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100 Years Ago – 1921: Levying a tax on trucks has been suggested as a means whereby Chester can acquire additional revenue. Under the provisions of the Clark Act, governing the management of all Third Class cities in Pennsylvania, council has the authority to levy and collect such a tax. The business man offering the suggestion pointed out that a tax is levied all jitney, which do little damage to the surface of plastic streets, while heavy trucks, form one to seven and onehalf ton’s capacity, that contribute considerably to the wear and tear on paved streets, are not taxed.
75 Years Ago – 1946: With five more burglaries and two holdups added to Chester’s fast-growing crime wave during the past 24 hours, city authorities today were planning steps to cope with the situation. Chief of Police Andrew J. Desmond Jr. stated after a conference with detectives this morning that countermeasures are being taken to halt the post-war spread of crime. Radio cars are to be supplemented by foot patrolmen in the worst affected areas under plans now being worked out.
50 Years Ago – 1971: Some 300members of the Independent Refinery Works Union at Sun Oil co. cast ballots today during the first three hours of a day-long strike vote at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Market Street in Marcus Hook. IRW President Anthony Arcomone said today he anticipates some 1,700 members of the 2,100-member organization will vote before polls close at 8 p.m.
25Years Ago – 1996: From Associated Press, New Castle, Del. – A contingent of cougar spotters hit the streets of northern Delaware Wednesday, searching for the elusive mountain lion that was first seen in the area about two months ago. Headed by New Castle County police Cpl. Butch Lefebvre, representatives from the Delaware Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Division of Fish and Wildlife and the Critter Control, began canvassing about 1 p.m.
10 Years Ago – 2011: With the state facing a budget deficit estimated between $4 billion and $5 billion in the next six months and no immediate fix in place, the watchword for 2011 is likely to be “cuts,” according state Rep. Bill Adolph, R-165, of Springfield, who was recently elected majority chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.