Sri Chinmoy Day celebrated in Darby Borough
Residents in Darby Borough observe Sri Chinmoy Day as part of a tribute to the meditation teacher whose 1964 move to the United States spurred athletic and spiritual activities. A cross-country bicycle relay begins in New York, headed for San Francisco, with riders alternating shifts in a non-stop journey lasting through the night, as reporters note the event’s broader impact on sports in America.
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Trisha Coftell
Sri Chinmoy
Chinmoy
Darby
United States
America
Oer Agry
Peday
U.S.A
New York
San Francis
Cvppert
Mild All’s Fair in Sky and Air Weather Note
A brief notice reports mild temperatures and fair conditions in the sky and air. The update notes comfortable conditions across the region with light winds and no precipitation expected. The forecast emphasizes pleasant, mild weather suitable for outdoor activities.
Blue Route Nears Federal Approval for 21 Mile Expressway
U S officials move toward approving a scaled down Blue Route toll road from Ridley to Plymou th amid questions over state funding and Gov Thornburghs stance. FHWA backing and a Goldschmidt decision loom, with a potential late decision within weeks.
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Next Edgar
John S. Hassell Jr
Thowey Hacen
Federal Way Administration
U.S. Department of Hasoal
U.S. Secretary of Transportation
Neil Goldschmidt
Hassell
Goldschmidt
Patrick
Edgar
Thomas de Larson-tsiates
Dick Thornburgh
Chester
Larson
Welfare roll cut sparks outcry in Philadelphia hearings
Philadelphia officials and lawmakers fiercely attacked Gov. Thornburgh's plan to remove about 81 000 people from Pennsylvania welfare rolls. D A Rendell warned of rising crime and riots absent job opportunities and effective training, while critics questioned training adequacy and job prospects amid high unemployment and job losses.
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Harrisburg
UPI
Philadelphia
Dick Thornburgh
Edward Rendell
Rendell
Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee
Thornburgh
Public Welfare
Helen O’bannon
FBI
Milton Street
Pennsylvania
Freeman Hawkins
O’bannon
Garnet Valley Overwhelmed In District One Playoff Loss
A Times report notes Garnet Valley baseball fell 11-7 to ae oeen and a 32 overtime setback to West Chester East in District One championship games, leaving Delaware County scholastic teams out of playoff action. A separate Sun Village homicide near 1133 Hancock St left 28 year old Carol Gamble dead with two neck gunshot wounds. Detective Captain John Mullen suggested possible relation to a September strangulation beating in nearby proximity, while police withheld further details. A handgun is suspected in the Gamble slaying.
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Delaware County
Garnet Valley
Ae Oeen
West Chester East
Chester
Hancock St
Sun Village
Carol Gamble
Veronica M. Evers
White St
John Mullen
Daily Double Family Want Ad Featured In Classifieds
A random selection from the family want ads appears in today’s classified section. The notice highlights a daily double feature and invites readers to explore the available listings and services.
Plan to house mentally retarded residents in Springfield
Neighbors at a Springfield zoning meeting opposed leasing 316 Butler Road for three former Pennhurst residents aged 16, 17 and 19. Pan Am, hired by Delaware County, would run the home as the county’s first family type living arrangement. Officials defended the plan, addressing hostile questions about the process and ownership.
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Helen
Springfield
6Th Ward
Commissioners
Butler Road
Pennhurst State School
Delaware County
Commission
Frank Mustaro
Pan Am Company
Delaware County Council
Alexander Eddy
Broomall
Mustaro
Harry Bradley
Pan Am
Ron DeLuca
Russ Kulp
Garland Cherry
Cherry
Budget aims to let heavier trucks on Pa highways
Harrisburg reports indicate a proposed 11.8 billion budget backed by Republican House Speaker H. Jack Seltzer would allow heavier trucks on Pennsylvania highways. Seltzer says accommodations satisfy all four caucuses as House and Senate debates continue without a vote.
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Harrisburg
Embolitioal
House
Pennsylvania
H. Jack Seltzer
Senate
Lebanon County
Riverfront eyed to set Chester afloat
Chester faces economic revival as a draft final report by the Chester Riverfront Development Study outlines using riverfront land to spur growth. The plan, funded since 1977 with Pew Memorial and maritime backing, targets Chester and nearby towns Tinicum Eddystone Trainer Marcus Hook, aiming to attract federal regional support and create a marine industry base.
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Harry Maitland
Daily Times
Chester
Chester Mic
Ener University
Delaware River
Pew Memorial
Tinicum
Eddystone
Trainer
Marcus Hook
Weeks
Chester Group
U.S. Maritime Administration
Wilmington
Del
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U.S
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Hagar
Edgar Repo Day
Ridley Township
Plymouth
Penndot
Furnyever
Lh Dahlepee
Walt Chernokal
Resurrection School
Today's Times
Ll Garden
Coreen
Reese
Travel
Riverfront
Hudden
Rutgers
N.J.) University Center For Urban Policy Research
Gehen Tar Deep
West Plec
Co. Sun Ship Inc
Scott Paper Co
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