12 Feb 1986
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Newspaper
Gettysburg Times
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1986
Page
1
Nationwide AP report notes scientists say AIDS antibodies in victims saliva could explain non transmission by kissing and offer new exposure testing. Mardi Gras closures overspill across cities with injuries, while Arrow Air restructures after crash. Two men dangle from downed plane in Ontario California.
President Reagan states he does not believe Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev is backing away from a summer summit, despite no date having been set for the meeting.
Anatoly Shcharansky, freed after nine years in jails and camps, pledges to resume activism for holdouts and emigrants in the Soviet Union. He plans a normal family life with Avital before renewed advocacy. British and French officials will sign a treaty at Canterbury Cathedral establishing a 31 mile rail tunnel under the Channel linking the two nations.
A French American group announced plans to help raise funds in France for the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, a gift from France to the United States a century ago. The effort highlights ongoing commemorations of the statue’s 100 year legacy and U.S. appreciation.
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low near zero. Thursday brings sunny conditions with highs in the 20s. Friday turns cloudy with overnight lows 16 to 20. Saturday includes a chance of snow.
President Reagan said he was disturbed by reports of fraud and violence in the Philippines election but urged neutrality and emphasized US bases importance. He pledged to consider how US resources might influence the outcome while advocating democracy and a strong two party system.
Florists stock roses at 48 dollars per dozen long stems and 30 dollars for a dozen sweethearts. Chocolates range from 20 to 2 dollars with average about 10. Cards cost around 2 dollars, with some under a dollar. Retailers promote Get Away Weekend drawing for a Holiday Inn Gettysburg stay valid by March 15.
Adams County and York County officials warn that new rules from the Pennsylvania Department of Health would require a local match of 7590 dollars for drug and alcohol programs. The change prevents using DUI fine shares as part of the county’s match funds, risking an annual 7500 to 10000 dollar shortfall. The shift preserves 3 percent of DUI funds for the education program, while 90 percent comes from state and federal sources.
Barbara Jordan cited democracy as an ongoing experiment as the League of Women Voters since 1920 has pushed for social welfare equality and environmental quality. It operates at local, state, and national levels, using consensus driven study to form official positions and advocate nonpartisan political participation.
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