23 Aug 1978
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Newspaper
Gettysburg Times
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1978
Page
1
Debates over burning policies dominated Littlestown Borough Council proceedings. Residents split between supporters and opponents amid pension and site concerns raised by borough officials and local groups.
National Park Service officials plan phase one of a fall start to clean and preserve about 1.21 bronze and stone statues on the Gettysburg battlefield. The project is estimated to cost around 26.40 dollars and will involve pressure washing, moss and algae removal, and coating surfaces with protective sealant.
The General Services Administration replaced the agency’s Washington region leadership in a sudden move. The agency cited internal shakeups and leadership changes as the reason for the personnel swap, with officials noting it aims to strengthen administration operations.
Davitt Howell announces the 1979 United Way Campaign goal of 212760 on WGET amid plan to complete fundraising by September. Adams County United Way includes 36 agencies across three service categories with an annual agency service monitoring by the board.
Adams County Children and Youth officials say a decision on the shelter for juveniles will be made on September 11. The plan involves housing youths in need of care or supervision with family consent or court authorization, amid concerns over services and handling of cases.
The Adams County court in a rare session ordered S. Wolfs Sightseeing to cease operations by September 4 for lack of necessary permits. The borough alleges ticket booth and bus stop violations at the Holiday Inn Lot and insufficient permits to operate tours, with Gettysburg Tours seeking damages as the case proceeds.
No clear details found due to fragmented OCR. The text mentions SPCA Dollar Bay to be observed countywide on Friday and references programs or notices. No specific persons organizations or locations are clearly identified beyond Dollar Bay.
Readable fragments show local item involving West Shore and Adams dogs. exact event details unclear due to garbled text. Findings reference feeurs and names such as Anne and Mena, but specifics and outcomes remain uncertain.
Fragmented OCR text shows commissioners rereadvertising a bid notice. Names such as Crary Darie Sullivan appear amid garbled details about bidding actions and a city procurement process. The readable parts indicate a formal proceeding to repost or extend a bid schedule.
A fragment from the county notice highlights a rising share of older residents. It notes shifting demographics and possible impacts on services, housing, and community planning.
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