Longest day clouds forecast as heat eases
London AP reports the von Hirsch art sale opens with high bidding pushing expected take to at least 18.5 million, 3.7 million above forecasts. A Durer watercolor fetched 1.2 million from Swiss dealer Marianne Feischenfeldt, aiding a strong start despite Sotheby Parke Bernet’s 370,000 presale estimate.
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National Two researchers wait out deadly disease exposure
Two medical researchers exposed at a laboratory mishap to rat blood containing lassa fever virus are held in strict isolation at an Army hospital. They and their doctors monitor for symptoms, with the men requesting their identities be kept private to protect personal privacy.
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Property tax relief moves advance in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg the Senate Finance Committee released a package replacing property tax with a 1 percent personal income tax rise over four years. The House Appropriations Committee backed a Senate-passed constitutional amendment letting districts tax by use. Gov Shapp signed $295 million aid for 30 state related universities and cultural institutions.
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Boyle bail petition set for July hearing in Delaware County
A hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. July 13 in Delaware County Court on a petition to set bail for convicted killer W. A. Boyle. His $250,000 bail was revoked in February and he remains imprisoned at Graterford. Boyle was convicted of three counts of first degree murder for ordering the deaths of Joseph Yablonski and his wife and daughter.
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Tony) Boyle
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Jock) Yablonski
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Nacrelli and Feliziani to face racketeering trial
Chester Mayor John H. Nacrelli and Rudolph Feliziani a city timekeeper are set for September 6 in U S District Court Philadelphia on racketeering conspiracy and obstruction charges Indicted May 18 they pled not guilty If convicted they face up to 45 years each and 70000 in fines Nacrelli allegedly took 22000 from gambling bosses Frank H Miller of Upper Chichester and Herman H Fontaine of Chester
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Sonny) Feliziani
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Senate Overrules Shapp Veto On School Subsidies
The Pennsylvania Senate, 40-8, overrode Gov. Milton Shapp's line item vetoes, enacting a $5.7 million school subsidies budget as the official fiscal plan for the year starting July 1. Delaware County districts gain. Burn Foundation and local arts groups receive restored funds. debates cited possible $8 million surplus and warnings of a future deficit.
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Burglar steals cash register and filet mignon cases in Upper Darby
Upper Darby Township police seek a burglar who looted a meat dealer on West Chester Pike. A neighbor saw a ajar side door about 5:30 p.m. from the Springhurst Farms Store at 9105 West Chester Pike. The door frame was jimmied and a cash register plus several cases of filet mignon were taken. Investigation continues.
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Delaware County Hospital to pursue $22 million expansion
Upper Darby facility plans a three phase project including a new nursing tower, medical office building, and a 500 unit parking garage with renovations to existing departments. Construction hinges on Five County Health Systems Agency approval on July 26.
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Daily Times
Upper Darby
Delaware County Hospital
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Rhinehart
Delaware County
Five County Health Systems Agency
Holiday Inn
18Th and Market Sts
Philadelphia
Drexel Hill Junior High alunos strike over extended calendar
About 200 of 1300 students at Drexel Hill Junior High staged a morning strike to protest the district calendar extending the school year. Principal Charles Granger said the walkout reflected frustration at going to school while peers finish elsewhere. classes soon resumed.
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