17 Jul 1998
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Newspaper
Gettysburg Times
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1998
Page
1
Partly sunny with a 10 percent chance of a shower or thunder storm. High in the lower 80s. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Tonight, clearing skies. Low in the mid or upper 60s. Saturday, mostly sunny and less humid. High in the mid 80s.
Littlestown native Chariott Louise Motter will hold a 3 p.m. autograph session Sunday at the Littlestown Municipal Park pavilion, promoting her recent book from Dorrance Publishing Co described as a tribute to her dogs. Thousands of Russians mourn the late czar as Nicholas I’s remains are moved to a cathedral for burial with Yeltsin attending the requiem, elevating the event to a state ceremony. Thalidomide returns with government approval to treat a small number of leprosy patients, while critics warn of future birth defects and the FDA imposes strict sale controls to ensure responsible use.
Fragmentary OCR cites a 1972 auto group event with unclear names and places. No clear persons, organizations, dates, or outcomes are discernible. Further readable text needed to provide a meaningful headline and summary.
Peterson, 20, and his high school partner Amy Grossberg faced manslaughter charges for killing their newborn in a Newark Delaware motel in November 1996 and discarding the body in a trash bin. Peterson’s attorney filed papers in Wilmington seeking a reduced term and promising legal arguments, while Grossberg already began a 2 1/2 year sentence. The prosecutor indicated opposition, noting Peterson cooperated but that a reduction is not surprising in routine defense practice.
Descendants remember brave Black soldiers who faced cannon fire and racism during the Civil War. A three day Arlington ceremony culminates with a 2.6 million monument to 208 943 Black Union troops and their white officers. Medal of Honor citations are read as descendants listen and the Spirit of Freedom statue is unveiled near Howard University.
National Park Service officials held to a 60 day public comment period for the Gettysburg battlefield visitor center project valued at 39.28 million dollars. Gettysburg Times reports park leaders say the plan may be dropped only if necessary but maintain the schedule, amid citizen concerns about rush and FOIA requests.
Township supervisors discuss retroactive pay for a clerical assistant hired in January and total township charges claimed up to June 22. Developer Boyle Group says the township overclaimed about 315,000 and plans a later meeting to review specifics. The board approved hiring Keone Ramsburg at 8 dollars an hour retroactive to January 3 and accepted Hammacker East Ltd. bid for as yet unspecified work. Subdivision plans Orlando and Nick Boccabella Snail project approved. Phil Nevi land development plan approved. Wenger plan returned for missing information.
Angebot and local ad style item listing prices for crab legs and buffet options. Includes phone numbers and references to events at Thistlefields Tea Am Serving Tea Roses Afternoon Tea dates. Mentions assorted produce and farm stand items with contact details.
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