12 Jul 1982
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Newspaper
Gettysburg Times
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1982
Page
1
The period ends with 87 degree high and 68 low, no precipitation at Eisenhower site. Through Sunday highs near 86 and lows around 66, 79 at 5 p.m. No precipitation Monday. Forecast: partly cloudy with chance of showers or thundershowers. highs in mid to upper 80s, southwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Showers likely Monday and Tuesday, 20 percent rain chances at other times.
Bob known as the hubcap man operates a temporary roadside stand between Cross Keys and Abbottstown on Route 30 Route 50 offering thousands of hubcaps for Rolls Royces Cadillacs and antiques. A former auto dealer from Biglerville now in Arcadia Fla he travels coast to coast and even holds a world records book claim for hubcap collection. He provides a lifetime guarantee and replaces lost hubcaps but has faced zoning arrests and last week a semi crushed about 1000 of his stock.
Hamiltonban supervisors approve a reciprocal police agreement proposal allowing Fairfield police to arrest on Hamiltonban property and Hamiltonban officers to enforce in Fairfield. Fairfield Council will study the plan, with possible changes, before July 27 vote. Bechtel notes prior requests and seeks uniformity with Liberty Township and Carroll Valley.
Adams County construction in the first half of 1982 ran about 41.5 percent below the same period in 1981. Total planned construction declined by $3.28 million, despite a surge in residential building that made June 1982 the biggest month for homebuilding in a year. Six months totals show 290 permits valued at $4.62 million versus 398 permits worth $7.90 million in 1981. Residential permits through June 1982 totaled $2.32 million versus $3.91 million in 1981. June 1982 issued 62 permits for nonresidential and 3 for fewer projects than June 1981, with residential activity bolstering the month but failing to reverse the overall downward trend.
The article notes that high mortgage costs deter buyers. Bank officials say money is available but expensive, with a 15 percent rate on a 50 000 loan over 20 years costing about 200 000 and monthly shelter costs exceeding 1 000. Banks seek debt service around 30 to 35 percent, requiring about 40 000 yearly income for a 50 000 loan, while applications have fallen as lenders tighten criteria and Realtors screen buyers.
The Gettysburg Comprehensive Plan centers on revitalizing downtown as a financially viable, quality of life focused district. It calls for a pedestrian oriented core with off street parking, improved utilities, housing for the poor and elderly, and updated building codes while weighing Route 30 by pass plans and underground utilities. The draft will be considered tonight by borough council, with talks on land acquisition methods and long range implementation.
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