Modifications to dead man device blamed in SEPTA crash
Philadelphia NORRISTOWN TAgn investigation shows a faulty dead man safety device may have failed to stop the trolley after operator Albert Cheshire, 31, of Upper Darby, left the pedal. NTSB officials will issue recommendations in about six months based on testimony and evidence.
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Union backs fired trolley operator amid dead man debate
The union says speculation about the firing of a SEPTA operator remains unproven. Witness Barbara Kane testified from Havertown about the operator’s focus on the track while another witness lacked certainty. Officials discussed the dead man mechanism and whether stools on trolleys were removed as part of safety checks.
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County tax hike protester objects on Biblical grounds
Carris, citing the Bible, objects to the county’s 9.3 percent tax hike in 1987 during a public hearing, calling the budget “too excessive” and arguing that budgets at federal, state, and local levels tax too much. Anne Richan of the Community Dispute Settlement of Darby also spoke in dissent.
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Trash deal signed bids remain secret
A damaged passage notes that a trash disposal agreement was signed while bids were kept confidential. Officials claimed bids had moved beyond early stages and that one official, Michaels, supported disclosing bid specifics on Wednesday. The fragmentary text cites uncertainty about disclosure timing and process.
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