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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1973
Page
5
The report notes a sharp rise in assessments across 9 municipalities from 1973 values and a proposed 3.5 million real estate tax hike. It cites General Electric Co sale and Kresge transactions, plus a $1 million loss in one area and a Western borough's $475,175 boost amid local shifts.
Delaware County Housing Authority Executive Director John Ryan urges a $50 surcharge for tenants who leave Christmas lights on, citing federal energy guidelines and HUD. He says the policy targets energy waste and that HUD has not intervened, while CHA chair Ernest Trosino says no similar fines are planned locally.
Chester police and Virginia State Police issued a teletype seeking John C. Turnbull also known as George Wagener in a murder and abduction investigation. Turnbull, six feet tall and 190 pounds with brown hair and eyes, is believed local and last sighted near Chester on December 2. Investigators said Commonwealth’s Attorney orders limit details until custody.
State police arrested James Townsend 26 of 1400 block Mary Street and Steve Long 22 of 2000 block Fourth Street after a Woolco store robbery at Northtowne Plaza Naamans Road. They allegedly threatened a watchman with a gun, stole merchandise, fled through a back door, and were tracked by a trooper and K-9. Loot recovered, suspects jailed pending Delaware extradition hearing.
Springfield township commissioners awarded a five year lease to PS Inc to operate the Springfield Country Club restaurant concession. The sole bid of 325 020 was accepted after three earlier bids were rejected for not meeting specifications.
The winning number in Wednesday's New Jersey daily letters is 41557. No additional results or context provided.
Judge Howard F. Reed Jr postponed testimony in a suit challenging the election of Mrs. Ann D. Hazard as Wallingford-Arthmore School director. The case centers on machine issues in Swarthmore area and a preliminary objection paused proceedings. Eleven witnesses were prepared to testify about the Republican lever malfunction.
The Boeing Vertol Co wins an $8 million contract to design a two car prototype for the State of the Art Car program. It uses onboard energy storage flywheels to capture braking energy and power traction, reducing grid demand and offering continued movement during power loss. The car features modular construction with fire resistant nonconductive materials.
In Chester a head on collision on Interstate 5 near the Edgmont Avenue interchange injured Edward Berridge 24 and led to Russell Seay 52 being charged with drunken driving after he refused a sobriety test. Berridge sustained facial cuts and a sore leg. Police advised hospital treatment.
A scan of small gifts and memorials shows numerous donors across Chester, Aston, Media, and surrounding areas giving to churches, schools, and colleagues. Gifts range from $1 to $147.91, with many donors honoring memories or staff and a few noting in lieu of cards.
48-year-old Constance Shuster of Darby Township was injured when her car spun on a wet Providence Road and plunged about 10 feet into Stoney Creek. Passersby and residents pulled her from the vehicle. she was taken to Delaware Hospital in unknown condition. Police diverting traffic while PECO workers capped a gas pipe damaged in the crash.
The report provides 24 hour temperature changes with a high on Wednesday of 40 and a low tonight of 40, plus a current average of 24 and a yearly comparison. It notes upcoming highs of 40 and 45, a 3.52 month precipitation to date, and an extended outlook of a chance of rain or snow Saturday followed by fair conditions Sunday and Monday with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s.
The article notes two commissioners, Aston Nee and William Montgomery, were presented with plaques by fellow commissioners for 12 and eight years of service respectively. Other business touched on potential bus service by January and route permits.
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