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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:
12 Rex St. houses being razed for span Plaza job
Publication Date:
July 3, 1951
Subject:
Bridge Plaza
Abstract:
Widening of Bridge Plaza
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3
Article Title:
Walcott wins title by KO in 7th: 60,000,000 on TV see Camden man flatten Charles
Publication Date:
July 19, 1951
Subject:
Walcott, 'Jersey Joe' (1914-1994)
Source:
Evening Courier
Page/Section Location:
1 & 34
Article Title:
Walcott welcomed by 100,000 on return as world champion
Publication Date:
July 19, 1951
Subject:
Walcott, 'Jersey Joe' (1914-1994)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Remodeling of station at Broadway to better bridge link is begun
Publication Date:
September 10, 1951
Subject:
Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Local Transit
Abstract:
Broadway station remodeled
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Repaved Broadway is reopened with huge parade
Publication Date:
September 22, 1951
Subject:
Broadway Avenue, Streets
Source:
Courier-Post
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2
Article Title:
Report of the Delaware River Port Authority to the governors and legislatures of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the state of New Jersey
Publication Date:
-1952
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Article Title:
Review of events of importance to Negro citizens
Publication Date:
January 1, 1952
Subject:
Camden Chronology, African Americans
Abstract:
Chronology, January to November 1951
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4
Article Title:
Booming industry stressed: So. Jersey starting biggest year of progress, Camden leaders say
Publication Date:
January 1, 1952
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), Walt Whitman Bridge, High speed line, Industrial Development
Abstract:
Predictions based on 5 potentials: industrial expansion and new residential building; deepening of the Delaware River channel; continued defense spending; congressional action on DRPA and extension of the high speed line; and, construction starting on 2nd
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Port Board has surplus $1,611,113: $190,000 paid by City included in figure for 1951
Publication Date:
January 29, 1952
Subject:
South Jersey Port Commission (SJPC)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Assembly bill would aid Camden City taxpayer
Publication Date:
January 29, 1952
Subject:
South Jersey Port Commission (SJPC)
Abstract:
History of City's grievance against the Port board
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
10
Article Title:
Big news for Camden: Navy contract awards
Publication Date:
January 30, 1952
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8
Article Title:
Camden ferries end service on March 31: Bridge Line may add runs
Publication Date:
February 21, 1952
Subject:
Ferry Service
Abstract:
The ferries were running an annual deficit of $325,000
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 5
Article Title:
Moore asks law to repay City for span ratable loss
Publication Date:
March 21, 1952
Subject:
Bridges, Taxation - Exemption
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Future expansion is outlined for Rutgers here
Publication Date:
April 23, 1952
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
7
Article Title:
Camden connection set to open Monday noon
Publication Date:
May 10, 1952
Subject:
Streets
Abstract:
To link Admiral Wilson Boulevard to mid city
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Groups ask U.S. okay of Port bills
Publication Date:
May 21, 1952
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Abstract:
These groups were requesting that bill be passed without proposed amendments
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 4
Article Title:
Brunner says City proved need for area Port Board
Publication Date:
May 21, 1952
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Abstract:
Testimony before Senate Committee
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
RCSJ Baccalaureate set Thursday night
Publication Date:
May 31, 1952
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden
Abstract:
First B.A. & B.S. degrees awarded at the South Jersey Division
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4
Article Title:
Hudson County, Camden and two port authorities
Publication Date:
July 2, 1952
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Abstract:
Points out lack of City representation on Delaware River Joint Commission or new Delaware River Port Authority
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
10
Article Title:
Rutgers acquires hospital building at 5th, Linden
Publication Date:
July 3, 1952
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden, Hospitals
Abstract:
Old Bellevue General Hospital purchased
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Rutgers-at-Camden growth calls for state aid to City
Publication Date:
July 8, 1952
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden
Abstract:
To compensate for loss of ratables
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
12
Article Title:
Truman signs Port Authority bills: voices grave fear of excessive tolls at river crossings
Publication Date:
July 18, 1952
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), Bridges
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
4 mayors to demand Army Engineers air bridge-tunnel issue
Publication Date:
July 21, 1952
Subject:
Tunnels, Walt Whitman Bridge
Abstract:
The mayors were demanding that both modes be considered
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 5
Article Title:
Port Authority creation great event for our area
Publication Date:
July 21, 1952
Subject:
Delaware River Joint Commission (DRJC)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
10
Article Title:
City asks $544,110 U.S. fund for slum clearance survey: Front to Broadway, Pine to Kaighn Ave. would be studied
Publication Date:
October 10, 1952
Subject:
City Planning
Abstract:
Funds requested for Front to Broadway, Pine to Kaighn Ave. study
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Major campaign figures appearing in Camden
Publication Date:
October 14, 1952
Subject:
Elections, Presidential
Abstract:
The editor pointed out with pride that the major candidates, Eisenhower, Truman, and Stevenson, were all coming to Camden to campaign
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
12
Article Title:
Army to hear Brunner on 2nd crossing; final approval on bridge withheld until hearing
Publication Date:
October 30, 1952
Subject:
Walt Whitman Bridge, Brunner, George E.
Abstract:
Brunner continued to advocate the building of a tunnel; he claimed the bridge would ruin Gloucester
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 50
Article Title:
All county offices won by Democrats; state gives GOP 350,000 lead: Wolverton is only survivor
Publication Date:
November 5, 1952
Subject:
Elections, Congressional
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 20
Article Title:
Camden Jail probe big wind huffs and puffs itself out
Publication Date:
November 28, 1952
Subject:
Corruption, Political
Abstract:
Compares 1950 probe to Van Riper investigation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
10
Article Title:
Yule shoppers jam streets of Camden; extra cops on duty
Publication Date:
November 29, 1952
Subject:
Businesses, Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
N.Y. Shipbuilding Corp. sold to Florida group: buyers headed by L.E. Wolfson, industrialist
Publication Date:
January 30, 1953
Subject:
Businesses, Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Fight against span taken to Capitol in Army hearing: Wolverton, Brunner head delegation in agreement for tube
Publication Date:
January 30, 1953
Subject:
Delaware River Joint Commission (DRJC), Walt Whitman Bridge
Abstract:
The fight continues, bridge vs. tunnel
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Briefs show why security risk must be considered in Army ruling on bridge
Publication Date:
February 10, 1953
Subject:
Walt Whitman Bridge
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
6
Article Title:
Three-way benefits expected from station changes at Camden
Publication Date:
February 16, 1953
Subject:
Ferry Service, Local Transit, Railroads
Abstract:
The Broadway Station, which was owned by the Pennsylvania Railroad was modernized 1951-52. The direct interchange with the rapid train which ran over the bridge would permit the abandonment of ferry service and would provide hookup with trains to Pembert
Source:
Railway Age
Page/Section Location:
47-49
Article Title:
New York Ship changes ownership
Publication Date:
March 1, 1953
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation, Wolfson, Louis E.
Abstract:
Plans for full-scale operation announced by Louis E. Wolfson, following purchase, by himself and a group of associates, of controlling interest in the yard
Source:
Marine Engineering and Shipping Review
Page/Section Location:
96, 98
Article Title:
Armstrong to shut cork plant here
Publication Date:
March 10, 1953
Subject:
Businesses, Camden
Abstract:
Armstrong Cork closes Camden plant
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 6
Article Title:
Courier-Post Special Supplement: Camden's 80th Anniversary of the Chamber of Commerce
Publication Date:
March 11, 1953
Subject:
Businesses, Camden, Camden, Industry, Radio Corporation of America (RCA), Campbell Soup Company, South Jersey Port
Abstract:
Articles on the Camden County Chamber of Commerce, The Langston Co., R.M. Hollingshead Corp., Rutgers Camden Campus, Scull Co., John R. Evans & Co., Quigly Shipyard, Radio Condenser Co., Universal-Rundle Corp., Esterbrook Pen Co., Hurley Stores, RCA, Camd
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
27-45
Article Title:
Extra police set to halt store thefts: Aaron increases protection for central area
Publication Date:
June 16, 1953
Subject:
Crime
Abstract:
Response to wave of robberies
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Work begun on piers for new bridge: Gloucester span dredging starts on Phila. side
Publication Date:
August 25, 1953
Subject:
Walt Whitman Bridge
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Van Scivers raze old store, plan to remodel plant
Publication Date:
December 4, 1953
Subject:
Businesses, Camden
Abstract:
Van Scivers store, a Camden landmark, is razed
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Business areas here will get more police to curb crime wave: merchants cite thefts, deaths, in complaint
Publication Date:
December 8, 1953
Subject:
Crime
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Schools in transition; community experiences in desegregation
Publication Date:
May 7, 1905
Subject:
Education, Integration and Segregation
Abstract:
Section on integration in the Camden public schools
Article Title:
Regional analysis, Trenton-Camden metropolitan area; a study of the economic factors affecting development in New Jersey along the Delaware River
Publication Date:
May 7, 1905
Subject:
Waterfront, Economic Conditions, Land Use
Abstract:
Climatic data, land use, population, housing, economy, transportation, utilities, and services by region, county, and municipality
Article Title:
Made in New Jersey; the industrial story of a State
Publication Date:
May 7, 1905
Subject:
Industry, Camden
Abstract:
Frequent Camden references
Article Title:
Slums are seen causing industry to quit Camden: Miss Stretch urges City action in talk before ministers
Publication Date:
January 14, 1954
Subject:
City Planning, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Speech by Jane Stretch, Associate Editor of the Courier-Post, claimed Camden needed not only rehabilitation but a complete face lift, stated need for a master plan, housing code, and up-to-date zoning ordinances
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 16
Article Title:
Group is chosen by Brunner for slum clearance: Mayor picks widely representative body to spark program
Publication Date:
March 30, 1954
Subject:
Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Committee to recommend best type of rehabilitation for City
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Gives rehabilitation formula: 'slumbuster' warns City to start on job; fast action held vital to prevent 'rigor mortis'
Publication Date:
March 31, 1954
Subject:
Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Speech by G. Yates Cook, well known housing rehabilitation expert
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 4
Article Title:
Kiesling to head group chosen by Mayor to fight Camden's slums
Publication Date:
April 10, 1954
Subject:
Housing Rehabilitation, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
The Mayor's Citizens Study Committee
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Camden singles out blighted area for slum clearance: boundaries are Pine - Kaign, B'dway - Front
Publication Date:
April 26, 1954
Subject:
Housing Rehabilitation, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Camden Redevelopment Authority (formerly Camden City Housing Authority) will be surveying area and developing plans
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Program heads for Congress: U.S. oks completion of Camden Freeway
Publication Date:
January 16, 1956
Subject:
Highways
Abstract:
North-South freeway from Ben Franklin to Gloucester Bridge
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
It's the Ben Franklin now: Camden span officially renamed
Publication Date:
January 17, 1956
Subject:
Benjamin Franklin Bridge
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Report proposes slum clearance by new bureau: Brunner gets views after long survey
Publication Date:
July 13, 1954
Subject:
City Planning, Housing Rehabilitation
Abstract:
Report of Mayor's Citizen's Study Committee recommended Mayor appoint Housing Commission; qualified person to be hired to be responsible for eliminating and preventing slum conditions; laws to be enacted to force compliance; begin study of zoning ordinanc
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
$150 million carrier job sought by N.Y. Shipyard: work for 7000, 3 years hangs on U.S. action
Publication Date:
July 28, 1954
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
N.Y. Shipyard ignored, Wolverton charges in asking Navy to explain: sees trend in favor of Bethlehem
Publication Date:
August 4, 1954
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Abstract:
Congressman Wolverton charges N.Y. Ship had been low bidder on contracts given to other shipyards
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Authority lets survey for S. Jersey Transit at $325,000 top cost: High speed line listed for study
Publication Date:
August 19, 1954
Subject:
Delaware River Joint Commission (DRJC), High speed line, Local Transit
Abstract:
Mass transportation survey of South Jersey
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Stand on Navy job up in air after N.Y. Ship mass meeting: 4000 workers hear officials in discussion
Publication Date:
October 7, 1954
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Abstract:
Mass union meeting in which company attempts to explain reasons for breaking off contract negotiations with Navy; could not make profit on contracts. Company attempts to request union rule changes for more flexibility
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 35
Article Title:
N.Y. Ship gets $31,900,000 Navy job: announcement wins acclaim of Union, City
Publication Date:
October 28, 1954
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Gloucester Bridge cornerstone set by Pa., N.J. aides
Publication Date:
December 10, 1954
Subject:
Walt Whitman Bridge
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 14
Article Title:
Port Commission repays $50,000 on debt to City: sum is authorized under 1928 pact, long opposed
Publication Date:
December 10, 1954
Subject:
South Jersey Port Commission (SJPC)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Brunner warns span to be 'jacket of steel' for Gloucester City: predicts losses also to County and S. Jersey
Publication Date:
December 10, 1954
Subject:
Brunner, George E., Walt Whitman Bridge
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 14
Article Title:
Engineering soil survey of New Jersey
Publication Date:
May 8, 1905
Subject:
Soil, Environment
Article Title:
Wolfson is sued to bar any N.Y. Ship asset use in Ward control fight: shareholder group of 17 seeks curb
Publication Date:
February 10, 1955
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation, Wolfson, Louis E.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 38
Article Title:
Bridge-Boulevard tunnel would be a tremendous improvement for Camden
Publication Date:
February 10, 1955
Subject:
Admiral Wilson Boulevard, Bridge Plaza, Tunnels
Abstract:
Mayor Brunner's plan for constructing a tunnel between Camden Bridge Plaza and Admiral Wilson Boulevard
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
10
Article Title:
Meyner breaks ground for Parkade: Brunner sees vast gains to City
Publication Date:
February 10, 1955
Subject:
Parking - Facilities
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 38
Article Title:
City adopts code to curb slum blight: aimed at lifting home standards: provides penalty
Publication Date:
February 25, 1955
Subject:
Housing Regulation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Baird, David, 74, Ex Senator, dies; Civic leader relapse after surgery
Publication Date:
February 28, 1955
Subject:
Baird, David, Obituaries
Abstract:
Republican party leader; unsuccessful candidate for governor. Appointed to U.S. Senate 1929-1930
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Brunner to head coalition slate for city election
Publication Date:
March 31, 1955
Subject:
Brunner, George E., Elections, City Commission
Abstract:
The 1955 elections: biographical sketch of Brunner
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Site for Library bought by Rutgers at 421 Penn: University also gets Apartment House at 401
Publication Date:
May 2, 1955
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
College Library plans
Publication Date:
May 4, 1955
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden, Libraries
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
12
Article Title:
City parking is termed 'desperate': merchants group propose study of conditions
Publication Date:
May 12, 1955
Subject:
Parking - Facilities
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Peter McGuire, Labor Day founder, spent most of adult life in Camden
Publication Date:
July 26, 1955
Subject:
McGuire, Peter J.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
71
Article Title:
New York Ship embarks on program of expansion and diversification
Publication Date:
July 26, 1955
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Abstract:
Capsule history and status of yard in 1955
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
50
Article Title:
Needs of varied industries supplied by Camden Forge
Publication Date:
July 26, 1955
Subject:
Businesses, Camden
Abstract:
Capsule history and description of Camden Forge in 1955
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
53
Article Title:
Langston Co. places ads for patrons: firm's machines make containers for industry
Publication Date:
July 26, 1955
Subject:
Businesses, Camden
Abstract:
Capsule history and description of Langston Company in 1955
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
49
Article Title:
R.M. Hollingshead Corp. is Camden success story
Publication Date:
July 26, 1955
Subject:
Businesses, Camden
Abstract:
Capsule history and description of R.M. Hollingshead Corporation in 1955
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
49
Article Title:
Walt Whitman Hotel was built through efforts of community
Publication Date:
July 26, 1955
Subject:
Hotels
Abstract:
Short history of the Walt Whitman Hotel
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
60
Article Title:
Wolverton fights to block wage tax collection grab
Publication Date:
August 5, 1955
Subject:
Philadelphia Wage Tax
Abstract:
The collection of the Philadelphia wage tax from residents of New Jersey was to be a continuing battle
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8
Article Title:
Support mounts in plea to build carrier here: delegation will meet Navy Chief
Publication Date:
October 13, 1955
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Abstract:
One of many meetings held to attempt to influence Naval officials
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
300,000 storm Lits-Camden on opening day
Publication Date:
October 13, 1955
Subject:
Businesses, Camden, Department Stores
Abstract:
Lit Brothers Department Store opens
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
5000 join in parade of victory over huge N.Y. Ship contract
Publication Date:
October 27, 1955
Subject:
USS Kitty Hawk, New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Big economic spur seen for Camden district in $119 million carrier job
Publication Date:
October 27, 1955
Subject:
USS Kitty Hawk, New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Abstract:
The Carrier was the Kitty Hawk
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 43
Article Title:
Southern New Jersey mass transportation survey [Report to] Delaware River Port Authority of Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Publication Date:
May 9, 1905
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), High Speed Line, Local Transit
Abstract:
Survey on mass transit; report recommended development of a high speed, grade-separated regional rapid transit system
Article Title:
Allied Kid Co. to shut down Camden plant
Publication Date:
February 3, 1956
Subject:
Businesses, Camden
Abstract:
The McNeely Division of Allied Kid Co. was a leather processing plant, which at one time were quite numerous in the City
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Another major contract for New York Ship
Publication Date:
February 7, 1956
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Abstract:
Prospects after post-war decline of shipyard
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
10
Article Title:
Cost estimated at $300 million: tunnel and transitline proposed to Port Board: suggest 3 routes by rail
Publication Date:
March 22, 1956
Subject:
High Speed Line, Tunnels
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Highlights of S. Jersey survey
Publication Date:
March 22, 1956
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), High Speed Line, Local Transit
Abstract:
Southern New Jersey Mass Transportation Survey
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Outline 3 - county linkup
Publication Date:
March 22, 1956
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), High Speed Line
Abstract:
Southern New Jersey Mass transportation survey
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 38
Article Title:
Shipbuilding on the Delaware
Publication Date:
April 1, 1956
Subject:
Shipbuilding
Abstract:
Short history and description of shipbuilding on the Delaware
Source:
Philadelphia Magazine
Page/Section Location:
32-33
Article Title:
Pilot areas proposed: City given plan for eliminating slum problem: blueprint suggests operation through Central housing office
Publication Date:
May 1, 1956
Subject:
Housing Rehabilitation, Urban Renewal
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 28
Article Title:
Entrance is from Roosevelt Plaza: cars roll in, Parkade open to use by public for first time
Publication Date:
May 7, 1956
Subject:
Parking - Facilities
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
New system decreed for City's police
Publication Date:
May 17, 1956
Subject:
Police
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Probe finds insufficient cause to oust Cowgill from N.J. Senate
Publication Date:
June 28, 1956
Subject:
Corruption, Political, Cowgill, Joseph W.
Abstract:
1955 Vote Fraud Investigation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 24
Article Title:
Cowgill-Rohrer election probe ends on quiet note
Publication Date:
July 2, 1956
Subject:
Corruption, Political, Cowgill, Joseph W., Elections, Legislature
Abstract:
Probe of two Camden wards fails to find sufficient evidence of voting fraud in the 1956 State Senatorial election
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8
Article Title:
President signs bill to deepen channel
Publication Date:
July 3, 1956
Subject:
Delaware River
Abstract:
To deepen Delaware River Channel from Philadelphia to Trenton
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Wolfson planning to enlarge plant at N.Y. Shipyard: voices hope of building 2nd plant
Publication Date:
August 2, 1956
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation, Wolfson, Louis E.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Will employ 100 or more: Food Fair will open store with 2 entrances in Parkade
Publication Date:
August 10, 1956
Subject:
Businesses, Camden, Supermarkets
Abstract:
At the time, this was the largest Food Fair in South Jersey
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Specifications due by end of '56: N.Y. Ship will bid on 1st atomic merchant vessel
Publication Date:
September 26, 1956
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation, NS Savannah
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Ike, Wolverton set county pace: Republicans get Sheriff, Freeholder
Publication Date:
November 7, 1956
Subject:
Elections, Congressional
Abstract:
Wolverton wins again; the 1956 Congressional election
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Camden County Medical Society, 1846-1956; history of Camden County Medical Society, the hospitals of Camden County and biographical sketches of the society members past and present
Publication Date:
May 10, 1905
Subject:
Biography, Camden County Medical Society
Abstract:
151 p
Article Title:
Rehabilitation Project launched: 8-block South Camden area officially declared a slum
Publication Date:
January 11, 1957
Subject:
Kaighns Point, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Request to Feds for a rehabilitation survey in area bounded by Front, Locust & Walnut Streets and Kaighn Ave.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1