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Newspaper

Delaware County Daily Times

Location

Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1979

Page

2

License photo bill killed in Pennsylvania House

Harrisburg reports the House recessed after voting down a plan to add motorists colored pictures to driver licenses and approved pension increases for retirees. The 1979 session ended without defining the attorney general's powers as Republicans balked at a late bill and Gov Thornburgh faced concerns. In Media Court, Eric Smith, 20, received two seven to 15 year terms for raping two Upper Darby sisters, while mother Joanne McGuiness got probation after pleading no contest to related charges.

Harrisburg UPI Pennsylvania Ronald Cowell Allegheny Joseph Kolter Beaver House Transportation Committee Philadelphia Pittsburgh Scranton- Wilkes Barre Lehigh Valley Kolter Senate Dick Thornburgh House Eric Smith Hadfield Road Joseph deFuria Delaware County Upper Darby Smith Joanne McGuiness Powell Lane

Christmas Trees Safe as Community Steps In

Aston volunteers battle tree thefts as Ernie Gordon and Matthew Fisher mobilize help from Town Watch and local businesses. Two musicians plan a concert to deter thieves while every effort aims to keep tree sales affordable for residents.

Walt Chernokal Steve Walton Len Wasylyk Cindy VanDemark Ernie Gordon Bill Doohan Aston Linda Demeglio Daily Times Aston-Beechwood Fire Co Gordon Matthew C. Fisher Fishers Corner John Dennett Steve Walton Sire City Amean Sad Sabieaseeeb Robin Jim Constantino Sts.2ve

Fire company faces closure over funding crisis

A Nov 29 letter from nine fire company directors warns the department may go out of service Jan 1 unless a mutual accord is reached. President Robert Denney says projected 1979 80 expenditures total 40000 with only 34000 revenue, forcing use of reserves and drawing on township support not guaranteed by officials.

Fire Company Robert Denney

Weather brief for Delaware and New Castle Counties

Forecasts indicate rain and cold windy conditions tonight with lows in the 20s to low 30s and partial clearing tomorrow. Friday brings sunny to partly sunny skies, continued cool weather, and highs in the upper 30s to low 40s with windy conditions.

Delaware County New Castle County Chester Tidewater Terminal Pier

Delaware County Deaths and Legal Notices Summary

This page lists Delaware County obituaries including Thomas Christopoulos Milton Mallalieu Joseph Friel John Hood and Daniel Galberth Also shown are marriage licenses for multiple couples across Springfield Ridley Park Upper Darby Media and Chester and a set of drawing results from the Pennsylvania Daily Lottery the Delaware Daily Lottery New Jersey Pick-it Lottery and the Pennsylvania Big 50 Lottery with multiple color numbered combinations.

Thomas Christopoulos Milton C. Mallalieu Joseph J. Friel John Hood Daniel C. Galberth Woodward A. Rai Charles H. Goebel Jr Esther S. Dean Springfield Wayne A. Liberati Potomac Laurie E. Stevinson Ridley Township Gerald J. McCarthy Elizabeth B. Rozploch Ridley Park Martin Adryan Patricia Ostroski Upper Darby Daniel J. Gartland Isabel Ciallella Media Thomas £. Hickson Boothwyn Geraldine M. Roux Rebee Gregory J. Thiboutat Tracy L. Rush Morton Lottery Pennsylvania Delaware New Jersey

McDonalds lifts fund with $700 gift drive

Eight McDonalds restaurants contribute again to a breakfast coffee fundraiser, adding $700 to the year’s total and aiming for $2,500. Participating locations span Edgmont Ave Brookhaven Baltimore Pike Clifton Heights and several nearby towns. Donors include Peggy Fry and many local residents honoring loved ones with memoriam gifts.

McDonald’s Edgmont Ave Brookhaven Baltimore Pike Clifton Heights Hancock and Morton Streets Folsom West Chester Pike Haverford MacDade Boulevard Holmes

Star and sky myths around Jesus birth date explained

Nick Ignatuk, Ridley High School science chair, explores a theory of Jesus birth around 6 B.C. citing Herod’s era taxation, a late 7 B.C. planetary conjunction in the House of the Hebrews, and a Mars Jupiter alignment visible in Leo. He notes astrologers may have seen a notable planetary grouping signaling the Messiah.

Herod Seite En Bee Caesar Rome Ankara Turkey Mary and Joseph Bethlehem Jupiter Saturn Mars Jerusalem Enoch Moses Isaiah Israel B.C Leo Nick Ignatuk Ridley High School The Daily Times

Blue Route gains momentum amid PennDOT funding questions

The task force backed express-bus transfer stations and final Blue Route designs pending a go ahead. Haack and Thornburgh voiced cautious optimism despite PennDOT money issues and an energy crisis. Governor avoided predicting which projects might be cut. Rep John Alden to hold 8 pm Radnor meeting at 301 Ivon Ave Wayne. Haack cited Goldschmidt promising a quick decision after the task force report.

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