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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1978
Page
1
Weather updates warn sleet this morning turning to snow then rain by evening with continued rainfall through Thursday. Highs near the mid 30s and overnight lows in the upper 20s to low 30s. Regional briefs cover political tensions, a mass death inquiry in Guyana, electricity price concerns, studded tire defiance, and Hanukah events.
President Carter says Brezhnev acknowledged U S recognition of China as proper in a personal note and said the new relationship with Peking will aid world peace. CBS interview notes Brezhnev agreeable to SALT talks and warns against undermining Taiwan. Republican critics push for more consultation. In Moscow Gromyko and Vance aim for mutually acceptable SALT II solutions in Geneva talks.
Delaware County plans to use federal CETA funds to keep mentally retarded persons employed in DESARC sheltered workshops. The 1979 budget of 62.2 million was approved with no property tax increase, and about 90,000 dollars in CETA funds would go to DELARC with potential for more. DESARC officials caution only 35 positions are currently protected as 45 slots were at stake amid MHMR funding worries.
Fire officials say a massive blaze at Morton Village Mall, spreading from apartments above stores, burned for hours. Chief William Holstein noted 15 companies battled the fire, with additional units rewetting rubble overnight. Roof and multiple floors collapsed, injuring a firefighter. around 30 residents evacuated. Ownership listed as Al Vanelli of Springfield. Morton Avenue stores faced extensive damage.
In a Tuesday night move, Upper Darby council adopted a 1979 budget with a 2.75 mill tax increase. Mayor Eugene D. Kane presented a no tax increase budget, but amended figures set the levy at 59.75 per $1,000, raising homeowners' annual bills by about $8.40. Kane, new to local politics, blamed challenger Robert W. Edgar for the tax stance shifting after a campaign context.
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