Two Chester men arrested in cocaine bust on street
Police say Bruce 20 and Louie Burton 20 were seen snorting cocaine through a straw while driving. Officials seized about $550 in cocaine and paraphernalia, charging both with drug act violations with intent to deliver. They are held on $25,000 bail each ahead of a June 21 preliminary hearing in Chester Regional Court.
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Chester
Bruce
Parker Street
Louie Burton
Kerlin Street
Delaware County
Chester Regional Court
Feds sue Delicocontractor over $340000 in overbilling
The Justice Department filed suit to recover more than $340,000 from Clifton Precision, a Litton Systems unit in Delaware County, alleging inflated prices on a 1979 81 Army contract for 530 altitude indicators. A routine audit found discrepancies, including $105,074 charged for a supplier not used. The complaint cites False Claims Act violations and seeks double damages plus penalties. Clifton Precision employs about 900 and plans moves to Springfield.
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Daily Times
Philadelphia
Justice Department
Clifton Precision
Litton Systems Inc
Drexel Hill
Clifton Heights
Falcroft
Delaware County
Army
Nrl
U.S
Edward T. Ellis
Ellis
Auditor accuses Clifton Precision of overpricing in Army contract
Drexel Hill defense auditor Martin S Heath detailed a 1979 to 1981 Army contract with Clifton Precision showing prices overstated by about 105000 dollars. He noted RJ Associates in Cherry Hill appeared to be tied to the issue but RJ officials denied any dealings. Clifton defended the pricing as normal defense contracting practice, while Heath warned he could involve the FBI if broader overcharges could be proven.
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Drexel Hill
Defense
Martin S. Heath
Clifton Precision
Army
RJ Associates
Cherry Hill
Heath
FBI
Clifton Presiden
Defense Conce
Roque Navarro 18 Yearold Valedictorian Works While Living Independently
Chester High School valedictorian Roque Navarro, aged 18, is a straight A student and fulltime employee at Philadelphia Electric Company. He lives on his own since October and plans a second job to pay for Penn State mechanical engineering studies. Navarro applies to multiple Sebahindi defenses and hopes for five responses. His mother, Caridad Rothwell, supports his independence though worries.
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Daily Times
Chester
Roque Navarro
Chester High School
Roque Ogee
Philadelphia Electric Company
Navarro
Penn State University
Hepatitis outbreak widens on Main Line to 21 cases
Harrisburg dispatch reports 21 confirmed Hepatitis A cases since early May with health officials warning of further spread due to long incubation. Dr James Rodgers notes blood tests at a Haverford restaurant show 95 percent likelihood no staff are infected. Lower Merion eatery cleared after all 75 employees tested following a confirmed case.
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Times
Harrisburg
Health Department
State Health Department
Bruce Reimer
Reimer
Haverford
James Rodgers
Lower Merion
John Messa
Messa
Hamburglar Suspected After Fire Extinguisher Erupts at McDonald’s
Police confirmed a fire extinguisher erupted in the McDonald’s kitchen on Pennell Road at noon, forcing a one hour closure while staff cleaned up. No employees including a Ronald McDonald figure provided details as theories about the Hamburglar circulated.
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Aston
McDonald's
Pennell Road
Ronald McDonald
Burglar Breaks Door to Loot Green Valley Home
A burglar smashed a wooden storm door to enter a Green Valley Road home in Nether Providence and stole a bottle of wine and about $200. Police said a resident woke to a loud crash at 12:35 a.m. and saw a male figure near the stairs.
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Providence
Green Valley Road
Guide to Summer Recreation Programs in Delaware County
New guide for Southeastern Delaware County summer recreation and camp programs targets moderate income families. Copies available via Dael Cohen at 874-6231. professionals and educators can access the material through ChesPean Health Services at 1300 W. 9th.
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Chester
Delaware County
ChesPean Health Services
Dael Cohen
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Harvey Holiday
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