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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1978
Page
1
In Erie County a sniper bullet grazed a trucker's head as a legal battle to end a dissident steel haulers strike continued in federal court. The injured driver, found in his rig along Interstate 90, remained in stable condition at Hamot Medical Center.
DELARC workshop participants and parents, including Joseph Latimer and his sister Margaret Miller, urged Delaware County Council to reinstate full funding for sheltered workshops. The 1979 MHMR budget faces cuts. protesters warned of regression and institutionalization if shortfalls persist.
Darby Township faces a financial bind as salaries for police, highway workers and office staff totaling about 8000 are delayed. A 1 percent earned income tax proposal will be considered at tonight's 8 p.m. meeting at Darby Township High School to generate funds, with Berkheimer Associates handling collection alongside existing taxes.
The Carter administration will ease fringe benefit limits and tighten price hike ceilings as minor revisions to wage and price guidelines. Barry Bosworth, director of the Council on Wage and Price Stability, said results are expected by spring and the program could last several years if favorable. Officials indicate no change in the 7 percent wage increase cap and only slight reductions in some price limits.
State Auditor General Al Benedict condemns Darby police pension fund for violations of state law. Borough secretary says corrections will be addressed after year start while some require ordinances. Issues include improper 120 month life guarantee and $2361 spent on life insurance with pension funds.
John M. Young a 24 year old bus driver for Southeast Delco School District was arrested after his car hit a utility pole on Hook Road and Tribbitt Ave at 6 30 pm officers found marijuana in the vehicle He was arraigned on cosmetic and drug act violations disorderly conduct and reckless driving held on 5000 bail with preliminary hearing set for December 21 Police say he had been under surveillance. A separate Cleveland ordinance requiring all homes to install smoke detectors by March 1 was approved 32 1 by City Council.
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