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The Morning News from Wilmington, Delaware • Page 10

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The Morning Newsi
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Wilmington, Delaware
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10 Morning News, Wilmington. Del. Saturday, March 7, 1870 Rapist, slayer refused sentence commutations 10 DISCOUNT COUPON NATIONAL0 in I County's police study delayed slmcotte From the Dover Bureau DOVER Gov. Russell W. Peterson has rejected recommendations by the Board of Fardons to commute the prison terms of two men, one convicted of murdering his young son 999-8327 3 uP "The professional evaluations sent to me and the recommendations made by these individuals, in addition to further facts that they have developed, indicate to me that commutation is unwise." Members of the Board of Pardons are: Chancellor William Duffy Lt.

Gov. Eugene D. Bookhammer, Secretary of struck by a bullet intended for another person. IN a letter to the board on Longoria and Wilson, the governor wrote: "I have carefully reviewed the information forwarded to me by the Board of Pardons." "As the board is aware, I sought additional information VALID OMY DURING MONTH OF MARCH. LIMIT 1 COUPON PER TAX RETURN.

and the other of rape. Peterom announced yesterday that he will not commute from life to 40 years the term being served by Jose G. Lon- through the commissioners oflState Eugene Bunting, State Auditor Georce W. Cripps and mental health and corrections State Treasurer Daniel J. Ross.

'and their staff," he continued. gona. Delays will prevent an expected report on county police problems and possible solutions! Tuesday night at a New Castle County council meeting. County Councilmen Richard Sincock, R-Fairfax, and John D. D-Kingsridge were named to a special committee on Feb.

15 to pursue specific objectives for the county force. Council President C. Douglass Buck, R-Grcenville, said at that time he expected them to report back to council in about three weeks. Sincock, who has been ill, said he has not met with Danielle Dariello said he is still trying to line up committees in city and state government to begin talks. The county committee plans to look into possibilities of mergers, and meet with County Executive William J.

Conner to establish a timetable for hiring top police administrators and reorganizing the department. They are also to meet with other governmental committees, yet to be named, to study a broad operational policy under which state, county and municipal police forces can cooperate with a minimum duplication of services. Sincock said he hoped the report might be ready before he and Danicllo travel to Nashville, to a conference on metropolitan government i early April. Longoria was convicted of first-degree murder for stabbing his 4-year-old boy in a crowded Wilmington theater in 1959. The other man whose application was turned down, James Elbert Wilson, had initially been sentenced to hang for raping a 19-year-old girl in her Wilmington apartment in 1953.

You don't just move in at Linden Hill Village. You move ahead FORMER Gov. J. Caleb wooimEm iiiiiw OF NEWARK, DELAWARE lor A BIG, NEW HOME IN ONE OF THE NICEST NEW PLACES YOU CAN LIVE Hickory Hill is for p.opla who lova tht quid beauty of suburban living, yet who mult b. near tv.ry tonvanl.net.

If you'r. on. of thos. special people, treat yourself to a peek of Hickory Hill this weekend. This is wh.ra the air in clear and th scenery is beautiful omong hh.

rolling hills near Hockessin. Come see. It's only minutes from shopping centers, schools, churches, recreation areas. Fifteen minutes to Wilmington. 1D) story Colonial features 4 law Mroomj 2'i baths First floor laundry room Hugo Kitchen with Tappan 30" "THE SYCAMORE" (enclosed tubs) Boggs had commuted that sentence to 99 years and Wilson had asked the pardons board for another commutation to 75 years.

Peterson said the opinions of psychologists, psychiatrists and case workers convinced him the commutations of the two men would be unwise at this time and pose 'loo much of a risk." However, the governor did approve commutations recommended for two other men, both charged with murder. The governor said all four decisions were based on professional evaluation. Last August, Peterson he would take no action on any such cases until he had secured expert advise. TON N. vVtlNFR f.

ASSOriATFS. INC Twelve to Newark. Drive out today, THE ANDOVER: 4 BEDROOMS, 2'i BATHS, CENTRAL MR CONDITIONING. range Attached "oversized" gjraje All improvements 100 amp wiring Poured cnnneU loundation Concreta driveway Full basement CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING INCLUDED Underground utilities Minimum FHA Down Payment Olvfioeeei INOMl 27,500 "The SYCAMORE" Central Air-Conditioning Included "THE JUNIPER" a spacious split-level with th features you'vi been looking for 3 large bedrooms I'i baths Large recreation room Dmmg AnrI it's quite a mnvr. lor iIipsb family Humes base the features no home of tomorrow rhould be without.

Central sir conditioning. Lifetime ateel beam rnnstrurtinn. Brirk fireplace, Automatic dishwashers, Bathi with reramii tilt floor nd wall), They'r in "tomorrow" aetting, toa. Tiers tha air it dean and fresh. Thera loTely wooded area aet off the.

enrtom look of hornet Interestingly varied on earh Mock. All the ngly utility wires huried underground. And even nnderjround fuel oil pipeline! to feed your futuristic healing system. Next to a new mliool, Near tuperb flinp. pins.

A short jog to the 1-95 turnpike. So don't jntf think of "moving in" nme where. Think of moving ahead to 1980 at Linden Hill Village, 27,800 to Chester High 50 grads plan reunion CHESTER, Pa. A reunion of the Chester High School class of 1950 is being planned for Oct. 17 at the log Cabin in Media.

Alumni who have not been contacted concerning the reunion are urged to call Mrs. Nancy Coulter Ferreri, 101 Stratford Road, Wallingford; Mrs. Nancy Grace Morrison, 139 Chadwick Linwood, or Mrs. Marie Momot Pierce, 116 Moser Chester, after 5 p.m. room Ultra modern kitrhen with 30 inch tree Standing taroan range Break'ast area Laundry room Garage Poured concrete foundation Concrete driveway 100 amp wiring CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING INCLUDED Underjround utilities Minimum Down Payment DIRECTIONS: From Wilmington, take lancaiter Pike to Bracken-ville Road; turn left to Millcreek Road; turn right to Meadowview end follow the big yellow signs thru Meadowview to Hickory Hill.

HOURS: Furnished model open Saturdays noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, and weekdays noon to 8 p.m. Closed Thursdays. Phon. 237-4400.

"Tht JIMPER" Buy Now Before Price Increase1. HICKORY HILL HOCKESSIN "The key question is whether the individual, under stress, would be likely to commit another serious crime," he said at that time. "I am certainly not qualified to determine that alone." COMMUTATION or a sen-tence does not mean the immediate release of but makes them eligible forj parole at an earlier date. Under; Delaware law, a life sentence is considered to be 45 years in coirrputing parole eligibility. The pardon board recommendations approved by Peterson involved Carlton H.

Jackson and Louis H. Gardner, both serving life sentences for second-degree murder. Jackson's sentence is commuted to 40 years and Gardner's to 43; years. Jackson was convicted of stabbing his best friend to death in May, 1959 during a drinking' spree in Newark. rOUTUNATO kmk HOMES Homes Priced Front 22,990 Built by WH17EHILL CONST.

Co. 36-29J0 THAVA CONVENTIONAL FINANCING AVAILABLE DIRECTIONS: From Wilmington srei take. Routi 2 (Kirkwood Highway) to Nwatk, continue on Route 2 (Mam St.) through Newark Shopping Area to Route 273 Nottingham Road. Follow Route 273 past Newark Country Club to Sample Homes on left. From New Castle area follow Route 273 or Route 896 into Npwark (Main St.) Turn left to Sample Hnmes.

Sample Homes Onen: Won. thru Thurs. 1 to 8 p.m. Closed Frioa(s. Sat.

12 to 5 p.m. Sunday 12 to 6. Linden Hill Village overlooking Pike Creek Valley At Linden Hill Road and Skyline Drive. Take Kirkwood Highway, north on Limestone. Poad (Routt 7), left on Linden Hill Road, and follow signs to Linden Hill Villnge.

Open daily -8, cloned Friday, 'hone 737-3128 or 738-9090 BUILD ON YOUR LOT OR OURS. Easy Financing To Qualified Lot Owners. SEND FOR FREE i IROCHURE OP OUR HOME Nimi Aidnu I Ptoni City J. I Own lot Yes No My lot Located Co State I Eastern Homes wc P.O. Isx 5, Smyrna, D.I.

19977 SEI OUR SAMPLI HOMES IN SMYRNA I REHOBOTH, DEL. 653-6938 or 653-6939 NEWARK 0. 1 I HOMES ALREADY UNDER CONSTRUCTION. READY FOR OCCUPANCY IN AS LITTLE AS FOUR WEEKS. km JUead the Classified Columns Gardner was involved in the November, 1962, shooting death of a young woman in Wilmington.

Authorities said she was i i Read the Classified Columns SUBURBAN LIVING AT ITS FINEST! 'm cMeadowview DEVON PLACE THE NEW IDEA COMMUNITY OFFERING 4 SAMPLES TO CHOOSE NESTLED IN THE GENTLE HILLS OF HOCKESSIN HOMES PRICED FROM $22,690 TO $25,690 i i 1 1 i h-L- i ML. i u. i i. rt -L i. IF THE HOME YOU NEED IS AVAILABLE AT A PRICE YOU CAN AFFORD, DOES IT MAKE SENSE TO IGNORE THE OPPORTUNITY? Tlie answrr lias pot to Iir an unqualified "no." Kvrry day yon postpone your dreisinn, yon are just rnnlrilsnlinfs to someone rise' hank, acrount and risking the pnssihilitv of liavin to pay more for lie same home in a year's time.

The home you need at the price you can afford i waiting in Frank Rohinn'n Devon Flare. Jt could he The Lexington pictured ahove which sells for just $25,430 including carpeting, air conditioning. landscaped lot, and a paved drive. It features three bedrooms and a compartmented hath in a wing of their own, a no-traffic lising room, separate dining room, rear family room villi sliding glass doors, cat-in kitchen, powder room, storage den off the garage, and a laundry room. And it's in an rslahlihrd hut growing community whne convenient location anil well-kept appearance further guarantee the protection and growth of your investment at the name time they create the kind of environment you wish for your family, All in all, it just doesn't make sense to ignore the opportunity.

If The Lexington doesn't sound right for jour family, we'll show you a home that i. dome see us today. ASK ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE PLAN lest a sccond level -floor pln "THE WESTFIELD" TEL SHOWN ABOVE AND THE 3 OTHER SAMPLE HOMES OFFER YOU: Underground utilities Minimum lot size 70x115 feet Goi heat Gas cooking Chnrmglow gaslights Cential air conditioning Ceramic tile baths Ranges and disposals Streets maintained by Slate Highway Department 4 County sewers Public water system Bus jervic Alexis I. du Pont School District Convenient shopping Concrete driveways Sidewalks Fully landscaped lots FHA, VA or conventional financing iniutNT a L0ie hvil w4 BUILCER WKMTIO.VS: From Wilmington tnk. Lancoster Pik.

to Brack en villa Road, turn left on Brnckenville Road to Millcreek Rood, Turn right on Millcreek Road to Meodowview II, pihme HOURS. Saturday 12 to Sunday thru Thursday 12 to 7 Closed Friday Other Times by Appt. A Devon Place Tel. 368-8864 Hours: Open From 12 to 9 P.M. Directions: Devon Place is located from Newark, Delaware on South Collega Avenue to Park Place.

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