Long-awaited opening of new DCCC campus nears
Delaware County Community College nears its long delayed Miaryile campus opening after seven years of planning and construction. The $14 million site on Route 232 and Media Line Road aims for September, with phased buildings including a 35 classroom Academic Building and a Learning Support Building. SEPTA routes and county funding debates shape preparations as Founders Day week is planned to showcase the fall opening.
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County Commmnity College
DCC
Iks
Waco
Media Line
Sinee
John J. Hayat
Maonser Haydi
Barry Gibbons
Southeastern Pennsylvania, Transportation Authority
SEPTA
Dan Meckes
Meekes
Istvati
Concordville
Pennsylvania
City adds 11 patrolmen to police force
The city approved 11 new patrolmen raising the department to an all time high of about 146 officers. The recruits, chosen from 31 applicants, will begin training December 10 and include four Black officers. Salaries start at 9,670 with step increases to 10,430 after three years. A tactical squad funded by a LEA grant may form soon with Capt Timothy Gill as head.
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Ity. Council
Police
Floyd C. Lewisard
Brian’ 'P . Rothwell
Nathaniel Bentley
Pearle
Henry E. Isola
Walnut St
Robert J Blythe
William
Bireley
Robert F Bingnest
Upland
James MacColl
Edemont Ave
John, R Goepel
Sid
Clifford J McLain
Potter St
Lewis
Bingnear's
Bart Spedden
Ronald
Gerhard Steppke
Gerald P
John Hampel
Joseph
Soap
Governor's Justice Commission
Timothy Gill
St Hedwigs to Hold 40 Hours of Devotion
St Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church will begin 40 hours of devotion starting Sunday evening with prayers and a sermon by visiting missionary Father Victor Kraynonas. Vespers will be sung in three languages Latin Polish and English across three consecutive days.
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Chester
St Hedwig's
Victor Kraynonas
CFM
Wisconsin
Countian Returns on S S Hope in Brazil Mission
Middletown resident Miss Lee, 25 years in the Delaware Countian aboard the hospital ship Hope, recalls a Brazil stay teaching local doctors and nurses. The Hope, a teaching hospital afloat, docks at foreign ports to train residents in U S methods and care, with significant Portuguese language exchange during the Macae port call. The nurse, a 1966 Pennerest graduate, joined for the idea of helping people and studying United States medical practices. The ship, docked at Philadelphia for maintenance, is slated to stay in Chester for about two months before continuing its global mission.
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Delaware
Brazil
Marshal Lee
Lane Riddlewood
Hope
United States
Miss Lee
Maceto
Ernest Lee
Pennerest High School
Alfred University
N.Y
Inaction Suspected in Aid for Black Nixon Backer
Washington AP reports alleged financial irregularities in the business of Dr. Thomas W. Matthew, a black supporter of President Nixon. Matthew faced Queens DA prosecution and conviction for misusing federal funds. SBA auditors testified about early 1971 findings and a lengthy 84 page report sent to the Justice Department in 1972. The White House and SBA handling drew sharp criticism from lawmakers.
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Thomas
Wmatthew
New York City
Matthew
Queens, N.Y
Queens
U.S. Fustices Department
Lawrence Williams
R-Pa
Small Business Administration
Justice Department
Marvin Shelton
Lewis Willans
SBA
The
Justice
Interboro to Resume Normal Bus Service Monday After Gas Delivery
Interboro School District announces normal bus service will resume Monday after Freeman Haas secured 150 gallons from Logter auty rental, additional fuel from Ridley Township Gulf and Prospect Park Arco stations, and a We regular supplier delivery. The special activity bus runs were canceled Thursday and Friday due to limited gasoline.
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Interboro
Frederick P Haas
Haas
Logter Auty Rental
Ridley Township
Prospect Park Arco
Mans
SBA flood relief amid political controversy in Agnes aftermath
Rep. Lawrence G. Williams alleges SBA manipulation and coverup in Hurricane Agnes relief. Philadelphia regional director Russell Hamilton testified. Williams cites irregularities in Richmond and a central-office shift of duties. Kleppe to testify as Williams demands a full accounting. Also includes weather data and an erroneous casualty notice about a local American Legion post.
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SBA
Lawrence G. Williams
Springfield
Pennsylvania
Williams
Justice Department
Washington
Russell Hamilton
Philadelphia
House Banking and Currency Committee
Hamilton
Richmond
Ic8
Willaims
Thomas Kleppe
Subcommittee
Kleppe
House Banking Law Currency Committee
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