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William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 5-27-15
What’s the connection between Wyatt Earp and Billy the Kid? Curly Bill Brocius who was famously sent to Boot Hill by Earp was partners with Robert Martin. Martin for a time ran with the Jesse Evans gang known as “The Boys”. The Kid was also a member of this group.
Or you can just cite the movie Easy Rider in which the protagonists took their names from Wyatt and Billy.
Noted author Jim Waltzer has an article in Main Line Today regarding the fight to bring back the once thriving city of Chester. 
Can this former industrial hub ever restore luster to its long-sullied image and prosperity to its people?
You can read about the possibility here.
The only downside is that the story was written before the dynamic, break-the-mold mayor, John Linder, lost the Democrat primary on May 19, to State Rep. Thaddeus Kirkland, a man whose political record consists mostly of pandering and hackery.
William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 5-26-15
Yes Miranda, it takes up to six months for scurvy to develop in healthy people after vitamin C is removed from the diet. Even then only a tiny daily amount is enough to keep a person healthy. Something to consider the next time you sail the South Seas.
The South won the first, Fort Sumter, and last, Palmito Ranch, battles of the Civil War.
The Battle of Palmito Ranch near Brownsville, Texas, occurred May 12-13, 1865 more than a month after Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House. Historians today are still confused as to why it was fought. Union Private John J. Williams of the 34th Indiana is believed to have been the last man killed in combat.
The final Confederate unit to surrender was the 1st Cherokee Mounted Rifles stationed in Doaksville Indian Territory and commanded by Brigadier General Stand Watie. They did it on June 23, 1865
Kudos to developer Claude de Botton who is ever working to improve and expandf the Delaware County Veterans Memorial on West Chester Pike in Newtown Square, Pa.
de Botton, who donated the land on which the memorial was built has outlined a plan for the Hall of Prayers that would be the second phase of the monument
The Hall of Prayers would provide a spot for guests to meditate when they visit the memorial. Situated behind the arc, it would also provide a stunning view for drivers approaching from either direction on West Chester Pike.
This morning’
s (May 25) Springfield (Delaware County), Pa. Memorial Day Parade ended with a flag raising, a prayer and a rifle salute at the township building on Powell Road. The Springfield High School Marching Band played the Star Spangled Banner and Taps.
Honor Flight Philadelphia on May 30 will taking 150 World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. for an all-expense paid day of honor. 
They will be returning at about 6:15 p.m., to St. Kevin’s Church, 200 W. Sproul Road, Springfield, PA 19064.
The public is asked to come out and given them a rousing welcome. Flags will be provided. For information call Andrew at 610-662-1812 or email him at andrew@honorflightphiladelphia.org
William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 5-23-15
Raquel Welch is half Bolivian.
Paul Mullen, who is among those seeking the Republican nomination to replace Republican Joe Hackett as the 161st District’s representative in the Pennsylvania State House, is an outspoken supporter of former 7th District Congressman Joe Sestak.
Sestak is a Democrat who leans strong to the left and sought the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Pat Toomey. He is seeking the Democratic nomination for a rematch in 2016.
“With Joe, the communications lines are wide open,” Mullen said in a union newsletter. “. . . He sands tall with the IBEW.”
Mullen is president of the Delaware County AFL-CIO and business manager for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 654. Last fall, he supported Democrat John Kane in his bid for the 26th District State Senate seat against Republican Tom McGarrigle.
Hackett resigned saying he wants to return to law enforcement.
A special election to replace him has been scheduled for Aug. 4.
William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 5-22-15
Police in ancient Egypt patrolled with trained baboons.