Philadelphia Daily Record

Vol. III No. 111 (476)

Keeping You Posted With The Politics Of Philadelphia

July 10, 2012

Philadelphia Daily Record

The ‘Rights’ Stuff

PENNA. Supreme Court Chief Justice Ron Castille joins Phila. Bar Association Chancellor-Elect Kathleen Wilkinson in talking politics with Dr. Berry. See story inside. Photo by Bonnie Squires

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Jul. 13Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell celebrates her birthday h osting and feeding city’s homeless at Holmes School, 5429 Chestnut ST. from noon till 4 pm.

Jul. 16Phila. Tea Party Patriots and So. Philly/CC group meet at Prudential Bank Bldg., 1843 Oregon Ave., 7 p.m.

Parking and entrance in back.

Jul. 21Fundraiser for State Rep. John Taylor in N. Wildwood at Coconut Cove, 400 W. Spruce Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J., 2-6 p.m. , $25. Cash Bar. For info (215) 545-2244.

Jul. 219th Annual Healthy Hoops Program, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at St. Joseph’s University Michael J. Hagan Arena, 5400 City Avenue. For youngsters 3 to 16 with asthma, heart or weight problems.

Hosted by Amerihealth Mercy Foundation, Keyswtone Mercy Health Plan and Charlie Mack Party 4 Peace. Call 215-8636666 to register.

Jul. 21Rep. Gary Williams’ 32nd Ward’s 5th annual Fee Summer Day Trip to Wildwood, NJ, hosting seniors and children at no cost for full day of fun, water park rides, and beach frolic. Three Buses leave

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from 16th and Berks sts. at 8 a.m. and return at 8 p.m.

Jul. 27Former Sheriff Barbara Deeley hosts evening with Councilman Bob Hewnon at 270 Seabreeze Court, Anglesea, NJ. 6:30 to 9 pm. Contribution $100. Make checks payable to Bobby 11, POBox 22614, Phila. 19110. RSVP badeeley@gmail.com or call 215906- 0339.

Jul. 28Brady Bunch Beach Party at Keenan’s in Anglesea, Wildwood, N.J., 4 p.m.

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Aug. 18Barrett Rec Ctr. Advisory Board Community Day, 8th & Duncannon Sts., 11 a.m.-3 pm. No charge. Family fun day. All invited. For info Sheila Bellamy (215) 457-4079.

Aug. 1847th Ward Crab & Shrimp Fest to Baltimore leaves Progress Plaza, Broad and Oxford Sts., 1 p.m. Open bar, massive menu. $150. For info George Brooks (267) 971-5703.

Aug. 19Annual Bill Meehan Clam Bake at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 4-8 p.m. Ferko String Band entertains. For details call Republican City Committee (215) 561-0650.

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Philadelphians Named To Latino Commission Gov. Tom Corbett announced the appointment of 24 accomplished and dedicated community leaders to serve and represent the interests of Pennsylvania’s Latino/Hispanic community as members of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs.

Two of them are from Philadelphia. They are Carmen E. Adames and Oscar Rosario Fuentes.

“It is vital to create initiatives and solutions that support our Latino/Hispanic community and strengthen educational outreach to the state’s Latino/Hispanic students to achieve educational excellence for all students,” Corbett said. “Latinos have the highest drop-out rate of any ethnic group in our state. I look forward to the commission part-

nering with schools to address this problem.”

“GACLA is committed to developing and supporting educational, economic and civic opportunities for Latinos/Hispanics. Latinos/Hispanics are the fastest growing community in Pennsylvania, it is important for residents to know they have a voice in GACLA,” said Maria Montero, GACLA executive director.

“GACLA’s representation for all Latinos/Hispanics is vital, especially for those who have come to Pennsylvania to embrace the liberties that have been denied in their countries of origin,” Montero added. “The community leaders selected to serve range from business owners to educators, attorneys and doctors to pastors and veterans.”

Blondell: Let Philly Remain An Airline Hub In reaction to recent announcements US Airways has taken steps to acquire distressed American Airlines, a deal which could affect Philadelphia-based jobs and travel to and from the city, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown is calling on US Airways and American Airlines to ensure that in any merger agreement, that Philadelphia remain a hub and major international gateway.

“Any merger between US Airways and American Airlines that could cost our city thousands of jobs and divert travel to other locations should not be completed until it is assured that Philadelphia International Airport remains a hub and major international gateway. I am calling on both airlines to ensure that whatever decision is made by the com-

panies that assurances of Philadelphia’s stability, if not growth, are in place,” said the Councilwoman.

“We’ve seen in just about every industry, and especially with the airlines, when companies merge because of financial pressures, services and workforce are among the first cuts to be made.

When US Airways merged with America West in 2005, our neighbors in Pittsburgh, then one of the airline’s primary connection cities, took a major hit. The Pittsburgh International Airport was downgraded from a hub and the city lost roughly 10,000 jobs that were supported either directly or indirectly by the airline. The city went from offering 542 US Airways flights each day to just 68.

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Daily Waffles From Joe Sbaraglia (The Waffleman) FLYCATCHER - Almost every home and business used these flycatchers. They came in a cardboard tube. A red cord in the end of the tube was pulled out slowly extracting a sticky, scented tape and paper ribbon a foot long. The cord was used to

hang the flycatcher wherever there was a fly or flying bug problem. The idea was that the bug or fly was attracted to the scent and got caught on the sticky tape when they landed on it. These flycatchers could not be hung in a place where the sunshine

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would melt the glop on the tape. They had to be replaced at regular intervals to maintain their defense against fly and bugs in the home. They are still available today in some stores.

FOUNTAIN PENS - were writing instruments, used to write your book report or composition in ink. Parkers 51s were the classy ones.

They made schoolwork easy by not having to use dip pens. A cheap or defective fountain pen was always evident by a huge ink stain on a guy’s shirt. If the pen belonged to a girl, it could cause the total coloration of everything in her purse.

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THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD “If US Airways acquires American Airlines, Philadelphia could suffer a similar fate. I value the relationship that US Airways has with the City of Philadelphia. They have proven time and again to be a good corporate citizen. However, I understand that their bottom line is that this is a business and

my bottom line is to do what is in the best interests of Philadelphia. If there are commitments made to grow Philadelphia International Airport as a hub and major international gateway, I can be supportive of a merger, but until that is the case, I won’t support any deal that will hurt our City.”

Bar Ass’n Hears Talk

By Civil-Rights Pioneer

by Bonnie Squires Dr. Mary Frances Berry, former chair of the US Commission on Civil Rights, delivered the Judge A. Leon Higginbotham Jr. Memorial Public Interest Lecture at the June Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon. She delighted the hundreds of attorneys who filled the Hyatt at the Bellevue ballroom with her personal stories about her friend and colleague, Judge Higginbotham, and their joint efforts at eradicating racism in America.

First appointed to the Commission by President Jimmy Carter, Dr. Berry was subsequently fired by President Reagan for criticizing his civil rights policies. She then sued Reagan – and won reinstatement. President Clinton then named her chairperson of the Commission in 1993. She served until 2004.

Dr. Berry is currently the Geraldine R. Segal Professor of American Social Thought and Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania. She has written numerous books including Power in Words: The Stories behind Barack Obama’s

Speeches, from the State House to the White House.

Jane Leslie Dalton, who has served as Chancellor, chair of the Board of Governors and co-chair of the Women in the Profession Committee, was presented with the Association’s Sandra Day O’Connor Award at the event. This award is presented to a woman attorney who has demonstrated superior legal talent, achieved significant legal accomplishments and has furthered the advancement of women in both the profession and the community.

On the dais were a number of prior winners of the Sandra Day O’Connor Award, including Judges Marjorie O. Rendell and Norma Shapiro, as well as Deborah Willig, former Chancellor of the Bar and the first woman Chancellor.

New members of the Association’s 50-, 60-, 65and 75-Year Clubs were honored at the event.

Murray Shusterman was the sole 75-year-club inductee. He will celebrate his 100th birthday in September.

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AMONG those inducted into the 50-year club are Marty Weinberg, Esq., of Obermayer Rebman Maxwell & Hippel, who brought his grandson Alex Weinberg with him to event.

Photos by Bonnie Squires

JOHN SAVOTH, ESQ., Chancellor of Phila. Bar Association, enjoys meeting Dr. Mary Frances Berry as 50-year member Len Dubin, Esq., listens

WENDY BEETLESTONE, ESQ., president of Phila. Bar Association welcomes Dr. Berry to dais, while Chief Judge Curtis Joyner of the US District Court for the Eastern District of Penna. waits to speak to her. Dr. Berry delivered Judge Higginbotham lecture.

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MUYRRAY SHUSTERMAN, ESQ. of Fox Rothschild is congratulated by keynote speaker Dr. Mary Frances Berry for his induction into the 75-year club of Phila. Bar Association.

Shusterman has been practicing law for 75 years and received a special Tiffany bowl for his service. He will celebrate his 100th birthday in September.

OARC Awarded $2M+ For Stenton Streetscape OARC announced it has been awarded more than $2 million for a third corridor-development project in Northwest Philadelphia, the development and enhancement of the Stenton Avenue Business Corridor. OARC secured the funding through the City of Philadelphia’s RFP process.

The City of Philadelphia is committing up to $1,250,000 for streetscape improvements along Stenton Avenue within the areas found between Allens Lane to Sedgewick Street, and from Barringer to Wister Street. The project will be designed and managed by OARC. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania also committed Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program funds in the amount of $1,000,000 for the streetscape project.

“It has been proven that aesthetically appealing commercial corridors are safer and more desirable for shoppers and new businesses. While these improvements improve the appearance of the corri-

dors they also make it safer. History has proven that when we have implemented streetscape improvements new businesses have followed. This means creation of jobs and the stabilization of a tax base. When new businesses move in they hire workers, pay corporate, payroll, real estate, business privilege and use and occupancy taxes that will ultimately be reinvested within the region and state,” said Jack Kitchen, president and CEO, OARC. The funds will be used to add streetscape features such as decorative street lighting, stamped concrete crosswalks and sidewalks, and enhanced signage. OARC knows firsthand that streetscapes can have a significant effect on how people perceive and interact with their community. OARC completed the Ogontz Avenue Streetscape Project in 2011, a $2.6 million venture funded in part with a $1.3 million grant from the City of Philadelphia Commerce Dept. and matching funds from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD As a result of this project, Ogontz Avenue now has new pedestrian lighting with banners and hanging baskets, decorative crosswalks, benches and landscaping along a ten block stretch from Middleton Street to Cheltenham Avenue. These improvements benefit the Ogontz Avenue Business District by encouraging people to walk, which can help reduce automobile traffic, improve public health, stimulate local economic activity, and attract residents and visitors to a community.

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In addition to the funding for the Stenton Avenue streetscape, the City of Philadelphia is committing up to $250,000 for storefront improvements to properties along Stenton Avenue within the areas found between Allens Lane to Sedgewick Street, and from Barringer to Wister Street. Representatives from OARC are currently meeting with business owners on Stenton Avenue to roll out the Faรงade Improvement program.