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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.
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Article Title:
Merchants plan rebirth of big area
Publication Date:
April 12, 1965
Subject:
Broadway Avenue, Business Districts, Center City, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Step by step plan to revive the Broadway-Kaighns commercial area announced. Keyed to North-South freeway and Industrial highway. Study (summary included) conducted by Louis Sauer
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 11
Article Title:
S. Camden renewal plan okayed by city
Publication Date:
April 13, 1965
Subject:
Broadway Avenue, Business Districts, Urban Renewal, South Camden
Abstract:
Divided into 5 projects including the Broadway-Kaighns commercial center. Plan to be filed with federal government this week
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 22
Article Title:
2 steps ease city renewal
Publication Date:
May 7, 1965
Subject:
Housing
Abstract:
The Regional Director of the Urban Renewal Authority requested the city begin recruitment for a community relocation worker and to compile information for the establishment of a central relocation office
Source:
Courier-Post
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11
Article Title:
Tentative approval; S. Camden urban plan sent to D.C.
Publication Date:
May 7, 1965
Subject:
Bergen-Lanning Area, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Preliminary approval from Philadelphia Regional Office for Bergen-Lanning Plan
Source:
Courier-Post
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1 & 32
Article Title:
Pierce, 3 others returned to office by 2 to 1 margin: Mayor takes all 14 wards
Publication Date:
May 12, 1965
Subject:
Elections, Mayoral, Pierce, Alfred R.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
RCA device tapes data on flight
Publication Date:
June 3, 1965
Subject:
Radio Corporation of America (RCA)
Abstract:
Electronics equipment built in Camden and Moorestown plays a major part in the Gemini Space venture
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Campbell reveals multi-million plan for City Lab Center
Publication Date:
July 9, 1965
Subject:
Campbell Soup Company
Abstract:
Still awaits final decision and preparations
Source:
Courier-Post
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1 & 2
Article Title:
Syndicate acts: Camden stadium mapped
Publication Date:
July 12, 1965
Subject:
Stadiums
Abstract:
Tri-state group to discuss possibility of $100 million complex in Camden and attracting professional teams
Source:
Courier-Post
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1 & 2
Article Title:
Pierce minimizes chance of stadium in Camden
Publication Date:
July 20, 1965
Subject:
Stadiums
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Private yards: Cahill raps Johnson on ship work
Publication Date:
July 21, 1965
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Abstract:
Rep. Cahill charges U.S. about to allow foreign shipyards to build U.S. ships. U.S. has spent over a billion dollars in foreign aid, which has been used to rehabilitate foreign shipyards
Source:
Courier-Post
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1 & 14
Article Title:
Cooper Hospital challenged votes delay final tally
Publication Date:
July 22, 1965
Subject:
Cooper Health System, Strikes
Abstract:
Non-professional workers at Cooper Hospital voted 234 to 134 against union representation after a walkout that started May 3, 1965
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
City project segregation charged
Publication Date:
August 5, 1965
Subject:
Public Housing, Integration and Segregation
Abstract:
Camden Civil Rights Commission charges city projects segregated
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 18
Article Title:
Housing aides dispute charges
Publication Date:
August 6, 1965
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), Public Housing, Integration and Segregation
Abstract:
Camden Housing Authority Chairman claims City has tried to encourage Afro-American families to move into predominately white housing
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Centre City's blueprint presented to Authority
Publication Date:
August 20, 1965
Subject:
Business Districts, City Centre Urban Renewal Project, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Summary of Candeub, Fleissig, and Assoc. Plan
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 10
Article Title:
In E. Camden: Wolman set to go on project
Publication Date:
September 9, 1965
Subject:
City-Within-A-City, East Camden, Wolman, Jerry
Abstract:
Jerry Wolman, millionaire developer to develop 200 acres in East Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
City within city proposal act of survival, Pierce says
Publication Date:
December 6, 1965
Subject:
City-Within-A-City, East Camden, Wolman, Jerry
Abstract:
Controversial plan defended
Source:
Courier-Post
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1 & 36
Article Title:
Dr. Wiggins recalls past years in NAACP
Publication Date:
December 6, 1965
Subject:
Wiggins, Ulysses S. (1893-1966)
Abstract:
Interview
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
10
Article Title:
U.S. says 'no' to N.Y. Ship
Publication Date:
December 14, 1965
Subject:
Employment, New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Abstract:
Pentagon states high unemployment not justification for contract
Source:
Courier-Post
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1 & 18
Article Title:
Is East Camden blighted? Formula to provide answer
Publication Date:
December 15, 1965
Subject:
City-Within-A-City, East Camden, Wolman, Jerry
Abstract:
Formula conditions listed
Source:
Courier-Post
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14
Article Title:
City residents protest against relocation: new home costs feared by many
Publication Date:
December 29, 1965
Subject:
Housing
Abstract:
(First of series)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
17
Article Title:
Relocation irks, but is accepted for better living
Publication Date:
December 30, 1965
Subject:
Housing
Abstract:
(Second of series)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
13
Article Title:
E. Camden site for City-in-City termed blighted
Publication Date:
December 31, 1965
Subject:
City-Within-A-City, East Camden, Wolman, Jerry
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Reactions vary on relocation: some families happier
Publication Date:
December 31, 1965
Subject:
Housing
Abstract:
(Last of series)
Source:
Courier-Post
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6
Article Title:
Selected by Courier-Post: S. Jersey's top '65 stories
Publication Date:
December 31, 1965
Subject:
Camden Chronology
Abstract:
Camden City stories: hospital strike, N.Y. Ship, gloom fades with new contract, and the City-Within-A-City Project
Source:
Courier-Post
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7
Article Title:
Site proposal for automated shipyard : fast deployment logistics program, U.S. Department of Defense
Publication Date:
May 19, 1905
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation, Shipyards
Abstract:
Proposal for New York Shipbuilding Corporation site
Article Title:
Camden Waterfront Industrial Highway : study and report
Publication Date:
May 19, 1905
Subject:
Waterfront, Highways
Abstract:
25 p., [19] leaves of plates
Article Title:
A new life for Cooper Town : An action program and planning study
Publication Date:
May 19, 1905
Subject:
Housing, Urban Renewal
Article Title:
Survey and planning application : Bergen-Lanning GNRP no. 1 project, City of Camden, New Jersey
Publication Date:
May 19, 1905
Subject:
Bergen-Lanning Area, Housing, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
1 v. (unpaged)
Article Title:
City centre urban renewal area : relocation program
Publication Date:
May 19, 1905
Subject:
Business Districts, City Centre Urban Renewal Project, Housing, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
1 v. (various pagings). Plans for relocation of individuals, families, and businesses displaced by urban renewal projects
Article Title:
Final project report : part I of application for loan and grant, city centre urban renewal area, project no. N.J. R-150
Publication Date:
May 19, 1905
Subject:
Business Districts, City Centre Urban Renewal Project, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
1 v. (various pagings)
Article Title:
Soil survey, Camden County, New Jersey
Publication Date:
May 19, 1905
Subject:
Soil, Environment
Abstract:
i, 94 p
Article Title:
Enrollment and space requirements 1970-1975 : and recommended capital program
Publication Date:
May 19, 1905
Subject:
North Camden, Rutgers University-Camden
Abstract:
1 v. (various pagings)
Article Title:
Application for code enforcement grant no. 1 : for areas 1, 2, and 3, Camden, New Jersey
Publication Date:
May 19, 1905
Subject:
Housing Regulation, Housing Rehabilitation
Abstract:
1 v. (various pagings)
Article Title:
Analysis of the Philadelphia, Pa. - Camden, N.J. Rental Housing Market as of August 1, 1965
Publication Date:
May 19, 1905
Subject:
Rental Housing
Article Title:
Camden: a city in pursuit of tomorrow
Publication Date:
May 19, 1905
Subject:
Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Guide to plans for the renewal of Camden; lists the plans now in the planning stage
Source:
Courier-Post
Article Title:
Talk urged on plans of N.Y. Ship
Publication Date:
January 12, 1966
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Abstract:
Three Republican Senators and Congressmen urged Gov. Hughes to attempt to clarify the intentions of the management of N.Y. Ship. The Company, according to Secretary of the Navy, Vance, had not bid on a naval contract since 1964
Source:
Courier-Post
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3
Article Title:
85 residents: City-in-City is delayed by suit
Publication Date:
January 27, 1966
Subject:
City-Within-A-City, East Camden, Wolman, Jerry
Abstract:
Residents claim their properties not blighted and prevent city from acquiring any of the properties in that area. Area is bounded by E Street and 36th Streets, the proposed Northshore Parkway and the Delaware River
Source:
Courier-Post
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1 & 37
Article Title:
City Negro leaders warn time runs out on housing
Publication Date:
February 17, 1966
Subject:
Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), Public Housing, Integration and Segregation, Wiggins, Ulysses S. (1893-1966)
Abstract:
Camden Negro leaders, led by Dr. Ulysses S. Wiggins and Roosevelt Nesmith, Chairman of the Camden Chapter of CORE, call housing the most pressing civil rights problem. They call for an investigation of segregation in city housing and education
Source:
Courier-Post
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15 & 29
Article Title:
Budget includes $190,000 slated for Port unit
Publication Date:
March 15, 1966
Subject:
South Jersey Port Commission (SJPC)
Abstract:
State for first time allocates funds to defray city's annual contribution to Port Commission
Source:
Courier-Post
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1 & 28
Article Title:
City gets plan for Northgate 2
Publication Date:
April 8, 1966
Subject:
Northgate II, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Camden Housing Authority receives 4 proposals for the development of the Northgate 2 urban renewal project; City still in litigation with property owner who claims properties not blighted
Source:
Courier-Post
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1 & 24
Article Title:
Camden, New Jersey; a report requested by the United States Department
Publication Date:
May 20, 1905
Subject:
Housing, Housing Rehabilitation, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Criticism of redevelopment projects, cites dislocation of poor Blacks and Puerto Ricans. Known as the Griesmann Report
Article Title:
Buying time: City Hall explains fiscal magic
Publication Date:
January 19, 1967
Subject:
Budget, Municipal, Real Property, Taxation
Abstract:
City Administration attempts to keep from raising real estate taxes
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Dilapidated buildings bring plea for action
Publication Date:
January 19, 1967
Subject:
Bergen-Lanning Area, Center City
Abstract:
Coordinated Civil Rights Group urges that dilapidated buildings in Centre City and the Bergen-Lanning Urban revival areas be torn down or repaired
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 10
Article Title:
U.S. oks $2.1 million for Northgate 2
Publication Date:
January 30, 1967
Subject:
Northgate II, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Legal suit resolved, had delayed project for 2 years
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Camden corridor concept
Publication Date:
February 1, 1967
Subject:
City Planning, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Plan by Vreeland & Associates, for use of land between the Delaware Riverfront and the proposed North-South Freeway made available by relocation of railway embankment and yards
Source:
Progressive Architecture
Page/Section Location:
154-155
Article Title:
More U.S. aid promised city, including funds for Port job
Publication Date:
February 1, 1967
Subject:
Economic Development
Abstract:
Camden is qualified by the Economic Development Administration as a renewal area stemming from the phase out of New York Shipbuilding Corp.
Source:
Courier-post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 5
Article Title:
Dr. Wiggins, NAACP Head, dies after stroke at 69
Publication Date:
April 9, 1966
Subject:
Wiggins, Ulysses S. (1893-1966)
Abstract:
Obituary and biography of man who was head of Camden's NAACP for 25 years
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
South City called blighted
Publication Date:
April 29, 1966
Subject:
Centerville, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Centerville Liberty Park Urban Renewal Project cleared by City Council
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Action on the Port
Publication Date:
May 20, 1966
Subject:
South Jersey Port
Abstract:
On neglect of South Jersey Port facilities
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Probe is asked of housing unit
Publication Date:
June 6, 1966
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), Public Housing, Integration and Segregation
Abstract:
Civil rights leaders to ask City Council to investigate operations of the CHA. Demonstrations against CHA expected
Source:
Courier-Post
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1 & 6
Article Title:
Public housing and segregation
Publication Date:
8-11 June 1966
Subject:
Housing, Projects, Government - Integration & Segregation
Abstract:
Four part series which examined segregation in the city's seven housing projects and steps being taken to integrate public housing
Source:
Courier-Post
Article Title:
51 pickets march in housing protest
Publication Date:
June 18, 1966
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), Public Housing, Integration and Segregation
Abstract:
Protest against de facto segregation in public housing after 4 hour meeting between CHA and civil rights leader fails
Source:
Courier-Post
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1 & 8
Article Title:
$3.6 million: City plans restoration of 3 areas
Publication Date:
June 22, 1966
Subject:
Bergen-Lanning Area, City Planning, Housing Regulation, Neighborhoods, Parkside, Pyne Point
Abstract:
City hopes to save 3 deteriorating neighborhoods: Pyne Point, Bergen-Lanning Square, and Parkside through rigorous code enforcement and low interest loans and grants for rehabilitation. Application sent to Regional Urban Renewal Office in Philadelphia
Source:
Courier-Post
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1 & 40
Article Title:
160 march on City Hall in protest on housing
Publication Date:
June 25, 1966
Subject:
Public Housing, Integration and Segregation
Abstract:
Protestors demonstrate each weekend. Protestors also call for stricter enforcement of housing code and a rent strike
Source:
Courier-Post
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1 & 27
Article Title:
Housing offers averts sleep-in at Camden Hall
Publication Date:
July 28, 1966
Subject:
Housing
Abstract:
Protestors demand City find housing for tenants forced to move from houses judged unsafe or unfit
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 6
Article Title:
Civil rights tactics hit by Pierce
Publication Date:
August 3, 1966
Subject:
African Americans, Civil Rights, Public Housing, Integration and Segregation, Pierce, Alfred R.
Abstract:
Pierce speaks on civil rights leaders for the first time since weekend demonstrations began in city, 2 months ago
Source:
Courier-Post
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1 & 37
Article Title:
Camden wins top planning award
Publication Date:
August 8, 1966
Subject:
City Planning
Abstract:
Camden wins AIP award for redevelopment plans
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Housing group hears demand of rights unit
Publication Date:
August 16, 1966
Subject:
Public Housing, Integration and Segregation
Abstract:
Coordinated Civil Rights Groups (NAACP, CORE, the Camden metropolitan Ministerium, and Camden Diocese's Neighborhood Apostolate) had four public housing demands. Statistics on public housing included
Source:
Courier-Post
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13 & 31
Article Title:
Demolition begins in city for North-South Freeway
Publication Date:
August 23, 1966
Subject:
Highways, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
North-South Freeway begun
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Pierce blasts use of child marchers
Publication Date:
August 25, 1966
Subject:
Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), Griesmann, Donald A., Public Housing, Integration and Segregation, Nesmith, Roosevelt
Abstract:
Mayor blasts use of children in civil rights march by children, led by Rev. Donald A. Griesmann and Roosevelt Nesmith, local CORE Chapter Chairman. They were protesting segregated public housing and lack of good housing
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Hughes oks highway at waterfront
Publication Date:
September 3, 1966
Subject:
Highways
Abstract:
Industrial highway along waterfront
Source:
Courier-Post
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1 & 27
Article Title:
Civil rights groups demand workable relocation in City
Publication Date:
September 9, 1966
Subject:
Housing
Abstract:
NAACP, CORE, and Camden Metropolitan Ministry threaten to have federal urban renewal funds withheld unless workable relocation program available
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 7
Article Title:
Centerville: a haven for displaced?
Publication Date:
September 16, 1966
Subject:
Centerville, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Joseph Herd, director of urban renewal, claims the Centerville-Liberty Park urban renewal project would be a resource for displaced persons
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
$1 billion U.S. shipyard urged for Camden site: Hughes backs Pierce
Publication Date:
September 17, 1966
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation, Shipyards
Abstract:
U.S. government urged to select N.Y. Shipyard for modern automated shipyard
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Councilmen & rights chiefs clash
Publication Date:
September 23, 1966
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), Civil Rights, Health Department, Housing
Abstract:
Civil rights groups demanded an investigation of the City Health Dept., that a Negro be appointed to the Housing Authority and made recommendations on housing relocation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Renewal aid: 3 projects here face $$$ squeeze
Publication Date:
September 28, 1966
Subject:
Bergen-Lanning Area, City Centre Urban Renewal Project, Cooper's Point, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Cooper's Point No. 2 project in North Camden, the Bergen-Lanning No.1 plan in South Camden, and the Centre City Project
Source:
Courier-Post
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1 & 39
Article Title:
Election results in brief
Publication Date:
November 9, 1966
Subject:
Cahill, William T., Elections, Congressional, Hunt, John E.
Abstract:
1st Congressional District election won by John E. Hunt, 6th by Rep. William T. Cahill in the 1966 election
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
$32 million is siphoned from Port
Publication Date:
November 17, 1966
Subject:
South Jersey Port
Abstract:
Lack of modern port facilities costing the area
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Top 10 stories in '66 selected
Publication Date:
December 31, 1966
Subject:
Camden Chronology
Abstract:
Camden City stories: continued delay in the sale of Camden radio station, WCAM; Republican sweep in 1966 elections: election of John E. Hunt and Wm. T. Cahill; kidnapping of Camden Police Sgt. Relio Feirari; Port development, hearing held on possible merg
Source:
Courier-Post
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13
Article Title:
Camden refuses to pay Port Commission subsidy
Publication Date:
December 31, 1966
Subject:
Budget, Municipal, South Jersey Port Commission (SJPC)
Abstract:
City refuses to pay 966 subsidy; state had budgeted $100,000 for this but money not received
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
City center urban renewal area : City of Camden, New Jersey
Publication Date:
1967?
Subject:
Business Districts, City Centre Urban Renewal Project, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
17 leaves
Article Title:
Regional sewerage feasibility study, Camden County, New Jersey
Publication Date:
May 20, 1905
Subject:
Sewage Disposal
Abstract:
xv, S-45, 280 p., [24] leaves of plates. Report prepared for the Camden County Board of Freeholders
Article Title:
Report of study of health, welfare and recreational needs and services in Camden County
Publication Date:
May 20, 1905
Subject:
Health Planning, Public Welfare, Recreation
Abstract:
Include data and recommendations
Article Title:
Report of the Delaware River Port Authority of Pennsylvania and New Jersey to the legislatures of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey to develop marine terminal facilities in the cities of Camden, New Jersey and Chester, Pennsylva
Publication Date:
May 20, 1905
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), Ports of Philadelphia and Camden (PPC)
Abstract:
ii, 37 leaves
Article Title:
Urban beautification report number one : concept studies : Camden, New Jersey
Publication Date:
1967?
Subject:
City Planning
Abstract:
19 p
Article Title:
Urban beautification report number three : central area, Camden, New Jersey
Publication Date:
1967?
Subject:
Center City, City Planning
Abstract:
[11] p
Article Title:
Urban beautification report number two, highways : Camden, New Jersey
Publication Date:
May 20, 1905
Subject:
City Planning, Highways
Abstract:
[37] p
Article Title:
It's official: Camden eligible for more aid
Publication Date:
February 3, 1967
Subject:
Economic Development
Abstract:
List of 6 types of aid city now eligible for
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Mayor to seek U.S. funds for City renewal
Publication Date:
February 6, 1967
Subject:
Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Camden puts in bid to be Demonstration City
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
13 & 18
Article Title:
New trial ordered on 'City-Within-City
Publication Date:
February 6, 1967
Subject:
City-Within-A-City, East Camden, Wolman, Jerry
Abstract:
Trial on blight designation in area brought by property owners goes on; this had been holding up implementation of development
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
New economic development funds await overall plans
Publication Date:
February 7, 1967
Subject:
Economic Development
Abstract:
City must submit overall economic development plan within 6 mos.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2
Article Title:
City wins battle to finance downtown project
Publication Date:
February 7, 1967
Subject:
Business Districts, City Centre Urban Renewal Project, Urban Renewal
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 8
Article Title:
Letter to LBJ: Groups hit City's plan on renewal
Publication Date:
February 16, 1967
Subject:
Griesmann, Donald A., Housing, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
13 page document sent to President Johnson by 12 Camden Civil Rights, Church, and neighborhood groups. Document summarized in article; letter released by Rev. Donald A. Griesmann
Source:
Courier-Post
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1 & 4
Article Title:
Suburban areas must help care for poor, Pierce says
Publication Date:
March 10, 1967
Subject:
Housing, Pierce, Alfred R.
Abstract:
Emphasis that suburbs must not close their doors to low income housing
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 10
Article Title:
Efforts pushed to avert loss of last N.Y. Ship contract
Publication Date:
March 23, 1967
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation, USS Pogy
Abstract:
Navy to withdraw partly built USS Pogy because of alleged poor work schedules
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
U.S. approves City renewal project
Publication Date:
March 23, 1967
Subject:
Business Districts, City Centre Urban Renewal Project, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Approval of City Centre Project
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Navy accused of campaign to close N.Y. Ship
Publication Date:
April 3, 1967
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Harvey accuses Washington of sub delays: Shipyard launches attack on Navy; blames frequent material holdups by government
Publication Date:
April 3, 1967
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Abstract:
Abridged letter from Robert E. Harvey, Chairman of the Board and President of New York Shipbuilding Corp. to Navy
Source:
Courier-Post
Article Title:
$20 million port plan unveiled for Camden
Publication Date:
April 26, 1967
Subject:
Camden Marine Terminal, Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), South Jersey Port
Abstract:
Plans for expansion and development of the Camden Marine Terminal disclosed by the DRPA
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Demolition started on Broadway Bridge
Publication Date:
May 8, 1967
Subject:
Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Demolition of most significant part of Chinese Wall
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
$1.5 million: Port bill ready for signature
Publication Date:
May 9, 1967
Subject:
South Jersey Port
Abstract:
Bill awaits Gov. Hughes' signature
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Pierce ticket is winner in light city vote
Publication Date:
May 10, 1967
Subject:
Elections, City Council, Pierce, Alfred R.
Abstract:
Pierce administration candidates for City Council win again
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 18
Article Title:
N.Y. Ship will be liquidated: negotiations under way for sale of yard
Publication Date:
May 11, 1967
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 23
Article Title:
New York Ship
Publication Date:
May 24, 1967
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
u & 23
Article Title:
N. Y. Ship era ends as Pogy is launched
Publication Date:
June 3, 1967
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation, NS Pogy
Abstract:
The Pogy, a nuclear powered submarine was towed off to be completed at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. This was the last of the naval contracts
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 24
Article Title:
City ignores protests, restricts Shipyard use
Publication Date:
June 9, 1967
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Abstract:
Council attempts to restrict use of yard to shipbuilding
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 41
Article Title:
U.S. gives approval on $3.8 million for two city projects
Publication Date:
June 28, 1967
Subject:
Economic Development
Abstract:
Federal approval of the OEDP plan; funds to be used to establish a city-wide vocational center and a multi-occupational training center
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 41
Article Title:
Camden restrained on zone change at N.Y. Ship N. Yard
Publication Date:
June 30, 1967
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation, Shipyards
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 13
Article Title:
Civic leaders 'Chip' in to aid housing for poor
Publication Date:
August 8, 1967
Subject:
Camden Housing Improvement Project (CHIP)
Abstract:
A group of prominent business and community leaders announced the birth of CHIP, a non-profit corporation set up to rehabilitate substandard houses and sell them to the poor
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 12
Article Title:
3,500 cheering disciples: Brown rattles sabres at Convention Hall rally
Publication Date:
August 31, 1967
Subject:
Black Power
Abstract:
Visit of H. Rap Brown; considered by many as the start of the black power movement in Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
15 & 30