SEPTA Workers Authorize Strike Over 1984 Layoffs
Unionized transit workers unanimously authorize a strike that could paralyze buses trolleys and subways in Philadelphia beginning midnight March 15. TWU Local 324 leader Dominick DiClerico says the threat grows as SEPTA may lay off up to 60 percent of its 5800 workers by 1984 to balance the budget. A fact finder’s report to a state mediator is expected this week as the current contract nears its March 15 expiration.
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SEPTA
Philadelphia
UPI
Dominick DiClerico
Transport Workers Union Local 324
Voice
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
Ars Swany Wees
David Gunn
TWU
Society Hill Bank Exec Slain in Apartment Burglary
Philadelphia police say Gayle Ann Gerken, 39, a Philadelphia National Bank vice president, was stabbed to death with her own kitchen knife after confronting a possible burglar in her Society Hill second floor apartment early Sunday. A man may have entered via an unlocked balcony door but fled after the attack. neighbors reported screams and a door slamming before a man ran down the back stairs.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Gayle Ann Gerken
Ms. Gerken
Philadelphia National Bank
Society Hill
Gerken
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Windy March Brings Strong Winds As Expects Rise
Uncertain weather notes indicate strong winds expected to increase tonight as a march weather pattern intensifies. Details appear on page 2 with forecasts for wind speeds and potential impacts.
Two more felled by bad drug in Pa
Overbrook Hills residents report two men admitted to Lankenau Hospital with severe headaches and leg cramps after sharing methamphetamine bought from a street dealer. One patient’s condition worsened to possible kidney failure while both remain in guarded but stable condition in the ICU. A separate Crozer Chester Center spokesman noted three women admitted Feb 17 with mercury contaminated speed still on dialysis.
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Overbrook Hills
UPI
Lankenau ‘Hospital
Montgomery County
Pennsylvania
Crozer Chester Center
Upland
Delaware County
Death probe at Haverford State Hospital targets Broderick
Delaware County Medical Examiner and state police investigate the suspicious death of 29 year old William J. Broderick of 275 Bryn Mawr Ave. found at about 7 30 p m by a local resident near Haverford State Hospital.
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Ee Township
Delaware ‘County Medical Examiner's Office
William J. Broderick
Bryn Mawr Ave
Haverford State Hospital
Broderick
Doyle wins Democratic endorsement for Commonwealth Court seat
Doyle, former state representative Joseph T. Doyle of Aldan, won a strong endorsement from the Democratic State Committee for a seat on the Commonwealth Court. The panel also backed two other court candidates and four for the Superior Court, while some endorsed figures may seek independent or cross-file bids in the May 19 primary.
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Commonwealth Court
Harold D. Ellis
Carlisle
Joseph T. Doyle
Aldan
Democratic State Committee
Philadelphia
Coram
Leaiy" Ns
Aimmon Pleas
Abr J. Gafni
Tee Court
Draserior Chars
State Committee
Amet
Superior Court
Delaware County
Pecanine
Stephen J. McEwen
Imp
Darby
McEwen
Dick Thornburgh
Paella
Joseph R Glancy
Philadelical Court
Louis Ferino
Allegheny
Lehigh
Iain Maxwell E. Davison
Davison
Supreme Court Issoel
Robert E. Coville
Allegheny County
Ore
Richard V. DiSalle
Cea Magtondentical
County
Donald E. Lee
le’ Cee
Ae Prine
P. Olssowallith
N. Saw
Sun Ship security guards stage morning walkout
United Plant Guard Workers of America Local 506-3 members walked off at Sun Ship's yard as most of 27 guards rejected a Saturday offer. Negotiations with Paul Orth and fed mediator Charles Butler broke off early Saturday. No disruption to operations reported as drivers failed to deliver and guards cite changes to days off and potential outsourcing as key issues.
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Dally Iy
United Plant Guard Workers of America
Morton Avenue
North Yard
Orth
McConville
Coniany
Timany
Charles Butler
Middletown Finance Director Manages Township Money
Celeste Dunion serves as Middletown finance director and tax collector, overseeing monthly income, expenses, and investments. She coordinates cash flow, notary services, and budget preparation with the council and manager. A 1980 budget tops $1 million with notary fees adding revenue. she aims to acquire a mini computer to improve reports.
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Bettersburger Daily Times
Middletown
Celeste Dunion
Jon
Dunton
Groome
Benton Bentus Gies
Financial Department
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