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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:
Andrews: I'll help people back on their feet
Publication Date:
May 25, 1997
Subject:
Andrews, Robert E., Biography, Elections, Gubernatorial
Abstract:
Presents Rob Andrews' plan for jobs, taxes and economic growth
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 10A
Article Title:
Whitman pledges $250M, tough audits
Publication Date:
May 28, 1997
Subject:
Education, Finance
Abstract:
Governor Whitman vows to send money to the special needs districts only after they have demonstrated their ability to use the money efficiently
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
McGreevey beats Andrews: State senator captures close Democratic race
Publication Date:
June 4, 1997
Subject:
Andrews, Robert E., Elections, Gubernatorial
Abstract:
State Senator Jim McGreevey narrowly defeated South Jersey's Rob Andrews for the Democratic nomination for governor
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 10A
Article Title:
Additional $246.2M in aid needed to equalize school spending
Publication Date:
June 4, 1997
Subject:
Education, Finance
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
14A
Article Title:
Milan asks HUD to take over authority. Accord: HUD might announce Monday it will take control of Camden Housing Authority
Publication Date:
June 7, 1997
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), Public Housing, U.S. Housing & Urban Development Dept. (HUD)
Abstract:
Fearing the loss of economic development funds, Mayor-elect Milton Milan has asked HUD to take over the struggling Camden Housing Authority. HUD recently created the Camden Partnership, an oversight agency.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
Company won't join CCMUA bidding
Publication Date:
June 19, 1997
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA), Milan, Milton
Abstract:
Professional Services Group Inc (PSG) claims CCMUA not really serious about privatization
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
14A
Article Title:
Crime initiative begins 2nd year
Publication Date:
June 9, 1997
Subject:
Crime
Abstract:
Pennsauken continues Project Baltimore: extra police placed in problem areas near the Camden border
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Fiscal board may oversee Camden budget. Purpose: the state panel would have the power to approve all municipal spending
Publication Date:
June 11, 1997
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
5th District legislators blast bill. Provisions of oversight bill, 6/12/97, p. 4A.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Implosion to demolish RCA sites
Publication Date:
June 11, 1997
Subject:
Radio Corporation of America (RCA), Waterfront
Abstract:
Two factory buildings on city's waterfront to be imploded Sunday; funding from DRPA grant
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Milan appoints retired general to top Camden post
Publication Date:
June 12, 1997
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
Preston M. Taylor Jr., a retired Air Force brigadier general has been appointed the city's new business administrator
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Lawmaker seeks leash on city hall
Publication Date:
June 13, 1997
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
Assemblyman, Joseph J. Roberts Jr., D-Camden, agreed to sponsor a bill giving a state board fiscal control of Camden's city hall
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 5B
Article Title:
More than oversight needed in Camden
Publication Date:
June 15, 1997
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
As debate over state financial review begins, experts say better management alone will not solve city's woes
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 4B
Article Title:
State, HUD will help EZ program
Publication Date:
June 17, 1997
Subject:
Empowerment Zone
Abstract:
State will lend its director of community development, Bryan K. Finnie to serve as interim managing director. HUD will provide office space & auxiliary support
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Milan about to embark on turnaround mission
Publication Date:
June 29, 1997
Subject:
Milan, Milton
Abstract:
Milan promises to turn the city around
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 3A
Article Title:
Camden summer school program slashed in half Reason: District officials say students don't try hard enough during school year, knowing they can make up for it in summer school
Publication Date:
July 1, 1997
Subject:
Public Schools
Abstract:
District officials say students don't try hard enough during school year, knowing they can make up for it in summer school
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A
Article Title:
Camden, Campbell Soup OK tax deal
Publication Date:
July 1, 1997
Subject:
Campbell Soup Company, Taxation
Abstract:
City and Campbell Soup have settled a bitter 4 year dispute over how much the company's world headquarters is worth in taxes; the company's assessment will go from $22M to $16.5M
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Governor signs port merger bill)
Publication Date:
July 1, 1997
Subject:
Ports of Philadelphia and Camden (PPC), South Jersey Port Corporation (SJPC)
Abstract:
Assets and debt of SJPC transferred to the state Economic Development Authority
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
5B
Article Title:
Faison, Devlin elected to City Council posts
Publication Date:
July 2, 1997
Subject:
City Council
Abstract:
Gwendolyn Faison elected president and Michael Devlin, vice president of City Council
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4A
Article Title:
Reacting to audit, board making changes
Publication Date:
July 2, 1997
Subject:
Board of Education, Public Schools
Abstract:
Education Board considers personnel moves and lay-offs
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Food court proposed for Camden building
Publication Date:
July 3, 1997
Subject:
Urban Renewal
Abstract:
Camden Fire Insurance Association building at North 5th and Federal Streets would be transformed into a food court with title 'Heritage Court' under plan with the Camden Redevelopment Agency
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
15A
Article Title:
Very relaxed' new mayor digs into tough agenda
Publication Date:
July 6, 1997
Subject:
Milan, Milton
Abstract:
Profiles new mayor, Milton Milan, and describes his agenda for Camden renewal
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Camden councilman arrested in assault
Publication Date:
July 9, 1997
Subject:
Police, Complaints Against
Abstract:
Councilman Ali Sloan-El was arrested Tuesday for allegedly assaulting a police office
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Vote set for Camden's Urban Enterprise Zone
Publication Date:
July 10, 1997
Subject:
Urban Enterprise Zones (UEZ)
Abstract:
City council to vote on resolutions concerning the city's UEZ
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Cooper probe reveals no more crime
Publication Date:
July 11, 1997
Subject:
Cooper Health System
Abstract:
State Attorney General's Office has completed an initial review of a report into fraud at Cooper
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A
Article Title:
New Camden administrator seeks rebirth
Publication Date:
July 13, 1997
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
Brig. Gen. Preston M. Taylor Jr., the new Camden business administrator sees his task as participating in the rebirth of the city
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
7B
Article Title:
Rail line advances in Burlco
Publication Date:
July 15, 1997
Subject:
Local Transit
Abstract:
NJ Transit moved forward on a proposed commuter rail in Burlington County but suspended work on an extension into Gloucester County
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 3A
Article Title:
Changes may save money for CCMUA
Publication Date:
July 15, 1997
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA)
Abstract:
New guidelines for the proposed privatization of the CCMUA are approved
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Vacant building battle called success
Publication Date:
July 15, 1997
Subject:
Housing
Abstract:
Nearly 100 buildings demolished and another 625 sealed in the past 12 months
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4B
Article Title:
Stockton rebuilding plan is approved in Camden
Publication Date:
July 16, 1997
Subject:
East Camden, Housing Rehabilitation, St. Joseph's Carpenter Society (SJCS)
Abstract:
Camden Redevelopment Agency has approved proposal to improve housing and streets and build recreational and other public facilities in the Stockton section of East Camden. St. Joseph's Carpenter Society has obtained funding commitment for first 20 housin
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
9A
Article Title:
EPA takes first steps to remove contamination
Publication Date:
July 17, 1997
Subject:
Hazardous Wastes
Abstract:
EPA is taking first steps to remove thorium from contaminated buildings in and around the former General Gas Mantle plant at South 4th and Jefferson Streets
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Camden slow to implement school reform
Publication Date:
July 17, 1997
Subject:
Board of Education, Public Schools
Abstract:
William Tillery, Camden County Superintendent of Schools, warns that changes not quick or thorough enough
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Odors' impact under study in S. Camden
Publication Date:
July 18, 1997
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA)
Abstract:
Researchers study health symptoms connected with odors from the CCMUA facility and licorice root from the Pneumo Abex Company
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Police decry proposed civilian advisory board
Publication Date:
July 22, 1997
Subject:
Police, Complaints Against
Abstract:
City council is expected to consider a proposal from Councilman Ali Sloan-El Sr. for a civilian advisory board to review citizen complaints against the Camden Police Dept.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
N. J. crime down 7%; Tri-county area follows state trend
Publication Date:
July 26, 1997
Subject:
Crime - Statistics
Abstract:
Chart: 'New Jersey Crime Rates' by county and city for three counties
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Camden taps Moran for councilman, Pastoriza clerk
Publication Date:
July 29, 1997
Subject:
Camden City Clerk, City Council
Abstract:
City Council appoints Francisco 'Frankie' Moran to vacant Third Ward seat and names Luis Pastoriza, municipal clerk
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
$10,000 college grants vaporize
Publication Date:
July 30, 1997
Subject:
Public Schools, Board of Education
Abstract:
Gordon Sunket, president of the city school board in 1996, promised $10,000 scholarship to two students, but money never raised. Sunket promises to personally provide the funds
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Letter inflames battle over CCMUA
Publication Date:
August 1, 1997
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA)
Abstract:
County Republicans blast letter from freeholders on privatization
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Crime rate climbing in S. Jersey suburbs
Publication Date:
August 1, 1997
Subject:
Crime - Statistics
Abstract:
But crime decreasing in Camden City
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 13A
Article Title:
Water, an overlooked city asset
Publication Date:
August 3, 1997
Subject:
Water Supply
Abstract:
Activist explains value of Camden water system
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
5B
Article Title:
Camden street gets civic leader's name
Publication Date:
October 9, 1997
Subject:
Streets
Abstract:
Division Street renamed in honor of longtime civic leader Ramona M. Gonzalez. Longtime residents of the neighborhood are furious and claim they were not notified
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Cooper left itself open to raiders: lone doctor had control of heart institute
Publication Date:
October 10, 1997
Subject:
Cooper Health System
Abstract:
12 members of the Cooper Health Systems Heart Institute of Southern New Jersey defected and were accused of trying to take the other 12 physicians in the Cooper Cardiology Dept. with to the University of Pennsylvania Health System
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Camden temporarily closing parts of school
Publication Date:
January 14, 1998
Subject:
School Buildings, Public Schools
Abstract:
Concerned that some ceilings could collapse, the school district is temporarily closing portions of the Bonsall Family School. Previously, the Molina School Annex and a classroom at the Dudley School was closed for repairs
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Former school official gets jail
Publication Date:
January 16, 1998
Subject:
Board of Education, Corruption, Political
Abstract:
Former Camden school board President, Elaine A. Bey, is sentenced to five months in jail
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Urban pupils lag in studies, report finds: Camden's level of poverty was cited as a major factor
Publication Date:
January 8, 1998
Subject:
Education, Finance, Education - Statistics, Poverty, Public Schools
Abstract:
Education Week in its Quality counts report focused on 75 of the most impoverished cities in the nation; Camden is among four cities in New Jersey highlighted in the report
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Whitman opposes school fund plan; Education officials in South Jersey's poor districts applaud judge's proposal
Publication Date:
January 23, 1998
Subject:
Education, Finance, Poverty, Public Schools
Abstract:
Superior Court Judge Patrick King recommended spending $312 Million more on education for poor districts & $2.8 billion on building repairs
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4A
Article Title:
Feds planning takeover of Camden Public housing agency
Publication Date:
August 6, 1997
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), Public Housing, U.S. Housing & Urban Development Dept. (HUD)
Abstract:
Commissioners can either vote to approve or lose all funding from HUD
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
School money in limbo pending OK of spending plan
Publication Date:
August 7, 1997
Subject:
Education, Financing, Public Schools
Abstract:
Camden School District has not yet sent in their plan for spending their share of the $246 million in additional education aid funds. School District attempting to get community input into spending plan
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Project adds green space to Camden
Publication Date:
August 13, 1997
Subject:
Parks, Municipal
Abstract:
Activist, Tom Knoche presents Camden Greenway Project to City Planning Board. The project is planned as part of city master plan
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Farrakhan brings message of peace
Publication Date:
August 13, 1997
Subject:
African Americans
Abstract:
He speaks in Camden 'on atonement'
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
Camden sees drawing in rough
Publication Date:
August 14, 1997
Subject:
Sports
Abstract:
Camden County Improvement Authority wants to bring a 5,000 seat minor-league baseball stadium to the city. Phillies discourage move
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Agency stops short of backing stadium pitch
Publication Date:
August 15, 1997
Subject:
Sports, Cooper's Ferry Development Association (CFDA)
Abstract:
The CFDA is more cautious than the Camden County improvement Authority and has a different vision of the future of the Waterfront
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
A dream about to come true
Publication Date:
August 18, 1997
Subject:
Charter Schools, Project Leap, Rutgers University-Camden
Abstract:
Parents, educators have high hopes for South Jersey's first charter school. Rutgers' Project Leap to open 9/16/97
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Official wants study of odor problems
Publication Date:
August 20, 1997
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA)
Abstract:
Freeholder Director, Jeffrey Nash, wants evidence to confirm or refute South Camden residents claims that the CCMUA Sewage treatment plant is responsible for foul odors
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Camden pet abuse rampant; despite talk, problem continues
Publication Date:
August 26, 1997
Subject:
Animal Welfare
Abstract:
Camden County continues to generate more impounded cats & dogs than any other county and 75% of these come from Camden City
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Camden mayor questions site of proposed ballpark
Publication Date:
August 27, 1997
Subject:
Sports
Abstract:
Mayor would welcome minor league baseball stadium but questions site in the heart of the waterfront
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 10A
Article Title:
Camden facing shortfall in budget
Publication Date:
August 29, 1997
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
Gap between projected revenues and expenditures could be $10 - 15 million
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Is ghost train headed for South Jersey?
Publication Date:
August 31, 1997
Subject:
Local Transit
Abstract:
Writer researched pros and cons of proposed train service and concludes that train not apt to be used because it is not going anywhere large groups of people want to go
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
7B
Article Title:
For Labor Day holiday, thank Camden resident
Publication Date:
September 1, 1997
Subject:
Biography, McGuire, Peter J.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
6A
Article Title:
New CHA Director finds the job to be anything but routine
Publication Date:
September 8, 1997
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), Public Housing, U.S. Housing & Urban Development Dept. (HUD)
Abstract:
Brenda Drain-Williams, was named new CHA transitional executive director when HUD took over Camden's troubled public housing agency last month
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Cemetery an oasis of beauty, history. Harleigh Cemetery in Camden is a state-of-the-art enterprise with 19th century elegance
Publication Date:
September 9, 1997
Subject:
Cemeteries
Abstract:
Description of Harleigh Cemetery
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 3B
Article Title:
Teachers walk out: Strike affects 8 Catholic high schools
Publication Date:
September 10, 1997
Subject:
Private Schools
Abstract:
Lay Teachers at eight South Jersey Catholic High Schools threaten to strike and then strike
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Suit: Waterfront hotel plan ignored
Publication Date:
September 10, 1997
Subject:
Cooper's Ferry Development Association (CFDA), Hotels, Waterfront
Abstract:
Philadelphia developer, Malcolm Lazin, sues Coopers Ferry Development Association. He claims that his proposal for a Waterfront Hotel was shuffled aside to make way for the E-Centre
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Charter change panel hopes to keep out politics: Seven people will be elected to the county charter change commission in county-wide voting
Publication Date:
September 11, 1997
Subject:
Camden County, County Charters
Abstract:
James Harris, independent candidate in the special charter change study commission voting this November is attempting to keep politics out of the study commission
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Camden's rank goes from fifth to top spot
Publication Date:
September 12, 1997
Subject:
Urban conditions
Abstract:
Report released by the New Jersey Office of State Planning contains a top 100 most distressed index which cites Camden as most distressed city
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4A
Article Title:
Panel mum on CCMUA privatization bids
Publication Date:
September 16, 1997
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA)
Abstract:
Project team reviewing offers to privatize the CCMUA will not reveal details of the three bids at present time
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
FastShip deal still afloat, but far from port
Publication Date:
September 16, 1997
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), Ports - Facilities
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8D & 5D
Article Title:
DRPA OKs $146 million 1998 budget: the authority also decided to hire non-union workers to replace toll collectors on weekends and holidays
Publication Date:
September 18, 1997
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Authority plans for future with bids on waste disposal
Publication Date:
September 18, 1997
Subject:
Camden County Trash-To-Steam Incinerator, Trash Disposal
Abstract:
Camden County Pollution Control Financing Authority solicits waste disposal bids in anticipation of the coming deregulated trash market
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
12A
Article Title:
Developments building market for new housing in Camden
Publication Date:
September 21, 1997
Subject:
Housing
Abstract:
Lists new home construction projects in Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
6B
Article Title:
Camden rejects plan for police panel: The revised bill called for an 11-member panel that would report to the council about citizen concerns over police
Publication Date:
September 26, 1997
Subject:
Police
Abstract:
City Council rejected a proposal from Councilman Ali Sloan-El to establish a civilian advisory board to the Camden Police Department
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
McGreevey offends Camden: Comparison to hell steams city officials, NAACP delegates
Publication Date:
September 28, 1997
Subject:
Elections, Gubernatorial
Abstract:
Democratic candidate for governor Jim McGreevey angered Camden officials when he compared Camden with hell & stated that 'no city in the United States of America should look like Camden'
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 13A
Article Title:
Democrats decry Port Authority aiding Whitman
Publication Date:
September 28, 1997
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), Political Ethics
Abstract:
Top officials at the DRPA hold fund raiser for Governor Whitman campaign
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 13A
Article Title:
Shipyard deal means jobs in Jersey: Re-opening of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard would be boost to area workers and the Delaware Valley economy
Publication Date:
September 29, 1997
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), Shipyards
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 2A
Article Title:
Bey admits misuse of school funds: The former Camden school board president could serve up to 10 years in prison
Publication Date:
October 1, 1997
Subject:
Board of Education, Public Schools
Abstract:
Elaine Bey admitted using a school board credit card and converting other school funds to her own use
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 3B
Article Title:
Camden hits 1996's total for murders
Publication Date:
October 6, 1997
Subject:
Homicide
Abstract:
30 murders so far this year
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
Farris files $3M lawsuit
Publication Date:
October 7, 1997
Subject:
Camden County, Democratic Party
Abstract:
Rahn J. Farris, the former owner of the Sears Building on Admiral Wilson Boulevard is suing Camden County and numerous Democrats claiming his rent payments were withheld because he refused to make contributions to Democratic campaigns
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
Camden EZ program gets passing grade
Publication Date:
October 19, 1997
Subject:
Empowerment Zone
Abstract:
Federal government's top EZ official claims program doing a good job in recent months after a slow start
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Shelter's opening to help animals; The shelter's extra space means fewer animals at private facilities will be euthanized
Publication Date:
October 20, 1997
Subject:
Animal Welfare
Abstract:
Opening of Camden County Animal Shelter in Gloucester Township, operated by The Camden County Humane Society
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 4B
Article Title:
N.J. trash deregulation could be costly: The two area incinerators could lose money if towns dispose of trash elsewhere
Publication Date:
October 20, 1997
Subject:
Camden County Trash-To-Steam Incinerator, Trash Disposal
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Rob Andrews missing in action at McGreevey campaign stops
Publication Date:
October 20, 1997
Subject:
Andrews, Robert E., Elections, Gubernatorial
Abstract:
Andrews, who, narrowly lost to McGreevey in the June gubernatorial primary, has been conspicuously absent in McGreevey campaign
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 8A
Article Title:
Camden activist trying again for city council seat
Publication Date:
October 21, 1997
Subject:
Elections, City Council
Abstract:
Dwayne davis, Eulisis Delgado, Kirk Jones and Francisco Moran campaign for the Third Ward seat of former council President Milton Milan who became mayor in July
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Mischief Night is quiet as Camden keeps watch
Publication Date:
October 31, 1997
Subject:
Mischief Night
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 12A
Article Title:
Overwhelming' win for Camco Democrats
Publication Date:
November 5, 1997
Subject:
Elections, County, Elections, Legislature
Abstract:
Freeholder and Legislative contests
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
13A
Article Title:
Infant mortality program gets $6.5M grant
Publication Date:
November 6, 1997
Subject:
Child Welfare, Community Health Services
Abstract:
The Camden Healthy Start Project will get the money from the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human services. The money will be used to expand education and outreach programs in Camden, which has a mortality rate almost twice the state level
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A
Article Title:
CCMUA picks U.S. Water for privatization
Publication Date:
November 7, 1997
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Camden mass killer denied transfer
Publication Date:
November 8, 1997
Subject:
Unruh, Howard
Abstract:
Unruh returns for annual review of his psychiatric status
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
Hispanics migrating to suburbs
Publication Date:
November 10, 1997
Subject:
Hispanic Americans
Abstract:
Hispanics moving from Camden to suburban towns
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 8A
Article Title:
A Cry for Help: System frustrates parents
Publication Date:
November 30, 1997
Subject:
Juvenile Delinquency
Abstract:
Two-part series: Behind Closed Doors, Justice for Juveniles?
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 10A & 11A
Article Title:
Proposed Camden complex dealt setback; Activists don't want to see another low-income rental housing complex built on the site
Publication Date:
December 2, 1997
Subject:
Apartment Houses, Centerville
Abstract:
Judge rules against part of suit against the Independence Michaels-Primas Corp. (IMPC) as developer of the Independence Greens Townhouses
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Milan withdraws newspaper lawsuit
Publication Date:
December 3, 1997
Subject:
Milan, Milton
Abstract:
The Mayor has quietly withdrawn a libel suit against the Philadelphia Inquirer which referred to him as a possible suspect in a 9-year-old Camden murder case
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Ex-official claims chief sparked racial tensions
Publication Date:
December 5, 1997
Subject:
Police
Abstract:
William Hill, acting police chief, accused of distributing racially inflammatory material
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Who will pay the trash bill? Officials lock horns over Camden County's $175 million debt
Publication Date:
December 5, 1997
Subject:
Camden County Trash-To-Steam Incinerator, Trash Disposal
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Judge blocks Camden late-night food ban
Publication Date:
December 10, 1997
Subject:
Milan, Milton, Narcotics and Crime, Restaurants
Abstract:
City attempts to prohibit take-out and other sales of prepared foods after midnight
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Alfred Palumbo, former councilman in Camden, dies
Publication Date:
December 24, 1997
Subject:
Biography, City Council
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Camden County: 1997 brought many changes
Publication Date:
December 28, 1997
Subject:
Camden Chronology
Abstract:
1997 year of big changes: May election victory of Milton Milan; controversial plan to make takeout food businesses close at midnight; effort to bring a minor-league baseball team and stadium to the area; Cooper filed suit against two of its top cardiolog
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
9A
Article Title:
Cherry Hill lands Campbell spin-off
Publication Date:
January 30, 1998
Subject:
Campbell Soup Company
Abstract:
Vlasic Food International will employ about 200 people now working at Campbell's Camden base
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A
Article Title:
New chief outlines goals for Camden
Publication Date:
January 8, 1998
Subject:
Police
Abstract:
William J. Hill appointed permanent chief of Police
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
12A
Article Title:
County, port dispute is headed for judge before sheriff's sale
Publication Date:
January 30, 1998
Subject:
South Jersey Port Corporation (SJPC)
Abstract:
Camden County and the SJPC battle over payments SJPC were to make to county in lieu of taxes. State has refused to fund Port as they had in the past
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Parking Authority free of state oversight
Publication Date:
January 15, 1998
Subject:
Camden Parking Authority
Abstract:
N.J. Local Finance Board voted to release the agency from special fiscal and managerial controls
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Camden approves disputed food law
Publication Date:
January 9, 1998
Subject:
Restaurants
Abstract:
Ordinance banning most businesses from selling prepared food between midnight and 5 a.m. passed
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4B