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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:
An analysis of the 1968-1969 Black student disturbances at Rutgers University
Author:
Winterbauer, Nancy
Publication Date:
June 2, 1905
Subject:
African American College Students, Rutgers University-Camden, Student Demonstrations
Article Title:
Proposed solutions to local fiscal resource disparities in the state of New Jersey : Division of Local Government Services' policy analysis report
Author:
New Jersey Bureau of Urban Strategies
Publication Date:
June 2, 1905
Subject:
Real Property, Taxation
Article Title:
Proposed end-use planning report for sanitary landfills
Author:
Camden County (N.J.). Planning Dept.
Publication Date:
June 2, 1905
Subject:
Harrison Avenue Landfill, Sanitary Landfills
Abstract:
Harrison Landfill is one of sites discussed
Article Title:
...as bar in Camden is berated
Author:
Manno, Rita
Publication Date:
January 19, 1980
Subject:
Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC)
Abstract:
Concerned Citizens of North Camden members picket bar at 6th and Vine
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Errichetti, MacDonald named by FBI in multimillion-dollar bribe scandal
Author:
Roswell, Bill/Tony Barlo/Tony Muldoon
Publication Date:
February 3, 1980
Subject:
ABSCAM Bribery Scandal, Errichetti, Angelo
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Florio: refused 'Arab' meeting
Author:
Culnan, Dennis
Publication Date:
February 4, 1980
Subject:
ABSCAM Bribery Scandal, Florio, Jim
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 7A
Article Title:
MacDonald, Errichetti deny bribe
Author:
Culnan, Dennis
Publication Date:
February 4, 1980
Subject:
ABSCAM Bribery Scandal, Errichetti, Angelo
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 8A
Article Title:
In Camden, City Hall still running
Author:
Freedman, Dan
Publication Date:
February 5, 1980
Subject:
Errichetti, Angelo, Camden, Government and Politics
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8A
Article Title:
Errichetti fights sting with sting
Author:
Culnan, Dennis
Publication Date:
February 6, 1980
Subject:
Errichetti, Angelo
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Former Mayor asks City to support Errichetti
Author:
Shuttleworth, Ken
Publication Date:
February 22, 1980
Subject:
Errichetti, Angelo, Pierce, Alfred R.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3A
Article Title:
M'm! M'm! Good!
Author:
Wallace, Andrew
Publication Date:
March 2, 1980
Subject:
Campbell Soup Company
Abstract:
History and description of present Camden factory
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
1NE & 4NE
Article Title:
Fear, frustration stalk Rutgers
Author:
Busby, Julie
Publication Date:
March 16, 1980
Subject:
Crime, Rutgers University-Camden
Abstract:
Students feel unsafe on campus after two recent sexual assaults
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 9A
Article Title:
Camden's unsung laboratory: Institute for Medical Research brings the world to Camden
Author:
Mucha, Peter
Publication Date:
March 23, 1980
Subject:
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
1 & 12-13
Article Title:
City's 1980 budget holds line on taxes
Author:
Shuttleworth, Ken
Publication Date:
March 25, 1980
Subject:
Budget, Municipal, Taxation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1C
Article Title:
Errichetti budget is $3 million less than last year's
Author:
Mezzacappa, Dale
Publication Date:
March 25, 1980
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
Mayor Errichetti presents budget, CETA employees to be laid off, Mayor to bill feds for trash collections and space they occupy, sale of WCAM to bring in $850,000. Seventh straight year without a tax increase
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Camden to get offer on refinery
Author:
Shuttleworth, Ken
Publication Date:
March 28, 1980
Subject:
Petroleum Refineries
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3A
Article Title:
Oil firm bids for City site
Author:
Culnan, Dennis M
Publication Date:
April 20, 1980
Subject:
Petroleum Refineries, South Jersey Port Corporation (SJPC)
Abstract:
$6 million offered to South Jersey Port Corporation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 18A
Article Title:
Medical College Funds approved
Publication Date:
April 23, 1980
Subject:
Medical Education
Abstract:
Funds for South Jersey Medical School approved; to be built in conjunction with VA Hospital but still no guarantee that Hospital will be built in Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3A
Article Title:
Jerseygate
Author:
Dorman, Michael
Publication Date:
May 1, 1980
Subject:
ABSCAM Bribery Scandal, Corruption, Political, Errichetti, Angelo
Abstract:
Chronological history of ABSCAM with Errichetti as one of the major figures
Source:
New Jersey Monthly
Page/Section Location:
103-105, 124-137
Article Title:
This Civil Rights Fight is Different
Author:
Freedman, Dan
Publication Date:
May 4, 1980
Subject:
Black People's Unity Movement (BPUM), Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC), Discrimination, Employment
Abstract:
Concerned Citizens of North Camden and the Black People's Unity Movement have divergent views on the hiring of minorities from Camden for the new industrial park planned for North Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
City groups split in fight for jobs
Author:
Comegno, Carol
Publication Date:
May 17, 1980
Subject:
Black People's Unity Movement (BPUM), Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC), Discrimination, Employment
Abstract:
Concerned Citizens of North Camden members picket BPUM's Burger King because of its refusal to guarantee jobs to North Camden residents at their new industrial park
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Mayor vows fight
Author:
Culnan, Dennis
Publication Date:
May 28, 1980
Subject:
Errichetti, Angelo
Abstract:
Mayor to continue in office
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 3A
Article Title:
Errichetti no stranger to battling with indictments
Author:
Gravett, Laurel Reid
Publication Date:
May 28, 1980
Subject:
Corruption, Political, Errichetti, Angelo
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3A
Article Title:
Citizens battle bites, blights and bars
Author:
Jankowski, Linda
Publication Date:
February 16, 1981
Subject:
Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC)
Abstract:
Profile, Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Citizens battle bites, blight and bars
Author:
Jankowski, Linda
Publication Date:
February 16, 1981
Subject:
Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC)
Abstract:
Feature story on Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Key witness says Errichetti was corrupt before ABSCAM
Author:
Culnan, Dennis M.
Publication Date:
February 17, 1981
Subject:
Corruption, Political, Errichetti, Angelo
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
6A
Article Title:
Errichetti may complete mayoral term
Author:
Culnan, Dennis M.
Publication Date:
February 18, 1981
Subject:
Errichetti, Angelo
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3A & 10A
Article Title:
Camden activist to seek Mayor's seat
Author:
Sitwell, Eileen
Publication Date:
February 22, 1981
Subject:
Camden Citizens Coalition (CCC), Elections, Mayoral, Jones, Roy L.
Abstract:
Roy Jones, leader of the Camden Citizens Coalition, announces his candidacy for Mayor
Source:
Courier-Post
Article Title:
Now there are six in race for Camden Mayor
Author:
Shuttleworth, Ken
Publication Date:
February 24, 1981
Subject:
Elections, Mayoral
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Mayoral elections '81
Author:
Shuttleworth, Ken
Publication Date:
3-8 March 1981
Abstract:
Series: Profiles of the six mayoral candidates: H. John Henry, Melvin R. Primas, Roy Jones, Hector Rodriguez, Dennis Evans, and Geraldine Ratleff
Source:
Courier-Post
Article Title:
Budget cuts may kill VA Hospital
Author:
Sherwood, Carlton
Publication Date:
March 3, 1981
Subject:
VA Hospital
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Errichetti wants no part of new hospital battle
Author:
Shuttleworth, Ken
Publication Date:
March 3, 1981
Subject:
VA Hospital
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
7A
Article Title:
Fight for a hospital: legislators, Byrne vow a new fight
Author:
Micko, Lillian
Publication Date:
March 3, 1981
Subject:
VA Hospital
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8A
Article Title:
VA Hospital is vital because it is urban renewal
Publication Date:
March 4, 1981
Subject:
VA Hospital
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8A
Article Title:
New battle plan ready for VA Hospital: Cooper Medical Center jumps in the fight behind Florio
Author:
Shuttleworth, Ken
Publication Date:
March 6, 1981
Subject:
VA Hospital
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Florio emerging as serious contender
Author:
Marziale, David
Publication Date:
March 10, 1981
Subject:
Elections, Gubernatorial, Florio, Jim
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3A & 8A
Article Title:
Errichetti won't run again
Author:
Jankowski, Linda
Publication Date:
March 10, 1981
Subject:
Elections, Mayoral, Errichetti, Angelo
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 10A
Article Title:
Difficult times for City of Camden: payroll tax proposed for city
Author:
Shuttleworth, Ken
Publication Date:
March 10, 1981
Subject:
Budget, Municipal, Taxation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 10A
Article Title:
Let Camden be test for enterprise zones
Publication Date:
March 11, 1981
Subject:
Urban Enterprise Zones (UEZ)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Residents fight for lights
Author:
Jankowski, Linda
Publication Date:
March 12, 1981
Subject:
Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC)
Abstract:
CCNC protestors demonstrated in various offices in City Hall demanding action for the installation of traffic lights and for amendments to the proposed rent control ordinance
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B (U)
Article Title:
Voters pick Primas, Greenwald: 1st Black Mayor in Camden
Author:
Jankowski, Linda
Publication Date:
March 13, 1981
Subject:
Elections, Mayoral, Primas, Melvin R. "Randy"
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Judge cuts Camden County Jail population
Author:
Winkler, Renee
Publication Date:
March 13, 1981
Subject:
Camden County Jail
Abstract:
30 inmates released to alleviate overcrowding
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Funding imperils Camden's rent control
Author:
Jankowski, Linda
Publication Date:
March 13, 1981
Subject:
Rent - Regulation
Abstract:
New rent control ordinance may fall victim to the city's budget crisis
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B (U)
Article Title:
Camden rescue plan expected
Author:
Thompson, Janet
Publication Date:
March 26, 1981
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3A
Article Title:
Camden's budget question - more taxes or less service
Author:
Shuttleworth, Ken
Publication Date:
March 29, 1981
Subject:
Budget, Municipal, Taxation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1E & 3E
Article Title:
City spending rise rejected
Author:
Jankowski, Linda
Publication Date:
April 2, 1981
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
Voters reject proposal to raise property taxes by 147%
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 8A (U)
Article Title:
Rent control in effect without office, funding
Author:
Jankowski, Linda
Publication Date:
April 2, 1981
Subject:
Housing Regulation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
5B
Article Title:
Landfill site is city's hope for bailout
Author:
Shuttleworth, Ken
Publication Date:
April 2, 1981
Subject:
Budget, Municipal, Harrison Avenue Landfill
Abstract:
City officials hope to generate revenue by persuading state to purchase a 15 acre former landfill site on Morgan Boulevard (former Harrison Avenue landfill) for private industrial development
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1BA & 3B (U)
Article Title:
Driven by dream for city and its people: focus on Harvey Johnson
Author:
Lawson, James C.
Publication Date:
April 6, 1981
Subject:
Biography, BPUM Impact Corp.
Abstract:
Harvey Johnson, President of the BPUM Impact Corp.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
7C
Article Title:
VA Hospital dealt new major setback
Author:
Sherwood, Carlton
Publication Date:
April 10, 1981
Subject:
VA Hospital
Abstract:
House Subcommittee on Housing and Urban Development votes to cut off funding
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3A
Article Title:
Makeup of new state legislative districts
Publication Date:
April 14, 1981
Subject:
State Government
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3A
Article Title:
Tigers in orbit
Author:
Vrazo, Fawn
Publication Date:
May 1, 1981
Subject:
Ants in Space
Abstract:
Effects of Orbit 81 project on Camden's high school students
Source:
Omni
Page/Section Location:
72-75, 91
Article Title:
Camden Civic Center model unveiled
Author:
Shuttleworth, Ken
Publication Date:
May 8, 1981
Subject:
Camden Civic Center
Source:
Courier-Post
Article Title:
Camden is down but far from out
Author:
Akst, Daniel
Publication Date:
May 10, 1981
Subject:
Urban conditions
Abstract:
Part of series on decline of New Jersey cities
Source:
New York Times
Page/Section Location:
1 & 10-12
Article Title:
Elections herald new eras for City, town: Primas plans changes
Author:
Shuttleworth, Ken
Publication Date:
May 13, 1981
Subject:
Elections, Mayoral, Primas, Melvin R. "Randy"
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
City Park a symbol of change
Author:
Gravett, Laurel Reid
Publication Date:
May 18, 1981
Subject:
Urban Renewal, Wiggins Park
Abstract:
Waterfront Park and its importance to renewal effort
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Errichetti indicted in bribe case
Author:
Culnan, Dennis M.
Publication Date:
May 22, 1981
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA), Corruption, Political, Errichetti, Angelo
Abstract:
Errichetti charged with accepting bribe for CCMUA Contract
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
A new era begins in Camden politics: the fate of a city embodied in the career of the man who led it
Author:
Culnan, Dennis M.
Publication Date:
May 24, 1981
Subject:
Camden - Government and Politics, Errichetti, Angelo
Abstract:
From Errichetti to Primas, changes in political power in City and County
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8C & 12C
Article Title:
Memo: Camden
Author:
Lawson, James C
Publication Date:
May 24, 1981
Subject:
Economic Conditions, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Camden economic status and hopes for revival
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1C
Article Title:
City owes County $2.8 million tax
Author:
Comegno, Carol
Publication Date:
May 27, 1981
Subject:
Budget, Municipal, Camden County, Taxation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 16A
Article Title:
Camden struggling to live day by day
Author:
Gargan, Edward A
Publication Date:
June 1, 1981
Subject:
Budget, Municipal, Urban conditions
Abstract:
Description of city with emphasis on budget deficit and proposed tax increase by Errichetti administration which had resisted raising taxes for seven years
Source:
New York Times
Page/Section Location:
B1 & B2
Article Title:
Florio supporters 4-year wait ends
Author:
Marziale, David
Publication Date:
June 3, 1981
Subject:
Elections, Gubernatorial, Florio, Jim
Abstract:
1981 Election
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 10A
Article Title:
Rand: Florio, Primas contributed to win
Author:
Micko, Lillian
Publication Date:
June 3, 1981
Subject:
Elections, Legislature, Rand, Walter
Abstract:
Assemblyman Walter Rand wins election for State Senate, 5th Legislative District
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
9A
Article Title:
Errichetti influence fades from city scene
Author:
Jankowski, Linda
Publication Date:
June 4, 1981
Subject:
Errichetti, Angelo
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4A
Article Title:
N.J. offers City deal for prison
Author:
Micko, Lillian/Linda Jankowski
Publication Date:
June 6, 1981
Subject:
Riverfront Prison
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 3A
Article Title:
A farmer's market, a squatter's rights
Author:
Muldoon, Tony
Publication Date:
June 13, 1981
Subject:
Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC), Urban Homesteading
Abstract:
Juan Quijano, one of eleven squatters set up in abandoned houses by CCNC, awaits eviction by the city
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 9B (U)
Article Title:
Camden group insists city let squatter stay
Author:
Cunningham, Dwight
Publication Date:
June 13, 1981
Subject:
Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC), Urban Homesteading
Abstract:
CCNC brings farmer's market to vacant lot, squatters to vacant houses, and street festivals to North Camden in an effort to better living conditions
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
1B & 3B (U)
Article Title:
Camden squatters win truce
Author:
Jankowski, Linda
Publication Date:
June 16, 1981
Subject:
Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC), Urban Homesteading
Abstract:
City officials have agreed to allow 13 squatters to legally acquire the properties providing CCNC agrees not to move any more squatters into vacant houses
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B (U)
Article Title:
Errichetti, MacDonald indicted
Author:
Culnan, Dennis M.
Publication Date:
June 18, 1981
Subject:
ABSCAM Bribery Scandal, Errichetti, Angelo
Abstract:
The 5th ABSCAM indictment
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 10A
Article Title:
City to begin squatter plan
Author:
Jankowski, Linda
Publication Date:
June 18, 1981
Subject:
Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC), Urban Homesteading
Abstract:
City and CCNC explore ways to overcome legalities and technicalities involved with allowing residents to move into vacant houses, repair them, and acquire the deed to the property
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 8B (U)
Article Title:
Primas asks better prison deal
Author:
Shuttleworth, Ken
Publication Date:
June 19, 1981
Subject:
Primas, Melvin R. "Randy", Riverfront Prison
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 3A
Article Title:
Errichetti gets 6 years
Author:
Culnan, Dennis M.
Publication Date:
August 13, 1981
Subject:
Errichetti, Angelo
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 12A
Article Title:
Battle goes on and on against Phila. tax
Author:
Avery, Ron
Publication Date:
August 18, 1981
Subject:
Philadelphia Wage Tax
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
City housing programs protested
Author:
Jankowski, Linda
Publication Date:
August 21, 1981
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), Public Housing
Abstract:
Tenants protest programs and policies initiated by CHA to improve living conditions
Source:
Courier-Post
Article Title:
City gets start on Transportation Terminal
Author:
Shuttleworth, Ken
Publication Date:
August 21, 1981
Subject:
Camden Transportation Center
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
5A
Article Title:
City seeks new VA Hospital
Author:
Jankowski, Linda
Publication Date:
August 22, 1981
Subject:
VA Hospital
Abstract:
Primas proposes scaled down version
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 14A
Article Title:
'My own home'; Camden squatters fill abandoned properties with pride
Author:
Scudder, Mara
Publication Date:
June 21, 1981
Subject:
Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC), Urban Homesteading
Abstract:
CCNC and city attempt to iron out details while 13 homesteaders attempt to make their new homes habitable
Source:
Philadelphia Bulletin
Page/Section Location:
C1 & C2 (U)
Article Title:
13 N. Camden squatters may soon become homeowners
Author:
Jankowski, Linda
Publication Date:
June 24, 1981
Subject:
Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC), Urban Homesteading
Abstract:
The issue of a property tax payment plan is the only issue left to be worked out in order for residents of abandoned houses to become homeowners
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Camden group buys laundry
Author:
Jankowski, Linda
Publication Date:
June 24, 1981
Subject:
Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC), Minority Business Enterprises
Abstract:
CCNC responds to needs of residents of North Camden by purchasing and operating a self-service laundromat on 7th Street
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
City faces 88% tax increase
Author:
Shuttleworth, Ken
Publication Date:
June 25, 1981
Subject:
Budget, Municipal, Taxation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 16A
Article Title:
Assembly OKs funds for City
Author:
Micko, Lillian
Publication Date:
June 26, 1981
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
Squatters, city continue battle
Author:
Jankowski, Linda
Publication Date:
June 27, 1981
Subject:
Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC), Urban Homesteading
Abstract:
More stumbling blocks have appeared to keep the city from reaching an agreement with squatters. If an agreement is not reached the city will arrest current squatters, and CCNC will secretly begin moving new squatters into other houses
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B (U)
Article Title:
Errichetti bids farewell to city he failed to save
Author:
Culnan, Dennis M.
Publication Date:
June 28, 1981
Subject:
ABSCAM Bribery Scandal, Budget, Municipal, Errichetti, Angelo
Abstract:
Discusses ABSCAM, VA Hospital, accomplishments and failures as Mayor, financial problems of city
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Camden's finances falling into precarious balance
Publication Date:
June 28, 1981
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
9B
Article Title:
Assembly OKs Camden takeover
Author:
Jankowski, Linda/Lillian Micko
Publication Date:
June 30, 1981
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 3A
Article Title:
One snag holds up squatters
Author:
Jankowski, Linda
Publication Date:
June 30, 1981
Subject:
Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC), Urban Homesteading
Abstract:
Agreement between city and squatters hinges on the fate of the house squatter Juan Quijano occupies. City official have not agreed to include the house at 722 State Street, which is down the street from Councilwoman Helen McHugh's home
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B (U)
Article Title:
City renovation project yields 'like-new' house
Author:
Jankowski, Linda
Publication Date:
July 1, 1981
Subject:
Bergen-Lanning Area, Housing Rehabilitation
Abstract:
New Camden Rehabilitation Corp. hopes to eventually restore entire Bergen-Lanning area
Source:
Courier-Post
Article Title:
Squatter plan ok'd
Author:
Jankowski, Linda
Publication Date:
July 1, 1981
Subject:
Urban Homesteading
Abstract:
City officials assured Juan Quijano he could remain in his home marking the beginning of a new homeowner's program
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B (U)
Article Title:
Camden officials offer compromise for squatters
Author:
Cunningham, Dwight
Publication Date:
July 1, 1981
Subject:
Urban Homesteading
Abstract:
CCNC is offered a one-year agreement with the city to administer the rehabilitation and ownership of 33 abandoned homes
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Melvin Primas sworn in amid fanfare: Mayor calls for greater public role
Author:
Shuttleworth, Ken
Publication Date:
July 2, 1981
Subject:
Primas, Melvin R. "Randy"
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Council oks big tax bite
Author:
Bramnick, Jeffrey
Publication Date:
July 10, 1981
Subject:
Budget, Municipal, Taxation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Melleby to resign as Chief
Author:
Shuttleworth, Ken
Publication Date:
July 11, 1981
Subject:
Melleby, Harold, Police
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 2A
Article Title:
City transit center idea renewed
Author:
Jankowski, Linda
Publication Date:
July 15, 1981
Subject:
Camden Transportation Center
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Byrne signs 'bailout' bill for Camden
Author:
Jankowski, Linda
Publication Date:
July 21, 1981
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Camden jail site: a decision to delay the decision
Author:
Severson, Jack
Publication Date:
July 25, 1981
Subject:
Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC), Riverfront Prison
Abstract:
CCNC requests meeting Mayor Primas and state officials in order to voice concerns over the proposed state prison and the selection process for its location
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
How rampant arson is burning out Camden's hopes
Author:
Cass, Julia/Dwight Cunningham
Publication Date:
July 27, 1981
Subject:
Fires
Abstract:
Statistics on arson and its affects on citizens of Camden
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
1A & 2A
Article Title:
Camden adopts homesteading bill
Author:
Cass, Julia
Publication Date:
July 28, 1981
Subject:
Urban Homesteading
Abstract:
City council approves a plan to transfer 69 abandoned houses to the Housing Authority for a homesteading program
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
(U)
Article Title:
Riverfront Site of State prison
Author:
Jankowski, Linda
Publication Date:
July 29, 1981
Subject:
Concerned Citizens of North Camden (CCNC), Riverfront Prison
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Mothers' Day' Welfare: crucial cycle in Camden
Author:
Cass, Julia
Publication Date:
August 4, 1981
Subject:
Public Welfare
Abstract:
Description of the economic effects of welfare checks which are received at the beginning of the month mainly by women with dependent children
Source:
Philadelphia Inquirer
Page/Section Location:
1B & 4B
Article Title:
Officers hail Ferrari as Camden's new chief
Author:
Jankowski, Linda
Publication Date:
September 2, 1981
Subject:
Police
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B