21 Feb 1978
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Newspaper
Gettysburg Times
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1978
Page
1
The Littlestown High School board approved a four day, three night trip to Canada for about 20 students at a cost of 228 dollars per student. The action followed a prior France trip request, with the Canada option deemed more affordable.
The Family Planning Agency of Adams County will host its annual meeting at the Gettysburg fire hall on York Street with dinner at 6 30 and a program at 8. Candidates for the board are named for terms expiring 1979 1930 and 1981 including Elaine Jones Catherine Cowan Dr Clare Shumway and others. The meeting includes by laws discussion a year end report and a panel on unwanted pregnancies costs and impacts moderated by Dr Duchnowski. The event is open to the public with 7 30 start for those not dining.
The Fairfield Area School Board approved a two year teacher contract with starting salaries for bachelor and science degree holders at 38 510 and 3 10 respectively for 1978 79 and 79 80. Masters holders max salaries reach 1336 450 3. Details will be provided after final contract copies are printed.
President Carter delays decisive moves as officials study the miners contract deal reached by United Mine Workers and a major independent producer. He invites congressional leaders from both parties to the White House to discuss next steps.
Mount Saint Marys students will conduct a marketing study in Gettysburg downtown, with college staff coordinating data collection and computerization of results. The project faces funding and parking concerns, and involvement from local business groups to assess vacancies and plan outcomes.
Pennsylvani a House agendas a busy session with more than a dozen bills and three resolutions. Rep. J Cole on Harrisburg Update cites measures backing American made steel and cars and flexible local spending in fuel funds. A fuel adjustment bill may pass, while a statewide steel use measure aims to boost industry and apply to all state and public agency projects.
Carroll Valley releases its first newsletter edition Vol A Xoi Fane porous of Carroll four pages of Draper Berenice Hess a member eder at Dakwa Vermont on foreign count Ms Hess said the B ivil resumes a 10s at E tmes Fourie fi dispel furmars abo in the borough, and attempts by real es tate agencies.
The Supreme Court agreed to hear Zenith Radio Corp's appeal to force the government to impose countervailing duties on imports from Japan. The ruling could affect the U.S trade relations and the world stock market, with implications for manufacturers claiming injury.
Yesterday's high remains unclear as the report shows garbled weather data. The entry notes times 8.36am and 11-344 with unreadable values, providing no coherent temperature or conditions for today.
Adams County Public Library forms a committee to review overdue and lost book procedures costing about 1500 dollars yearly. Librarian Staif notes most losses come from unreturned books. The board also considers removing unauthorized cars from the parking lot and approving new officers and trustees for the coming year.
James G. Sneeringer Sr. was selected as special gifts chairman for the annual American Heart Association drive in the area. Barbara Kauffman notes his status as a key supporter and leader in Cumberland Township and Adams County activities.
The Disabled American Veterans local chapter hosts Pennsylvania state convention at the Sheraton Inn June 21 to 24 marking the first time the state session is held in this city. About 1300 attendees are expected and the chapter seeks advertisements for a commemorative book to defray convention expenses. Walter C. Powell presented new by laws and 18 new members were added to the chapter rolls at the Monday meeting. The post plans a mall meet on March 20 at the VFW.
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