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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1978
Page
1
Times capsule reports sunny pleasant conditions today and Friday with mid 80s highs and 55 degree lows, continued fair Saturday and a chance of showers Sunday. China talking of human rights in new leadership push to assure public speaks out without arrest, says Harvard expert.
President Carter offers a no frills 15 to 20 billion dollar tax cut for next year as he tries to win passage from House Democrats. He also faces a possible constitutional fight over the legislative veto authority and signals he may ignore vetoes on program execution. Congress members urge higher sugar tariffs or import quotas to aid domestic producers, raising costs for consumers. A separate report says a truck hijack in North Stonington, Connecticut, yielded 1.6 million dollars in gold and silver, found 10 miles away with cargo intact.
The Pennsylvania House is poised to vote on a renters' rights bill amid debate over potential rent increases and lease language changes. Opponents warn landlords could use the bill to raise rents. a vote may occur today after intensive lobbying by realtors and renters on Wednesday. A separate note reports Bank Leumi seeking a Pennsylvania branch, signaling foreign banking interest and economic growth.
Charges were dismissed for William Fulton owner of Tender Touch Message Parlor in Upper Darby after a June 1977 raid. Judge Toal ordered release for lack of timely trial. Co-defendants Ray McKenzie and Polly Harris pleaded guilty or ARD. Witnesses could not be located.
Upper Darby Township Tactical Squad arrested seven adults after surveilling a Springton Road home. Donald Horner and John Andrews, both of Philadelphia, faced drug charges and were jailed or released on bail. A second home search yielded three more arrests including John Lennox and Timothy Lennox charged with multiple offenses. Two juveniles were also charged with assault related offenses. Preliminary hearings set for June 29.
Minerva W Rhinehart, purchasing agent at Delaware County Hospital, retired after 41 years of service. Hospital president Richard D. Thomas and board head Andrew Liston lauded her career from operating room nurse to key contributor in forming the purchasing department.
Two 17 year old Philadelphia girls were stopped after attempting to steal merchandise valued at 445.99 from Gimbel Brothers at 69th and Walnut Streets. Security guards and township police took them into custody, returned them to their parents, and scheduled hearings on retail theft and conspiracy. In a separate case, Michael Migliaccio 21, of Philadelphia was bound over for court on burglary theft and trespass after a June 9 arrest at 7236 West Chester Pike, with $5,000 bail.
Norman Marvel told a media court he was sorry for what happened as he sentenced to life in prison for the shooting death of off duty Upland Police Sgt. Morris Albany Jr. He has been paralyzed since 1976. Marvel and Kenneth McIntyre were convicted of second degree murder for the Chester bar holdup.
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