22 Feb 1977
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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1977
Page
1
President Carter asks Congress to raise 1978 spending by 19.4 billion above Ford's plan, aiming to fund key first steps toward his voter promises. He maintains the budget largely follows Ford's framework while rejecting programs that would burden the elderly and Medicare, Medicaid, and food aid.
Philadelphia AP reports union drivers and mailers refuse to cross picket lines during the Inquirer and Daily News strike. The Guild union members began a walkout February 8 over wages and hospital benefits as negotiations with Philadelphia Newspapers Inc. resume amid court actions and fines.
Ronald Hanley, 39, convicted in federal court on charges from a 1975 firebombing that killed five in Fellinville. He faces life on a civil rights violation count and was found guilty of conspiracy, making a firebomb, possession and obstructing justice. Co defendant Vincent Cucinotta, 43, was found not guilty on conspiracy. other charges were dismissed. David McGinnis, 19, pled guilty and awaits sentencing. The attack targeted Radames Santiago family, killing the wife and three children and a friend.
WEW Castle County forecast expects mostly sunny milder conditions today with a low near 30 and a high in the low 40s. Increasing clouds Wednesday bring highs in the low to mid 40s, with a chance of rain Wednesday night and Thursday, then clearing Friday with fair Saturday.
Pittsburgh mayor Peter Flaherty, long a Senate candidate hopeful, will become deputy U.S. attorney general under the Carter administration. He voiced surprise at the post, confirming a $52,000 yearly role and plans to remain in the Justice Department for at least four years. In Philadelphia, three people, including 14-year-old Wanda Lee McKim, were found dead in a southwest apartment bathtub, with no motive established.
Union leader George Meany says the AFL-CIO will oppose President Carter plan for a voluntary pre notification system on major wage and price increases, aiming to curb inflation while challenging administrative reach.
A sharp earthquake struck near the California Nevada border shortly before 10 30 p m on Monday causing no injuries or damage according to AP reports Chrysler Corp posted record earnings of 4226 million for 1976 and increased share of the domestic car market
The first storm in weeks drenched the parched West Coast with rain and snow. Meteorologists say a southward shift of a stubborn high pressure ridge toward Baja California may allow more systems to reach the coast but doubt the drought will be fully eased. Snowbound Sierra drivers and drought-stricken communities welcomed the relief, expecting showers off and on in the coming days.
London AP reports David Owen a 3ée-year-old physician turned politician is Britain's new foreign secretary. He is the youngest man named to the post since Anthony Eden in 1935.
Fire officials in Cherry Hill New Jersey investigate a Monday night blaze that destroyed the Barclay Farms Swim Club clubhouse. Arson is suspected as the probable cause amid damage to the facility reported by local authorities.
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