Eisenhower Gifts Carter Souvenir From Gettysburg Visit
Mrs Carter recalls a Gettysburg visit with President Carter, noting a warm meeting with Mrs Eisenhower. The Carters spent over three hours on the battlefield in 80 degree heat, touring the historic site and viewing Ike and Mamie’s furnishings as recalled by Mrs Eisenhower. The couple hoped to call at the farmhouse during their trip.
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Medicine Man Brings Show To Adams County
Philadelphian graduate student David Baum barnstorms central Pennsylvania with an authentic medicine show. He emphasizes historical and social aspects over selling elixirs, comparing audience attention to television ads, and aims to offer personal growth through the travelling show. He travels with a horse drawn wagon and notes the tradition’s evolution into modern storytelling.
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Unemployment Rate Falls Sharply in June
The unemployment rate dropped from 6 percent to 3.7 percent in June, the lowest in nearly four years. Teenagers contributed about half of the 400,000 decline in unemployed persons, with their jobless rate easing from 16.3 percent to 14.2 percent.
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Red Cross Names Adams Chapter Executive Director
Dianna Grissom of McKnightstown was named executive director of the Adams County chapter of the American Red Cross, succeeding Cmdr Harris Gustafson who will soon depart the area. Grissom has served as executive director since July 1.
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Adams County commissioners refuse payment of hospital bill
Adams County officials refuse to pay an 18125 bill from Farview State Hospital for 13 days of treatment of a man sent there after a criminal conviction last year. The hospital warned it would sue. Also noted were planning commission actions, a transit reimbursement check, and staffing changes including a new secretary for Judge Spicer and the resignation of an inspector.
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Mary C. Grim
E. King St
East Berlin
Mary Anne George
Commonwealth Court
John A. MacPhail
Highland Two
Evelyn A. McGuigan
Pennsylvania
Matinee Saturday At Firemen's Fete
The Gettysburg Fire Department hosts a matinee at their carnival starting at 2 p.m. Saturday to make up for Monday’s rain cancellation. Organizers say residents and visitors will find a carnival opening, a chicken barbecue, and an all day flea market at the fairgrounds with James Nett as chairman coordinating efforts.
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Play With Matches Burns Barn in Unclear Incident
A report notes that someone played with matches and started a fire at a barn causing significant damage before firefighters extinguished it. The event details such as location and exact date are unclear from the available text.
Hanover Man Found Dead by Own Action
Hanover man Louis A Littleton, 29, died of an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound at a friend’s home in Hanover about 6:45 am. Police say he shot himself with a .22 rifle. Coroner Dr. Robert Lefever pronounced him dead. Littleton lived at Colonial Crest Apartments and worked for Sears Roebuck. His body was released to Monahan’s Funeral Home and to Mt. Pleasant, N.J., for burial near his father.
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Grant's Sword Exhibit At Gema rion Inn Show
Grant's sword display opens this evening at the Get Merion Inn sponsored by the Ginsburg Travel Council and the Mason-Dison Relic Handlers Association. Free public lectures today and tomorrow discuss 19th century wars and the War of 1812. Exhibits include the sword of Stari, artifacts from Iowa and Philadelphia collections, and a memorial display with an admission fee.
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Hospital to install fail safe device to prevent blackout
An unnamed hospital plans to install a fail safe device aimed at halting power outages. The initiative comes amid ongoing concerns about reliability, with officials citing potential improvements in patient safety and equipment operation during grid interruptions.
Brick Sidewalk Campaign Launch Planned Across Historic District
A Sunday campaign to lay commemorative brick sidewalks will feature Getts Genpsburs Tour Museum and Ronald Park as sites. Local masonry contractors donate bricks from Brick Co New Oxford division G Bricks for a special plaza named Friends of Historic Getts. Souvenir bricks sold to residents with a $319 postage and handling fee, with HG-ACT volunteers staffing campaign stations at royal businesses to support preservation of landmarks.
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Jogger Hit By Car Along Bus Route Near York Springs
Three people were injured when a northbound 1975 Chevrolet swerved to avoid a bicyclist and struck a jogger along Ri. St. and LR. 1082 at the south edge of York Springs at 12:40 PM Thursday. Driver Julia Reyn, 34, was among the injured. The accident is being investigated by police.
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Rev Dunn To Lead Amphitheater Service
Reading from fragmented OCR text shows Rev Dunn slated to lead an amphitheater service at Reid Sui Park. The brief item notes a religious service place and leadership but details are unclear. context suggests a local community event headed by Rev Dunn at a park venue.
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Local Weather Thursday's Forecast Summary
Thursday's forecast shows morning fog and light winds with a chance of rain later in the day. Temperatures range from the mid 50s to low 60s, with humidity increasing in the afternoon.
100 May Walk for ERA in D C Sunday
Plans by local and regional groups to join the national ERA march in Washington on Sunday aim to persuade states to ratify the amendment and urge Congress to extend the ERA deadline to seven years. About 35 states have ratified, with 7 more needed. A bus with 41 from Gettysburg departs at 9 a.m. from King's Parking Lot. others may join or arrange transport by contacting Mary Celio.
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