03 Jul 1982
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Newspaper
Gettysburg Times
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1982
Page
1
Weekend weather sketches show cloudy conditions with Saturday showers and thundershowers and 70 to 80 percent precipitation chances, while fair and mild Monday and Tuesday give way to warmer midweek showers and highs in the mid to upper 80s.
Firecracker Furniture marks a multi day sale offering 10 to 40 percent off. The event runs Thursday through Sunday with extended hours until 9 PM and ends Sunday at 5 PM at Cross Keys Furniture on Lincoln Highway.
Bud Hannings, ex Marine reservist, visits a newsroom with a patriotic piece titled The Eternal Flag. He seeks to publish it at no charge and promotes the Eternal Flag Foundation. The essay has appeared in multiple papers and earned praise from lawmakers and military figures, with copies in naval barracks and honors from state and national leaders. He plans a history program tied to the foundation.
Bud Hannings declares the American flag endures amid crisis and protests. He lauds restraint during Iran hostage events and urges pride, unity, and continued support for freedom, celebrating the flag as a symbol guiding Americans through danger. He ends with a patriotic salute to America.
Ski Liberty owners and Carroll Valley borough clash over a proposed lift ticket tax increase from 4 to 8 percent while Fairfield School District moves to collect 5 percent. Irvin S. Naylor proposes a 10 year lease and shared water rights. officials debate collection methods and potential court action to resolve the dispute.
Adams County faces return of a $30,690 block grant from the state Department of Public Welfare after DPW retracts offer as the state moves to provide services through a statewide contract. The county aims to avoid disruption for local clients by coordinating with Legal Services Inc. through a four county arrangement. Additional actions include MHMR contracts, Apple Line grants, Liquid Fuel Tax approvals, and juvenile probation service contracts with multiple providers. Public hearings on the MHMR plan are set for August 3 and 4.
The Gettysburg Times will not be published Monday for the July holiday and will resume publication on Tuesday continuing its weekly newspaper cycle.
Contributing Editor Hugh M Kilhenny notes June 1982 was the wettest since 1975 with 5.36 inches of rain over 16 days. The six month total reached 21.43 inches, 0.77 inches below normal, as January February rose above normal and March April May lagged. The month also averaged 67.12 degrees with a high of 89 and a low of 47, marking the coolest June in three years.
Jan and other area women attend a 10 week self defense course led by Alvin Alger at Stuart's Motel on Route 15 South. Alger blends karate kung fu and basic defense teaching surprise and controlled use of force. Participants gain confidence and relaxation and receive completion certificates. The fee totals 50 dollars with a future class planned None of the narrative mentions other organizations or dates beyond the class duration and start.
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