Shapp Joins Battle Over Gettysburg Observation Tower
Governor Shapp plans to file eight court actions to block a 307 foot, $1 million tower at the Gettysburg battlefield. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports officials expect suits in Harrisburg or Adams County. The tower, to be called the Tower of One Nation, drew mixed local sentiment amid Civil War memorial concerns and traffic worries.
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Reason For Education Cost Increases In Pa Schools
A Pennsylvania State Education Association survey shows inflation and a 20.2 percent rise in public school enrollment from 1960 to 1970 account for about two thirds of rising education costs. The remaining third stems from salaries, pupil-teacher ratio cuts, transportation, vocational and new program costs. Public school expenditures rose from 732.7 million in 1960-61 to 1.8 billion in 1969-70.
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Subcompact Cars To Fight Pollution
LOS ANGELES AP The city plans to save money and cut smog by using cars that can run on low lead or no lead gasoline. Councilman Arthur K. Snyder said more cars would be added after a nine month test with 20 vehicles. The cars cost about 1950 dollars each, 300 dollars less than regular city compacts.
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Bear Lake News Notes From Bear Lake Community Events
Peggy Osborne and family stay with Monty Johnsons in Wanchula. Hamm Troxell widow receives multiple Vietnam era medals. WSCS meeting at Clyde Hotchkiss home with nine members. Bear Lake Community Fair convened at fire hall approving a 40 by 80 tent and queen contest prizes of 75, 50, 25 and 5 dollar bonds. Jaycees offer help, fair booth may cover drug issue. Next meeting July 29. Rose Mary Fiscus visits Jamestown friends Marlene and Janet Osborne. Dennis Newhouse staying briefly.
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Vietnam
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Jamestown
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Dentist Fined For Slapping Patient in Nevada
North Las Vegas report states Dr. Donald Holt was fined 50 dollars by Municipal Judge Ray Davies for slapping an 22 year old patient, Barbara Watson, after she cried out as he worked on a bad tooth. Holt appealed to the state District Court.
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Donald Holt
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First Woman Named General In AF
Jeanne M. Holm became the first woman general in the Air Force at a Pentagon ceremony. The 50 year old director of Women in the Air Force since 1965 received brigadier general silver stars. Holm began in the Army in World War II, returning to Portland Oregon after the war before being recalled in 1948. She transferred to the Air Force a year later and held staff roles in plans programming manpower and personnel.
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Prince Edward to attend Gibbs Preparatory in London
The 7-year-old prince will begin schooling at Gibbs Preparatory in Kensington this September after his tutor Lavinia Keppel leaves to marry. Gibbs was once attended by Robert F. Kennedy. North Korea plans 15 acres of automated greenhouses to yield 1800 tons of vegetables each winter.
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Days With Mr and Mrs Randy Smith and Children
Mr and Mrs Randy Smith celebrated time with their children in a family gathering. The event highlighted close family ties and traditional domestic moments observed by the community.
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Mills Proposes Tax Cuts But Faces Doubtful Action
Washington AP Mills called for raising the minimum standard deduction reviving the investment tax credit and limiting federal spending to spur growth. He tied any action to evidence the administration would pursue an incomes policy and cut spending to curb inflation. Nixon weighs flexible controls amid Industry wage adjustments.
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Escheat Notices From Pennsylvania Department Of Revenue
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Division of Escheats in Harrisburg issues notices to claimants in Erie County. The list names claimants and their representatives for funds or items held by various debtors and depositories. Unclaimed funds will go to the Commonwealth and later paid on valid claims.
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Erie County
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Secretary of Revenue
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