GUV FIGHTS FOR ROAD FUNDS Court weighs pulling federal highway cash
Governor Thornburgh seeks restoration of over 90 million dollars in frozen federal highway funds amid an emission tests dispute. The Supreme Court will decide whether to lift a lower court freeze on the money tied to the Blue Route project around Delaware County. Rehnquist referred the case to the full court and requested response briefs by Monday. The Commonwealth was held in contempt.
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Federal court orders tests seen in 12 counties
A federal court order requires vehicle emissions testing programs in 12 counties around Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Allentown after a 1978 consent with the Delaware Valley Citizens Council for Clean Air. The state plans an appeal on the inspection program. Judge Bechtle set a $302 million penalty with $90 million in Pittsburgh area. Spokesmen indicate the decision may delay the Blue Route project with little actual progress.
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Samarian Loses $350 In Scam On Porch Visit
An elderly man on Owen Avenue reported two women conning entry to his second floor apartment. They claimed others sent them and pointed to a corner house. After letting them in, the victim found dresser doors open and a night table rifled. Police withheld the victim's name.
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Accused Rapist Not Guilty in Darby Case
A 22 year old Prospect Park man, James Kelly, was found not guilty by a jury of rape, involuntary deviate, and simple and indecent assault in a two-day trial. The victim, a 19 year old nurse's aide, testified a man fitting Kelly's description forced her into a green pickup on Main Street in Darby after work. Witnesses for Kelly placed him at a party in Essington at the time, and testified he does not own a green truck or have a license.
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