Firm sues PMC Colleges for $600000 over delays
Day & Zimmerman Inc sues PMC Colleges Chester claiming more than 600000 in damages from a nine month delay in building the Physical Education Center. Lawyers say architects provided vague plans causing slow, defective interpretations and extensive schedule extensions. They seek 183000 more to cover subcontractor overrun costs plus 687 in additional delay damages for redesigns, code issues, and material problems.
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Philadelphia
Edwin P. Rome
James C. Buckley
Idamages
Day
Rainy November Pushes Yearly Precipitation Above Normal
November brought 3.29 inches of rain lifting total for the year to 42.48 inches, 4.10 inches above normal while a string of rainy months kept rainfall above average. Showers occurred on 12 days, with mild temps overall and a 79 degree high on November 2, followed by a cold snap that dropped to 25 on November 9, a new daily low for the month.
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National Weather Service
Philadelphia International
Minister Uses Clown Style in Western Pennsylvania Church
Rev. Jack Heinsohn recalls starting as a professional clown at six and now blends clowning with Presbyterian ministry to challenge hypocrisy and intolerance. He performs greasepaint and a tattered coat for youth and civic groups and argues religion must move from boxed church walls to the marketplace, despite potential social backlash.
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Mr. Heinsohn
Market Place
Pennsylvania
Jesus
Heinsobn
Chester Santa Claus Opens Downtown Office
Mr Santa will occupy a new Chester office at the northeast corner of Sth and Welsh Streets from Thursday to Friday. Hours are noon to 5 PM Monday through Friday. Sponsored by the Chester Businessmen Association and DECA at Chester High School. Color photos with Santa available for 1 dollar. Office space donated by Donald Tonge. Santa departs Dec 24 after two days in town.
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Chester
S. Claus
Sth
Welsh Streets
Claus
Santa
North Pole
Jolly
Chester Businessmen’s Association
Distributive Education Clubs of America
DECA
Chester High School
Emma C. Balchiunas
Donald Tonge
Mr. Claus
Brian's Song remembered in Daily Times feature
A note in the Daily Times highlights a song titled Brian's Song to remember. The page reference and brief description suggest a memorial or commemorative piece in the Chester newspaper.
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Brian
Lawmakers削 tax bill cuts amid campaign funding clash
Congress conferees trimmed 12 billion dollars of tax relief amendments from the bill, actions cited by the White House as budget busting. Dispute centers on financing presidential campaigns with a one dollar tax earmark and potential changes to minority party access. Democrats push to keep the provision while Nixon vows to veto if kept.
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Washington
House
Senate
Nixon
White House
Democrats
Christmas fund rises to 200 dollars in Chester County
The Daily Times Merry Christmas Fund climbs to 200 with donations from J Wayne and Ruth Hamilton 25 Anonymous 5 Rabbi's Discretionary Fund of Chev Shalom Synagogue 18.09 Boyd and Margaret Brown 5 Eugene Jones 5 A Norkle 10 and others. Checks may be mailed to 18 26 E 8th St Chester 19016. Salvation Army aid will purchase items for needy families and distribution occurs before Christmas.
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Charneltown
Daily Times
Chev Shalom Synagogue
Nether Providence
8Th St
Chester
Salvation Army
J. Wayne
Ruth R. Hamilton
Ghey Shalom Synagogue
Boyd
Margaret Brown
Eugene Jones
A. Norkle
Typical Shoplifters all sizes in Delaware County series
This third article in a Delaware County series surveys shoplifters from all backgrounds. Store managers note thieves range from elderly welfare recipients to seasoned professionals, with appearances failing to reveal criminal intent. Detectives advise cautious behavior in stores.
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Ronald
Avellino
Eyre Park residents protest flood relief delays at council
About 70 Eyre Park residents packed Tuesday's city council meeting to demand faster action on flood relief after their homes were wrecked in the September 13 flood. They pressed for compensation closer to pre flood values, noting current offers would leave many facing large losses. Mayor Nacrelli and CRA officials discussed possible methods to restore pre flood values, with a follow up meeting set for December 9.
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Harold Dr. Ellis
Daily Times
Chester
Eyre Park
John Griffiths
Sycamore St
Nacrelli
Hawaii
Leo
Halmes
Joseph M. Mielarek
Griffiths
John J. Fitzgerald
The
Chester Redevelopment Authority
CRA
Senate moves toward extending Nixon wage price powers to 1978
The Senate nears final passage of a bill giving President Nixon authority to control wages and prices through April 30, 1978 with retroactive pay raises. Most issues settled in two days of debate. several amendments remain, including exemptions for small business and unions after next year. Senator Sparkman said the executive branch accepts the retroactive pay provision after administration concerns were addressed.
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Washington
Senate
Nixon
John Sparkman
D-Ala
Banking Committee
Executive Branch
Mets
William Proxmire
D-Wis
GM Approves 2.5 Percent Price Hike for 1972 Cars
The Price Commission sanctioned General Motors to raise prices by 2.5 percent on 1972 cars trucks and optional equipment. It was the final major domestic automaker to have a rate decision issued.
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Washington
the Price Commission
General Motors
Supreme Court bars inductions for Los Angeles draftees
Justice William O Douglas granted a temporary restraining order on all inductions in the Los Angeles area pending a test of the 1971 Draft Law. The ruling affects up to 1000 men and follows suits alleging eligibility for deferments under new liberal provisions, including personal appeals, witness testimony, and reasons for denial.
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Washington
Supreme Court
William O. Douglas
Los Angeles
Douglas
American Civil Liberties Union
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