Rep Edgar to chair subcommittee and seek Public Works post
Harrisburg report shows Rep Robert W Edgar moving up in seniority to 173rd in the 97th Congress. He expects a House Veterans subcommittee chair for the first time and aims to lead a Public Works subcommittee on federal buildings and grounds, amid a conservativ e-leaning Congress impacting the Northeast and Midwest.
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U.S
Robert W. Edgar
Marple
Ronald Reagan
Edgar
Socratic
Senate
House
Northeast
Midwest
House Veterans Committee
House Public Works Committee
Fund Drives Growth as Salvation Army Appeal Reaches Holidays
The Daily Times Merry Christmas Fund surpasses $577 today with donors from Eddystone, Feltonville, and beyond contributing to the Salvation Army campaign. The drive aims for $16,000 by New Year’s Day, extending the deadline to boost giving for the needy. Donors include individuals, church groups, and anonymous supporters, many giving in memory of loved ones.
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Salvation Army
Yuletide
Eddystone
Daily Times
Lena Vanier
Adelaide Rees
Frances R. Bruner
H.L. Schwartz III
Walter T. Halfen
J.O.Y
Feltonville
Year in Review: 1980 Delaware County Highlights
Trisha Cochsell reviews 1980 in Delaware County, noting the Phillies World Series triumph and political gains for Robert Edgar while detailing local woes. Inflation, school budget strain, police layoffs in Chester, and a high profile murder case mark a year of contrasts.
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Frank Lee
Anthony Jones
Leroy Evans
Soauiay
Tug McGraw
Phillies
Bruce Johnston
U.S
Robert Edgar
Reagan
White House
Charlie Keeler
Frank Hazel
Delaware County
Chester City
William Penn
Chester
Missing plane found near Tinicum Island shore
A single engine plane believed to carry one unidentified person was found about 200 yards off the Delaware River shore near Tinicum Island. The search resumed at 7 a.m. after fog and darkness hindered salvage, with multiple boats and fire companies involved.
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Ruth Bissex
Daily Times
Tinicum
Philadelphia International Airport
Delaware River
Tinicum Island
Wate Witout
Waterways
Mike Grabowski
Front St
Little Tinicum Island
Man jailed in kidnap in Upper Chichester
James Raymond Sparks 23 of Third Street jailed on kidnapping and attempted rape charges after luring a 17 year old woman in Willbrook Shopping Center Friday night. He allegedly brandished a gun during transport, crashed in Edgmont Township, and was captured after a state police broadcast. He is held on 50000 bail with hearings set and warrants from multiple departments.
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Upper Chichester
Chester
Willbrook
James Raymond Sparks
Third Street
Edgmont
Parkside
Sparks
Edgmont Avenue
Delaware County
Thornbury
Springfield
Ridley Township
Media Woman Killed After Holiday Car Crash
Catherine Snyder 59 of Media died after being struck on State Street near Lemon Street Friday night. Robert Poperechny 25 of Media was driving the car, charged with driving under the influence. Snyder was rushed to Crozer-Chester Medical Center where she died Saturday.
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Pennsylvania
Catherine Snyder
State St
Snyder
State Street
Lemon Street
Robert Poperechny
Second Street
Poperchney
CCMC
Poperdiney
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