Elderly rally and Capitol protest echo war concerns
A rally on the Capitol steps drew over a thousand residents singing We Shall Overcome and Onward Christian Soldiers as legislators including Rep. W ar and Sen. Rich Schweiker heard calls for shifts in funding. Speakers urged protection of nutrition and transit programs amid budget battles, stressing independent living and transportation access for seniors.
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Sun Ship Wins Dredge Contract for 350-Foot Vessel
Sun Ship and Dry Dock Co of Chester win a $65 million contract to build a 350 foot seagoing trailing suction hopper dredge. The project promises 4000 jobs over two years and a late 1981 delivery with 7000 horsepower pumps and crew accommodations for both genders.
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Petaccio to quit county after home rule work
Petaccio announced his impending departure from county government after leading the study commission that drafted Pennsylvania's first county home rule charter. He will resign to pursue personal development with the Secretary Scanlon’s staff, and a successor will be chosen by Petaccio. He arrived in Delaware in 1973 and previously held a high level civil service post.
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UPPER DARBY BUDGET UPDATE AND NEW CURRICULUM PLANS
The UPPER DARBY district expands its budget by 21 000 with 9 000 more from the supply fund and sets a no tax increase total of 23 456 405, up 1.8 percent. Our Lady of the Coles Answit plans a nursing curriculum starting September emphasizing self paced, self instruction in the freshman year focusing on basic health skills and hospital care.
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Miscellany of trivia and quotes from an era’s chatter
A jumble of Q and A items, quotes, and curious facts. It touches on Camel cigarettes, Ford cars, corn flakes, a 1933 policy on film scripts, a Pakistan price for scotch, a Cuban NFL player, shoe sizing guidance, a question about signers of the Declaration of Independence, death row states, a misattributed name, Continental New England tree lore, and tea consumption comparisons between Britain and the United States.
Graduates Acknowledge Landmark UH and College Degrees
Loretta Sprachey Lemond of Chester earned a BA in speech and audiology from the University of Houston Central Campus. Susan Spirk, daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Spirk, earned a BS from West Chester State College in May. Michael P MacDonald of Secane Township earned a BS in environmental science from Rock State College and joined United McGill Corp in Columbus Ohio.
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Posthumous degree honors Roessner for service
A Springfield School District tribute notes Roessner receiving a posthumous degree for doctoral research on Verbal Praise and Locus of Control. Colleagues and students recall his vital service and earning respect, with the district expressing pride in his professional contributions. Roessner, a native of Clearfield Pennsylvania, is honored for his life work.
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Roessner Earns BA Magna Cum Laude in 1965
The late Mr. Roessner graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude in 1965 from St. Bonaventure University, where he received the Alumni Award for excellence. He later pursued professional certifications in general psychology and school psychology, completing two certification programs at Temple.
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Man Assaults 1974 Cadillac in Upper Darby Incident
A 30 year old township man attacked a 1974 Cadillac near 7229 West Chester Pike and attempted to flee as police arrived. Witnesses identified him and he faces June 14 hearings on criminal mischief disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Police have no further details at this time.
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