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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1981
Page
6
Chester police face rising crime after 25 officers were laid off in October. FOP Lodge 19 head James J. Carr says morale is the key issue, noting manpower shortages and low morale hamper efforts to combat crime. The article urges hiring more officers as the cure.
The Delaware River off Marcus Hook lies blocked by fishermen nets as Theodore Lamplugh of Marcus Hook reports a season’s best haul of 10 shad and two rock fish. The column recalls 100 years of local history with notes on ships, local leaders, and notable events from Marcus Hook to Chester, including court rulings on suit clubs and a fire truck tragedy.
The Daily Times invites letters with name address and phone number. Only names and hometowns are printed. No unsigned letters. Allow one week for verification. Limit one letter per writer per month. Questions call 284-7200 Ext. 304 Mon to Fri 10 am to 5 pm.
In a reflective tale, Sy Forbes a retired Philadelphia cop and Cape May resident sustains a back injury after a wake from a clam boat. He rejects legal action, relies on scotch and cane, and endures a painful summer while blaming himself for the accident.
While recounting a personal accident, I reflect on Sy a stubborn, old world neighbor who refused to claim insurance or seek legal help. The experience shifts my view of Americans and the value of varied cultural perspectives, highlighting risks of blame, lawsuits, and the need for understanding.
The piece riffs on thrift and the end of conspicuous consumption, noting 1980s habits of saving money, cutting thermostat settings, and using coupons. It cites slogans from Poor Richard and popular guides urging penny-pinching, discount fashion, and energy saving tips while debating frugal trends.
A 1981 Christian Science view critiques conflicting money saving ideas from shopping heavily to save on costs versus electrical and energy use. It questions the practicality of multiple frugal schemes, noting that true simplicity should calm the mind and heart rather than chase every lifestyle tightening.
A letter argues Pennsylvania and New Jersey earn millions from liquor sales with control states returning more revenue to treasuries. It claims profits go to taxpayers, criticizes open states for advertising and licensing, and cites studies linking alcohol access to teenage drug use. It predicts growth in outlets and cites comparisons with Delaware New York and Maryland.
After extended talks and hard negotiations the United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea has produced the provisions of a draft now formally approved by the Senate. Officials warn delaying signing could hamper the multinational accord, which may become a major postwar achievement if ratified.
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