Police close in on killer in first Newtown homicide
Newtown Township's first homicide in 27 years, the shooting death of Pamela Lee Mueller, moved toward a glimmer of light as Police Chief Charles L. Kress said detectives are checking all fis and acquaintances. No arrests yet, but authorities expect to be among first to know when the suspect is identified. The district attorney had reportedly pulled county detectives from the case, a claim Kress denied.
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Gerry Oliver
Daily Times
Newtown
Newtown Township
Pamela Lee Mueller
Charles L. Kress
Wee
Frank T. Hazel
t.Kress
Kress
The
Bomb incidents cast youths in prank role in Springfield
Three youths were arrested on Thursday in connection with February bomb incidents at the Springfield School District. A fourth 17 year old planned to surrender. Police say the acts were a prank and not revenge. Superintendent Charles McLaughlin and Principal Earl Knorr had homes damaged. Knorr stopped a fuse at his rear door moments before detonation. No injuries reported.
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John Roman
Daily Times
Pringfield
Eevice Ink
Ihe
High Schoo
Robert Dukes
Dukes
Charles McLaughlin
Old School House Drive
Earl A. Knorr
West Rolling Road
Knorr
McLaughlin
Windy forecast with high winds and cold lows
A windy spell is forecast tonight through Sunday with lows around 20 to 25 degrees. Expect cloudy skies and blustery conditions as colder air moves in from the north.
GOP Dirties Lynch Shift Into Democrats Front
County Controller Lynch switches from the Republican ticket to the Democrats amid party animosity and threats from Springfield leaders. James Scanlan wins the GOP endorsement for controller 230 to 23. War Board revival rumors surface as Catania Sexton and allies plot a new power base.
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Bonnie Baldwin
Daily Times
Mask
Lynch
Ajusivus Gui
William Spingler
Towne House
War Board
Drexelbrook Club
Upper Darby
Middletown
Radnor
Thornbury
GOP
James Scanlan
la Springfield
Edward Gallagher
Springfield
Charles Sexton
Sexton
Thomas Hayward
Catania
Old War Board
Nick Catania
Board of Republican Supervisors
Ridley Township
John Ene
Chester
Joseph Battle
CETA cuts push Chester to end 91 jobs March 31
City of Chester faces loss of 91 CETA workers by March 31 as federal funding shrinks. Mayor Joseph Battle says remaining staff will be redeployed only if funding resumes. many workers may not find regular jobs, and city revenue strains will limit hires. CETA aided job training and temporary posts, with some workers moving to permanent city roles.
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Harry
At Times
Chester
CETA
Reagan
Joseph F .Battle Jr
Oyor Jose . Battle Jr
Seeee Ceta
Battle
SEPTA urged to generate new approach beyond headlines
Delaware County official Dennis Rochford and SEPTA board chair David Girard-DiCarlo weigh options to avert a transit crisis. Fare hikes of 40 to 45 cents, service curtailment, and reduced student fares are discussed alongside subsidies and Conrail as the major drain. A rational subsidy compromise is sought to prevent breakdown of operations.
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Gerry Oliver
Daily Times
Dia
SEPTA
Dennis Rochford
Delaware County
Pa ’Ce Authority
Rochford
David Girard-DiCarlo
Conrail
McEwen poised for GOP backing for Superior Court seat
Former Delaware County District Attorney Stephen J McEwen Jr of Upper Darby is expected to win GOP endorsement for one of four Superior Court seats at a Hershey meeting. He would join six others for May 19 primary support as Gov Thornburgh’s interim nominee awaits Senate confirmation amid Democratic blocks on a fellow candidate.
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Harold D. Ellis
Harrisburg
Delaware County
Stephen J.mcewen,jr
Upper
Darby
Ker Court
Republican State Committee
Hershey
McEwen
GOP
Superior Court
Dick Thornburgh
Senate
Senate Democrats
Phyllis Beck
Montgomery County
Meet Major Flynn and eclectic cast in Daily Times feature
Starting Monday in the Daily Times a colorful roster appears including Major P Flynn a steadfast ally for defense against a Chinese landing at Long Beach Ma Bloom a sharp eyed landlady not amused by quizzical tricks Widow Ruble Tucker a devout early worshiper Milo Bloom surprised by divine state Donahue cult leader Pops Popolov recent Siberia arrival and Rabies a comic Montgomery Ward mail order dog the piece promises a quirky intro to this cast.
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P. Flynn
Long Beach
Ma Bloom
Ruble Tucker
Donahue
Milo Bloom
Pops Popolov
Siberia
Montgomery Ward
Daily Times
Two Upland Men Charged in Babysitter Rape Case
Upland police arrested John Focht, 22, of 4th Street, and Raymond Jones, 18, of Front Street, in connection with a rape of a 19 year old babysitter. They were taken from Focht’s home Wednesday night by Patrolman Wayne Brownhill after investigation by Patrolman David Edwards. A hearing is set for 7 p.m. Monday before District Justice Kenneth Miller of Parkside.
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Upland
Bob Love
Enid Reeoues
John Focht
4Th Street
Raymond Jones
Front Street
Fécht
Wayne Brownhill
David Edwards
Kenneth Miller
Parkside
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