Camdenbase
CamdenBase contains selected citations of journal, book and newspaper articles about the city of Camden, New Jersey. The documents cover economic, political, and social events in the city from 1945 to June 2003. This website provides bibliographic access to the database of over 6,000 articles.
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Article Title:
It's Showtime at E-Centre: Facility is ready for first customers
Publication Date:
June 2, 1995
Subject:
Blockbuster-Sony Music Entertainment Centre, Waterfront
Abstract:
E-Centre gets ready for opening; also related stories
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
3 Local towns on 'dirty water' list
Publication Date:
June 2, 1995
Subject:
Water Quality
Abstract:
National Resources Defense Council study claims more than 100,000 residents of Camden, Pennsauken, and Merchantville are drinking contaminated water
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
DRPA establishes guidelines for grants to agencies: Funds will be disbursed as low-interest loans
Publication Date:
June 5, 1995
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), Economic Development
Abstract:
Past grants from DRPA used to balance city's 1994 budget, to purchase site of Knox gelatin from BPUM, for development of Empowerment Zone, to North Camden Land Trust, to Walt Whitman Arts Center and funds to Integral group of Atlanta to develop economic p
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Camden to hire Ga. planning firm to develop proposal to rebuild city
Publication Date:
June 7, 1995
Subject:
City Planning, Economic Development
Abstract:
City Council is expected to hire The Integral Group from Atlanta, to develop economic plan. Firm has ties to Wayne Bryant, State Senator
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Fed-up voters ran Camden organization off the road
Publication Date:
June 8, 1995
Subject:
Elections, City Council
Abstract:
Analysis of defeat of Democratic machine in primary
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
No racism in Camden City Hall, mayor says
Publication Date:
June 9, 1995
Subject:
Hispanic Americans, Webster, Arnold
Abstract:
Mayor attempts to rebut charges that his administration discriminates against Hispanics
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Murals Should send message: selling drugs kills
Publication Date:
June 11, 1995
Subject:
Narcotics and Crime
Abstract:
Claims murals glorify drug dealing
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
9B
Article Title:
Webster, group at odds over new hotel
Publication Date:
June 14, 1995
Subject:
Cooper's Ferry Development Association (CFDA), Waterfront, Webster, Arnold
Abstract:
CFDA and Mayor Webster in struggle over plans for development of a hotel-conference center on the Waterfront. Webster supports Canflore, CFDA supports Doubletree Hotels Corp.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A
Article Title:
Webster loses bid to head party
Publication Date:
June 14, 1995
Subject:
Democratic Party, Webster, Arnold
Abstract:
Mayor loses to Ted Hinson, long time party chairman
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Council members charge assault
Publication Date:
June 17, 1995
Subject:
City Council
Abstract:
Councilmen, Michael Devlin and Angel Fuentes filed complaints against activist, Mangaliso Davis for simple assault
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
DRPA to give $3M to FastShip
Publication Date:
June 17, 1995
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Abstract:
Last year the DRPA gave $4 million to FastShip Atlantic, Inc. to develop the biggest and fastest cargo ship in the world
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
The mayor(s) of camden: Webster: Demanding more control; Ricks: Explains behind-the-scenes role
Publication Date:
June 18, 1995
Subject:
Ricks, James H., Webster, Arnold
Abstract:
Mayor attempts to solidify power base; Ricks attempts to explain role
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Camden ethnic groups stage dueling press conferences
Publication Date:
June 20, 1995
Subject:
African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Politics & Government
Abstract:
Greater Camden County Reinvestment Corporation to hold press conference to focus attention on the number of blacks and Hispanics in Camden County government. Hispanic leaders to hold press conference on city government refusal to share power with Hispani
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Camden studies $150 hike in water, sewer rates
Publication Date:
June 21, 1995
Subject:
Water Purification
Abstract:
Annual municipal water and sewer bill would rise in proposed rate increase
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Port Authority needs sobering reality check
Publication Date:
June 23, 1995
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), PATCO
Abstract:
Opposes raising PATCO fares and grant for another proposed study of Camden's needs
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8A
Article Title:
Accountability' key word in candidate's primary bid
Publication Date:
June 3, 1995
Subject:
Biography, Elections, City Council
Abstract:
Profiles John Randall, candidate to represent the Third Ward (includes most of East Camden and a portion of Central Camden)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Camden County leads state in political cash
Publication Date:
June 4, 1995
Subject:
Camden County, Corruption, Political
Abstract:
Fund raising in Camden County
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Two challengers roust incumbents in Camden
Publication Date:
June 7, 1995
Subject:
Elections, City Council
Abstract:
Ali Sloan El Sr. defeats incumbent Gwendolyn Faison and Milton Milan defeats incumbent Kirk Jones in primary contests. City's Democratic machine takes beating at hands of challengers
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4B
Article Title:
Webster counts successes - and his enemies
Publication Date:
June 18, 1995
Subject:
Politics & Government, Webster, Arnold
Abstract:
Webster discusses first 18 months in office; lists successes and plans
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
6A & 7A
Article Title:
Understanding Ricks' role: The mayor's man
Publication Date:
June 18, 1995
Subject:
Politics & Government, Ricks, James H., Webster, Arnold
Abstract:
Interview with Jim Ricks
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
6A & 7A
Article Title:
County grant is paying Camden aide's salary
Publication Date:
June 25, 1995
Subject:
Ricks, James H., Webster, Arnold
Abstract:
Source of funds for salary of Mayor's aide is $50,000 grant from Camden County freeholders
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Group seeks change in Camden County's form of government
Publication Date:
June 9, 1995
Subject:
Camden County, County Charters
Abstract:
Coalition for Charter Change, spearheaded by the league of Women Voters of Camden County, renews push for signatures to put the question on the ballot in the general election. Includes proposed Camden County districts
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
5B
Article Title:
Schools make financial aid pay off [Progress: Though strapped for space, Camden schools have built innovative programs with state funding]
Publication Date:
July 24, 1995
Subject:
Education, Finance, Public Schools
Abstract:
How the school district is spending its money; old facilities; Camden teacher have fewer advanced degrees and earn less money
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A & 5A
Article Title:
DRPA director is hoping to keep job even without a contract
Publication Date:
June 30, 1995
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), Economic Development
Abstract:
Contract of Paul Drayton, Executive Director or the DRPA expires June 30. Discusses current programs of DRPA
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4B
Article Title:
City of Camden Consolidated Plan, 1995-2000 for Submission to: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Publication Date:
November 1, 1994
Subject:
Economic Development, Housing, Police
Abstract:
City plan to address problems of city. Priorities given to affordable housing, homelessness, public housing, non-housing community development needs such as expanding economic opportunities, upgrading existing infrastructure, and expanding community poli
Article Title:
Camden Counts: A Strategic Plan for the Project LEAP Academy
Publication Date:
January 1, 1995
Subject:
Charter Schools, Project Leap
Abstract:
Strategic plan for the Project Leap Academy, a futuristic, holistic pre-K to 8th grade, Math, Science and Technology Magnet School for the children of the City of Camden
Article Title:
Do you Read Me?
Publication Date:
August 1, 1991
Subject:
Camden County Correctional Facility, Camden County Jail
Abstract:
Communication with prisoners at the Camden County Correctional Facility
Source:
Philadelphia Magazine
Page/Section Location:
117-119
Article Title:
Preschool health plan expands its coverage
Publication Date:
July 13, 1995
Subject:
Camden County, Health Planning
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4B
Article Title:
If Money Doesn't Matter, Why All the Savage Inequalities
Publication Date:
March 1, 1992
Subject:
Education, Finance, Public Schools, Urban conditions
Abstract:
Excerpts from book, Savage Inequalities
Source:
Education Digest
Page/Section Location:
32-36
Article Title:
Activists plan protest against sewer rate hike
Publication Date:
July 13, 1995
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
5B
Article Title:
Kugichagulia & Kuumba
Publication Date:
September 25, 1992
Subject:
Education, Finance, Urban conditions
Abstract:
Volunteer teacher at Catholic grade school in Camden tells of her frustration over lack of resources
Source:
Commonweal
Page/Section Location:
6-7
Article Title:
Guide to the ghettos
Publication Date:
March 15, 1993
Subject:
North Camden, Urban conditions
Abstract:
North Camden, N.J., is the poorest urban community in New Jersey
Source:
Nation
Page/Section Location:
339-342
Article Title:
State extends takeover of parking panel [Plan: The State will continue exploring whether to privatize the Camden Parking Authority]
Publication Date:
July 13, 1995
Subject:
Camden Parking Authority
Abstract:
N.J. Local Finance Board will continue to monitor the CPA
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Should New Jersey deep-six the Sixers' bid?
Publication Date:
January 17, 1994
Subject:
76ers
Abstract:
Are sports teams worth the cost?
Source:
Business Week
Page/Section Location:
38
Article Title:
Urban development: In the soup
Publication Date:
September 11, 1993
Subject:
Camden Initiative, Waterfront
Abstract:
Will Camden Initiative bring prosperity to Camden
Source:
Economist
Page/Section Location:
24 & 29
Article Title:
Dooley House fights the odds
Publication Date:
August 10, 1995
Subject:
AIDS (Disease)
Abstract:
Profile of Dooley House
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
6C
Article Title:
Activist banking on family values to aid city youth
Publication Date:
August 12, 1995
Subject:
Community Activists
Abstract:
Naim Muslim heads Foundation 2000 which aims to encourage young boys and men to work together for the common good
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Medical milestone
Publication Date:
August 13, 1995
Subject:
Health Planning, Hospitals, Medical Education
Abstract:
UMDNJ celebrates 25 years
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1D & 2D
Article Title:
Misplaced documents may cost Camden...The missing paperwork could force the school district to return some of the $26 million in aid
Publication Date:
August 15, 1995
Subject:
Public Schools
Abstract:
Missing subsidized lunch applications may mean funds to be returned to state
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
35% hike in water rates to be discussed at hearing
Publication Date:
August 15, 1995
Subject:
Water Supply
Abstract:
New Jersey-American Water Co. is asking the state Board of Public Utilities to approve a rate hike to help finance $186 million project to withdraw river water from the Delaware River
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Pressured panel to seek lower rate hike
Publication Date:
August 15, 1995
Subject:
Water Supply
Abstract:
Under pressure from residents and regulators the city will seek a smaller than planned increase in water and sewer rates
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Webster, Hispanic community take step toward reconciliation
Publication Date:
August 17, 1995
Subject:
Hispanic Americans, Webster, Arnold
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
11A
Article Title:
Fields of Dreams: Harvesting 'Jersey Fresh' a hard life for migrant laborers
Publication Date:
August 20, 1995
Subject:
Migrant Workers
Abstract:
Series: Migrant Workers, Fields of Dreams
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 9A
Article Title:
New Camden budget would add police officers
Publication Date:
August 25, 1995
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
New municipal budget for fiscal year that began July 1, calls for no tax increases, layoffs of significant cuts in services
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
5B
Article Title:
Camden superintendent emphasizing positive side
Publication Date:
August 27, 1995
Subject:
Public Schools
Abstract:
Roy J. Dawson Jr., Superintendent of Schools, outlines his five year plan for the Camden school system
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Group to oversee Camden EZ ...A city commission says the creation of a non-profit group is in keeping with the Empowerment Zone program's philosophy
Publication Date:
August 30, 1995
Subject:
Empowerment Zone
Abstract:
Camden Empowerment Trust Commission to set up non-profit corporation to handle EZ program
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Death toll reaches 44: Murder rate is soaring in Camden...Police officials blame drugs and the large number of young people living in the city for the violence
Publication Date:
August 31, 1995
Subject:
Homicide
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Report of the City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Publication Date:
1992+
Subject:
Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Annual report of the Redevelopment Agency
Article Title:
HIV/AIDS Prevention Program Inventory
Publication Date:
June 16, 1905
Subject:
AIDS (Disease)
Abstract:
Inventory of programs for AIDS prevention; section on Camden County with one to two page descriptions of local programs
Article Title:
Comprehensive HIV Prevention Plan
Publication Date:
December 1, 1994
Subject:
AIDS (Disease)
Abstract:
Includes mainly county HIV/AIDS statistics with some statistics by municipality; Camden one of municipalities
Article Title:
Pipeline plan stirs 'a lot of mistrust'
Publication Date:
August 20, 1995
Subject:
Delaware River, Water Quality
Abstract:
Protests against New Jersey-American Water Co. proposed rates for pipeline water from Delaware River
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 3B
Article Title:
Audit finds parking panel broke 21 rules
Publication Date:
August 23, 1995
Subject:
Camden Parking Authority
Abstract:
New audit claims the Parking Authority violated state bidding law, ignored standard fiscal procedures & failed to keep adequate records
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Camden council to decide on funds for Waterfront plan
Publication Date:
August 23, 1995
Subject:
Lanning Square
Abstract:
City Council to decide Thursday whether to provide the down payment on the planning, engineering and site work for the Lanning Square West project
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4B
Article Title:
Killing spree worries council [Call for action: Camden officials are demanding a plan from the police chief. There have been 44 murders in the city this year, including 10 last month]
Publication Date:
September 2, 1995
Subject:
Homicide
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Crime eroding signs of progress ['It's getting worse: Cooper Plaza residents say a new influx of drug dealers is spreading fear
Publication Date:
September 3, 1995
Subject:
Cooper Plaza Area, Crime
Abstract:
Cooper Plaza residents discouraged by recent upsurge in crime
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 4B
Article Title:
We still can nip audit shell game in the bud [Where we stand:] Camden County Freeholders can still reconsider their choice of an auditor
Publication Date:
September 7, 1995
Subject:
Camden County
Abstract:
Opposition to audit by Rutgers professor, Russell Harrison
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
14A
Article Title:
Norcross denies influence over county jobs
Publication Date:
September 12, 1995
Subject:
Camden County
Abstract:
George E. Norcross denies he had influence over county jobs or contracts
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Waterfront real estate deal stalled by Camden debt load
Publication Date:
September 13, 1995
Subject:
Waterfront
Abstract:
Mayor wants council to accept vacant GE Aerospace buildings, pay off $2.5 mortgage; state insists city has exceeded debt limit
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
5B
Article Title:
Camden, Phila. port merger hits snag
Publication Date:
September 13, 1995
Subject:
Ports of Philadelphia and Camden (PPC)
Abstract:
Problems of unification
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
7D
Article Title:
CCMUA rate hike justified, state says [Concern:] The report however, questioned whether the agency is overstaffed
Publication Date:
September 14, 1995
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
B1
Article Title:
School board awards contract for insurance
Publication Date:
October 30, 1995
Subject:
Board of Education
Abstract:
Alston Calaf & Associates won school board insurance contract; they hope to save more than $600,000 for school board
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Voters Guide
Publication Date:
October 31, 1995
Subject:
Elections
Abstract:
Guide to 1995 elections; articles and guide to candidates and issues in the 1995 elections for State Assembly, freeholder and local township offices
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
20p
Article Title:
Camden to fight loss of state aid
Publication Date:
September 15, 1995
Subject:
Public Schools
Abstract:
Board of Education voted to appeal the threatened loss of $26.5 million in aid for school lunches and other services; alternate documentation to be offered as a replacement
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Wrangle over tangled Rutgers audit
Publication Date:
September 16, 1995
Subject:
Camden County
Abstract:
Letters to the Editor on the Camden County audit to be performed by Rutgers professor, Russell Harrison
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
5A
Article Title:
Heartbeat of a city: Camden's Holy Name School is example of striving for excellence despite hardships
Publication Date:
September 17, 1995
Subject:
Private Schools
Abstract:
Profile of Holy Name School, 5th and Vine Streets in North Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
9B
Article Title:
On the Waterfront, business owners address crime
Publication Date:
September 18, 1995
Subject:
Crime, Waterfront
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Blessed with a voice
Publication Date:
September 19, 1995
Subject:
Biography, Music
Abstract:
From choir girl at The Met to star at the JazzFest, Connie Davis has been singing the praises of gospel
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1D
Article Title:
The birth of drive-in theaters
Publication Date:
September 19, 1995
Subject:
Drive-in Movie Theaters
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1D
Article Title:
State endorses plan to pump river water
Publication Date:
September 20, 1995
Subject:
Delaware River, Water Supply
Abstract:
Draft of state water plan released Tuesday endorses plan to pump Delaware River water to communities in Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
DRPA eyes shipyard rescue: Plan may aid German shipbuilder
Publication Date:
September 21, 1995
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Abstract:
DRPA working on deal to bring a German shipbuilding company to the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
FBI subpoenas more school district records: Sources say the subpoena seeks Camden's purchase orders and payroll records back to 1990
Publication Date:
September 21, 1995
Subject:
Public Schools
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Fraud, emergency food requests reduced
Publication Date:
September 25, 1995
Subject:
Public Welfare
Abstract:
New electronic program helps cut food stamp fraud
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
City hopes to keep federal agencies
Publication Date:
September 28, 1995
Subject:
City Council
Abstract:
City officials hope to persuade the INS and the IRS to keep their local offices in city
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
10A
Article Title:
County inmates to pay room and board
Publication Date:
September 29, 1995
Subject:
Camden County Correctional Facility, Camden County Jail
Abstract:
Freeholders vote to charge inmates of the Camden County Jail, $5 per day for room and board
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Camden budget criticized by union, homeowners
Publication Date:
September 29, 1995
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
Spending plan calls for no increase in tax rate, no layoffs and no service reductions; plan called unrealistic
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Rebirth of the Delaware: An Environmental Success Story
Publication Date:
July/August 1995
Subject:
Delaware River
Source:
New Jersey Reporter
Page/Section Location:
10-19
Article Title:
Urban Enterprises: Legislator's plan to revitalize Camden takes the 'teach people to fish' approach
Publication Date:
October 1, 1995
Subject:
Bryant, Wayne R., Economic Development
Abstract:
Senator Wayne Bryant proposes fund to help revitalize city
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
9B
Article Title:
Black and Hispanic team up to break down racial barriers, set common goals for future
Publication Date:
October 1, 1995
Subject:
African Americans, Hispanic Americans
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
9B
Article Title:
Opponents challenge assemblyman's residency [Change: Tuesday, Joseph Roberts changed his driver's license to a Camden address from a Sea Isle City address]
Publication Date:
October 6, 1995
Subject:
Elections
Abstract:
Republicans claim state Assemblyman, Joseph J. Roberts resides in Sea Isle City
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 6B
Article Title:
Towns hold off on water contracts [Too costly: Prices and contract duration remain key issues.]
Publication Date:
October 7, 1995
Subject:
Delaware River, Water Quality
Abstract:
Municipalities refuse to sign contracts to buy Delaware River water from the New Jersey-American Water Co.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Restaurant ship runs into another obstacle
Publication Date:
October 7, 1995
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), Waterfront
Abstract:
Restoration of the Moshulu progressing but berth at Camden Waterfront will not be ready; City still squabbling with DRPA on terms
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Camden housing board scrutinized
Publication Date:
October 9, 1995
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC)
Abstract:
Gregory Adkins, the state representative on the Camden Housing Authority questions expenditures of Authority
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
5B
Article Title:
Group: Camden chief must go
Publication Date:
October 13, 1995
Subject:
Police
Abstract:
Organizers of the 'Coalition against Crime and Violence,' led by activist, Roy Jones, asked the City Council to replace Police leadership including Chief Bob Pugh
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Rehab site proposed for former Sears store
Publication Date:
October 13, 1995
Subject:
Drug Abuse, Social Services
Abstract:
Essex County firm, Education and Health Centers of America Inc., proposes to spend $10 Million to transform the former Sears store on Admiral Wilson Boulevard into an in-patient treatment facility for up to 1,000 alcohol and drug-addicted state prisoners
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
5B
Article Title:
Computer linking of agencies proposed: Networking to focus on aiding Camden
Publication Date:
October 14, 1995
Subject:
Social Services
Abstract:
Community Information Network proposed to link local health and human service agencies via computer
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Write-in campaign highlights division
Publication Date:
October 15, 1995
Subject:
City Council
Abstract:
Challenger David Wharton versus incumbent Michael Devlin for a seat in City Council; Mayor Webster endorses Wharton, Devlin had opposed Webster on issues such as Thacker Engineering
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 4B
Article Title:
Whiz plant rocked by explosion
Publication Date:
October 17, 1995
Subject:
Fires, History, Camden
Abstract:
Fire at the R.M. Hollingshead Company, July 30, 1940
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1C
Article Title:
Camden non-profits slow to help needy with U.S. funds: Organizations received $118,500 in grants
Publication Date:
October 23, 1995
Subject:
Minority Business Enterprises
Abstract:
National Business League of Camden City, inc. and the Camden City Housing Partnership spend most of grant on salaries and administrative expenses
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Whitman considers action to fight Camden murder rate [Aid: State Police could be sent to help patrol the city, as in 1992]
Publication Date:
October 25, 1995
Subject:
Homicide
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
Controversial aide withdraws from Camden mayor's staff [Pay: James Ricks received a county grant to act as chief of staff.]
Publication Date:
October 25, 1995
Subject:
Ricks, James H.
Abstract:
James H. Ricks ended his two-year tenure this week and moved out of his city hall office. He pointed to Project Arizona as one of the accomplishments of the Webster administration
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
DRPA offers funds to lure shipbuilder
Publication Date:
October 26, 1995
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Abstract:
DRPA schedules bond sales to raise funds for luring unknown shipbuilder to Naval Base and other improvement projects; payment for use of Philadelphia rails to remain at former levels
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
CCMUA billed customers for trips, tips and talks
Publication Date:
October 27, 1995
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA)
Abstract:
Republicans charge CCMUA misuses funds
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Camden violence defies easy solution [Help: The severity of chronic violence in Camden has prompted some groups to call for state and federal aid. More police would help, but the city police chief says involvement from residents might be better in the lo
Publication Date:
October 29, 1995
Subject:
Violence
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
9B
Article Title:
Mischief Night ignites in string of Camden fires: Southern part of city hit the hardest, other areas calm
Publication Date:
October 31, 1995
Subject:
Mischief Night
Abstract:
Eight structure fires reported
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
The Lost City of Camden [It may be America's most ravaged city-dying, violent, and without hope. But the question surrounding New Jersey's most troubled metropolis remains to be answered: How come no one cares about Camden?]
Publication Date:
November 1, 1995
Subject:
Urban conditions
Source:
New Jersey Monthly
Page/Section Location:
76-79 & 93-99
Article Title:
Three top city housing officials resign; Shakeup may preserve $42 million HUD grant
Publication Date:
November 30, 1995
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), McGuire Gardens, U.S. Housing & Urban Development Dept. (HUD)
Abstract:
Chairwoman Dorothy Burley, Benjamin Walters Jr and David Redd resign
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Mischief Night efforts praised [Outcome: Despite some fires, Camden officials are pleased with the success of patrols]
Publication Date:
November 1, 1995
Subject:
Mischief Night
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Freeholder charges C-P with 'zealotry'
Publication Date:
November 2, 1995
Subject:
Courier-Post
Abstract:
Freeholder, Scott Goldberg, charges Courier-Post with distorting facts on audit and the 1995 County election
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
16A
Article Title:
Camden campaign hinges on race issue [Vote: The stakes in Tuesday's council election are primarily the racial power balance in the city]
Publication Date:
November 5, 1995
Subject:
City Council, Elections, City Council
Abstract:
Contest in First Ward: Michael Devlin vs write-in challenger David Wharton Sr
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 6B
Article Title:
Democrats register victory in Camco [Campaign: In the freeholder race, the incumbents outspent their GOP challengers by more than 5 to 1]
Publication Date:
November 8, 1995
Subject:
Elections, County
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
9A