Delaware County Firms Endorse Regional Water Plan
The Delaware River Basin Commission heard support from Scott Paper and Boeing Vertol for a regional water pollution abatement plan. The proposal would allow the DRBC to order regional sewage and industrial waste systems, fund, build, and operate them if local bodies fail, within four-state jurisdiction. Speeches noted readiness to participate, while Camden County Sewerage Authority opposed, preferring local solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hopkins
Daily Times
Philadelphia
Delaware River Basin Commission
DRBC
Delaware County
Scott Paper’ Company
Boeing Company
Vertol
Delaware River
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
Delaware
American Society For Testing and Materials
Race St
Scott
Paper Company
Nicholas J. Lardieri
Air and Water Resources
Lardieri
Garnet Valley
Commission
Verto
Carl Shields
Shields
Puget Sound
Wash
Gerald Speitel
Camden County
Speitel
School Board Adopts 1968-69 Budget With Tax Hike
Chester Heights area boards approve a 1968-69 budget of 133,020 with a 31 mill real estate tax increase. Bethel and Concord contribute about 60 percent to the joint system. Bethel 446,059 and Concord 861,877.20. Local receipts include 110,300 real estate taxes and other taxes totaling funds. Monroe County Commissioner Nancy Shukaitis questions regional costs and pace, while Richard Boardman of the state Health Department backs regionalization and urges stronger DRBC involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Heights
Bethel
Concord
Monroe County
Nancy, Shukaitis
DRBC
Richard Boardman
Pennsylvania Health Department
Boardman
Health Department
Fingerprints Tied Ray to Crime Evidence at Hotel
Witnesses place a suspect at a Memphis hotel on the day Dr. King was shot. He booked a room at 42414 South Main Street, used the bath and lavatory, and fled in a waiting car leaving rifle, binoculars, and kit behind. Police recovered the rifle with his fingerprints, linking him to the weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
Mr. Stevens
Stevens
Calcut
Calcutt
Dr. King
Sneyd
Missouri State Penitentiary
Frederick Wilkinson
Corrections Department
Missouri Penetentiary
John Deshazo
Birmingham
Wisconsin
Deshazo
FBI
Charles Stevens
Memphis
Bessie’ Brewer
Army orders CH-47 transmission parts from Boeing Verto
The Army Aviation Materiel Command in St Louis placed a Wednesday delivery order with Boeing Verto Division in Springfield for 642 transmission assemblies for CH 47 helicopters on a 4 366 42 contract. Senator Joseph S Clark announced the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Aviation Materiel Command
St. Lows
Boeing Company
Verto Division
Springfield
Sen. Joseph St. Clark
Proposals on women priests challenged by theologian
UPI report quotes Italian theologian Ferdinando Lambruschi ni of Rome stating that allowing women to become priests is pure fantasy and extremely hazardous. He warned against proposals as dangerous and misguided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatilan Ulr
UPI
Mser
Ferdinando Lambruschini
Lower Chichester Dems Name Gaspari for 160th Council
Delaware County Democrats named Gaspari to represent the 160th State Legislative District on the proposed Delaware County Democratic Council. The vote appeared unanimous by acclamation, though sources cited a 24-6 tally. Other districts and leaders hinted at factional loyalties shaping future council power and bylaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aston
Lower
Chichester
Commission
Rocco
Gaspari
Delaware County
Democratic Council
Democratic
Ernani C. Falcone
Marple
Robert Raccosin
Falcone
Eartier
Delaware County Republican Board of Supervisors
War Board
Edward
T. McErlean
Raccosin
Racoosin
Chester
Samuel J. Quinzi
Long
McErlean
Upper Darby
O. Arthur’ Cappiello
Cappiello
Falcroft Democratic
Thomas Mylotte
Haverford
John T. Mulligan
Ridley Township
Peter J. O'Keefe
Yipper Darby
Madeline Maloney
Marcus Manolf
Leinhauser's
Folcroft
Media Federal Savings and Loan Association
Media
Sharon Hill
Electric service disrupted at Lobster Pat area
Electric service to Lobster Pat at Baltimore Pike and Wawa halted at 8:22 p m Wednesday due to Fanti transformer failure. A Philadelphia Electric Co spokesperson said power was restored today after a new transformer was installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Baltimore Pike
Wawa
Philadelphia Electric Co.i
Library Slates Third in Series at Furness Library
In Nether Providence the Helen Kate Furness Free Library plans a third weekly film series event. At 7 p.m. Monday two movies will be shown The Movies Learn to Talk explores sound cinema history while the second feature stars Will Rogers.
Ex-Teacher Testifies in Theft Case Amid Ring of Teens
A Chester jury heard testimony about a ring of youths involved in burglaries targeting homes. Andre Polilli, 33, and a former Chester High teacher denied receiving stolen items but acknowledged loaning a car and assisting youths who reportedly planned burglaries on December 19. State police say 68 burglaries totaling over 50000 dollars were linked to gangs. Flynn claimed he helped return items to avoid further trouble.
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Chester Hish
Andre
M. Polilli
Flynn
W. Mowry
Chester
Polilli
St. Joseph’s College
Chester High
Christina E. Goods
Flynn Greeley
Fairhill “Road
Moro
Aston
Vincent Watch
F. Sanbe
Chester City
Middletown
Philadelphia
Pappano
Henry G
John P. Sweney
McKinney
Edwin Evjathletic
Lippincott 2Nd
Paul
William Wiggins
Joseph A. DiMedio
Testimony Begins In Trial
Testimony opened in the trial, continuing from page one, with prosecutors outlining the case and the defense preparing questions for witnesses. The proceedings focused on key events, dates, and the roles of named individuals in the alleged actions.
Dead fish reported in Aston Creek near Chester Creek
A large number of dead fish were seen floating in Aston Creek between Dutton Mill and Bridgewater Roads on Tuesday and Wednesday. Observer Joseph Stanaitis of 210 Robin Hood Lane and four friends reported roughly 100 fish Tuesday and about 200 Wednesday, about four inches long and floating underside up in small groups.
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Aston
Chester Creek
Joseph Stanaitis
Robin Hood Lane
Dutton Mill
Bridgewater Roads
Rain Ends Heat Wave Across Delaware County
Heavy showers broke a three day heat wave in Delaware County with temperatures falling from 89 degrees at 4 15 pm Wednesday to 61 degrees by 7 am today. The U S Weather Bureau at Philadelphia International Airport does not forecast more hot weather in the coming days. A spokesman indicated cooler conditions are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware County
U.S
Philadelphia International
Registration Set for Garnet Valley District Students
New students in grades 7 through 12 moving into the Garnet Valley Joint School District may register at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the high school office. Mostly cloudy and cool today with a chance of showers. highs in the mid 70s and overnight lows in the low 60s. Friday partly cloudy and cool with highs near 70. Saturday fair and mild. Rainfall reports from area weather stations show totals above normal for June, with 5.85 inches this month.
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Concord
Garnet Valley
Weather Bureau
Daily Times
Chester
Edgmont
Albuquerque
Atlanta
Chester Bismarck
Righ
Boise
Boston
Sam Rose
Buffalo
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Denver
Des Moines
Detroit
Fairbanks
Fort Worth
Helena
Honolulu
Indianapolis
Juneau
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Memphis
Miami
Milwaukee
St. P
New Orleans
New York
Okla
City
Omaha
Phoen
Pittsburgh
Jury Faces Heat as Air Conditioner Fails in Courthouse Dormitory
The first ten jurors encountered a breakdown of the jury dormitory air conditioner. Judge Sand ordered the group to be housed in a nearby area motel while repairs are made. The list of jurors includes Mrs. Anne Pollart and Mrs. Myrtle Short among others, with alternates Santo Caruso and Mrs. Mary Mi McKee noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Pollart
Penn Blvd
East Lansdowne
Myrtle M. Short
Burmont Road
Haverford Township
Joseph A. Giuliucci
Woodland ‘Drive
Birmingham
Julia J. DeAngelo
Benedict Ave
Anna. M. McCadden
W. Ward Cave
Ridley Park
William W. Hines
Haverford Road
Harry H. Stewart
Walnut St
Chester
Wanda H. Kime
Sproul Road
Marple
Florence G. English
Andrew
Graham Earns Letter at Penn Rowing Team
Warren Graham of Penncrest High earned a varsity letter as one of 20 award winners on the University of Pennsylvania crew team. The crew won the Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championship this year. Graham, a three sport high school athlete from Edgemont, stands six four and studies at the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Penncrest High
Warren Graham
University of Pennsylvania
Eam
Intercollegiate Rowing Association
Graham
Edgemont
Wharton School of Finance
Sommerce
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Board Oks
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Lower Chichester
Sunshine
Thornbury
Aston Creek
Penn
Spapgbatenes
Ohio Valley
Florida
Mid-Atlantic
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