Rankin Questions School Budget and Tax Proposals in Chester
Attorney James L Rankin targets the Chester school board budget of 11.7 million dollars and the 10 per capita tax He calls for job eliminations streamlined operations and opposition to the per capita tax He seeks to address the board at its June 24 meeting and outlines objections to city tax spending and district costs Rankin has opposed redevelopment plans and urged reductions in school costs while supporting delays in major projects He also notes delinquent taxpayers and questions the district’s ability to fund a planned high school and renovations.
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Penn-Delco
Brookhaven Council Opposes Wage Tax Hike Fight
Brookhaven Borough Council voted Monday to oppose a proposed wage tax by the Penn Delco School District as residents urged cuts to a 4.2 million dollar budget and a 1 percent earned income tax. The discussion followed hours of public input from 950 residents across Brookhaven Parkside and Upland demanding action on district finances and administrator pay.
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Parkside
Upland
Choker Rule Altered Sparks School Board Debate
A fragmentary report shows a school board debate over history and tradition in district activities. Lash attacks what he calls bias in history books while others push for emphasis on black heritage and American identity.
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Emergency Funds Sought for Cheyney State College
The Chichester School Board plans to meet with fire officials after sending blueprints to the Chester Water Authority as hydrants and water pressure at Cheyney High School are deemed inadequate. Fineman urges using $500,000 emergency funds to aid Cheyney and elevate its facilities and water supply.
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Harrisburg
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Barracks Site Picked for Cheyney Township Facilities
Solicitor Harry Dunn announced an extension to August 1 for Cheyney Township to purchase the property while the General State Authority plans new barracks and buildings. State Police have occupied the Elwyn site for over a decade under an 11 year lease. The board considered funds and staffing plans for Cheyney College, including 30 new teachers, a security system, parking expansion, and possible demolition of rear property to back Admiral Lane. Community members discussed equitable state funding, curriculum issues, and scholarship opportunities, with eight speakers at the meeting and a late tape-recording dispute arising over public access and history discussions.
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General State Authority
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Elwyn
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Wilson
Cheyney
Provident National
Baltimore Pike
War
Reward Offered For Stolen Fish From Miami Hatchery
A $500 reward is offered for the return of 200 black and red striped poisonous South American frogs and about 80,000 tropical fish from a Miami hatchery. Also missing are 1450 red tail sharks 2000 teporimus fascina tus and 45000 neon fish.
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GCM Faces Cutbacks Hit Preschool and Other Programs
GCM leadership warns federal grants are being trimmed with the year’s total about 30 000 less than last year The money would fund conduct and administration and metabhoshond services leaving three options for operation including nine ten or twelve month timelines The panel voted to protest the cuts and seek a six month phasing out period for the clinic program while awaiting final grant decisions
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Gasoline Fire Burns 15 Year Old at Yeadon Station
A 15 year old youth working at a Golden Petroleum Co. service station in Yeadon suffered second and third degree burns when gasoline soaked clothing ignited while he tried to burn paper. Michael Di Patre of Philadelphia was treated at Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital Darby for injuries to his right side and listed as satisfactory by a home aide.
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Spiver
County Airman Injured In Fatal Interstate Crash
A 20 year old Upper Chichester airman remained in critical condition at Binghamton General Hospital after an auto wreck on Interstate 81 near Gitson Pa that killed five people. Airman 1C William MacKenzie of Boothwyn was the only survivor in the death car and is stationed at Griffiths Air Force Base. The deceased include Russell Belcher of Nicholson Thomas LaBarre of Stroudsburg Bernard W. Gorski Jr. Dennis Spivak of Bethlehem and James McKusker of Philadelphia, all service members at Griffiss AFB near Rome New York.
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Thomas LaBarre
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Bernard W. Gorski Jr
Philadelphia
Dennis Spivak
Bethlehem
James McKusker
Gorski
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Suspect Arrested in Chester Burglary Case
Police arrested Jackie T. Harris, 22, after spotters saw a man entering a house on E 23rd Street without knocking. Harris faces preliminary burglary charges and was due for arraignment before Magistrate Ernest L. Burke.
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23Rd Street
Jackie T. Harris
Ernest L. Burke
E. 23Rd Street
Luci Johnson Visits White House with Family
Luci Johnson Nugent and her son Patrick Lyndon are at the White House for a 10 day visit. A White House spokesman says she wished to be with President Johnson for Fathers Day and for Lyn's first birthday on June 21. Her husband Pat serves as weapons loader at Cam Ranh Bay in Vietnam.
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Manor Tract Sale Debate Renewed in Tinicum Township
Tinicum residents debate the fate of the Delaware Manor tract near Gov. Printz Boulevard and Wanamaker Avenue. The 38 acre site, sold for 100000 in 1968 to John P. Acchione for recreation, faced court challenges and a Supreme Court rebuke for township inaction. Local realtor John Finnegan urges keeping the land five years amid Interstate 95 plans.
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Printz Blvd
Weather Wrapup with Monday Temperatures
Temperatures over 24 hours high Monday 88, low 59, average 73. Expected high today 70, low 60, high Wednesday 87. Precipitation trace in 24 hours, month 0.4, year 16.0, norms 4.05 and 42.48. Sun 5:32 a.m. to 8:29 p.m. tonight’s tides at Chester terminal pier.
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