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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:
John Green, Labor Chief, dies at 60
Publication Date:
February 20, 1957
Subject:
Green, John
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 4
Article Title:
Camden civic pride needs alerting
Publication Date:
February 25, 1957
Subject:
Economic Conditions, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Berates citizens and City administration for state of City
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
10
Article Title:
Whitman Bridge dedicated: car traffic to start at Midnight
Publication Date:
March 15, 1957
Subject:
Walt Whitman Bridge
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Camden's industrial giant: The N.Y. Shipbuilding Corp
Publication Date:
April 1, 1957
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Abstract:
Ships built by New York Shipbuilding Corporation since its inception and description of New York Ship in 1957
Source:
Review of New Jersey Business
Page/Section Location:
7-9, 12
Article Title:
Demand more protection: window smashings stir City merchants
Author:
McCarthy, Joseph/Dudley, Saul C.
Publication Date:
June 1, 1957
Subject:
Business Districts, Crime
Abstract:
Record wave of vandalism and window smashings
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Window smashings unparalleled: Broadway business renews demands for foot police patrols
Publication Date:
June 19, 1957
Subject:
Crime
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Campbell Co. moves into new offices
Publication Date:
September 3, 1957
Subject:
Businesses, Camden, Campbell Soup Company
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
15
Article Title:
Offices stay here: Hunt Pen Co. moving plant to N. Carolina
Publication Date:
September 5, 1957
Subject:
Businesses, Camden
Abstract:
Hunt Pen Co. moves plant to South
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Industries move as city fiddles
Publication Date:
October 1, 1957
Subject:
Businesses, Camden
Abstract:
Gaudio Brothers and Hunt Pen Co. move; editor blames inertia of city officials
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
10
Article Title:
No coordinated effort: City 'doing all it can' to clear up slums, but they still stand; 5 Departments involved work independently
Author:
Saul, C. Dudley
Publication Date:
October 16, 1957
Subject:
Urban Renewal
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Kitty Hawk, Atlas and overtime
Publication Date:
October 19, 1957
Subject:
USS Kitty Hawk, New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Abstract:
Describes modifications demanded by Navy, which now announced that no overtime would be allowed
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
6
Article Title:
Progress exposition attended by 30,000
Author:
Wells, Joseph S.
Publication Date:
October 21, 1957
Subject:
Industrial Development
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
N Y Ship starts plans for nuclear cargo craft: keel job is listed for 1958
Publication Date:
November 20, 1957
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation, NS Savannah
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Summary of the proposal for City and University cooperation in the common development of the downtown city area and the Camden campus of the State University
Author:
Rutgers University Office of the President
Publication Date:
May 11, 1905
Subject:
North Camden, Rutgers University-Camden
Abstract:
1 v. (various pagings)
Article Title:
Report on 1958 study of facilities available in Camden County for the prevention of juvenile delinquency
Author:
League of Women Voters of Camden
Publication Date:
May 11, 1905
Subject:
Public Schools, Juvenile Delinquency
Abstract:
36 leaves. Study centers on the Camden City School System
Article Title:
County slate bared: Cahill named GOP aspirant for Congress
Publication Date:
March 6, 1958
Subject:
Cahill, William T., Elections, Congressional
Abstract:
William T. Cahill was a Camden Attorney who aspired to the seat Wolverton was vacating in the 1958 Congressional Election
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2
Article Title:
GOP choice for Congress: Cahill served in FBI, civic work, sports
Publication Date:
March 12, 1958
Subject:
Biography, Cahill, William T.
Abstract:
Biography of William, Camden lawyer, elected to Congress from the First Congressional District, 1958-1968. Republican Governor of New Jersey, 1970-1974
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
16
Article Title:
Camden area industry weathering recession better than average: 14,000 idle; some firms humming
Author:
Savin, William A.
Publication Date:
March 12, 1958
Subject:
Economic Conditions
Abstract:
Report on Camden area labor market, singles out Camden city firms and industry
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Bolts Brunner: Party splits as Malandra quits at 'Hall'
Publication Date:
April 9, 1958
Subject:
Brunner, George E., Politics & Government
Abstract:
Deputy Mayor Angelo D. Malandra quit his post and split with Mayor Brunner
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Brunner ouster sought: Pierce moving recall
Publication Date:
April 10, 1958
Subject:
Brunner, George E., Pierce, Alfred R.
Abstract:
Democrat Independent Alfred R. Pierce circulates petition seeking recall of Mayor George Brunner
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Pierce says recall not rift link
Publication Date:
April 12, 1958
Subject:
Pierce, Alfred R., Politics & Government
Abstract:
Pierce declares the Malandra/Aaron rift not part of his SOC campaign
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Aaron splits with Brunner, joins supporters of Grogan: City head of Safety new bolter
Publication Date:
April 12, 1958
Subject:
Brunner, George E., Politics & Government
Abstract:
Director of Public Safety, E. George Aaron declines to support Brunner's candidate for U.S. Senate, Harrison Williams, and supports Mayor John J. Grogan for U.S. Senate
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
At N.Y. Shipyard: construction starts for nuclear vessel
Author:
Wells, Joseph S
Publication Date:
May 23, 1958
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation, NS Savannah
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Politics...or statesmanship: peace declared by Malandra and Brunner, Mayor will not seek reelection next year
Author:
Stewart, Lee
Publication Date:
June 5, 1958
Subject:
Brunner, George E.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 9
Article Title:
Brunner recall dropped
Publication Date:
June 24, 1958
Subject:
Brunner, George E., Pierce, Alfred R.
Abstract:
Pierce decides to drop recall movement as appeal of court ruling could not be decided in time remaining before next election
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Parking authority for Camden
Publication Date:
July 14, 1958
Subject:
Parking - Facilities
Abstract:
The Special Committee to study Camden's parking needs recommended a Parking Authority, which the Mayor and the Courier-Post had previously opposed. Situation now desperate: rapid deterioration in business district and lack of parking are the main cause
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8
Article Title:
Mayor hails big program to better city
Publication Date:
April 24, 1959
Subject:
Brunner, George E., City Planning
Abstract:
Brunner's $24,731,000 capital improvement program; projects listed
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2
Article Title:
Dissatisfied owners: 332 'for sale' signs placed on homes in 3 N. Camden wards
Author:
McCarthy, Joseph R.
Publication Date:
April 27, 1959
Subject:
Housing, North Camden
Abstract:
Evidence of dissatisfaction with City in North Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Rutgers bows: Law School to continue in Camden
Publication Date:
May 6, 1959
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden Law School
Abstract:
Proposal had been made to close the Camden Division because of declining enrollment and deteriorating facilities
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
SOC wins Camden control
Author:
Wells, Joseph S.
Publication Date:
May 13, 1959
Subject:
Brunner, George E., Elections, City Commission
Abstract:
The 'Save our City' coalition, with this victory in the 1959 Congressional Election, ended 24 years of control by Mayor George Brunner
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 12
Article Title:
9th Kaighn is center: Camden orders study start for urban renewal
Publication Date:
September 10, 1958
Subject:
Kaighns Point, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Area surrounding 9th Street and Kaighn Ave. to be surveyed for urban renewal
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Resolution by Planning Board: Two City areas designated for study of urban renewal
Publication Date:
October 5, 1958
Subject:
Neighborhoods, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Area north of Cooper Street, between the Delaware River and the Cooper River
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
5 member unit: City okays Parking Authority
Publication Date:
October 24, 1958
Subject:
Camden Parking Authority, Parking - Facilities
Abstract:
Parking Authority approved
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3
Article Title:
Camden seizes 47 in 24 days: arrest of juveniles rise despite curfew
Publication Date:
October 28, 1958
Subject:
Juvenile Delinquency
Source:
New York Times
Page/Section Location:
1 & 5
Article Title:
Williams, Cahill victors: District margin is 1422
Publication Date:
November 5, 1958
Subject:
Cahill, William T., Elections, Congressional
Abstract:
Republican William T. Cahill wins Wolverton's seat in the House of Representatives in the 1958 Congressional Election
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
With Housing Authority: $707,204 is ok'd by City as share in redevelopment
Publication Date:
November 14, 1958
Subject:
Urban Renewal, South Camden
Abstract:
South Camden redevelopment program
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Camden Solon due home after 32 years: Wolverton farewell near
Author:
Hackett, James P.
Publication Date:
November 19, 1958
Subject:
Wolverton, Charles (1880-1969)
Abstract:
Charles Wolverton represented Camden in Congress for 32 years
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 11
Article Title:
The political scene: move to close Rutgers Law school fought
Author:
Lordan , Francis M.
Publication Date:
December 1, 1958
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden Law School
Abstract:
Rutgers Board of Trustees on November 4th passed a resolution to close the school because of a decline in enrollment
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8
Article Title:
Keep Camden Law School open
Publication Date:
December 1, 1958
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden Law School
Abstract:
Editorial
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
16
Article Title:
College expansion included: Rutgers, Camden plan face-lifting for center city
Author:
Glines, Carl R.=Jr.;
Publication Date:
December 9, 1958
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden, North Camden
Abstract:
Five part series running December 9, 10, 11, 15 & 17 on Rutgers proposal for the redevelopment of North Camden and the expansion of the College of South Jersey
Source:
Courier-Post
Article Title:
Urges Camden improvements: Cahill proposes end of current control in City
Author:
Wells, Joseph S.
Publication Date:
December 22, 1958
Subject:
Politics & Government
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Prospects bright and not so bright
Publication Date:
January 12, 1959
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Abstract:
New York Ship prospects for future
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
10
Article Title:
City improvement plan $22 million program outlined by Brunner
Author:
Wells, Joseph S.
Publication Date:
January 14, 1959
Subject:
Brunner, George E., Urban Renewal
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Brunner's Capital Works Program
Publication Date:
January 20, 1959
Subject:
Brunner, George E., City Planning
Abstract:
Mayor Brunner's 6 year capital improvement plan for Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
12
Article Title:
$2.5 million grant: two buildings planned here by Rutgers
Publication Date:
January 21, 1959
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden, School Buildings
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Rutgers expansion in city protested
Publication Date:
January 26, 1959
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden, North Camden
Abstract:
Editorial
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8
Article Title:
At 8th, Market: new hotel planned in Center City
Author:
Glines, Carl R.=Jr.;
Publication Date:
January 26, 1959
Subject:
Businesses, Camden, Hotels
Abstract:
Plans for the Park Towne Hotel
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Denounces 'lack of interest': Rutgers Dean raps city for redevelopment lag
Author:
Glines, Carl R.=Jr.;
Publication Date:
January 27, 1959
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden, Hall, W. Layton
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Seriously misunderstood': Dean of Rutgers hits story he criticized city building plans
Publication Date:
January 29, 1959
Subject:
Hall, W. Layton, Rutgers University-Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 22
Article Title:
Lack of interest' in Rutgers plan
Publication Date:
January 30, 1959
Subject:
Hall, W. Layton, Rutgers University-Camden, North Camden
Abstract:
Editorial
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8
Article Title:
Giant new apartment project
Publication Date:
February 3, 1959
Subject:
Northgate I, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
First step in urban renewal project for North Camden, the Northgate apartment project at 7th & Linden Streets
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
10
Article Title:
Nuclear subs and superliner
Publication Date:
March 10, 1959
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Abstract:
Status of New York Ship contracts
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
10
Article Title:
Mass meeting called: 'Save our City' drive by recall leaders
Author:
Ritchie, Robert J.
Publication Date:
March 12, 1959
Subject:
Elections, City Commission
Abstract:
SOC leaders reorganize as 'Citizens to save our City' in the 1959 City Commission Elections
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
U.S. loan grant: funds okd for Camden renewal job
Author:
M'Clendon, Sarah
Publication Date:
March 12, 1959
Subject:
Kaighns Point, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Kaighns Point Renewal Project in Southwest Camden, adjacent to the Delaware River, bounded by S. Front St., Walnut St., Locust St., and Kaighn Ave.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Garrity, 3 others join Pierce to 'Save our City': fusion slate to oppose 'City Hall'
Publication Date:
April 2, 1959
Subject:
Elections, City Commission, Pierce, Alfred R.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Blame polluted air: City to lose industry with 100 workers
Publication Date:
April 4, 1959
Subject:
Pollution, Businesses, Camden
Abstract:
Acme Staple Co., manufacturer of industrial stapling machines, which had been in Camden since 1917, was relocating to New Hampshire
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
$22 million expansion: Rutgers officials say city must act soon to save building plan
Author:
Glines, Carl R.=Jr.;
Publication Date:
April 8, 1959
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden, North Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Cite brush-off by City Hall: 'Save our City' Unit talks to Puerto Rican Group
Publication Date:
April 13, 1959
Subject:
Elections, City Commission, Hispanic Americans
Abstract:
Discussion of Puerto Rican Community problems; 1959 City Commission election
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
$36 million rail line, Phila-Kirkwood, to be proposed to Port Board
Author:
Clayton, Frank G.
Publication Date:
April 13, 1959
Subject:
High Speed Line
Abstract:
Revised Klauder & Associates plan to be presented
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Meetings sought to spark action: expansion lag cited by Rutgers officials
Author:
Glines, Carl R. Jr.;
Publication Date:
April 15, 1959
Subject:
North Camden, Rutgers University-Camden, Urban Renewal
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
City planners to air plans of Rutgers
Author:
Glines, Carl R.=Jr.;
Publication Date:
April 17, 1959
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden, North Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2
Article Title:
Plea for cooperation initial act of Pierce as new Camden Mayor
Publication Date:
May 20, 1959
Subject:
Pierce, Alfred R., Politics & Government
Abstract:
Alfred R. Pierce, the leader of the Save Our City Movement, was named Mayor and Director of Public Safety
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
City rulers launch civic program: Citizen group planned to boast public welfare
Author:
Scott, Donald W.
Publication Date:
June 26, 1959
Subject:
City Planning
Abstract:
Advisory Committee for the Improvement of The General Welfare of the City is planned
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Brunnerites try to seize control Pierce declares: Mayor hits Shepp and Abbott
Publication Date:
June 27, 1959
Subject:
Pierce, Alfred R., Politics & Government
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Announcement: The Courier-Post affiliates with Gannett Group
Publication Date:
July 17, 1959
Subject:
Courier-Post
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
NS Savannah opens new era in ocean travel
Publication Date:
July 21, 1959
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation, NS Savannah
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
17
Article Title:
Sixty years of craftsmanship: building of nuclear vessel
Publication Date:
July 21, 1959
Subject:
New York Shipbuilding Corporation, NS Savannah
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
17 & 22
Article Title:
Monument to Fitch: sea history to ride with nuclear ship
Author:
Teale, Edward I.
Publication Date:
July 21, 1959
Subject:
Fitch, John, NS Savannah
Abstract:
Describes the Savannah as a monument to John Fitch, pioneer inventor, who operated his steamboat on the Delaware, 170 years ago
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
17 & 22
Article Title:
City Planning Bureau report: proposed expansion of Rutgers labelled economical, desirable
Author:
Glines, Carl R.=Jr.;
Publication Date:
July 31, 1959
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden, North Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 4
Article Title:
City Hall frustration; one way out
Publication Date:
September 2, 1959
Subject:
City Commission, Pierce, Alfred R., Politics & Government
Abstract:
Describes events since Alfred Pierce was named Mayor by the City Commission
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
14
Article Title:
Camden paper sold: Gannett buys Courier-Post for $5,000,000 price
Publication Date:
September 2, 1959
Subject:
Courier-Post
Abstract:
Jane Stretch to continue as editor
Source:
New York Times
Page/Section Location:
46
Article Title:
Advisory unit again stymied: Garrity asks more work be given to Shepp, Abbott
Publication Date:
September 25, 1959
Subject:
City Commission, Politics & Government
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Departments listed for City heads
Publication Date:
September 25, 1959
Subject:
City Commission, Pierce, Alfred E., Politics & Government
Abstract:
Department assignments listed for new administration
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2
Article Title:
Possibilities great: bankers eye potential of N. Camden
Author:
Glines, Carl R.=Jr.;
Publication Date:
October 21, 1959
Subject:
North Camden, Rutgers University-Camden
Abstract:
First of 5 part series running 21, 22, 23, 26, 27 October 1959, dealing with the present conditions and the future of North Camden and Rutgers University
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
S. Jersey seen major beneficiary of college bond approval at polls
Author:
Glines, Carl R.=Jr.;
Publication Date:
October 31, 1959
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden
Abstract:
Article explaining College bond issue
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
12
Article Title:
First in Camden since 1917: new building code goes to Commission for action Thursday
Publication Date:
December 9, 1959
Subject:
Building Regulation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Two witnesses refuse to talk in jury probe of Camden gambling: 3 troopers, Mayor, give testimony
Author:
Wisely, Lawrence J
Publication Date:
December 18, 1959
Subject:
Camden County, Gambling
Abstract:
Gambling raids had been initiated and led by Mayor Pierce
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
N.J. official visits site: plans look brighter for Camden marina
Author:
Glines, Carl R.=Jr.;
Publication Date:
December 18, 1959
Subject:
Camden Harbor Marina, Waterfront
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Proposed southern New Jersey Haddonfield-Kirkwood line rapid transit
Publication Date:
May 13, 1905
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), Local Transit
Abstract:
47 p., [2] p. of plates, [12] leaves of folded plates
Article Title:
To testify Tuesday: Jury calls 75 more cops in city rackets probe
Publication Date:
February 1, 1960
Subject:
Camden County, Gambling, Police
Abstract:
County Grand Jury probe
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Past glories of Walt Whitman's City: neglect, apathy, smoother once gay Cooper Street
Author:
M'Glincy, James
Publication Date:
February 29, 1960
Subject:
Cooper Street
Abstract:
First of series of articles on the past, present, and possible future of Cooper Street
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Pierce urges all-out drive to revive City
Author:
Wells, Joseph S.
Publication Date:
March 1, 1960
Subject:
Pierce, Alfred R., Urban Renewal
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 4
Article Title:
Laid out in 1773: Cooper St. repaved last time in 1938
Author:
M'Glincy, James
Publication Date:
March 1, 1960
Subject:
Cooper Street
Abstract:
(2nd in series)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 4
Article Title:
Phila. offers lesson if Camden desires cleanup of Cooper St.
Author:
M'Glincy, James
Publication Date:
March 2, 1960
Subject:
Cooper Street
Abstract:
(3rd in series)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Mayor discusses potential: The tragedy of Cooper St.
Author:
M'Glincy, James
Publication Date:
March 3, 1960
Subject:
Cooper Street
Abstract:
(4th in series)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 9
Article Title:
Rich man, poor man, beggerman...Can Cooper St. revive?
Author:
M'Glincy, James
Publication Date:
March 4, 1960
Subject:
Cooper Street
Abstract:
(5th in series)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 3
Article Title:
Cooper St. residents form cleanup group
Author:
M'Glincy, James
Publication Date:
March 10, 1960
Subject:
Cooper Street
Abstract:
Cooper St. Association formed
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 4
Article Title:
PRSL plans to end all Camden-Shore passenger service
Author:
Glines, Carl R.=Jr.;
Publication Date:
March 25, 1960
Subject:
Railroads
Abstract:
Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore lines had losses of $6 million annually; railroad was running 49 trains daily between Camden and the Seashore
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
Camden air problems are cited as worst in entire state
Publication Date:
April 3, 1960
Subject:
Pollution
Abstract:
Air pollution problems
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Pierce elated at U.S. okay of apartment
Publication Date:
April 15, 1960
Subject:
Northgate II, Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Northgate project receives federal approval
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Pierce before jury 3rd time in probe of cop-gambler tieup: Mayor sought chance to talk, Heine asserts
Publication Date:
April 20, 1960
Subject:
Camden County, Gambling, Police
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1
Article Title:
Koerner, Skolski arrested: released on bail of $1,000
Publication Date:
April 21, 1960
Subject:
Camden County, Gambling, Police
Abstract:
Gustav Koerner, Camden Police Chief, had retired the previous week
Source:
Courier-post
Page/Section Location:
1 & 2
Article Title:
$1.5 million project: Rutgers Unit OKs plan to improve Camden Campus
Author:
Glines, Carl R.=Jr.;
Publication Date:
April 22, 1960
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden, North Camden, Neighborhoods
Abstract:
Way cleared for redevelopment of nine acre area in North Camden. College now to acquire seven acres of property from N. 3rd to N. 5th Streets and from Lawrence to the Ben Franklin Bridge over the next 20 years
Source:
Courier-Post
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1
Article Title:
Rutgers development is due for action by city
Author:
Glines, Carl R. Jr.;
Publication Date:
April 22, 1960
Subject:
Rutgers University-Camden, Urban Renewal, North Camden
Abstract:
First steps by city to implement Rutgers plan
Source:
Courier-Post
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1
Article Title:
Commuting patterns of workers employed in New Jersey: Camden County
Author:
New Jersey. Division of Employment Security
Publication Date:
May 1, 1960
Subject:
Transportation - Statistics
Abstract:
Results of survey conducted by the Division.
Article Title:
Pierce is ousted as Safety head: job given to Garrity in shift
Author:
Stewart, Lee
Publication Date:
June 10, 1960
Subject:
City Commission, Pierce, Alfred R.
Source:
Courier-Post
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1 & 3
Article Title:
Stripping Pierce of power called disgrace to Camden
Publication Date:
June 10, 1960
Subject:
City Commission, Pierce, Alfred R.
Abstract:
Civic leaders condemn actions of City Commission
Source:
Courier-Post
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1
Article Title:
11,564 petitioners ask Pierce restoration at stormy city meeting: foes claim 16,000 back job ouster
Author:
Scott, Donald W.
Publication Date:
June 24, 1960
Subject:
City Commission, Pierce, Alfred R.
Source:
Courier-Post
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1 & 2
Article Title:
Camden's mayor fights lonely battle; Pierce's election seems hollow as he loses power
Author:
Perry, James M
Publication Date:
July 24, 1960
Subject:
Pierce, Alfred R.
Source:
Sunday Bulletin
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1 & 2
Article Title:
Pierce ouster unjust, Attorney General says: No Cause Found in Jury Quiz
Author:
Lanning, Leo J.
Publication Date:
July 25, 1960
Subject:
Pierce, Alfred R.
Abstract:
Mayor Pierce requested the N.J. Attorney General to study the charges against him
Source:
Courier-Post
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1 & 2