1. education
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Thursday, April 3,1966 CRANFORD CHRONICLE Page 7
Commentary
The single biggest-issue facing the sion in addition to governments are regarding the "three E's" of education, environment and the economy.
state today'' is liability insurance, having trouble getting coverage.
Hardwick testified at a U.S. Senate He described his concerns about the
Assemblyman Chuck Hardwick said
Brian Fahey and Michael Lapolla "interim report" faulted the GOP on in a speech here.
hearing and said it is clear that the image and results of the lower house
were nominated"" (of re-election environmental action, property tax
states instead of the federal govern- and his efforts to. improve decorum
He said the word "crisis" is ment willhaye to solve the problem. and deliberations-with an accent "I
Saturday by the municipal chairmen relief and senior citizen needs.
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Hardwjck said the new
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e said some solutions are available Equality, not quantify!"
They are the only two Democrats on review process is including more coverage. The crisis poses "a
"The main role of the state governand promised to do everything possiithe freeholder board dominated by public input and doesn't think there damental threat to the American ble to accomplish them. "We don't ment is to provide an opportunity for
'the Republicans, 7-2. Fahey—is a will be a partisan standoff as way of life," he said.
need a three-year study to show that people to have a high quality of life,"
.'former Cranf6fa~resident who now predicted by Democrats.
In a speechlo the. Cranford Rotary change is needed. We intend to do it." he said. "New Jersey is blessed and
lives in Westfield and Lapolla is from
U.S. Rep. Matthew J. Rinaldo pro- Club at the Coachman Inn last ThursIt was Hardwick's iirsjtJjSmiU «P- there is no reason we can't be the
.Elizabeth. Gerald Green, a former posed that Congress beef up the day, the Assembly speaker cited the pearance here since he assumed the state of opportunity." He said the
Democratic freeholder from Plain- arsenal of laws to protect American problems of volunteer agencies like speakership in January. He said he citizens don t particularly care which
field, was nominated for another bid. made products from international the locally based Union County Men- enjoyed the new job which.has in- party controls the legislature but that
(Three seats are up1 this year.
they do care about the results of its
piracy that costs the economy $20 tal Health Association which is wor- cluded a stint as acting .governor.
1, June Fischer of Scotch Plains,
estimated ried about its ability to guarantee inHe said the themes of Gov. Tom work.
a , a billion a year and an __„,,
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d national
t i l Democratic com- 750,000 jobs. He said fake products surance coverage for its aides. He Kean's re-election campaign are takIn response to questions about car
state
imitteewoman, received the nomina^mimic U.S. trademarks, endanger said doctors, architects, day care ing shape in the legislature, and sum- insurance changes, he said the
tion for Congress. She'll run against public health, undermine confidence centersjjusinesses and every profes-. marized the status, of legislation higher verbal threshold limit would
incumbent
Republican
Matthew J.
save an estimated average of $80
incumbt R
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J in U.S. made goods and contribute to
Rinaldo.
nually on premiums. The state must
lawsuits, against U.S. firms. He cited
Sheriff-"Ralph' Froehlich won a case in which 350 heart pumps'
discourage people from abusing the
nomination for a fourth term. He said costing $350 were pulled off the A Union County 'senior citizens an, application. Attorneys interested system, he said. "Giving up some
he will run on a record "of significant market after it was discovered that a lawyers referral service has been
volunteering for the service may lawsuits is justified to protect us all
bogus $8 part threatened to stall-the- established to offer legal assistari;
call ~ the county Bar Association, -against many claims that are not
o progress and achievement."
justified,'* he-said.. He blamed "a Crisis
The Democrats also picked Tom machines.
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justified,esad.
in liability Insurance
Dunn to run for .county clerk. This
Rinaldo will be honored as "Man of planning and matters that arise out
handful of unscrupulous lawyenrandI p o s e s "a fundamental threat to
Tom Dunn is the Democratic the Year" by the Boys Town of Italy. of placement Jn nupsing-hotheS.''
doctors" for that situation and said ,the American way of life."
municipal chairman in Clark and a at its 41st anniversary dinner-dance - Eligible seniors must have a maxthe higher verbal threshold of $1,500 Speaker Chuck Hardwick talkveteran Newark police officer, not April 25 at the Town & CampuTTln imum yearly income of $13,250 for an
A gift totaling $1,100 was awarded will "crack that."
ing at the Coachman Inn.
the Democratic mayor in Elizabeth, Unions He'll, be cited for his ac-''individual and $16,250 for two. Liquid
to
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L.I.F.E.
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Other news from the legislative complishmehts in Congress.
assets cannot exceed. $35,000 ex- Ever) Center at Union County Colscene:
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State Sen. C. Louis Bassano said cluding residences. After completing lege from the Jewish Community
> Assemblyman Chuck Hardwick the threat of radon in the Reading applications, seniors will be notified Center of Central.New Jersey to
~ said liability insurance reform will in Prong warrants the state spending if they are eligible. A minimal legal assist in the funding of courses for
coming months be a top priority of an additional $1 million on research fee will be charged.
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senior citizens.
the legislature. He elaborated in a and requiringjyjj^ja^gnjesting firms
.Senior citizens can call 964-7555 for
- speech-here- reported in a related
story.
U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg joined
Assembly Democrats .took excep- a group of senators to introduce
tion to Hardwick's view that emergency legislation to provide inRepublicans had done well in their terim funds for Superfund for 60
"phase one" as the majority. Their days.
I am so very excited about ty of our commitment to
Viewpoint
Orange parents voice concerns
An assault on
To the Editor:
t
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In your edition of March 27, Con- the supervision?
The ill-conceived proposal citizens are concerned with
cerned Members of the Orange
Concern 4: Many parents of
by Senator Packwood to im- how the proposed changes
Avenue School Staff "spokeUp" for Orange Avenue students have been
pose a minimum tax oh all will affect them directly, and
Fritz Brown. Please be aware that asking for new and better playground
municipal bonds highlights a many fail to realize that the
there are also a large number of Con- equipment similar to the equipment
dangerous-threat to thebill contains provisions that
cerned Parents of the Orange Avenue at other Cranford schools. However,
authority of communities to will ificreasejtoe overall tax
School. Some of our concerns are as Orange Avenue never seems to have
follows:
issue bonds and notes. His burden^of every citizen.
the budget. Why not? Are the
Concern 1: Why is there not an ex- students of Orange Avenue second
proposal died but the concept "These provisions deny or
citing big class activity for Orange rate in comparison to the rest of
is still alive in the Taxseverely restrict the ability to
Avenue'students. The entire eighth Cranford's student population?
issue
tax
exempt
bonds
for
Reform Act of 1985 passed by
Jgrade from Hillside School takes a
Concern 5: When parents call into
the U.S. House of Represen- public purposes...The shift of
wonderful trip to Washington, D.C., the Orange Avenue:office, their calls
power
to
the
federal
governtatives. The threat reaches
each year. Why don't our children do are received by thffsupport staff with
something similar?
,
down through the states to the -«ient through taxation of. in;
annoyance and lacking any form of
Concern 2: School discipline is not cordiality/
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the towns and boroughs. Tax- terest on state and local
good. Behavior at lunch is very poor.
Concern 6: The physical building
ation of "non-essential" bonds is nothing short of a
Concern 3: Why isn't there more looks tired and dirty. True, the roof
government obligations as in- revolution which disregards
supervision
of curriculum? This year repair has made ^ mess this year,
cluded in the House bill could our Constitution and denies
an R rated movie, "Missing In Ac- but Orange Avenue School has needcompromise
garbage the sovereign status of the
tion" was shown.in special ed class. ed better cleaning and gardening for
Is this curriculum? Which line item a long timej
•disposal, public safety, park- states," he writes.
in the budget accounts for movie renKraft elaborates that the
The above are just a few of our coning and school lunches,
tals
?
This
year's
budget
has
increascerns.
We urge the Board of Educaright
of
states
and
local
among other things. As intered to $17 million which accounts for a tion to make those decisions they
preted by Donald Perlee, the governments to issue tax ex27-point increase in taxes. We sup- have been pondering as soon as possitownship finance director, empt bonds finds roots in the
port quality education and support a ble. No one has more concern for the
taxes could be imposed on Constitution and is basic to They're off and biting: fishing season opens Saturday. Rahway sound school budget providing the children of Orange Avenue School
bonded fire engines and am- the freedomjof all Americans. River is slated to receive 2,200 Rainbow and Brook trout. Some allocation and validity of the budget than their parents. \
- ' Concerned Parents from
bulances used by non-profit The Supreme Court held in of the game fish stocked at Sperry and Nomahegari by the exists. Does quality education mean
special
ed
students
watching
a
movie
Cranford
Rod
&
Gun
Club
last
year
are
still
around,
too.
Photo
of
Orange Avenue School.
fire and rescue squads, ..and
„..„ 1985 that it is unconstitutional
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, .
-instead of-getfing the remedial aid
on bonded facilities that for the federal government to ^"hungry bass " is courtesy of Chumm's Rub,
might
built firms,
or leased
tax interest on state andrun
bybe
private
suchand
as municipal
Bus data in Garwood disputed
he wrote,
the waste-to-energy in- under abonds,
doctrine
of
Perhaps the Borough Council,
To the Editor
cinerator in Rahway, or a "reciprocal immunity" that
Your article of March 29 regarding rather than, sounding like advocates
tiered parking garage, or a has eroded in this century.
the 49 New Jersey Transit bus on for New Jersey Transit - the same
Logically, the states could
new or expanded school
Spruce
Avenue, Garwood, was august agency that has reduced
cafeteria. A tax on municipal reciprocate by taxing interest More yakking takes place over In 1895 t h e Cranford Mutual received with
mild amusement and a 143/222 bus service, to New York on
bonds would inhibit their sale income, earned by their municipal and school government Telephone Co. sought a franchise to touch of incredulity, both as to the in- weekends, and the very same agency
and force communities to citizens on federal govern- telephones than just about anywhere take on New York and New Jersey accuracies in the article, and the considering elimination of train stops
cavalier attitude exhibited by the in Garwood -xiould better serve their
raise money in more expen- ment obligations which is now else. The Board of Education has the Telephone.
constituents by showing some sen;
sive markets at higher rates. exempt from taxation by best reception voice in town and the David and Goliath fought over who quoted Borough Council members.
sitivity to the wishes of the vast macould
put
up
poles.
The
locals
finaglmost
extensions
on
the
newest
If
anyone
had
taken
the
time
to
exstates— It sounds ludicrous,
jority of the community along this
ed
to
get
a
20
year
contract
from
the.
system.
The
township
government
amine
the
New
Jersey
Transit
further cutbacks of needed but Kraft raises the spectre. handles the most complaints with the Township Committee, apparently by schedule for the 49 bus, effective Jan. route who feel the bus is out of placfc
equipment or services. Just It might take ludicrousness to oldest
switchboard. The town system offering or acceding to demands for 11,1986, he/she would have seen 38 of on Center Street and Spruce Avenue
as we experience a fiscal at- get the point across in has been under so much pressure in free phones for committeemen.
98 daily, weekday trips by the bus The Council might also spend their
Then they undermined themselves through Garwood use South Avenue, time more profitably by seeking ty
tack on the first line of Washington. The sovereignty the 1980's that there is as much
government service through of the slates has been palaver about the phones as there is by putting up poles without permis- That is a reduction of 39 percent, not attract modern.commercial ratable*
sion. Cranford Mutual thus dug its 60 percent as Councilman Dolly to the business zone, occupied
talk on them.
various aid reductions, the challenged before.
grave-putting holes down in a relates. Furthermore, 26 of 55 Satur- presently by sprawling automotive^
It's
probably
wise
for
the
assault on municipal bonds . Fiscally, this is one method municipal government to get a new own
former mayor's property and putting day trips use South Avenue, a reduc- related businesses which, besides be}
of
counterattackr-Politically,
represents a monetary atBut you never know. For poles up on lawns--at its own fatal tion of 47 percent. This is certainly ing unaesthetic, do little to offset the
an amendment to the Con-system.
tack.
some reason Cranford has had pro- discretion. It strung wires against more than " t h e one bus on 66 percent of taxes contributed to the
as
further borough by residential property
John L. Kraft, a partner in stitution is in the works. The blems ever since the founder of the orders. Within a year both lines and weekends"
owners, in a town billed as the in»
Kraft & Hughes, the law firm message should be made Police . Department, Emmor K. company were dead and the field was misrepresented in the article.
to Goliath.
What Spruce Avenue and Center dustrial center of Union County. Furi
which serves as t h e clear to congressmen that Adams, consulted Alexander leftSherman
School gained the first Street residents are seeking is a thermore, they might address th4
Bell and decided to string
township's bond counsel, con- federal tax law should not be Graham
school
number.
You could crank it at
his
own
lines
to
sound
gongs
in
of a residential at- question of public safety since traffkj
siders the legislation as a used to take away the authori- vigilante homes. Gongs replaced 120. The township'government could semblance
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mosphere,
consistent
, with their accidents rose 17 percent for 198!}
and ability of bell--the Presbyterian Church bell.
threat to the Constitution. In ty
be reached at 203, a number shared residential tax rate, which most while less than 1,000 tickets were
an articulate analysis of H.R. municipalities to underwrite Four years ago the town tried to by the town engineer, the health in- other Garwood residents enjoy. This issued for the same .period; ad
3838 he says that: most ^vltars^rvicesthToaghrbondsT" trade in its antiques and be rid of spector and the builduTg inspector. is not something out of the-orainary. average of less than three tickets pec
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Proeeed on parking change
Candidate lists priorities
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The government should also as well
ll as iin-town commuters
t
Certainly there are more areas oQ
tinue the increased public participainstitute a graduated penalty might be eating up more
tion in the workings of the Board of consideration for a member of thdj
schedule for meter feeders spaces, too. The municipal
Board of Education but I feel thej
Education.
and meter ignbrers. Last statistics in the consultant's
tic's brow," I advise. "If it's down,
By STUART AWBJREY
Secondly, I would pay a great deal aforementioned areas rank at th<
year the township realized report might hold up, but I've changed the tilt of my head to I'm not second guessing you. If it's of attention to the budget process. I top.
up, I'm not being snooty. My nose feel that it is vital for all of the people
$85,782 in revenues from most of the estimates of supp- see better.
Michael G. Tear
leads my eyes."
Some
people
don't
like
it.
They
meters, even with a drop in ly and demand are probably
think I am examining them more
Nobody believes me. They think I
ticket writing, plus $24,010 off. It shouldn't take long to critically.
Favors Loretta Smith for school
a prof peering am some kind of sniffy, snooty
from the Park & Shop lot. The get accurate and updated disbelievinglyLike
over the rim of his bloodhound.
To the Editor:
red qualified person is the only waw
combined $109,792, built up figures. The Downtown Pro- glasses. Or a judge beating up on atNobody
but
a
boxer
or
a
plastic
concerned about the upcom- we can voice our preferences.
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over several years, would be gram consultant and torneys with his eyeballs. Or an um- surgeon looks at the next guy's nose, ingI am
of Education elections. I
I suggest that anyone who is not
a hefty financial boost for a predecessors dating back to pire repeating a third strike call with People like to look at eyes, mouths, knowBoard
only three, candidates have of- satisfied with the choice of canjj
tiered structure. J u s t the master planners and the an eyebrow.
brows, even teeth. Not nostis. Not ficially put their names on the ballot, didates on the ballot should write iw
dedicating the extra fines Parking Committee, all had I'll admit that I've got my nose chins. Especially not moving noses but have you ever felt that someone's the pame of Loretta Smith.
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and my forehead is jutting out, and moving chins.
qualifications on paper don't quite
could help..
Remember, if you aren't]
plans. Nobody needs a new down,
and my eyes have got a quizzical
satisfied, only you can make the decifl
It's taken me two months to get my meet with real life actuality?
In trying to do a little plan now. Accurate statistics angle. ..
Voting only for one or two can- sion to write-in a vote. A write-in-vote*
head
lahguage in tandem with my
Sure, if it's (he skeptic in me. But
something for everybody, the can be plugged into existing
didates will not be a negative vote for for Loretta Smith will be a step in thai
current municipal lot system plans and the engineering and I've reangled my head in order to eyesights
the third candidate as would be the right direction for our children. SetC
"I
follow
it
where
I
want
to
go,"
I
I've got a cfazy set of new
comes up short and pits those feasibility work on a long see.
case
if more than three candidates you at the polls.
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glasses that don't segment bi-focals say.
were on the ballot.
with parking needs against term solution can begin.
"Oh,
you've
got
a
nose
for
news,"
Sherry
Imus*
or tri-focals. I'm multi-focaled.
Instead a write-in-vote for a preferone another. The pressures
139HillcrestAve.2
"Just point your nose at what you people say.
Tried to help
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one's nose to see better
want to see," said my doctor as he "No, I've got a nose for eyes."
Gradually I've given up explaining
walked me through his focusing short
l
course. "Adjust your chin until the
If anybody asks, or sticks their To the Editor;
object
glides
into
focus."
Even though they were unsuc^fr
The 1986-87 Political Almanac"com- CranJ'ord joined West/ield this time
I would like to commend the Cran- cessful, they tried everything they
"What's wrong?" cried my nose in my multis, I speak of prol
piled by New Jersey Monthly rated around, as "chiefly, suburban."
jgressive
lenses
and
unsplit
images.
t
ford Fire Department on their
the 21st Legislative District as. over- Here's the synopsis of the nine-town daughter.
"Ajia,,",,a man will say, "you're outstanding effort they put fofth latit could (including hook and ladder) to
"Nothing," I said.
get the cat down.
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whelmingly Republican. That district:
nearsighted: I knew it all the time. I
» -Adam Janus
description was not made in the The biggest sticking point in 1981's o "Well, then, why are you looking at read your stuff. You can't see beyond week in order to rescue a cat from a
tree at the Allstate Insurance
51 Elizabeth Ave.
previous almanac. Another change: reapportionment was the location of me that way?"
"All the better to see you with," I the end of your typewriter and you're building.
just
masking
your
bifocals."
Westfield. It ended up here in this said.
"You're right," I respond, moving
central Union County district, where
No laughter. No big bad wolf. Just
its sizable Republican plurality was my new body language. Call it my i n "close on my critic, sticking my
Publl$h«r
B*v«rUy Awbray
Editor
chin up pugnaciously. "My doctor
Stuart Awbray
supposed to put an end to the region's head language:
State Senate President John F. police and fire protection and other
N t w i Editor
Ro»ll« Groii
reputation
for
competitive
politics.
A
Angela CatMo
Reporter
If my chin is on my qhest and my confirmed it. I am so nearsighted Russo in opposing the proposed U.S. municipal services,
MlJhala lUrnmln
Adv*rtlilng Manager
that
I
am
seeing
right
into
you
with
rrrnqpromisfi kept Democratic forehead-is-forwardr-I^n-checkingBiTDVatquala
-TTOTOTlOKg-ttUt
-tax change-that-would-«Umt>wtt-th*—
my bifocals."
Butlntu Manager
Mary Chereee
Rosellefyithe district, but its votes out long distance sights.
deducibility of^property taxes:
C. Sally Wood
Production Manager
Then
I
quickly
lower
my
jaw
and
haven't harmed the GOP too much.
Jane Catflcco
CleMlhed Ada
If my forehead is high and my jaw
If this.proposal is enacted, It will
Naney
. Bill Bradley won 65 percent of the is jutting out I'm not looking for a poke my professorial forehead at hurt taxpayers as well as the com8ehwlndlnger
Circulation Manager
him. "You are also wrong. I am now munities they live in. These
vote - but Republican congressional fight. I'm looking for the fine print.
The Cranford Chronicle Is published every
candidates carried over 70 percent.
Thursday by Awbrey Communications In
If my head moves from side to side farsighted and 1 see through and municipalities will be under a lot of
beyond you."
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pressure to cut property taxes even
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Township is,a mix of industry and my eyes can draw them in. My new neck muscles. But it's neat being responsible to do so. The result could
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companies. multis carry peripheral powers, too, nearsighted and farsighted, almost be severe funding cute for schools,
Chamber of Compnercs, National Presa
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Subscription rates by mall prepaid one
In the land of the blfocaled blind,
suburban. The black population is ween normal focals and bi-focals.
year within Union County • 14.HO, out of
"Just watch my nose, not my Skep- the one len
lensed man is king.
concentrated in Roselle, Union, and
county • 18.00.
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Editor's notebook: palaver
about the phone systems
The equipment
is more Keep in mind if all 49 buses used day. (Source: Garwood Police
..Bell's namesaketNew Jersey Bell).
'NJ.Bell reminded the government sophisticated now, but Baby Bell South Avenue, the few residents . Department Annual Report).
that it held the contract to lease a kept its foot in the door, or its wires iji
new phone system in the Municipal the ceiling. Lastyear theimunicipall- could avail themselves' of the bus serBuilding. Its price was $40,000. The ty looked at a Ma Bell system until it vice by walking three, short blocks to
Plenty of opportunities for lare worse now than when the favored
purchase system at that time was reminded that Baby Bqll retain- South Avenue, hardly an insurmounSpruce Avenue Resident:
interim "band aid" solutions supply-and-demand figures was priced
at $72,000. The township ed ownership of wires throughout table distance.
for a Better Garwooc
to parking problems exist in- emerged more than a year government bowed out of phones, en- -town hall. The "government is now
buying a Baby Bell system.
cluding rearranging and ago. It's time for an economic tirely, citing costs.
The latest version, cheaper than
Last
year
the
town
revived
modermarking some street slots solution instead of a divideeditions, might prove the
and reconfiguring slots in and-conquer political solu- nity and came up with another otherl980's
value of waiting. Still, it Has to have t o the Editor:
of Cranford that our children be pro
system
that,
with
housing,
would
municipal lots. Under present tion. The downtown consul- have cost an estimated $100,000.
housing. Busy signals lie ahead:
with a quality education. Wt
With
the
Board
of
Education
eleccircumstances, this is like tant and the police correctly The town has also been tilting with trauma over consoles, loud tion less than two weeks away, I vided
must balance this goal with a need tc
rearranging deck chairs on identified a major shortfall in NJ Bell over the starkness of service remonstrattons over who gets the would like to take this opportunity to be responsive to the taxpayers ol
the Titanic, but it could pro- employe, or inbound com- boxes around town.
touch tone, hurt feelings over not get- state some of the areas I feel are im- Cranford. I feel that the presew
vide a little temporary relief. muler, spaces. With the ex- These are mini-skirmishes com- ting more than one extension, portant for consideration by a Board of Education has managed t<
over background music, member of the Board of Education.
do this with this year's budget. Cer
Meantime, the Township pansion of the postal workers pared to the telepwars of the 1890's. arguments
and the-township cutting down poles
The
forerunner
of
NJ
Bell
got
its
First, I will stand for the continua- tainly, the inclusion of a compute!
Committee should start _force and opening of thefoot in the door-phones in the drug on school lands. Dial on, govern- tion
of a Board of Education that is program for the lower grades wil
dedicating all the extra fines Goodman Building plus other store ancPhotel, that is-in 1889. Ser- ments...
open, deliberate, responsive and reinforce all cither basic skills and
collected from meter fines businesses, thje problem ac- vice was furnished from Elizabeth.
--S.A. cooperative in its discussions and allow for a greater growth in logical
toward a kitty for the long celerates. Train .and especialdecisions. The Board of Education thought processes. The new texJj
-ter-m—solution—which—now—ly-hus-ridership has grown in
has mndf! great strides in this area tbooks provided for in/this budget a
and 1: certainly wili work diligently necessary to maintain an excellent
looks like structured parking. recent years
and
out-of-town
.
y
Hardwick cites insurance as state's No. 1 crisis
Politics: Democrats pick
Fahey, LaPolla and Green
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