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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1983
Page
4
In Delaware County Millbourne Patrolman Chris Shipani captured a 17 year old Philadelphia youth after he snatched a handbag from a Rustler Steakhouse at knifepoint. The assailant attacked a female employee and threatened to cut her as she walked home.
Nine punctured federal surplus food cans discovered during a Trainer borough distribution raise concerns of tampering or contamination. Police and the Coroneounty Action Agency will test contents, with hundreds more potentially affected across the county. No illnesses reported yet, but officials warn recipients to watch for symptoms.
A hung jury led Judge Robert F. Kelly to declare a mistrial in the armed holdup robbery trial of Hill, 20, of Philadelphia. Prosecutors will retry Hill on robbery and conspiracy charges after testimony from a key assistant manager and a series of misidentification claims. Witnesses described gunmen, loot, and a tense freezer scene as victims recounted fear and escapes at the Rustler Steak House on May 21 lasting about one day of testimony.
Springfield state rep Mary Ann Arty has resigned from the township board of commissioners after serving since 1977. Board President Bob DiOrio read excerpts from her resignation letter noting she cannot devote time to duties though she regrets leaving. Arty has served in the House of Representatives since 1978 and could not attend the meeting due to voting on no fault legislation.
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