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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1978
Page
7
Aldan mayor Austin D. Farrell defends curfew Ordinance 334 in response to vandalism and noise linked to minors. The rule, in effect since July 9 1975, imposes penalties from 50 to 300 dollars and holds parents responsible for their children's behavior in public places.
Middletown residents on Knowlton Road await repairs delayed past a planned October 31 finish. Sam Quinn Jr., who lives on the west side of the bridge linking Routes 352 and 452, has been burdened with mail since last August as bureaucrats decide when the road will reopen.
A new 14 page free pamphlet from the Hearing and Speech Center describes services including audiologic evaluation and restorative surgery. It highlights the Hearing Education and Rural Rehabilitation program for the elderly, the Speech and Language center, the Institute for Stutterers and Home Care Program with patient experiences. Dr. Julius Newman directs the Center.
Ridley Township report notes Louis Johnson was left off Ridley High School honor roll for the fourth marking period. He will be a junior in the fall. The public library screens Animal Farm at 7 p.m. Monday along with In Search of Ancient Astronauts on the same bill.
The WQIQ car give-away at Murphy Ford Chester began Monday with over 4,000 entrants. By Wednesday three finalists remained then two as Eileen Thack left, leaving Amanda Johnson and Wanda Weikel as the final contenders. Steve McNee was present early as Thack departed.
Birmingham township supervisors approved a 50000 loan from Southeast National Bank for five years to fund street and road repairs from last winter damage at 14 Longview Road Brandywine Summit. The loan bears 5.2 percent interest with ten payments of 5000.
Darby council sped up tearing down a dilapidated structure at 6th and Main Streets with a 30 day deadline. The area remains blocked by dirt and trash, prompting concern from Councilwoman Margaret Griffith about children walking nearby. Other actions included bids for widening over a dozen streets set for Aug 16 and approval to demolish 931 Maple Ter as a fire hazard.
Clifton Heights residentFrank Shamis once served four months on the borough council before resigning. Despite a disabled retirement from television work he remains persistent, aiding snow removal and field grass projects while urging candid discussion of residents' concerns and better council action.
Former Pittsburgh mayor and Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Peter Flaherty spoke to about 150 guests at a Willows estate fundraiser in Wayne. He highlighted efficiency and tax relief, criticized raising the gas tax, and urged reform in Harrisburg while touting industry incentives and highway funding. Frank Daly organized the event with County Councilman Bill Spingler introducing Flaherty.
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