Long jailed 20 to 40 years for rape of former student
Wendell Long, 24, was sentenced Monday to 20 to 40 years in prison for raping a former college student. A related case tied him to an April 1975 rape, robbery, and confinement in an underground passageway, judged by Common Pleas Court judge Alfred DiBona.
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Fineman Pension Upheld Forfeiture Ruling Court Decision
The Commonwealth Court upheld a 1978 Public Pension Forfeiture Act ruling blocking former official Herbert Fineman’s $22,514 annual pension after his federal conviction for obstruction of justice. Justices split on retroactivity. decision limits payouts to state officials convicted of crimes. Fineman, D-Philadelphia, had bribery allegations tied to aid for medical and veterinary programs.
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Lynch accuses GOP puppet in Delaware primary
Delaware County Controller Thomas J. Lynch charges Republican links behind a Democratic candidacy. He cites petitions filed March 10 by Richard T. Burke and associates connected to GOP figures, alleging a strategic cross party move to challenge Lynch in the Democratic primary and noting Burke’s prior switch from Republican to Democrat.
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Commuters Relief as Injunction Keeps Arrow Buses Running
Delaware County commuters benefited from an injunction at the 69th Street Terminal allowing Arrow buses to operate. Transport Workers Union Local attorney Herbert Fisher voiced optimism for a speedy settlement as the strike, now in its third day, weighed on morning transit.
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Glory days of gas-guzzler returns
City commuters feel the squeeze as fuel prices rise and the shunned gas guzzler reappears. SIPTA freezes new buses and trolleys while car pooling grows, easing county traffic into Philadelphia. Police report heavier than usual inbound traffic but no major jams.
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Suburban Cabbies Strike Draws Heavy Rides Across Area
Cabbies report a busy first day as commuters seek city trips amid a strike by TWU workers. Penn Del Cab and Bates Cab in Lansdowne and Fernwood said call volume surged while outbound Rail Service faltered under picket lines. Regular customers prioritized as drivers tried to balance urgent runs with normal fares. Some drivers aided stranded riders under Public Utility Commission guidelines.
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Ruane Embraces Irish Pride With St. Patrick Costumes
Li nd a Reilly notes Thomas F Ruane's 25 year tradition of celebrating St Patrick Day with an authentic Irish costume inspired by the Bishop of Armaugh He shaves his beard and dons green attire in yearly tribute shaping a colorful local custom
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Daily Times unveils a new computerized typesetting system
The Times announces a switch to a new computerized system causing some editions to be late originally. It says the change aims to deliver news faster and more accurately and asks readers to enjoy Daily Times with the update.
Governor Thornburgh attacks PSEA tactics in subsidy battle
Harrisburg Governor Dick Thornburgh accused the state teachers union of false claims and heavy handed tactics in its push for higher school subsidies. He said recent weekend documents reveal a plan to pressure legislators and raise taxes to fund subsidies, part of a broader political confrontation.
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