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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1982
Page
2
A garbled OCR fragment yields a brief note on a person or event with uncertain names. readable details include a numeric token 42 and scattered letters resembling a headline style without clear facts, locations, or organization references.
Fragmentary USPS listing fragment notes Second class mail at Central States Mildred Ave Primos Pa 19018. Keywords imply postal designation and class.
Authorities reopened bars and liquor stores in Overtown after two days of rioting that killed two and left 26 injured. Police reduced the perimeter, while 150 to 200 officers stayed at outposts. Looters briefly returned to a sacked liquor store as crowds taunted officers. most shops began cleanup before resuming business.
Thousands across the United States witnessed the last North American lunar eclipse until 1989 with the Moon dimmed by Earth’s shadow and a rust colored halo from volcanic dust. Observers in Honolulu and New York compared the view to Pac Man and Cookie Monster as scientists noted the unusual darkness could yield data on atmospheric dust.
Los Angeles police held an unprecedented service for Jack Webb who died December 23. Chief Daryl Gates praised Webb for his influence on law enforcement and the LAPD. Webb produced and starred as Sgt. Joe Friday from 1949 to 1970, carrying badge 714, the show's enduring symbol.
NORRISTOWN UP I reports Judge Frederick Smillie dismissed charges against George Shenkle 20 for taking a pickle from a barrel in a supermarket and eating it while walking through the store A store official demanded payment and Shenkle refused leading to arrest The judge warned the defendant and quipped about stealing a whole case next time.
Police nationwide prepare to enforce a crackdown on drunken drivers during the New Year period. The National Safety Council estimates 300 to 400 deaths and 14 000 to 19 000 disabling injuries will occur over the holiday, with many deaths linked to drunken driving. The Kemper Companies report one in ten drivers is drunk.
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