Gettysburg College receives $873,207 Kline estate gift
Gettysburg College has been awarded 873 207 from the Josiah W. Kline estate for a trust named The Josiah W and Bessie H Kline Memorial. The gift marks a long term support span of over a quarter century and funds an endowment that now approaches 15 million dollars while Bessie H Kline once served on the college board. A separate 500 000 gift from the Kline Foundation supports Brua Hall theatre renovations and completion.
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Look-alike drug bill passes in state Senate
In Harrisburg the Pennsylvania Senate approved House amendments to a look-alike drug bill, voting 49 to 0, sending it to Governor Thornburgh. The measure targets look-alike stimulants sold as legitimate drugs and aims to shield legitimate manufacturers. Senator Doyle Corman praised the bill as strong action against dealers.
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Rabies Found in Adams County dairy cow prompts warnings
State officials report that a dairy cow in Adams County died last fall from rabies, one of several isolated cases in Pennsylvania after a long period with no rabies. Authorities caution residents as strains move from southern habitats into the state, urging pet inoculations and avoiding wild animals such as skunks and raccoons.
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Reagan plan signals shift of education from federal to state
Associated Press reports President Reagan's new federalism proposal would transfer control of over 40 federal programs to the states, aiming to end most federal responsibility for education and job training. The Northwest Ordinance is cited as early educational funding context, while noting the Constitution does not mention education.
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Reagan’s New Federalism Reshapes School Aid Debate
The plan shifts most education funding to states while preserving some programs for the poor and disabled. It trims federal loans and grants to college students and seeks to abolish the Department of Education. Critics warn of lowered standards and reduced equity in public schools.
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Joyces Question of a City Writer Debated in Dublin
In Dublin readers continue to weigh the value of Joyce Santu the author famed for his portraits of the city and its people born after him. The discussion reflects ongoing reception in the capital.
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Weather outlook with slight Thursday warmth and weekend moisture
Partial clear and breezy Thursday with little temperature change. Mostly cloudy Thursday night and Friday with a 10 to 20 percent precip chance. Low Thursday night in the 20s. High Friday in the mid 30s. North to northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Also a page note: Mario Andretti vows to continue battling in 1982 for victory in the Indianapolis 500.
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Catholic parents press for free swim for their children
A St Francis Xavier School Board petition opposes excluding Catholic children from free swim classes offered to Gettysburg School District pupils at the YWCA. Chair David P Knox says no law bars Catholic students and the district could charge non Catholic participants, with about 30 third graders targeted. The board argues tax dollars fund the program and seeks attorney guidance before the April session.
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Franklin board weighs bus stop sign near Route 234
Franklin Township supervisors discussed adding a bus stop sign for eastbound Route 234 near Bogers Peach Orchard to improve visibility around a curve. They noted drivers may skip stops in icy conditions and that individual drivers decide. They also planned letters to residents parking on roads and postponed winter garage repairs until spring.
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Robbery at Arendtsville High's Store Ends With Cash Escape
A man claiming to be armed held up a High's store in Arendtsville just before 6 am Wednesday, taking about $1,000 in cash. Stanley Ralph Gregg, 23, of Rocky Ridge, Md, said the robber demanded money after entering the shop and claiming a gun. Gregg remained unharmed. the suspect fled after taking cash from the counter. Capitol Milk Products of Laurel, Md owns the store. police released no description of the robber.
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Flooding, Ice Jam Slows Pennsylvanias Northwest County
Heavy rains and lingering ice jams keep water levels high in northwestern Pennsylvania. Residents in Oil City and surrounding areas report slow flood recession over several days as officials warn of ongoing risk from swollen streams and moving ice. Route 8 remains closed while two bridges were reopened after safety inspections. Local businesses face inundation in Gil Citys business district and communities brace for continued wet weather through the weekend.
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