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Newspaper
Gettysburg Times
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1982
Page
1
The forecast covers a 4 day period with high temperatures generally in the mid to upper 70s. Rain chances include 40 percent on Thursday and showers possible Saturday through Monday. Overnight lows range from the upper 50s to mid 60s. Winds remain light to moderate.
Michael McCauslin, 0 year old son of Mr and Mrs Michael Thompson of Arendtsville, won the 1982 Environmental Poster Contest in the third to fifth grade division. Gettysburg attorney Charles W Wolf retiring from Gettysburg College board elected Trustee Emeritus at June meeting. Fairfield Area High School students honored during Bands assembly June 4. National Academy of Sciences says eating less fatty meats and more vegetables and grains can prevent many common cancers. Britain accuses Argentina of ignoring welfare of 9000 captured troops in the Falklands. Illinois House chaos as pro Equal Rights Amendment women stage a demonstration. Delaware River waterfront to host 30 Tall Ships in Parade of Sail for Philadelphia's 300th birthday. Heinz and Thornburgh battles in Pennsylvania politics. Summer box office sees space fantasies and a boxing sequel. Monterey Peninsula praised as meeting of land and sea. Moses Malone named NBA Most Valuable Player for the second time. Bob Shuey named head football coach at Biglerville High School.
Gypsy moth caterpillars have stripped leaves from acres in Michaux State Forest, with defoliation possibly reaching 15,000 acres this year. District Forester Kenneth D. Swartz notes some areas show 100 percent damage, leaving moss and mountain laurel as visible green. State officials and forest industry representatives led reporters on a tour to highlight woodlands losses and potential future impacts on timber supplies.
Proposals to rewrite the Pennsylvania Sunshine Law would require all deliberations and voting to occur in public, but Adams County boards say current practice remains unchanged. Fairfield Area and Littlestown boards report committee work open to the public and only conduct executive sessions for personnel matters. The story notes continued reliance on public meetings and committee findings before full board votes.
Adams and Franklin County homes warmer since 1976 Weatherization Program begun. Workers caulk windows weatherstrip doors insulate attics and install storm windows for low income residents, with priority to elderly and disabled. The program saves energy by reducing heat loss and completes about 15 to 17 homes monthly, reaching its 1000th completion last August.
A Wednesday night storm across southcentral Pennsylvania caused scattered outages but few injuries in Adams County. Officials noted limited power interruptions, minor flooding on Route 34 near Biglerville, and several utility pole and wire incidents across Aspers Abbottstown New Oxford East Berlin Littlestown McSherrystown and Midway with no major damages reported.
The Pennsylvania Bureau of Housing and Development will distribute 42.6 million dollars via the Small Cities Block Grant Program to eligible municipalities under 30 000 residents. Grants target housing commercial revitalization economic development and community facilities with a competitive process and possible multi municipality applications.
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