18 Feb 1977
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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1977
Page
1
The federal government will use possible fund cutoffs to enforce rules against sex segregated physical education and related programs. The move targets schools and organizations restricting participation by gender and exempts certain items.
The Carter era plan demands all schools and higher education institutions reveal compliance with 1975 sex discrimination rules within six days, or face federal funds termination. HEW notes past lax checks, while colleges seek a congressional waiver for major revenue sports, with 16,000 districts and 2,700 colleges affected.
Nemo the dolphin and trainer Doana Prince enjoy winter break at Marriott's Great America in Southern California. The scene captures a sunny beach vibe as visitors soak up warmth amid theme park activities.
In Philadelphia, a U.S. District Court fined the mailers union 3000 for failing to report to work at the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News during a writers strike that began February 8. The judge ordered the fines start Tuesday and forfeiture of a 25000 bond after fresh absences.
The House adjourned for the weekend without vetting the controversial pay raises for Members of Congress Cabinet officers federal judges and other high officials. Raises would automatically become effective at midnight Saturday.
A Highland Park firm offers a 34 hour bus tour titled Massacres and Mobsters that visits Chicago crime sites from the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre to Dillinger’s death, the Eastland sinking, Iroquois Theater fire, Haymarket riot, and Capone era spots. The $7.50 trip, starting near Adler Planetarium, targets both organized crime lore and political corruption in a guided history ride.
SAINT PETERS PA AP The auction of Saint Peters village west of Philadelphia was called off when Donald H. Rossiter bought the town. He pledged to preserve its 19th century character. About 40 craftsmen tenants welcomed the deal as relief from fears of a big developer turning the hamlet into a generic town.
Harrisburg AP Gov Shapp faced a National Guard misuse dispute as Adjutant Gen Harry Mier resigned after allegations from Col Edward Bollen of repeated use of government aircraft for personal cargo and alcohol aboard flights. Bollen's suit led to Mier's discharge, a Justice Department probe, and FBI involvement as Mier announced his resignation. Washington AP Legislation advances Carter stimulus with $50 rebates for 44.6 million households and permanent tax cuts, with rebates mailed May or June if passed.
Cloudy to mostly cloudy conditions with rising afternoon temperatures into the mid thirties. Snow chances arise late Saturday with highs 35 to 40, turning cold and windy Sunday into Monday with lows near 20 and highs 30 to 35. AIR QUALITY satisfactory. tides for Chester Tidewater Terminal listed. several local temperature figures and norms provided.
The Associated Press reports state lottery results for Delaware New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Delaware Double Diamond numbers include 85 White-2 Galg-10. New Jersey Weekly Lottery lists various codes such as 604-881 Millionaire Finalist 20773 Special Qualifying 21886 Touchdown 398 3025-11004 241580. Pennsylvania shows additional stakes and draw references.
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