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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1983
Page
4
Robert Marconi faces charges tied to a Springfield home fire in which drugs and weapons were seized. His attorney appeals to the state Superior Court, arguing a retrial would violate double jeopardy after a mistrial sparked by prejudicial information from a juror.
East Lansdowne officials propose a 7 mill real estate tax increase to cover 555000 in 1984 expenses, plus a 20 increase in sewer rentals due to Upper Darby charges and an 80000 tax anticipation loan to cover first quarter costs. Swarthmore and Eddystone items noted separately.
A federal judge in Philadelphia ruled the $150,000 jury award to the widow of Chester patrolman William Parker excessive and ordered a reduced amount or a new trial. The 1962 death of Parker and alleged coverups tied to ex mayor's daughter were cited as context for the disputed damages.
A Delaware County family of six, the Palmatters, lost their Kinder Park apartment and Christmas gifts in a 6 am blaze. Pat Palmatter and husband Mike, veterans and laborer, escaped with their four children, now staying with Pat’s father in Chester while seeking a new home. Community groups have begun collecting clothing and goods, with $ contact info for donations at 215 E. 13th St, Chester. Two other local families also lost homes since December 1.
John Lewandowski, 16, formerly of Chester, died after his 1983 Camaro left Old Route 1 in East Nottingham Township, struck a tree, and he sustained fatal injuries. He attended Oxford Area High School and played on the basketball team. His mother Janice and stepfather Robert Jacubczyk and sister Lisa Lewandowski reside in Chester. His father Leo Lewandowski Sr. works as a guard at Delaware County Prison.
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