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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1978
Page
6
A columnist argues that money alone cannot fix public education. Dedicated teachers and competent school boards are essential, criticizing unfit boards and PTA misgivings. He warns against universal curriculum aims and praises strong leadership to unlock students’ potential, invoking an 18th century philosopher on education’s transformative polish.
A compact history digest for May 6 noting Stalin becoming premier in 1941, Marx born in 1818, the Eiffel Tower opening in 1889, Edward VII death in 1910, royal marriage in 1960, an Italian earthquake in 1976, and other items. Includes birthdays for Orson Welles and Willy Mays and inspirational quotes and a church program plug.
The piece argues for space based solar power via geosynchronous satellites to beam energy to Earth, using microwave or laser links. It calls for NASA and the Energy Department to fund studies, test a prototype in the 1980s, pursue in space manufacturing, analyze lunar materials, and develop mass drivers and asteroid sample missions, while noting Proxmire’s opposition yet stressing potential benefits.
A Catholic reader declines to back Mrs McHugh in the upcoming primary, arguing abortion should not dictate voting. The writer cites the Supreme Court view on morality and calls for informed, issue driven candidates addressing aging, economy, civil rights, pollution, energy, and other national concerns.
A reader critiques Bonnie Baldwin s biographical sketch of Faith Whittlesey, a Republican lieutenant governor candidate in the May 16 Pennsylvania primary. The letter says the piece is a human interest piece but lacks discussion of her qualifications and policy positions. It questions lack of substantive issue stances and emphasizes patriotism and gender as given traits.
Tenaglio explains his opposition to House Bill 76 which would bar 505 Pennsylvania school districts from requiring teachers to live within their districts. He cites tax base stability in Chester and potential property tax increases affecting teacher families and strike decisions. The letter seeks fuller publication by the Daily Times Harrisburg correspondent and outlines his duty to represent constituents.
A May 8 schedule shows J B Dunwoody at Abbott's Hotel to collect the liquor and tobacco tax. The Madison Street M E Church marked its fifth anniversary with Rev J B Maddox preaching. Logs of 1,000,000 feet of lumber arrived at Morton via log rafts. The iron steamship City of Rio de Janeiro left New York for Brazil with 14,000 barrels of flour. Chester hosts a public school picnic at Lampkin Grove and Y M C A meetings were held. Other items mention a Royal Blue Express accident near Twin Oaks, the oldest barber in Chester, and a 25th wedding anniversary in Chester.
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