County council heads west for convention trip
Media Courthouse Delaware County council plans travel to Pittsburgh for the statewide county commissioners convention Sunday to Wednesday. Chairman Keeler notes the meeting will address projected cuts in government funding amid President Reagan's budget proposal. County covers $75 registration per participant, 20 cents per mile for about 700 miles, and about $100 daily for lodging and meals.
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Delaware County
County Commissioners
Pittsburgh
Council
Es Keeler
Reagan
Welfare talks available Spec Delco Welfare Board speakers
The Delaware County Board of Assistance offers speakers on welfare topics including grants medical aid food stamps and home care payments. To arrange a talk call Judith Montgomery or Dot Laumie at the numbers provided. The board office is at 12th and Crosby streets. Middletown residents unite against Philadelphia sewer sludge Ridley Creek State Park seeks a public DER meeting prior to approval led by Elmer Miller Edgmont board president.
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Pennsylvania
State Department of Public Welfare
Judith Montgomery
Dot Laumie
12Th
Crosby Streets
Middletown
Philadelphia
Ridley Creek State Park
Elmer Miller
Edgmont Board of Supervisors
Department of Environmental Resources
Germantown Manufacturing plans seven-lot subdivision
The Marple Township planning commission approved Germantown Manufacturing Co plans to subdivide its East Sussex Avenue property near Parkway in the industrial tract into seven lots. Company spokesman said some lots will be retained while at least four will be sold.
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Marple
Germantown Manufacturing Co
East Sussex Avenue
Parkway
Garnet Valley School Board hires architect for high school study
The Garnet Valley School Board engaged the Samuel Crothers Architectural Firm of Philadelphia to study the feasibility of enlarging and modifying the junior senior high school. The contract caps fees at 7,800 dollars.
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Concord
Samuel Crothers
Philadelphia
Garnet Valley School Board
Sewer sale postponed for Norwood plant equipment
NORWOOD The expected auction of Mackinapates Sewer Authority treatment plant equipment will not take place before September. Arrangements for the auction are still being negotiated as Solicitor John Larkin reported at the regular monthly authority meeting.
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Norwood
John Larkin
Garnet Valley School Board Approves PSFS Loan
The Garnet Valley School Board authorized a tax and revenue anticipation loan of 725000 from Philadelphia Savings Fund Society. The district expects net profit of 33000 for the year.
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Concord
Garnet Valley School Board
Philadelphia Savings Fund Society
Haverford State mum on three mysterious patient deaths
Haverford State Hospital officials refused to reveal details of three patient deaths over five months citing state law on confidentiality. Board members protested citing oversight needs, while the hospital cited a fierce standard for releasing information. Police investigations and internal inquiries were noted but not elaborated.
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Haverford
Haverford State Hospital
Board of Trustees
Doug Richardson
Richardson
Stephen Timlin
Clifton Heights
Bryn Mawr Hospitat
Nine insurance agents charged in premium free policy scheme
Harrisburg The case centers on Benjamin Laskin and eight others indicted for selling premium free life insurance to Philadelphia area residents. Laskin's license was revoked and fined 1500 dollars with an 18500 penalty if licensed again. Kolbes and others allegedly routed applications to four companies, with advanced commissions shared among parties. Investigations continue.
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Harrisburg
Havertown
Benjamin Laskin
Ellis Road
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Insurance Department
Laskin
Michael Browne
Nathan Kolbes
Bala Cynwyd
Pennsylvania
Kolbes
U.S. Attorney’s Office
Insurance Department
O Bannon quotes on Haverford concerns and duties
Vintage O Bannon remarks reflect expectations and predictions. Spense notes satisfaction with outcomes. Mrs. O Bannon asserts her duty as state representative to report constituent concerns about Haverford conditions to the public.
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O’bannon
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