Gulf & Western near loss of $30 million Argentina contract
Swarthmore firm Gulf & Western faces losing a $30 million contract to a European rival due to U S State Department human rights policy. The Argentina government project to supply machinery for small caliber ammunition production could go abroad if no export license is granted by June 8. About 500 jobs and multiple Delaware County subcontractors hang in the balance as officials press for a US approval despite government criticism of Videla's regime.
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Harry Maitland
Daily Times
Swarthmore
Gulf & Western
U.S. State Department
Argentina
Advanced Development and Engineering Center
S. Chester Road
U. S. State Department
Delaware County
Weather outlook with showers and warm temps
Chance of showers tonight and Saturday with an isolated thundershower. Temperatures today near 90, low around 70. Sunday will be fair and cooler. Details on Page 2.
Confucius rehabilitated by Chinese scholars at forum
In Tokyo, AP reports that after a decade of abuse China rehabilitates Confucius, now criticized on merits. Historian Ting Wei-chih outlined a new line at a four day Chinese Academy of Social Sciences forum attended by nearly 100 scholars. In Washington, AP notes over 100 million Americans joined the labor force yet face rising costs. Grocery prices rose over 7 percent from a year earlier as shoppers see higher bills.
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Tokyo
Confucius
Long
China
Ting Wei-chih
Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Washington
U.S
Associated Press
Local Clifton club seeks variance for Deli Social Club
Clifton Heights zoning board weighs a variance after witnesses from the club and borough testified on legality of location and facilities. The club was fined $100 for one of five violations. police noted late activities past midnight, sometimes to 5 a.m., while residents backed by an 85 signature petition.
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Clifton Heights
Deli
Alvin Ackerman
Ronald Berry
Frank Carmelingo
James Mathis
PECO seeks eminent domain for 230000-volt line
The Public Utility Commission will hold a second pre hearing conference Tuesday at 10 am in Philadelphia before Administrative Law Judge Rudolph S Pallastrone. PECO seeks eminent domain powers to acquire rights of way over 14 properties in Concord Middletown and Chester Heights for a 230000-volt transmission line linking the Concord and Middletown substations. The plan is opposed by Concord and Chester Heights.
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Times
Harrisburg Bureau
the Public Utility Commission
PUC
Philadelphia Electric Company
PECO
Delaware County
Rudolph S. Pallastrone
State Office
Philadelphia
Concord
Middletown
Chester Heights
Tax receipts delayed by new equipment issues
Delays in processing county tax receipts will cost $3,000 extra in postage as 170,300 receipts are mailed with 15 cent stamps instead of 13 cent stamps. The新 scanner feeding data to the county computer malfunctions caused the hold up, with officials urging patience until the process stabilizes.
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Charles Maggio
Maggie
Ee Corp
Harold F. Haabestad Jr
Haabestad
Thomas Monteith
DA seeks to oust constable over burglary conviction
Delaware County District Attorney Frank Hazel asks the court to remove John J. Flannery from the Trainers constable post he has held since 1974. Flannery, 54, was convicted in 1971 of burglary larceny and conspiracy in a Bala Cynwyd case with Anthony Bonaduce. The suit argues ineligibility under the Pennsylvania Constitution, while the key issue is whether crimes must occur during official duties.
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Delaware
Frank Hazel
Montgomery County
Hazel
Delawre
John J. Flannery
Flannery
Pennsylvania
Lord & Taylor
Bala Cynwyd
Marcus Hook
Anthony Bonaduce
Constable
Harry A. Whiteman Jr
Bike Hike Sunday Aids Delaware County Mentally Retarded
Upper Darby reports say the County Bike Hike is Sunday with 15 to 20 mile routes and sponsor pledges per mile. Sue Van Rensler coordinates details. contact MA2-7000 ext 237 238 or FL2-5548 for registration. Other items include a court hold for Carl Smith on multiple charges and a reported burglary of a TV in Merion Trace Apartments. Barbara Voorhees ends May reign as Poppy Queen. Mary Gavin leads Legion Auxiliary poppy efforts.
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Upper Darby
F. Joseph Loeper, Jr
Township of Leisure Services
Delaware County
Sue van Rensler
Department of Leisure Services
District Justice of the Peace
Martin J. Kerns
Carl Smith
Merion Trace
West Chester Pike
Smith
Barbara Voorhees
Mary Gavin
American Legion Auxiliary
Kane fires first salvo in bid for Edgar seat
Upper Darby mayor Eugene Kane launches his campaign against U S Representative Robert Edgar criticizing his voting on HEW budget cuts and inflation tied to government spending. Kane cites the federal report of misspent HEW funds and mentions the Ashbrook amendment defeat.
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Kane
Edgar
Upper Darby
Eugene Kane
U.S
Robert Edgar
Carter
House of Representatives
Department of Health, Education & Welfare
HEW
Accounting Office
Ashbrook
Rutledge July 4 celebration faces staffing shortfall
Rutledge officials warn the town’s Fourth of July celebration is in jeopardy after only six people attended Thursday’s committee meeting. Borough Secretary Diane Raudabaugh urged volunteers and scheduled another meeting for 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Rutledge Firehouse to plan the event.
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Rutledge
Diane Raudabaugh
Rutledge Firehouse
Raudabaugh
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Bryne
United States
Byrne
State Department
Jorge R. Videla
Marilyn Schromm
Robert Schromm
Brookhaven
Darrel
Karen Dyer
Nether Providence
Bert Hodge
Chester Park
Clifton Club
Daily Times Index
Radnor Races
eAston
Marty Capasso
Perri
Gainesville, Fla
University of Florida
Upper Darby News
Florence Bowman
Merion Trace Apartments
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