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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1979
Page
1
The Phillies at home fall to the Atlanta Braves in 10 innings with a final 11 to 5 score. The game extends into extra innings and Braves pull away late, showing offensive surge.
A county tax filing error due to a computer fault could cause the loss of 2.3 million dollars in overdue taxes. Officials insist the problem is with the county computer and not late filings though state law requires timely returns. The county contends delinquencies can still be pursued via the tax claim bureau, sheriff action, and liens are at risk if returns miss deadlines.
Delaware County police press a widening burglary ring case naming suspects in Chester and Media. Several arrests include Thomas 21 of Chester and two others held on bail while warrants target three more individuals. Over $130,000 in goods reported. many suspects remain jailed awaiting hearings.
The annual faculty versus students softball game at Garrettford Elementary School in Drexel Hill ended 5 to 2 in favor of the faculty. Fourth grader Lisa Girill and fifth grader Laura Mellon received Phillie Phanatic T shirts for their art renditions of the character.
In Middletown the third annual Fair Acres Festival runs this Saturday and Sunday on the county home grounds. Proceeds fund a fully-equipped greenhouse for residents, with booths, games, crafts and food staffed by center volunteers and staff from noon to 5 p.m. Lima Fire Company will provide rides and a palm ena to raise funds.
Delaware County health efforts lag as state officials rule immunization programs are state responsibility. County health coordinator Victor Petaccio notes no local plan while nearby Chester and Philadelphia expand efforts with federal help. Officials cite low vaccination among some schoolchildren and travel between Lancaster and Philadelphia as a risk factor, with Amish communities targeted in Chester County.
Delaware County officials won a partial reshuffle of state road project priorities after meeting with state and federal lawmakers. The move follows local calls for low cost high benefit projects and hinges on Motor Vehicle fuel tax funding and a pending budget. Rep Earley and Rep Ryan are among two Chester representatives noted in the report.
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