Camdenbase
CamdenBase contains selected citations of journal, book and newspaper articles about the city of Camden, New Jersey. The documents cover economic, political, and social events in the city from 1945 to June 2003. This website provides bibliographic access to the database of over 6,000 articles.
Camden images courtesy of the artist, William M. Hoffman, Jr.
Filter the displayed contents of the citation database by using keywords to limit the results.
Article Title:
New GE complex on 'fast track' in Camden
Publication Date:
July 3, 1991
Subject:
Waterfront, General Electric (GE)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B (U)
Article Title:
Officials seek demolition of radioactive building
Publication Date:
July 3, 1991
Subject:
Hazardous Wastes
Abstract:
General Gas Mantle Co., now Ste-lar Textiles Inc.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Board oks variances for city power plant
Publication Date:
July 3, 1991
Subject:
Cogen Technologies, Power Plants, South Camden
Abstract:
City Zoning Board approved variances for South Camden Power Plant
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Firsthand look; HUD officials visit housing projects
Publication Date:
July 10, 1991
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), Public Housing
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
City gives final ok to build power plant
Publication Date:
July 10, 1991
Subject:
Cogen Technologies, Power Plants, South Camden
Abstract:
Plant will be located on a four acre site bounded by Broadway, Chelton Avenue and South 6th Street
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
A bit of the old bustle, shops returning to broadway
Publication Date:
August 4, 1991
Subject:
Broadway Avenue
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
B01 (U1)
Article Title:
Campbell posts record profit; $401.5 million earned in 'record-busting year'
Publication Date:
August 5, 1991
Subject:
Campbell Soup Company
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Supermarket, stores, hotel planned for North Camden
Publication Date:
August 8, 1991
Subject:
Gateway Area, North Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Firm will try to salvage housing project
Publication Date:
August 12, 1991
Subject:
Camden City Redevelopment Corporation, Housing, Williams Row Town Housing Project
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
A riot that redefined a city
Publication Date:
August 18, 1991
Subject:
Riots
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
1C & 4C (U)
Article Title:
Members of the Camden 28 recall famous break-in, trial
Publication Date:
August 22, 1991
Subject:
Camden 28, Doyle, Father Michael
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 4B (U)
Article Title:
Can Camden be saved?
Publication Date:
September 1, 1991
Subject:
Cooper Plaza Area, Davis, Mangaliso, Urban Renewal, Thompson, Aaron
Source:
Business Philadelphia
Page/Section Location:
36+
Article Title:
8 blocks in Camden that made history in recorded sound, birthplace of the Victrola and historical recordings, most of the old plant is slated for the wrecking ball
Publication Date:
October 6, 1991
Subject:
Businesses, Camden, Radio Corporation of America (RCA)
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
C04 (U1)
Article Title:
Anti-violence activist ends platform protest
Publication Date:
October 25, 1991
Subject:
Gangs
Abstract:
After spending 55 hours on a five-foot-high perch in Pyne Poynt Park to publicize his anti-gang violence program, Sunket resumed his counseling of gang members
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
After the fires, questions burn, in Camden, a reminder of the 70's
Publication Date:
November 1, 1991
Subject:
Fires, Mischief Night
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
B01 (U1)
Article Title:
Business district revival planned in E. Camden
Publication Date:
November 1, 1991
Subject:
Business Districts, East Camden
Abstract:
Division of economic Development has allocated $780,000 in federal community development block grant funds for the project
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 4B (U)
Article Title:
City sifts through ashes, 'it was like walking into hell'
Publication Date:
November 1, 1991
Subject:
Fires, Mischief Night
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
A01 (U1)
Article Title:
In the aftermath of Camden's fires, residents worry about the future
Publication Date:
November 2, 1991
Subject:
Fires, Mischief Night
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
B01 (U1)
Article Title:
In N. Camden, school is a refuge, students get more than academic attention
Publication Date:
November 3, 1991
Subject:
North Camden, Public Schools
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
B01 (U1)
Article Title:
Angry citizens take hostages to protest bar
Publication Date:
August 28, 1980
Subject:
Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC), North Camden
Abstract:
Crowd of about 50 North Camden residents held the members of the city Municipal Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and the owners of Ann's Tavern hostage in City Hall by barricading the doors for about 20 minutes
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 2A (U)
Article Title:
The rise and fall of Camden's 'Boss': one too many brushes with the law
Publication Date:
August 30, 1980
Subject:
Corruption, Political, Errichetti, Angelo
Abstract:
Errichetti bio
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
6A
Article Title:
ABSCAM four convicted
Publication Date:
August 30, 1980
Subject:
ABSCAM Bribery Scandal, Errichetti, Angelo
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 7A
Article Title:
To close a bar, they close down a street
Publication Date:
August 30, 1980
Subject:
Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC), North Camden
Abstract:
North Camden residents demanding the closing of a controversial bar in their neighborhood blocked Seventh and Market and Seventh and Cooper Streets for about 20 minutes
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Traffic blocked to protest bar
Publication Date:
August 30, 1980
Subject:
Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC), North Camden
Abstract:
Demonstrators block intersection at Seventh and Cooper Streets to protest operation of Bar at 6th and Vine Streets
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A (U)
Article Title:
The Last angry man of Camden
Publication Date:
September 1, 1980
Subject:
Biography, Doyle, Father Michael
Abstract:
Father Michael Doyle, Pastor of the Sacred Heart Church in South Camden
Source:
New Jersey Monthly
Page/Section Location:
44-45
Article Title:
Mayor refuses to quit
Publication Date:
September 3, 1980
Subject:
Errichetti, Angelo
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Somebody was tired of waiting
Publication Date:
September 3, 1980
Subject:
Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC), North Camden
Abstract:
Description of conditions outside Ann's Bar before it was burned down
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
N. Camden bar, target of public wrath, burns
Publication Date:
September 3, 1980
Subject:
Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC)
Abstract:
Controversial North Camden bar that a community group had been trying to close down for two years, because neighbors believed it attracted violence and drugs, burns down
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
1A & 2A (U)
Article Title:
Farm-fresh produce brought to city
Publication Date:
September 24, 1980
Subject:
Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC)
Abstract:
Farmer's market at 7th and State Streets in its second year; founded by the CCNC
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1C? & 20C (U)
Article Title:
Call for Errichetti to resign may upset Primas' plans
Publication Date:
October 3, 1980
Subject:
Errichetti, Angelo, Primas, Melvin R. "Randy"
Abstract:
Primas calls for the Mayor's resignation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
City Council backs Mayor by 4-3 vote
Publication Date:
October 10, 1980
Subject:
Errichetti, Angelo, Primas, Melvin R. "Randy"
Abstract:
Primas had called for resignation of Mayor
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 9A
Article Title:
Waterfront Park readied for Spring use
Publication Date:
November 9, 1980
Subject:
Wiggins Park
Abstract:
First phase of Waterfront (Wiggins Park) completed
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1E
Article Title:
From Camden, a Whitman sampler. The sickly old bard spent his last days sweet-talking widows into darning his socks -- and kicking up dust racing his horse and buggy
Publication Date:
November 30, 1980
Subject:
Whitman, Walt
Abstract:
Walt Whitman in Camden
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
44-46 & 48
Article Title:
Groups seek rent control for Camden
Publication Date:
December 2, 1980
Subject:
Rent - Regulation
Abstract:
Members of six community organizations set up tables and solicited signatures at most banks in the city to solicit support for the proposed ordinance on rent control
Source:
Philadelphia Bulletin
Page/Section Location:
B1 & B8 (U)
Article Title:
Camden allowed to borrow funds to meet its deficit
Publication Date:
December 9, 1980
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
City given approval to borrow $1.9 to keep city services operating to end of year; Errichetti criticized for allowing overexpenditure
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Camden tenants demand rent control
Publication Date:
December 12, 1980
Subject:
Rent - Regulation
Abstract:
Representative of neighborhood and tenant organization demand that city council enact a rent control bill
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
The sting man : inside Abscam
Publication Date:
June 3, 1905
Subject:
ABSCAM Bribery Scandal, Corruption, Political, Errichetti, Angelo
Abstract:
First hand account by Max Weinbert who helped trap Mayor Errichetti
Article Title:
Human service needs in Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties : an overview of the 1980 South Jersey poll
Publication Date:
June 3, 1905
Subject:
Community Surveys, Social Services
Abstract:
34 p
Article Title:
Human service needs of the Hispanic community in Camden County
Publication Date:
June 3, 1905
Subject:
Hispanic Americans, Social Conditions, Social Services
Abstract:
23 p
Article Title:
The Riverside line : the story of the Camden and Trenton Railway
Publication Date:
June 3, 1905
Subject:
Railroads
Abstract:
62 p
Article Title:
Camden Mini Civic Center, Camden, New Jersey : feasibility study: summary report
Publication Date:
June 3, 1905
Subject:
Community Centers
Abstract:
16, [13] leaves
Article Title:
Camden Gateway south proposed development strategy
Publication Date:
June 3, 1905
Subject:
Bridge Plaza, Gateway Area, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
1 v. (unpaged)
Article Title:
Camden Whitman poetry center needs more than blank verse
Publication Date:
January 3, 1981
Subject:
Walt Whitman International Poetry Center
Abstract:
Poetry Center was planned as part of revival of city; Director, Fred Missimer fears lack of funds will cause closing
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
1A & 9A
Article Title:
Board awards $13.8 million in contracts for Justice Hall
Publication Date:
January 4, 1981
Subject:
Hall of Justice
Abstract:
To be located at 5th & Mickle Blvd.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Housing demands reiterated
Publication Date:
January 9, 1981
Subject:
Camden Citizens Coalition (CCC), Public Housing
Abstract:
Camden Citizens Coalition demands that management of Camden public housing be turned over to HUD
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Poetry center alive, well
Publication Date:
January 18, 1981
Subject:
Walt Whitman International Poetry Center
Abstract:
Reports of demise exaggerated claims Frederick Missimer, administrator of the Center. Description of former library originally designed by Philadelphia architectural firm of Karcher and Smith
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
5H
Article Title:
Rent control delayed
Publication Date:
January 19, 1981
Subject:
Rent - Regulation
Abstract:
Proposed rent control ordinance shelved again
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 8B (U)
Article Title:
Tenants use trash for protest
Publication Date:
January 21, 1981
Subject:
Trash Disposal
Abstract:
Public housing tenants dumped hundreds of bags of garbage and blocked rush hour traffic at Roosevelt Manor housing project and at intersection of Broadway and Federal Streets to protest lack of trash collection
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 3B (U)
Article Title:
BPUM: Camden group must face consequences of broken promises
Publication Date:
January 21, 1981
Subject:
Black People's Unity Movement (BPUM), Discrimination, Employment, North Camden
Abstract:
BPUM refuses to promise affirmative action in the building of its industrial park in North Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
U.S. criticizes performance of housing unit
Publication Date:
January 23, 1981
Subject:
Public Housing
Abstract:
Summary of report
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Ordinance delay angers residents; city council criticized for failure to act on rent control bill
Publication Date:
January 23, 1981
Subject:
Rent - Regulation
Abstract:
Outspoken Councilman Gualberto Medina joins other angry protestors to criticize city council and its continued postponement of rent control proposal
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B (U)
Article Title:
Camden authority meets under fire
Publication Date:
January 23, 1981
Subject:
Camden Citizens Coalition (CCC), Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC)
Abstract:
Camden Housing Authority met to discuss an independent audit that charges them with misconduct. Residents of the public housing projects turned out to protest poor trash pickup, poor security and rat infestation
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Turf issues rile police in Camden are prosecutor, sheriff plotting?
Publication Date:
December 29, 1991
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
B01 (U1)
Article Title:
Downtown Camden Master Plan - 1992
Publication Date:
June 14, 1905
Subject:
City Planning, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Redevelopment plan for area bounded by Ben Franklin Bridge on the north, Mickle Boulevard on the south, Interstate 676 on the east, and parts of the Waterfront on the west
Article Title:
Impact Study: 1992 property revaluation
Publication Date:
June 14, 1905
Subject:
Real Property, Valuation
Abstract:
1992 Property revaluation by neighborhood
Article Title:
Overall economic development program, 1992-1993, City of Camden, New Jersey
Publication Date:
June 14, 1905
Subject:
Economic Conditions, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
39 leaves
Article Title:
Camden residents' views on employment and welfare reform : preliminary findings from focus group interviews
Publication Date:
June 14, 1905
Subject:
Community Surveys, Employment, Public Welfare
Article Title:
An economic development profile for Camden County : update for May 1992
Publication Date:
June 14, 1905
Subject:
Camden - Statistics
Abstract:
19 leavesSouth Jersey policy research reports
Article Title:
Community 2000 : a plan for revitalizing Cramer Hill, Camden, New Jersey, through a comprehensive approach in a focused area
Publication Date:
1992?
Subject:
Cramer Hill, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
1 v. (various pagings)
Article Title:
Rutgers University and the City of Camden : partners in progress : the community guide to Rutgers-Camden
Publication Date:
1992?
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden
Abstract:
'Programs, activities, symposia, and workshops sponsored and/or hosted by Rutgers-Camden to bring our educational and cultural programs into closer touch with Camden Schools and the South Jersey community'
Article Title:
Census of Population and Housing (1990) 1990 census of population and housing State, New Jersey
Publication Date:
June 14, 1905
Subject:
Camden, Population, Statistics
Abstract:
Statistics on population, age, race, ethnicity, place of birth, residence, language, ancestry, occupation, place of work, employment, education, income, poverty, and housing characteristics for Camden County and municipalities within Camden County
Article Title:
Census of Population and Housing (1990) 1990 census of population and housing State, New Jersey County, Camden County
Publication Date:
June 14, 1905
Subject:
Camden County, Population, Statistics
Abstract:
Statistics on population, occupation, education, income, etc. for census tracts within Camden County
Article Title:
The City of Camden twenty year analysis, 1971 to 1991
Publication Date:
June 14, 1905
Subject:
Camden - Statistics
Abstract:
2 v. in 1
Article Title:
Mercury in air and rainwater in the vicinity of a municipal resource recovery facility in northwestern New Jersey
Publication Date:
June 14, 1905
Subject:
Camden County Trash-To-Steam Incinerator, Mercury
Abstract:
[9] leaves
Article Title:
A to z
Publication Date:
-1992
Subject:
New Jersey State Aquarium
Article Title:
Chinese Wall' project for rapid transit line is condemned by City: Commission action is unanimous
Publication Date:
February 3, 1961
Subject:
High Speed Line
Abstract:
Protest against the building of the elevated structure as outlined in the Simpson-Curtin Plan
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Program developed to speed Camden renewal projects
Publication Date:
February 7, 1961
Subject:
Urban Renewal
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Urban redevelopment acceleration
Publication Date:
February 14, 1961
Subject:
Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Status of urban renewal projects
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
12
Article Title:
Port Authority Oks protested high speed line: will link S. Jersey with Phila
Publication Date:
February 16, 1961
Subject:
High Speed Line
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Port Authority Oks 'Veto' pact, Meyner bid by Werner
Publication Date:
February 16, 1961
Subject:
High Speed Line
Abstract:
Officials from Camden City, Haddonfield, Haddon Township, and Collingswood objected mainly to the elevated structure
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Carried by 3 to 2 in City
Publication Date:
February 22, 1961
Subject:
City Charter
Abstract:
Voters approve changes to City Charter
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Voters, OK Mayor-Council: Mayor Pierce, Horn, hail Tuesday vote as victory for people
Publication Date:
February 22, 1961
Subject:
City Charter
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Greater Camden' unit of business leaders formed to revive area: patterned after other successes
Publication Date:
February 24, 1961
Subject:
Greater Camden Movement, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Formation of new Greater Camden Movement
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Opens Thursday: probe due on layoffs at N.Y. Ship
Publication Date:
February 28, 1961
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Taxes and role of Rutgers in Camden redevelopment
Publication Date:
March 8, 1961
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden, Taxation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
18
Article Title:
Mayor Pierce reinstated as City Public Safety head: Affairs job goes back to Garrity
Publication Date:
March 10, 1961
Subject:
Camden, Government and Politics
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
City industry future is good, report says
Publication Date:
March 10, 1961
Subject:
Industry, Camden, Economic Conditions
Abstract:
Sargent and Simon Study
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Rutgers value to Camden transcends tax problem
Publication Date:
March 13, 1961
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden, Taxation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8
Article Title:
Cities face chaos in lack of plans, expert asserts: 'sick' city tab put on Camden
Publication Date:
April 26, 1961
Subject:
City Planning
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Navy accepts Kitty Hawk at Phila. Base
Publication Date:
April 26, 1961
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation, USS Kitty Hawk
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3
Article Title:
Redevelopment plan of Rutgers approved
Publication Date:
May 5, 1961
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden, Urban Renewal, North Camden
Abstract:
Camden Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved the final project report and voted submission to the Federal Urban Renewal Administration. Report was prepared by Murray Associates of Philadelphia. Site to be redeveloped was between North 3rd and North
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Pierce slate sweeps polls: assume office July 1
Publication Date:
May 10, 1961
Subject:
Elections, Mayoral, Camden, Government and Politics, Pierce, Alfred R.
Abstract:
First Mayor under Mayor-Council form
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 12
Article Title:
State House Profile: cigar-smoking Cowgill, big man in the Senate
Publication Date:
May 10, 1961
Subject:
Biography, Cowgill, Joseph W.
Abstract:
Profile of State Senator, Joseph Cowgill of Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
16
Article Title:
$25,000 pact signed by GCM for study of City business district: Newark concern consultants on redevelopment
Publication Date:
June 1, 1961
Subject:
Business Districts, City Centre Urban Renewal Project, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Greater Camden Movement signs contract for study of Center City Business District
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Elevated line is backed by Port aids
Publication Date:
June 10, 1961
Subject:
High Speed Line
Abstract:
DRPA aide claims elevated structure can present attractive appearance
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
N.Y. Ship defends work on Kitty Hawk
Publication Date:
June 10, 1961
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation, USS Kitty Hawk
Abstract:
Speech by Vice Admiral Wallace M. Beakley in Bridgeton had called the ship a 'bad piece of workmanship' that had to be rebuilt at the Phila. Naval Base
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Elevated line is backed by Port aide
Publication Date:
June 10, 1961
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), High Speed Line
Abstract:
DRPA aide claims elevated structure can present attractive appearance
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Navy backs Admiral on defects in 'Kitty'; Yard pays for repairs
Publication Date:
June 13, 1961
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation, USS Kitty Hawk
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
N.Y. Ship lags in work on 4 craft, Navy says: production off 3 to 8 months
Publication Date:
June 15, 1961
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Stricter inspection due on work at N.Y. Ship
Publication Date:
June 16, 1961
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation, USS Kitty Hawk
Abstract:
Dept. of Navy clamps down on inspection of all ships under construction at the Shipyard; also assessment of problems of Kitty Hawk
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Navy, Wolfson confer on N.Y. Ship status
Publication Date:
June 20, 1961
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Navy & government must accept share of Kitty Hawk blame
Publication Date:
June 21, 1961
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation, USS Kitty Hawk
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4
Article Title:
Mayor, Council take City reins: replace 38-year setup
Publication Date:
July 1, 1961
Subject:
City Charter, City Commission, Camden, Government and Politics, Pierce, Alfred R.
Abstract:
City adopted the Mayor-Council form of government over the City Commission form; includes description of new organization, powers, duties, and persons appointed to City Government offices
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
New regime in first full day of action
Publication Date:
July 3, 1961
Subject:
Camden, Government and Politics, Pierce, Alfred R.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Transit plan seen detrimental to city
Publication Date:
July 3, 1961
Subject:
High Speed Line
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 15
Article Title:
Congress unit starts investigation of N.Y. Shipyard conditions: probe launched after charges of carrier defects
Publication Date:
July 10, 1961
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation, USS Kitty Hawk
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Saga of the Kitty Hawk: ending may be unhappy for shipyard and navy alike
Publication Date:
August 21, 1961
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation, USS Kitty Hawk
Source:
Barrons
Page/Section Location:
9, 21-22
Article Title:
Flack quits post as City Safety Head: 1-man rule by Mayor is charged
Publication Date:
August 28, 1961
Subject:
Camden, Government and Politics, Pierce, Alfred R., Police
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Camden's fighting redhead
Publication Date:
September 1, 1961
Subject:
History, Camden, Pierce, Alfred R.
Abstract:
Traces decline of Camden from the building of the Ben Franklin Bridge in the 1920's describes Camden in 1961. Evaluation of Alfred R. Pierce as Mayor
Source:
Philadelphia Magazine
Page/Section Location:
18-20, 46-49
Article Title:
3,500 participate in event at $30 million shop center
Publication Date:
October 16, 1961
Subject:
Shopping Centers, Retail Trade
Abstract:
Opening of the Cherry Hill Mall, which had a disastrous effect on city retail business
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1