Philadelphia Daily Record

Vol. II No. 178 (338)

Keeping You Posted With The Politics Of Philadelphia

November 8, 2011

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IT’S 7:30 A.M. Mayor Michael Nutter strides into voting booth at Anderson Cultural Center in Wynnefield as pollworker Susan Steiger holds open curtain for him.

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Nov. 10State Rep. Cherellew Parker hosts Veterans Workshop at Finley Recreation Ctr., 7701 Mansfield Ave., 10 a.m.-12 m. For info (215) 242-7300.

Many vendors. Snacks, beer, wine & soda. Free. For info Donna Giulian (215) 820-0865.

Nov. 17Community Conversation with State Rep. Rosita Youngblood at Nov. 10Indochinese American Council, Community Conversation with 4934 Old York Rd., 6-8 p.m.

State Rep. Rosita Youngblood at Germantown YMCA, 5722 Nov. 18Greene St., 6-8 p.m.

Bobbie Carter Foundation celebrates 10 years of service with Nov. 12Jazzin’ 4 Diabetes at Park Avenue Unions Fight For Life hosts Fight Banquet Hall, 4942 Parkside Night for Phila. Veterans Multi Ave., 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Festivities Service & Education Ctr. at Ar- include butler hors d’oeuvres, mory starting at 7 p.m. at Penna. silent auction, dinner, saxophonist Armory, Southampton Rd. & Roo- John Williams & band and a spesevelt Blvd. Tickets $20. For info cial awards ceremony. Tickets Doug Baron (267) 718-2472, Rich $20. For info Yanina (856) 228Mancini (610) 505-0842, Eric 5040, Crystal (215) 375-6267 or Howarth (215) 290-1370, Tom Norm (215) 588-7838.

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Nov. 21Phila. Tea Party Patriots invite all to meeting at Nov. 14Prudential Bank, 1834 W. Oregon Mayor Michael Nutter, State Reps. Ave., 7 p.m. Entrance and parking Louise Bishop & Vanessa Lowery in rear.

Brown host Economic Recovery Services & Job Fair at Hilton Phila. City Ave., 4200 City Line Ave., 10 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Nov. 15Veterans Broad Street Ministry HomelessVeterans’ Outreach Program Fundraiser at Pub ’n Grub Restaurant, 2001 Hamilton St., 6-8 p.m. Donation $20. For info Joe Eastman (609) 290-8803.

Nov. 17FOP Auxiliary presents Ladies Night, holiday-shopping demos at 1336 Spring Garden St., 6-9 p.m.

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Casey Pushes For Law Enforcement Programs US Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) has asked congressional leaders urging them to adequately fund programs that support local law enforcement. A House proposal would completely eliminate funding for the Community Oriented Policing Services Hiring Program, which

would be devastating to communities struggling to afford enough law-enforcement officials to keep neighborhoods safe.

“Cuts to these programs would hurt local law enforcement in Pennsylvania and across the country. As a result, our streets would

be less safe and our nation less secure,” said the Senator. “Communities struggling to recover from the economic downturn should not be burdened with the added stress of losing this critical support to keep their families and neighborhoods safe.”

Joe Frazier’s Family Thanks A Grieving City

CHAMPION JOE FRAZIER in his prime.

The family of Joe Frazier released the following statement:

“We, The Family of the 1964 Olympic Boxing Heavyweight Gold Medalist, Former Heavyweight Boxing Champion and International Boxing Hall of Fame Member Smokin’ Joe Frazier, regret to inform you of his passing.

He transitioned from this life as ‘One of God’s Men,’ on the evening of Nov. 7, 2011 at his home in Philadelphia, Pa. We thank you for your prayers for our Father and vast outpouring of love and support.

grieve privately as a family. Our father’s homegoing celebration will be announced as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

“Bible Scripture: St. Jude, Verses 24 and 25 ‘Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy. To the only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power. Both now and ever. Amen.’”

“Respectfully, we request time to

Nationwide Test Of Emergency Alert System Set For Tomorrow 8 NOVEMBER, 2011

The Federal Emergency Management 30 seconds.

Agency will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System at 2 “This event is significant because alp.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9. though we do tests at the local and state level on a weekly and monthly basis, the Pennsylvania’s radio, television and system has never been tested nationally,” cable stations will participate by inter- said Glenn Cannon, director of the Pennrupting regularly scheduled program- sylvania Emergency Management ming with an Emergency Alert System Agency. “We need to do this so that we test announcement lasting approximately are better prepared, should we need to THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD

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notify a large portion of the nation.” and they know what to expect,” said Cannon. “We need to know the sysDuring the test, the public will hear tem will work as intended and enthe message, “This is only a test.” sure information can reach the Most television stations will also public.” display a visual message under the emergency alert activation notice, The Emergency Alert System informing viewers that it is a drill. broadcasts over cable and satellite television, terrestrial and satellite “We want people to be aware of the radio and wire-line video services. test so that they are not confused It will not broadcast over mobile

communication devices. The Emergency Alert System was launched in 1997 to replace the Emergency Broadcast System, which had been in use since 1963.

For more information, visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency website at http://www.fema.gov/emergency/ip aws/eas_info.shtm.

A Wawa Lands At The Airport

CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT ANNA VERNA, 2nd from right, is joined by Mayor Nutter, other City officials, and top employees of WAWA as they cut ribbon on brand-new WAWA store in front of Airport Employees’ parking lot at 84th & Bartram.

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