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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1981
Page
16
Faculty threaten a strike as administration delays opening. Professors attend classes while doors stay locked, calling it a lock out. Writers urge both sides to reach a contract, noting past tuition refunds from walkouts and urging closure of the dispute for students and taxpayers.
Almanac entry for Tuesday September 1 1981 notes the day number 244 with 121 remaining. It lists planetary positions Mars Mercury Venus Jupiter and Saturn and marks Virgo as the zodiac sign. Birthday of James Gordon Bennett dates to September 1 1795. Historical events include Burr acquittal in 1807 and Britain France war ultimatum in 1939 and 1975 Israel Egypt Sinai accord beginnings.
A Delaware County judge refused to hear testimony from the Save Our School Committee in a Trainer case regarding Chichester School Board actions. The letter writer urges reconsideration, arguing the Constitution guarantees every group its day in court and urging further appeal.
The piece argues prejudice is not limited to race and urges facing real truths about Chester’s social issues. It calls for a realistic eighties approach, urging civic action, voting power, and personal responsibility to drive inclusive progress. Peace and love.
A Philadelphia reader writes to The Times criticizing the Public Utility Commission for allowing frequent rate hikes. The letter urges action as customers face higher electric, water, gas, and telephone bills and calls for broader relief beyond utilities.
A Delaware County resident criticizes Media Water Co for not notifying customers of water surplus during a drought crisis and questions the proposed rate rise. The letter cites brown lawns, dirty cars, and costly measures taken to obtain or conserve water amid the crisis, calling for an explanation prior to any rate changes.
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