05 Jun 1981
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Newspaper
Gettysburg Times
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1981
Page
1
Swedish navy reports detecting an unidentified submarine in its waters and pursuing it with naval ships and helicopters. Brief contact occurred, and a depth charge was detonated to deter the sub while origin remained undetermined.
The Federal Home Loan Bank Board said average interest on loans for new single family houses climbed to 16.1 percent last month, the highest since the 16.59 percent peak in April 1960, reflecting fund withdrawals from thrifts and a general rise in long term rates. The Treasury orders banks to release over 2 billion dollars in frozen Iranian assets within two weeks under the U S Iran accord, with the money to Iran and a security account for valid claims, amid court rulings nullifying prior attachments.
Harrisburg AP reports PennDOT said its pothole hotline, active March 9 to May 9, prompted about 8,000 reports and almost 5,000 patches. Crews continue work on remaining complaints as Deputy Secretary David Sirs notes ongoing repairs and follow ups. Bucks County suspect Barry Saltzburg, 35, is charged with last week’s murder of Harry Peetros. Peetros’ body was found May 26 in the trunk of a gold Cadillac in Delaware County.
A brief weather note indicates yesterday’s high temperature and precipitation details are partially readable. The fragmentary text references a box and teapot style caption but lacks complete measurements or location context. Further data is needed for precise figures.
Katrina the York Springs duck is 31 years old and attracts attention as a possible Ripley’s Believe It Or Not entry. Owners Bruno and Elvira Wolff say she survived a butcher’s planned sale decades ago and credits loving care, a calm home, and animal friends for her extraordinary lifespan.
In Hershey two lawyers involved in the $25 million Three Mile Island class action explain why a mailed form system helps 600000 residents near the plant receive comparable compensation. The fund splits $20 million for economic losses and $5 million for a public health fund. Government employees are ineligible for business claims and claimants should reconstruct evacuation costs if receipts are unavailable.
Adams County building activity shows May demand surpassing April with 100 permits issued totaling 2 226 006 dollars. May saw 20 home permits and a Lutheran Home addition in Straban Township boosting value to over 2 million dollars. Compared with May 1980 when 61 permits valued at 942 939 dollars were issued, the year now marks a rebound in permits and home construction, led by Straban and Lutheran Home project.
Farmers Bank and Trust Company of Hanover wins approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Banking to construct a full service Gettysburg office at West High and Franklin Streets. Plans call for 108 feet frontage, 180 feet depth, drive in windows, and a Saturday hours option. Construction would start after final design within a month, with opening targeted for December 1981 or January 1982.
Franklin Township supervisors, led by Gene Williams, warn violators they will press charges if litter is not cleaned up by Monday. The five year problem spans the township and involves discarded mail to identify culprits, with letters from solicitor Rotz sometimes solving cases. The meeting also awarded a bid for corrugating, addressed distribution complaints of the Mid-Week paper, approved a Clair Ford subdivision plan, and consent for Ed's July 4 fireworks display.
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