be equal for women. Delita enlists after changes, plans basic training in Missouri and AIT in Arizona. She will marry Carlos Pagan on July 7 and pursue an intelligence analyst path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Demeglio
Délita Thomas
Chester High
West 6Th Street
Chester
Delita
Mill Ree
Sea Ee
Missouri
Arizona
Carlos Pagan
National First Aid Month Promotes Summer Safety
Guidance urges Americans to learn first aid and keep a prepared kit for summer hazards. Advice covers CPR basics, wound care, and avoiding common injuries with skin protection and proper cleaning. Emphasis on training and preparedness to reduce drownings and accidental deaths.
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Oeand Gates
Gas worries and small joys in a Delco diary
The writer laments gas shortages and rising heating oil costs while noting local happenings. Highlights include Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Regency opening, a Fourth of July event at Collingdale Park, community awards at North Junior High, and Linda Murphy named Girl of the Month at Sun Valley High School. Also mentioned are senior outreach plans and local heritage events.
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Rehoboth
Sam
World News
Jimmy Carter
Amy
Rosalynn
Amtrak
Opec Oil Cartel
USA
Boardwalk Regency
Atlantic City
Linda Murphy
Joseph Murphy
Brookhaven
Sun Valley High School
Linda
Vanguard
Philadelphia College of
North Junior High
Oeary Kaeser
Gary
Michael Anderson
Duane Carney
Michael Spuglio
Suzanne
Carol Burns
Ray Miller
Charles McMasters
George Brangah
Larry Penny
Jack Maynes
Robert —_eet Pak
Maureen Bretz
Ralph Facetolo
Bill Davis
Bryant
DS American History
John Davies
Linda Teachert
Dan Pak
American Legion
Energy saving dogs at SPCA brighten gas shortage
Billy Delaware County offers two pets to adopt from the SPCA to ease the fuel crunch. No waiting lines, odd or even day adoptions, and no limit on dogs. The example is a 10 month old, housebroken dog named By. Also mentioned are Ebony Rebeuee and contact at Sandy Bank Road in Upper Providence.
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Delaware County
SPCA
Ania
Upper
Providence
Billy
Adoptable Max a Friendly Tri colored Basset Hound
An 18 month old tri colored basset hound named Max is described as friendly and housebroken. He has brown eyes and short legs, good with children, and is presented as an adoptable pet in need of a home.
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Halal Boul
Saan Aie Ae
Four Leaf Clover Horse Show at Rose Tree Park
The Annual Four Leaf Clover Horse Show hosted by Delaware County 4-H Clubs takes place at Rose Tree Park on Route 252 Media July 7 starting 8 30 a m rain or shine. Open to all riders with 24 classes mostly for juniors and six for adults English and Western. Funds benefit the 4 H Development Fund and public admission is free with refreshments available. For entry forms contact Mrs Bruce Sutton or Shirley O Lamb and call the Penn State Extension Service for information.
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Rose Tree Park
Route 252
Media
Delaware County
4H Development Fund
Bruce Sutton
West Chester
Shirley O’lamb
William Wills
Glen Mills
Wilda Fulmer Carry
Pennsylvania Cooperative Extension Service
Pennsylvania State University
Toal
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Anau Oe
A.C.L.U
American Civil Liberties
ACLU
New York
The
of Defense
Steele
Army
Arm
Delita Thomas
Marcus Hook
Market Street
Phillies
Mets
J’s
Desco
Delaware County Legal Assistance Association
Ann Bonner
Legal Assistance Office
Collingdale
Collingdale Park
Ridley Township
Jennifer Linn
Donald Linn
Malatesta Ave
Boothwyn
Jennifer
Max
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