Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1954-01-22
BOggS Feted At
Reception liz Capital
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DDS of ephemeral political expedi-
ency and has sought to lay down a
solid foundation on which to erect
a lasting editice of public service.
THE past year has not been an
easy one. He has faced decisions
with the realization that on the
side of public welfare lay immedi-
ate political unpOpularity, while on
the side of immediate expediency
lay the eventual disaster of finan-
clal bankruptcy and the very de-
structiOn of the public services
which our citizens rightfully ex-
pect."
The Governor, in his first estate
OF the State" message, developed
some of the themes that had been
outlined by Mr. Richards in his in
PRODUCTION.
The opportunities for the future
OF the state and all who live here
are great-and provisions are being
mace to enable all of us to utilize
those opportunities so that benefits
may be fully derived" said the
Governor.
Delaware" he continued, 'is at
tracting more and more attention
lndustrially and economically. That
is so because Delaware is basicalIv
sound, strategically located. meet
ing adequately it's public RESPONSE
Dliltles and is rich in the greatest
asset of all-peOple; people who
are hard working reliable and ac-
lively interested in not only their
own welfare but the welfare of
ALL" Vi
Lists Accomplishments
AS the Governor listed the ac-
complishments of his first year in
office, he said:
This fist fleeing year of this
administration has been all too
short, but substantial accomnlisb-
ments have been recorded. Even
greater realization from the bene-
nclaI and lasting results of it's ae-
compartments and efforts will he
Tenected as time goes on. Much in
the nature Of a foundation for the
future has been accomplished
well as many actions required TO
meet immediate needs"
Governor Boggs then reviewed
this first year. He said:
"A sound fiscal basis for opera
ton was reestablished.
Election laws were improved
ana voting machines authorized.
THE rights of individual citizens
were further protected by desirable
and needed provisions in the laws
pertaining to registration and all
sentee voting.
social security coverage, inte-
grated into a vastly improved re-
tlrement and disability pension svs-
lenl' was enacted for state en-
pIoyes' including school teachers
Park, recreatiOnal and NAV
ground facilities were encouraged
by appropriations and bv estah-
hshment of basic system and
authorization for further devel0p-
ment.
Legislation providing for the
creation of water and sewerage
authorities throughout the state
was enacted and it is an imDOrtant
Iong range Improvement
milestone action of great sipnifi-
canoe was recorded with massage of
Ihe law Improving the control of
game and hunting.
The largest school construction,
program for any biennium in the
states history was established IN
meet realistically the greater mood
lot hne school facilities for our
chIluren. Reports show not only
!hat the student population growth
IN Delaware has been increasing at
d rate greater than at any time in
the history of our state but olso
lhat our, rate of increase in nubIio |
scho0l student population is even
no" near the highest in the nation
Many other needed improve |
nehts IN our educational system |
were achleved-including substan-
tial appropriation for long DELAYED |
building repairs. GU
Inc University of Delaware was
gwen larger appropriations tn on
aDle 1t better to fulfill its resnonoi
DiiItles TO Cur citizens and to render
even greater service in the folds
Vi hlgher education and research
"A dleW opportunity for service in
the' higher education field MOS
granted to Delaware State ColIepe
The largest highway constrnc-
ION program for any biennium in
tne states history was established
10 meet recognized needs for new
and expanded highways
Iequlred by sharply increased mo
LOT Vehlcle traffic-and for greator
highway safety. '''0'
substantial progress wos
in the public health foId
a aIn progress and improvements
MADE with respect to institutionaI
care Tor our i'll and aged. The ac-
IONS taken will result in the acorn
al vi Denehts for years to come We
must always recognize the fact tbat
the good health of our citizens io -
matter OF top-mOst Importance
New legislation was enacted :,
me area OF our great basic agrjcul-
lure economy. I am proud to saw
100 that much in this feld has becn
tcnieVed through the private Of
lorts OF our agricultural people and
with their full. cooperation.
Preservation Of Resources
The preservation and improva-
nent OF our national resources for
-uture utilization and enjoyment
was given fullest attention
Inc need for protection Of nor
son and property; the mathematics
u order and justice; and better adj
nInlstration of the law were recog-
I IlIeu and acted upon. Our state
police force was increased Tho 90