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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1973
Page
6
The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates the Wholesale Price Index increased well over one percent in November with fuel prices up about 15 percent and industrial prices climbing sharply. Food wholesale prices declined in October, while consumer fuel and gasoline costs are expected to rise further in coming months.
Sun Oil will replace the district sales office and terminal at 10th and Green Streets Marcus Hook with a new six to seven acre facility adjacent to a Sun tank farm. The 25000 square foot warehouse will include office space and house the Greater Philadelphia Heating Oil Division sales force. About 95 people will be employed. Sales staff move in by July with rest of facility finished 90 days later. No definite use for the terminal and offices is announced.
State aviation official testifies helipad in Radnor Township poses no serious safety threat to area residents. Judge extends injunction hearing until Friday while details focus on personal use site operated by Andrew Riker III at 440 Highland W Ave, Upper Providence.
CHESTE More than 26 autos burned and about 42 batteries stolen from the C A Powers Co 114 S. The loss was found by sales manager B L Mauloni Jr who discovered the theft shortly before 130 a m. The autos were removed from the building.
A 10 year old Woodlyn boy was admitted to Taylor Hospital after being struck by a car at 4 45 p m. Police said the driver Thomas Roberts Jr 50 of Ridgewood Lane Brookhaven was northbound on Bullens Lane near MacDade Boulevard when Anthony Q Gaspero Jr 605 Defense Road ran into the path of the vehicle. The youth is listed in satisfactory condition.
George Washington and his forces were forced to surrender Fort Necessity during the Battle of Great Meadows in the French and Indian War, marking an early clash with French and Native forces.
Parkside mayor Kenneth Dale did not seek reelection and urged his successor and the council to pursue four priorities. He called for a qualified health officer, a police presence at Parkside School until safety lights or alternatives are in place, certification of borough ordinances, and a higher mayoral salary funded by federal revenue sharing. Dale also urged residents to limit outside lighting amid the energy crisis and a council motion moved the school flashing sign farther from the school to alert motorists earlier. A special trash pickup was set for the first Wednesday of each month.
Delaware County commissioners advanced Rose Tree Hunt Club site conversion in Upper Providence to a public park by approving four low bids. James J. Skelly Inc of Media won the general contract at 349000 for a shell structure for concerts and events, plus related development. Rite-Way Electrical Inc and Styery Garden Center provided bids for electrical work and landscaping at kara.
A report describes the naturalization event held in the auditorium of the courthouse due to crowded facilities and a parking shortage from major construction on the Orange Street lot. The ceremony welcomed four children and 35 adults as new citizens, with certificates to be presented at 7:30 p.m. on January 9. Names and addresses of new citizens are listed.
In five months stocks plunged 198.75 points marking the sharpest three month slide in years as the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 14.90 to around 78 000.31 amid a volatile New York market. The index briefly dipped below major thresholds as traders monitored ongoing weakness and economic uncertainty.
Temperatures show a 24 hour high of 64 and low 48 with a Wednesday average of 61 and a normal 41. Today’s high 53 and low 33, with Friday at 47. Precipitation 0.75 inches in the month. extended outlook fair Saturday and Sunday with a Monday shower chance. Clearing and cooler Monday night, highs upper 40s to low 50s, lows mostly in the 30s.
Harrisburg report says the Shapp administration delays a proposed increase for Medicaid funding to nursing homes. Health care officials cite federal blocks and fire safety code issues as reasons for slow disbursement, with talks seeking a blanket exception to implement a July 1 goal and October follow up.
Morris Carter of the 400 block East 9th Street surrendered to Chester police after a weekend stabbing at Town Bar on East 7th Street. Kerry Jackson, 24, of 931 Madison Street, was treated in intensive care for neck chest and back wounds. Carter was arraigned on aggravated assault and released on $250 bond for a December 13 preliminary hearing.
Jennie Douglas became the first woman employed by the U S government when hired by the treasurer on October 9 1862 to cut and trim currency.
Two Chester firemen were injured battling a Green Street Tow home fire of unknown origin. The second floor suffered damage as residents Mrs Deborah Noel and her three children escaped unharmed. Fire Chief Robert Ogden said Fireman James Greenhalgh was struck by debris and Moyamensing Fireman Leonard Guy inhaled smoke. about 20 firefighters and equipment from Hanley and Moyamensing fought the blaze for about an hour.
Township commissioners opened bids for one year trash collection and found bids at least 50 000 higher than last year. Secretary Louis H Calmagna said last year’s bids were 110 000 and this year’s averages reached 3162 000 prompting rejection of all bids due to the steep rise.
Beechwood regional sanitary engineer from the state DER in Norristown plans meetings to enforce stilling basins at three pipes draining parking lot runoff into a stream. DER consent order bans paving until pollution and runoff velocity targets are met, with basins aimed at preventing drainage problems near the mall site at Baltimore Pike and Sproul Road.
A new shopping center proposed for Brandywine will house a department store, possibly Hess of Allentown, and several smaller shops. Developer Frank E. Aderno leads the project. Hess Inc. spokesman stated there are no expansion discussions in that area.
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