Linwood Man Freed As Conspiracy Case Fizzles
MEDIA COURTHOUSE A Linwood man was freed after a conspiracy charge collapsed. The article details the sewer system dispute involving Southwest Delco Municipal Authority, the Penn Delta Union, and local school districts over front-foot assessments and sewer rentals. Officials consider tying schools into the system and examine equitable pricing, with questions about who pays and at what rates.
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Delco Municipal Au
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Sriend
A7 Beaman
Court of Common Pleas
Joseph deFuriz
Malcolm Petrikin
John Reilly
Archidocese
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Marcus Hook trial ends with acquittal and Perry sent to hospital
Kenneth Perry and Profitt faced charges after an alleged auto accident beating and robbery. The jury acquitted Profitt of conspiracy while Perry pleaded guilty to related assaults in Marcus Hook. Perry, held for sentencing after 60 days of hospital evaluation, testified about the night’s fights and debts. Herman Lawson testified Perry attacked him.
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Kenneth J. Perry
Wilmington
Commonwealth
Fitt
Profitt
Perry
Special Asst. Dist. Atty
Clement J. McGovern
McGover
Marcus Hook
Norristown State Hospital
Thomas A. Curran
Herman W. Lawson
Market St
Market Street
Market Lane
Lawson
Robert B. Survick
Tio
Ernest Fleming
Marcus Lock
McGovern
Surrick
George DiMeglio
George
218 Market SL
Stephen J. McSwen Jr
Mmcgavery
Subscription Rates at BY Corr uy Mans 343
Entered as second class matter at the Post Office in Chester under Act of March 18. Subscription rates listed include 21.006 months and 2.00 for the first month. The notice references a postal classification and periodical status.
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Uy Mans
Claus
Chester
Residents Protest Bar Plans In Lima Zoning Hearing
Lima residents oppose Valdig Inc plan to open a restaurant at Pennell Road and Baltimore Pike from a former twin dwelling. Board delays decision as parking, traffic, and drainage concerns surface amid testimony from 25 residents. A separate hearing on turning Timbers into three apartments is postponed to June 28.
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Valdig, Inc
U. S. Dignazio
Pennell Road
Baltimore Pike
Richard Vart
Vart
John Donaldson
Martin S. Hatch
Upper Darby
Wart
Lima Zoning Board
Getaway Car Driver Gets Prison Term
Edward Linder 29, driver of the getaway car, received 1 to 23 months in a state prison after pleading guilty to participating in the Chester service station hold up last August. Four men were involved, including Kenneth Ferry 27 who forced the clerk at 4th and Crosby Streets to surrender $139. Others sentenced earlier were Haywood Royster 20 Gilbert Henderson 18 and William Bullock.
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Chester
Edward Linder
John V. Diggins
William R. Toal
Diggins
Linder
Kenneth Ferry
4Th and
Crosby Sts
Haywood Royster
Gibert Henderson
William Bullock
Indians Seek Greater Voice in U S Policy
Chicago AP report notes the first national conference of American Indians urging the United States to grant Indians a stronger voice in shaping government policy toward them.
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National Conference of American Indians
Unitedd States
Weather outlook and temperatures across the region
Today's temperatures reach a high of 83 and a low near 67 with a Tuesday average around 70. Expected high 75 and low 60 with a trend of 75 on Thursday. Rain is possible early Thursday and again Monday, with a weekend warming before cooling next week.
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Court OKs Drive-in at Lawrence Park Shopping Center
Judge John V. Diggins sustains his Feb 28 ruling allowing a drive in restaurant next to Schrager's Drugs Inc. The Commonwealth evidence failed to link McDuffy to the tax or enforcement actions, and the pharmacy's objections were dismissed. The decision aligns with an amended plan and ongoing construction concerns.
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Chattanooga Chamber Approves Civic Center Action Plan
Chattanooga officials and residents consider a Citizens Action Committee formed to oversee urban renewal. The Urban Renewal Civic Center subcommittee and Public Affairs Committee recommended sending a committee to Mayor Olgiati for discussion, with chamber board approval required.
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Man Accused of Burglary Held Without Bail
Harry Washington 34 of 660 Potter St was held without bail for burglary and larceny after police court report. He is accused of breaking into Walt's Tavern 694 Morten s Ave and stealing six bottles of whisky.
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Customs Seize 42 Diesel Engines In Miami Shipment
Customs officials hold 42 diesel engines shipped to Miami amid a report of a new frog species. The note mentions frogs detected by call rather than appearance and touches on Cuban government involvement.
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Miami
Fla
United States
France
Governor Nominates Williams to Cheyney State College board
Lawrence Williams asks the Pennsylvania State Senate to confirm Alfred H. Williams for the Cheyney State College board of trustees. Williams previously served as a university trustee and as a Wharton School dean, with roles at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and multiple awards. He has led traffic control programs across Eastern Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania State Senate
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Providence Road
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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
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Pennsylvania
Canteen Opens Monday For Claymont Teens
The Claymont Youth Council sponsors a teen summer canteen at Green Street Elementary for nine weeks. Open Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 10:30 PM for 7th 8th and 9th 11th and 12th graders and 2023 graduates. Membership is $1 for residents of the Claymont Special School District with chaperones provided by local civic groups.
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Obituaries and Funeral Notices From Chester Area
Multiple obituaries note deaths of John DuBois 57 of Eddystone and John J. Rogers 68 of Collingdale with service details. Also listed are Taylor Burke Jr 77 Chester fire chief, Joseph Mireider 62 Chester Sun Ship, Aloysius Everett 42 Ridley Park, Edgar Jack 77 Darby, Frederick Burger 11 share diverse local residents, their survivors, and funeral arrangements across Philadelphia area towns.
Daily barber and shoe shop visits tied to betting arrest
Folcroft man Charles Pellegrino drew the attention of the vice squad during April visits to a barber and shoe repair shop. Police stopped him May 1 near a Sharon Hill shoe repair while a leather key case held a list of horse race bets. He testified in his jury trial before Judge Willam R. Taal, claiming the bets were his, but the jury convicted him after about an hour. He received fifteen months in Broadmeadows Prison and a $300 fine.
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Vice Squad
Charles Pellegrino
Notable Deaths Across Cities Prompt AP Summary Flash
Walter Galbraith Boston hockey great and three time Stanley Cup winner died Tuesday in Minneapolis where he served with the Minneapolis Arena for 20 years. Albert A Grayber Pittsburgh detective and former boxer tied in a 1916 six round draw with Harry Greb. died Tuesday. Admiral Wallace B Phillips 73 died in Greensboro after 39 years of service. commanded First Fleet in the Pacific in 1953. John McCool, patrolman, on vacation after misreported resignation. back on duty for two weeks.
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Delco Teens Hurt in Shore Collision Near Atlantic City
Two Delaware County teens were injured when their car collided with a bus carrying the Philadelphia New Century Club on the Black Horse Pike in McKee City near Margate. Mary Lou Yeakel 17 Swarthmore and William Carr 17 Garden City received head cut treatment at Atlantic City Hospital. Driver Donald E. Rabb 18 Morton uninjured.
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Black Rock Road
Swarthmore
William Carr
Chestnut Parkway
Garden City
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Valley Guardsmen Train at Two Week Camp
About 800 Delaware Valley men will join a two week encampment July 8 to 22 by the 111th Fighter Group Pennsylvania Air National Guard. Training will occur at the site of the former Philadelphia Airport on Island Road below Airport Circle, marking the unit’s first encampment since before World War I. Air and ground operations will be conducted.
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Main St. Darby
Veterans Administration Hospital
Philadelphia
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A. L. Baker
Upper Darby
Edgar D. Jr
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Zaragosa Air Base
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Marvil
Main St
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Delaware Valley
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Chester Firemen Sponsor Bazaar
Chester The Mayantensing Fire Co sponsors a bazaar this week at the fire station with rides games and refreshments for residents.
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Library Sets Summer Hours at Municipal Building
MARCUS HOOK The public library announces summer hours under Librarian Mary Howard. Hours are Monday and Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 1:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The bazaar runs 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. through Sept. 15. Committee includes Charles Rostrom Gordish Hartley Heywood Mike Wonvski Louis Ogden Alvin Kozief.
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Tolday
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Ty Gordish
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Louis Ogden
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Auto Strikes Man in Milmont Park Injures Worker
MILMONT PARK Joseph Neugebauer 56 of 252 Virginia Ave suffered arm and leg abrasions Tuesday evening when struck by a car at MacDade Blvd and Belmont Ave. He was treated at Taylor Hospital and released. The driver was identified as Judith Ellen Lockbaum 16 of 116 North Ave Springfield.
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South Chester Optimist Club to Install Officers Saturday
The South Chester Optimist Club plans its annual installation of officers and ladies night with a 7 p.m. dinner at Vesting Restaurant. Woodrow H. Cohen, lieutenant governor of Optimist's 2nd District, will speak. Auto racing films to follow at the regular 7 p.m. meeting. club meets are at Rainbow Diner, 9th and Sproul Streets.
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