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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1961
Page
1
A state official announced a roadblock at the Kerlin Street Traffic Bottleneck elimination project. Work is blocked by owners and occupants of seven buildings scheduled to be affected, delaying the start of construction.
The Chester Municipal Authority warns a 30 inch water main shutdown to lower the line for the Kerlin Street Traffic Battle neck elimination may cause discolored drinking water over the weekend but water purity will remain and service will continue. Some areas near Kerlin Street may lose service briefly next week during the two week project.
Assistant right of way engineer F John DeFelice of the Pennsylvania Department of Highways at Haverford charges that the buildings on Upland Avenue and Kerlin Street are to be partially or completely demolished to make way for the project. He notes occupants of the structures face displacement.
A Norwegian tanker named Sanifjord rammed the Passyunk draw bridge in southwest Philadelphia causing major damage to the span and delaying traffic for about an hour. The vessel, outbound to Sun Oi Co, remained in the Delaware River after minor damage and loading at Point Breeze. A disaster traffic plan was deemed invalid, with rerouting via Grays Ferry and Penrose bridges.
MEDIA COURTHOUSE Fred C Kossleski a 20 year old Chester short order cook indicted Wednesday in the murder of Patricia Nicklas in Trainer will not be tried before October The court en banc granted the district attorneys motion for a continuance and refused to set bail for Kessleski release The motion was made by Clement J McGov ern special assistant district attorney who said the investigation remains incomplete and police are still investigating The defense opposed claiming the case is not ready and the facts do not match the alleged confession
Chester family of James and Mrs Gallagher marks four graduations this weekend. Frank and Jim, 18, twins, earn St James diplomas tonight at Sun Oil Recreation Center. Lynn and Susan, 17, twins, graduate Saturday at Notre Dame with commencements at St Joseph's field house.
Thomas C. Hasbrook a Marine veteran blinded in World War II has been named Blind Father of the Year by the National Father's Day Committee Hasbrook 40 serves on the Indianapolis City Council and heads employee communications for a drug firm He lauded his wife calling her a woman who would not accept defeat and suggested she be named Wife of the Year
President Kennedy scored a Senate victory on the 6.14 billion housing bill after a marathon session, with final passage delayed until Monday. Gore’s defeat of a moderate income family program was reversed by Sparkman’s substitute, requiring a down payment on housing and broad support across party lines.
Chester officials face a 300000 to 800000 dollar cost over two years to end untreated sewage discharges into the Delaware River after a Harrisburg order. The move targets Front Street industries, which supply most sewer outflows, with trunk lines and pits to route waste to treatment. funding will come from loans and city funds, affecting about 4 000 residents plus 5 000 industrial workers.
Washington based doctor explains that back strain in President Kennedy stems from mankind's erect posture. He notes the spine's natural curvature makes the lower back vulnerable during lifting, bending, or sports. He cites a lumbosacral strain risk from golf, tennis and gardening and urges even rhythm in movement to prevent injury.
In Leopoldville Congo Malayan and Nigerian troops patrolled Bukavu streets after provincial ministers deposed in a government shakeup denounced the United Nations. UN troops guarded the provincial assembly where Adrien Omari was restored to power by a legislators vote after initially losing confidence.
At Geneva the Laos conference remained tightly deadlocked as the United States and the Soviet Union sparred over a path to peace. Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko, back in Geneva, said the Communist position would not move and urged all parties to be willing to reach an agreement. Western allies suspended sessions after a Pathet Lao attack on Padang, demanding a strengthened cease-fire monitoring before resuming talks. President Kennedy said the U.S. would stay in Geneva seeking a neutral Laos and not quit the conference.
President Kennedy, stranded by a lumbar s strain, follows physician orders for rest and swimming in a heated Palm Beach pool. Dr Janet Travell reports quick recovery with warm water therapy after a May back injury from a Canadian tree planting ceremony.
The Internal Revenue Service filed a $61,798 income tax lien against actor Mickey Rooney and his fourth wife Elaine, for 1957 58. Agents said Mrs Rooney, now divorced, owes $28,079 of the sum.
A late rush of entries for the Daily Times youth jobs contest highlights restrictions under state labor laws. Entries must name Delaware County or a local township, include a parent signature, and adhere to age limits for tasks such as babysitting or operating power equipment. Ads cover jobs wanted and items for sale, with youths permitted two free ads to run on the classifieds pages.
A lighthearted note describes Senator Snooper as a married man who sometimes talks in his sleep to remember things, prompting gentle amusement and chatter about his candid bedside habits.
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