Five New Delaware River Bridges Studied By Authority
A special study for the Delaware River Port Authority projects seven modern bridges on the Delaware River from the PA border to Burlington County by 2000. Philadelphia Mayor Tate announced at Camden that Chester and Philadelphia Delair spans are in planning, with current bridges Walt Whitman and Benjamin Franklin to anchor the plan.
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Delaware River
Delaware River Port Authority
Manile
Pennsylvania - Delaware Line
Burlington County
Philadelphia
James H. J. Tate
Camden
Simpson & Curtin
Tate
Chester
Philadelphia - Delair
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Tacony - Palmyra
Burlington - Bristol
Commissioner Swing Quits Amid Landmark Delaware County Row
The political shakeup centers on County Commissioner Swing's resignation after a clash with Democratic Commissioner Welsh. He cites legislative action deeming two county posts incompatible and notes sustaining McClure's leadership while criticizing prior court rulings. The vacancy now falls to the county court to fill.
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William A. Welsh
Watkins
Welsh
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Delaware County
McClure
Supreme Cowl
Two Delaware County bookies jailed after conviction
Two men, George Thompson and Clarence Johnson, were fined 500 and 400 dollars respectively and sentenced to six months in jail for bookmaking. Thompson pleaded guilty and cited breathing issues while Johnson maintained innocence after arrest on March 2 and April 18.
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Delaware County
George Thompson
N. Martins Lane
Clarence Johnson
John V. Diggins
Thompson
Fred Jack
Johnson
William R. O Val
Concord Avenue
Ridley Park Budget Corrects District Total
The Ridley Park school district announces its 1963-64 budget totals $654,490, correcting a previous figure of $4,490. The plan sets a tax rate of 52 mills, reflecting a 7 mill increase.
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Boy Hit on Head in Chester Incident
Ronald Ganey eight of 726 Tilghman Street was struck on the head with iron wielded by a playmate Wednesday night. He was treated at Chester Hospital for a scalp laceration.
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Chester
Ronald Ganey
Tilghman St
Chester Hospital
Chester man captured during burglary at Twin Valley High
Robert Kelly, 53, of Reading area, was captured after fleeing from Twin Valley High School during a break in. More than half of the safe had been opened with a punch bar and tools from the school workshop were found near the scene. Kelly was held without bail and committed to Berks County Prison after a hearing.
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Caernarvon
Morgantown
Robert Kelly
2Nd St
Berks County
Lawrence Palmer
Reading
Kelly
Twin Valley High School
Roveo P. Arella
Reading Barracks
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Urella
Maryland
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Snear slated to sign first county payroll
Media Courthouse reports Frank A. Snear Jr. receives his first task as county commissioner signing 120 biweekly pay checks. The checks were prepared with machine signatures of three commissioners, but Swing’s name was crossed out and Snear’s signature substituted by hand.
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Albert HH. Swing
Snear
Jobs Switch Follows Resignation in Collingdale Leadership
Coalition picks Consin Tro for county board post as part of a broad reshuffle after a resignation. Macfarlind, once deputy county treasurer, was ousted by the group amid leadership tensions. Several minor positions at Fair Acres and related agencies are affected as the panel weighs charges and potential reforms. Observers foresee shifting control amid this deadlock, with a plan for a Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority pending passage and new county representation on the board.
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Macfarlind
Joseph Dorsey
Collingdale
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Lh Teese
Mosquito Control Commission
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Tangs
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Radnor
Carran
Soaked in contention Chester planning head warns of new standard
Chester Planning Chairman Dr. Nathan V. Platker told the Kiwanis Club that a national “soak the decent” theory aims for helplessness and a lack of standards. He argued crime rises with slum blame and that discipline and self-reliance define a healthy community. He added a racial problem exists in Chester and nationwide.
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Nathan V. Platker
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Platker
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Christine Keeler Threatened. Yard Boosts Security
London AP Christine Keeler, 21, now under police protection after anonymous tips warned her life was in danger amid the Profumo scandal. Extra detectives guard her West End flat. she may only leave with a plainclothes escort. The case ties to Dr Stephen Ward and former Prime Minister John Profumo.
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Keeler
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John Profumo
Stephen Ward
Scothind Yard
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House of Commons
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Clergymen Back Kennedy in Nuclear Test Ban Effort
Forty four American church leaders including Edwin T. Dahlberg of Crozer Theological Seminary called on Americans to support President Kennedy’s push for a nuclear test ban treaty. They urged belief that a ban would enhance national security and warned this may be the last opportunity to stop the arms race.
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Crozer
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Russia
Stray Dogs Kill Boy's 14 Rabbits
Chester authorities report three stray dogs killed 14 rabbits raised by 14 year old Edward Lowther. The rabbits valued at 50 dollars were owned by Colleen Lowther at 104 West 22nd Street. Six rabbits were spared.
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Colleen Lowther
22Nd St
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Media Water Works Labor Stoppage Over Lunch Policy
About 22 Clark County water works workers stopped work at the pumping station and nearby sites in a dispute sparked by a council ruling mandating on site lunches. They demand eight hours pay for eight hours work, overtime rules, and unemployment benefits denial after winter layoffs. Borough Secretary Paul Clark says the council rejected their wage claims and that workers may return when ready.
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Jasper
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Apartment Units Homes Approved by Delaware County Planning Board
The Delaware County Planning Commission approved plans for 78 single family homes and 40 apartment units. Major project on St Davids Road Springfield Township by Delcan Development Corp of Primos includes 27 dwellings, with other sites on Stony Bank Road Thornbury, Rockland Road Radnor, and Indian Lane Middleton Township, by various developers. Apartments will be built on Slate Road near Overhill Road Upper Providence by Donald P. Melay of Media.
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St. Davids Road
Springfield Township
Delcan Development Corp
Primos
Stony Bank Road
Thornbury
Raymond Facciolo
Clifton Heights
Rockland Road
Radnor Township
Waynewood Inc
Broomall
Indilan Lane
Middleton Township
Harry §. Miller
Upper Darby
Slate Road
Overhill Road
Upper Providence
Donald P. Melay
Media
PUC Cites Cab Firm Over Fare Violations
Media Taxi Co. faced potential permit loss after the Public Utility Commission alleged it charged 25 cents extra for more than two grocery bags and used flat rates instead of metered mileage. The PUC gave 15 days to show cause why fines or permit revocation should not occur.
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Media’ Taxi Cab Co
Public Utility Commission
PUG
Media Taxi
PUC
Liquor bill introduced in Delaware County hotels
Three Delaware County state representatives introduced legislation to permit Sunday liquor sales in hotels in third class cities including Chester. The sponsors are Rep. Joseph W. Isaacs Forecroft Rep. Thomas H. Worri low of Chester and Rep. Matthew J. Ryan of Newtown Square. Chester would be the only county community affected by the bill.
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Chester
Delaware County
Joseph W. Isaacs
Forecroft
Thomas H. Worrilow
Matthew J. Ryan
Newtown Square
Weather and tide data for County Nation
Today's conditions show cloudy skies with rain possible. Temperatures range from a high around 85 to a low near 62 with daytime highs in the mid seventies and overnight readings in the low sixties. Tidal information notes high and low tides with sunrise and sunset times.
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Chester
Tidewater
Sim Rose
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