Weldon calls Iowa blast suspicious after tour of turret
U S Rep Curt Weldon visited the USS Iowa gun turrets and labeled the explosion that killed 47 sailors suspicious. He questioned whether a blasting cap could have caused the blast and urged a congressional hearing on military fire safety amid related Navy incidents.
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Darby Township Apartment Project Brief
In Darby Township a quick construction action, C-25, is underway at the New Orleans Park apartments in the 900 block of South Avenue per George Hettenbach. Details on scope and schedule were not fully provided.
Students rush to meet government class graduation deadline
Students cram final requirements before graduation next Friday as a government class quorum gathers to decide whether a meeting will be held.
Mock wedding planned for Glenolden youths vows amid charity
Glenolden couple Cira Baxter and Ken dall Horne plan a mock silver wedding to raise funds for church choir robes at First Baptist Church of Oakeola Oak Lane Glenolden starting 2 p.m. Admission is 5 dollars for adults and 3 dollars for children.
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FOP chief denounces Chester police acting promotions
Fraternal Order of Police President Tom Bright criticized Chester City for promoting seven officers from acting to permanent ranks, claiming the Civil Service test in April was meaningless as the same seven officers held acting posts in March and were named to permanent posts. Bright alleged no posted oral scores supported top rankings, while city officials denied improper conduct and said acting promotions are not unusual.
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