I’m 53 and feel old for throwing snowballs
A man recalls being urged by kids to join snowball fun at a mall and his sudden urge to throw one. He contemplates maturity and admits he told them he’d get arrested, feeling ashamed and ancient at age 53. He ends with a plan to talk later.
Costly dreams drive future college and family plans
A reflection on rising costs for college tuition, housing, and raising children, arguing that high prices reshape what families value. The piece foresees fewer young people pursuing open-ended self discovery and predicts a return to traditional parental goals and long term stability as costs anchor choices.
New Right Challenging Reagan Over O Connor Nomination
The New Right and pro life groups oppose Sandra Day O Connor's Supreme Court nomination. Viguerie sees the pick as a rebuke to Reagan's core supporters and urges withdrawal. White House moves aim to placate the New Right, but withdrawal seems unlikely unless O Connor signals strong Right loyalty.
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O’connor
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Conservative Digest
Richard Viguerie
Digest
Sandra O’connor
Viguerie
Judge O’connor
O’ Viguerie
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White House
Chester area brief notes and local changes 100 years ago
A 100 year roundup notes reed and rail bird season profits for pushers near Chester riverfront. Brinton Heyburn and Alfred England barns burn. Rev A G Thomas returns from Delaware Water Gap. Chester citizens complain of pigs at Welsh Street. Italian band plays in Chester as gubernatorial candidate tours. H F Temple opens a laundry in Chester. A year ago death of William P Manchill. Alex Wright opens barber shop on East 7th Street. Otto Kern retires after 54 years on trolley. Valerie Stanback resigns clerk post at Media Me dia Court House to pursue Chester politics. 10 years ago Rev John P Kinky retires. Ivar Christensen leads Davies restaurant group in three top towers.
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Brinton Heyburn
Concordville
Chelsea
Alfred England
Linwood
A.G. Thomas
Baptist Church
Chester
Delaware Water Gap
Tower of Chester
Welsh Street
William P. Manchill
Media Water Works
Alex Wright
East 7Th Street
Imperial Hotel
Cambridge
Valerie Stanback
Media Court House
Recorder of Deeds
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