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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1978
Page
1
An elderly Chester couple, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cellini, 84 and 73, were robbed on their porch in the 300 block West 2nd Street as two thieves demanded money. A tire iron was used to threaten them before the pair fled with $10.
Fire officials battled a multi floor blaze at Morton Village Mall starting around 7 30 a m with smoke seen from the second floor near a chimney. Fire marshal says cause not yet determined as crews from Morton Rutledge Springfield and Prospect Park fought hotspots and residents reported boarded doors and nailed windows hindering entry. Traffic rerouted from Morton and Yale avenues as flames continued on the scene.
Delco council preserves 1979 tax rate at 45.6 mills while boosting MHMR funding 6.5 percent. Keeler and colleagues credited budget reviews, revised income estimates, and state federal reimbursements for holding the line. Additional revenues and cost cuts narrowed a $1.4 million gap without a tax increase.
The Elrod case triggers debate over patronage in Cook County Sheriff employes and civil service rules. Democrats seek a special committee to guard legal rights and possibly hire counsel as county sources emphasize defending prerogatives against mass political firings.
A Cambria County judge dismissed all charges against Chester Township Supervisor Joseph A. Palazzo. The two prior Delaware County Court trials on arrest interference ended in mistrials. District Attorney Frank Hazel plans to appeal the ruling. Palazzo, 64, was suspended as deputy clerk of courts and could not comment.
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