Armored car caper pierced by a Philadelphia police warrant
Police sought 28-year-old Joseph Coyle of South Front Street on an arrest warrant after he allegedly helped grab two canvas bags containing about 1.2 million dollars in cash that spilled from a Purolator Armored truck on Swanson and Porter Streets in South Philadelphia last Thursday. Three other men questioned were released with no charges. officers found charred remnants of the bags during the search.
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Philadelphia
South Philadelphia
Joseph Coyle
S. Front Street
Purolator Armored Inc
Fice
John Pennock
John Beblau
Durfer
Purolator Armored, Inc
Swanson and
Porter Streets
Chester Upland teacher acquitted of indecent assault charges
Samuel Downes of Aston was found not guilty on indecent assault charges involving three Pulaski Middle School students. The non jury trial concluded with a verdict after hours of testimony from more than 60 witnesses. Downes faced two additional charges and did not comment as he left the courtroom.
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Chester Upland School
Pulaski Middle School
Samuel Downes
Aston
Delaware County
Clement J. McGovern Jr
Downes
Pat Rap
G. Guy Smith
Smith
McGovern
Lenten Season Opens Under Grey Skies and Rain Forecast
The Lenten season begins amid grey skies with rain in the forecast from tonight through Thursday. Weather notes indicate unsettled conditions, affecting plans and travel. Page 2 provides full regional outlook and timing details.
Brinkley onTrial Insanity Claim in Stabbing Case
Ellen McGowan a 21 year old from Upper Darby testified about being stabbed while walking to the 69th Street Terminal on May 9 1979. Prosecutors say the attacker is convicted killer Sidney Brinkley who faces attempted murder and assault charges. Brinkley already has multiple murder convictions in Philadelphia and a separate strangulation rape case is pending.
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Daily Times
Upper Darby
Delaware County Court
69Th Street
Sidney Brinkley
Ellen McGowan
Brinkley
Philadelphia
Dauphin County
Pittsb
Monica Renee Jones
Patricia Burns
Archbishop Prendergast High School
Miss McGowan
Shirley Road
Defensive Advice For Women At Temptations Of Harassment
Personal defense expert Roxanne E. Busch told about 60 members of the American Association of University Women at Scenic Hills Elementary School that women face harassment, abuse, rape or murder simply for being women. She urged alertness, movement, and strategies to avoid trouble without arming, stressing diverse routines, safe travel, and home security.
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Bonnie Baldwin
Daily Times
Springfield
American Association of University Women
Scenic Hills
Roxanne E. Busch
Temple University
Yos
Bill Bergey
Ms. Busch
Ash Wednesday Observed Across Delaware County
Christians in Delaware County join global observances marking Ash Wednesday the start of Lent a 40 day period of fasting self sacrifice and devotion leading to Holy Week and Easter Sunday. Catholics center on Stations of the Cross fasting and abstinence while Protestants begin weekly Lenten services and special music.
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Delaware County
Jesus Christ
Booze sales domination on Wayne Main Line store
Wayne state liquor store at 209 W Lancaster Ave leads Delaware County in sales with 2 888 211 dollars in the year ending June 30. Barclay Square Upper Darby store second at 2 625 819 dollars. County total 40 275 320 in 1979 with 4 699 873 profit. statewide 663 million in sales and 183 million profit.
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Harrisburg
Main Line
Main Line State
Lancaster Ave
Wayne
Pennsyvania Liquor Control Boarch
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Barclay Square
Garrett Road
Upper Darby
Delaware County
W. Market St
Marcus Hook
Drexeline Plaza
State Road
Drexel Hill
Drexeline
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