Norwood Council Overrides Veto On Budget Passage
Norwood council approved a vetoed budget by a 6 to 1 vote after William Gardiner criticized its capital improvements and financing method. Gardiner urged funding for office and police facility remodeling, a reserve fund, and park upgrades, while noting heavy reliance on tax anticipation loans. Castro later met reporters and discussed council matters with resignations and committee dynamics noted.
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Norwood
William Gardiner
Council
Gardiner
Charles Joyce
Sage
Jers Ledder
Correspondes
Havana
Castro
James
Aedge
Fidel Castro Sees Press for U S Hours
In Havana Castro met eight American newsmen and photographers covering tractors-for-prisoners negotiations. He spoke for about ten hours with no sessions, after arranging a personal tour of the battleground where his forces repulsed the April 17 invasion.
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Tavana
Fidel Castro
Castro
Castro meeting unsettles reporters at Havana hotel lounge
The Cuban teacher spoke rapidly in Spanish while two volunteer interpreters tag teamed, correcting each other. After meeting American negotiators, the prime minister appeared at a hotel lounge table with newsmen, wearing a beret and speaking again. The session ran from 10:20 p.m. to 1:05 a.m. today as reporters learned Castro planned to launch a battlefield action at 5:30 a.m.
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Aable
Sul
Castro
Morton Hires Cop Elects Councilman In Borough Shuffle
Morton voters elected Edward Godsey to patrolman duties replacing Deiderich Von Tanhausen who resigned. Pasquale Romano, owner of Clifton Diner, sworn in as council member. Richard Hudack resigns. council approves creating police chief post and names Arthur Graetfenstein as likely chief once ordinance passes. Council also appoints temporary building inspector Thomas J. Viguers.
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Morton
patMorton
Trolman
Glover
Pasquale Romano
Fairhill Road
Richard J. Hudack
Edward Godsey
7Th St
Chester
Deiderich von Tanhausen
Arthur Graetfenstein
Benjamin Glover
Graedfenstein
Hudack
Romanov
Kenneth West
Romano
Clifton
Clifton Heights
Republiann
Ley Wwe
Godsey
Batch
van Tanhausen
Thomas J. Viguers
Pool fall injures Chester park boy and kills man
A four year old Chester Park boy was admitted to Chester Hospital with a neck injury after a pool fall. Charles Hovanic son of Mr and Mrs Edward Hovanic 316 Arlington Ave died at Taylor Hospital reportedly from a heart attack. Police received six applications for a patrolman post.
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Ati- Sere Amant Park
Soete Eea Pe
Chester Hospital
Charles Hovanic
Edward Hovanic
Arlington Ave
Council
Gedsey
Kenneth
Bateh
Walnut Street
Morton Republican Club
Kalamazoo
Mich
Fred R. Thea
Chicky Bene
Taylor
Godsey
Chester Liceman
Constance Brown Society
Ford Motor Company
Chesh
Atrs
Constance Brown
Katama
Weather data and burglary report mix from Chester area
Weather figures show highs near 86 and lows around 50 with varying conditions across cities. In Chester Edward Klecko’s bar at 700 W confronts a break in, with about $350 stolen from coin machines and $35 from a tidewater terminal pier cash box.
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Edward Kleco
Klecko
Tatay
Kieco
Atlanta
Boston
Buffalo
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Fort Worth
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Juneau
Kansas City
Los Angeles
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Memphis
Miami
Milwaukee
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Tapwa
Cloudy
Washington
Cain
Marcus Hook Hires First French Teacher for District
Marcus Hook School Board hires Mrs. Theresa M. Dodd of Drexel Hill as the district s first French instructor at the junior high level. The board may introduce conversation French at lower grades. Other actions include adopting a 184 pupil day 189 teacher day school calendar for next year and authorizing bids for transportation for 60 tuition students to Media. They also approved curtain replacements for the auditorium and a six door lock installation contract. A Delaware Hospital enrollment report notes junior high students missing after an earlier fall incident.
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Theresa M. Dodd
Drexel Hill
Connally and Son of
Chester
Media Claymont
Washington
D.C
Allen James
Delaware Hospital
Gov. Printz Bly
Stockdale Ave
James
Claymont Fire Co
al & Aum
Tractors for Freedom Text Supposedly Save Cuban Prisoners
Washington officials say the Castro regime may spare 1,200 Cuban invasion captives if 500 tractors are offered in a barter deal. Kennedy aides view the plan as a propaganda win that could deter mass executions and rally regional support against Castro. Debate centers on air cover and past administrations involvement, with senators disputing accounts of U S action under Eisenhower and Nixon era.
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Fidel Castro
Castro
Ivade
Latin America
Khrushchev
Kennedy
Vienna
Tractors For Freedom Com
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Hiss
U.S
Hugh Scott
R-Pa
Senate
U.N
Adlair
Stevenson
Scott
Joseph S. Clark
D-Pa
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Goldwater
New York City
Jane Nations
Clark
Central Intelligence Agency
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Dwight J. Eisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
Liquor Board Suspends Two Delaware County Licenses
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board suspended two Delaware County licenses. Chris H. Dinkelman and Ruth K. Dinkelman of Crum Lynne received a 23 day suspension for alleged minor access and liquor sales to minors. F and G Bar Inc., Garrett Inn in Upper Darby, got a 10 day suspension for refilling state liquor bottles.
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Harrisburg
Liquor Control Board
Delaware County
Jed
G, Bar, Inc
Garrett Inn
Upper
Dar- 3
Apartment Hotel Proposal Sparks Swarthmore Debate
Swarthmore planners studied an apartment hotel that would rise seven stories with underground parking and a ground level open area. Proponents said it would aid tax revenue and amenities while opponents warned of parking strain and aesthetic impact on college property nearby.
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J. Roy Carroll
Swarthmore
Wildman
Carroft
Horace Hopkins
John DeMoll
Walter Nason
Joseph B. Shane
Swarthmore College
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Crum Creek
Harvard
Yale
Shane
Nixon Family Moves From Washington to Los Angeles
The Nixon family relocates from Washington D C to Los Angeles today as part of their extended move.
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Los Angeles
Richard M. Nixon
Washington, D.C
Obituaries for Gentsch Demopo ulos Noojin and Orr
Obituary notices report the deaths of Anna May Gentsch aged 78 in Newark Union Cemetery Carrcroft Delaware. James Demopoulos a WWII era figure. Augustus Noojin a Chester resident and former U S Steel chemist. and J Jackson Orr of Morton. Services set in Wilmington Philadelphia Birmingham and Media with multiple survivors listed. Burial plans follow at Newark Union Cemetery Fernwood Elmwood Arlington.
Esther Warren Ex Slave Dies at 98 in Chester
Chester resident Esther Warren 98 former slave born in Sparta Ga died Tuesday at her home on Concord Ave She was widow of Johanson Warren and member of Asbury African Methodist Episcopal Church Survivors include two sons two daughters 18 grandchildren 95 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren Funeral 1 pm Saturday Hunt funeral home 1494 W 3rd St with calling hours 7 to 9 pm Friday Burial Haven Memorial Park
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Newark Union
Carrcroft
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Gentsch
Willian Gentsch
Willard Congleton
Galbreath Ave
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Wilmington
Christ Episcopal Church
Congleton
Ralph Zinster
Margaret Beatty
Mary Mitchell
Philadelphia
Chandler Funeral Home
Delaware Ave
Jeffrey St
James Demopoulos
Crum Creek Drive
Woodlyn
Naval Hospital
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Larchwood Ave
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Pan-Arcadian Youth Organization
Tiniuwa Businessmen’s Association
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Delaware County Liquor Dealers Association
Industrial Highway Cafe
Essington
Thalia
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Dean
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Constantine
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Highland Ave
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Crover
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Bout
Ala
Attalla
Noojin
Fairfax
U.S. Steel
Phoenix, Steel Corp
Claymont
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Aviz
Ralph E. Noojin
Gadsden
C. R. Walker
J. B. McCorstin
Birmingham
Satturday
Angwin Funeral Home
Elmwood Cemetery
J. Jackson Orr
Waverly Ave
Morton
Arlington Cemetery
J. Nelson Rigby and Son
Baltimore Pike
Jackson St. Media
Orr
Crozer Hospital
Dorothy Bachus
George
Newtown Square
Clarence
Marton
Esther Warren
Brooklyn
Asbury Africa
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ches
Johanson Warren
Warren
Concord
Bovsie
Ave
Sparta
Bailey
Macon
Jack Bailey Jra
Lin Lof Chester
Coln
Jessie Cleveland
Chester and
Thon
Lillie Flagg
St. Alban
Em. N.Y
Scandchildren
Warren Wasiurday
Hunt Funeral Home
3Rd St
Calling Times
Haven
Aston Seeks Deadlines for Sewer Connection Contracts
Aston commissioners warned residents in the sewer area not to sign contracts without a completion date and urged a cancellation clause if work is not finished. They plan a June 27 meeting with the Southwest Delco Municipal Authority to address street repairs from sewer installation, in an executive session with engineers and contractors.
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Aston
John Maynes
Southwest Delco Municipal Authority
Bruce Spragg
Man reports theft of ring and watch from Chester apartment
Joseph Black of 414 E 4th St reported to police today the theft of a gold trimmed signet ring and wristwatch from his apartment. Black said the ring had a letter B set in a black onyx stone with a small diamond chip. The value of the watch and ring is about 101 dollars. Black first missed the items Sunday from his bedroom, which he said he had left unlocked.
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Chester
Joseph Black
4Th St
Black
Mom and Daughter Hurt in Crash in Claymont
A two car collision at Naaman's and Faulk Roads at 10 30 p m Wednesday injured Bernice Kennedy 37 of 216 Sandra Road Fairfax Del and her 10 year old daughter Rebecca They were treated at Delaware Hospital Kennedy sustained a left arm injury and back pain while Rebecca had a cut to her face The other driver Oliver Long 40 of 218 Pine Road Garden City was identified by state police Penny Hill Barracks
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Oliver Long
Pine Road
Garden City
Crash Bruises Man in Chester
Chester police report a man named Pieter Kroon of Swarthmore injured in a collision on Crosby Street while driving a vehicle. He was treated for bruises to the head and legs at Chester Hospital after the crash, involving another driver identified as Frank Yanevski of Forrest Street, Trainer.
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Chester
Pieter Kroon
Swarthmore
Chester Hospital
Crosby Street
Frank Yanevski
Forrest $T
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