Mixed reactions to AP Gettysburg park article draw local comments
Gettysburg travel officials say the AP piece on the Gettysburg National Military Park overemphasizes negatives while ignoring recent improvements such as smaller town signs. They urge a coordinated plan among park officials borough groups and tourism interests to align efforts and avoid conflicting directions.
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Associated Press
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Block defends 1983 farm budget cuts at House hearing
Agriculture Secretary John Block backed the Reagan plan cutting farm program spending by 20 percent for next year and said reductions would target the most needed areas while considering nutrition program compromises. He pledged a White House meeting with farmbelt lawmakers to discuss farm problems and warned against a trade war, noting possible foreign allies to open markets and defend US farm exports amid a projected drop in farm income and a decline in export value.
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Gettysburg tourism officials weigh recession impact on visits
Gettysburg travel leaders say 1980 to 1981 visits rose at the battlefield and park with a 43 percent jump in bus tourism. They note mixed effects from the economy, with long-distance travel down but Ohio Maryland and New York visitors steady and bus travel gaining popularity. Officials forecast price changes and gas costs shaping summer travel.
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Gettysburg High vs Waynesboro Blue Britain League Title Clash
Gettysburg High, after upsetting Camp Hill, faces Waynesboro tonight for the Blue Britain League title at Ship Pensburg State College.
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Shippensburg State College
Snow likely Friday with several inches possible
Snow continues Friday with accumulations of multiple inches possible. Highs near the low 30s and variable clouds with windy conditions. A chance of flurries Friday night with lows in the 20s. Partly sunny Saturday with highs in the mid 30s.
Franklin board weighs cable TV plan with SCATCOM bid
Franklin Township supervisors heard a SCATCOM presentation on a cable system linked with Adams Electric. Overman said lines could support other uses and local news, but the board asked its solicitor to research exclusive franchise questions. They also agreed to investigate a soil erosion dispute between Parr and Wertman.
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Adams Electric Coopratis
Charles Overman
SCATCOM
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Willam Parr
Lawrence Wertman
Parrsgata
State arson task force urges stiffer penalties in Pennsylvania
A state arson task force recommended tougher criminal penalties more training for firemen and police and three anti arson bills aimed at profit driven fires in cities. Adams County officials say most local arson is mischief or driven by nonpayment of vehicles and taxes. The package includes four arson detection courses for local responders and tax based insurance requirements to deter arson.
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TIM PETTIT
Associated Press
HARRISBLRAG
fremen
Pennsylvania
Adams County
John W Murren
Murren
Dick Thoernburgh
state Office of Fire Safety Services
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and
Samuel Hayes
Peter Vroon
Chester Thornburgh
Thornburgh
Abbottstown Debates Water System Construction Plan
Abbottstown council discussed the town’s water system at a Thursday meeting. About 63 property owners would dig their own ditches for trenching once work starts, with a 90 day deadline after notification. Completion is targeted for May 22, 1982, weather permitting, while a subdivision petition near Altland House was denied to preserve zoning.
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Red Dot Safe Adds Ten Percent Off At Kennel Market
Red Dot Safe announces an extra ten percent reduction on selected items at Kennel Market in Gettysburg featuring iceberg lettuce heads advertised at 59 cents. The notice highlights sale pricing and store location.
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