Ertel Attacks Thornburgh in Gettysburg Campaign Stop
U S Rep Allen Ertel a three term Democrat from Lycoming County criticized Gov Dick Thornburgh at a Gettysburg reception praising central Pennsylvania as pivotal to his governor bid He called Thornburghs admin a series of press releases arguing for broader state focus on small business education and agriculture Ertel urged Route 15 widening and tax reform to ease home ownership while noting Pennsylvania lost two congressional seats in reapportionment He warned the campaign will hinge on voters in central Pennsylvania and stressed independent thinking in the legislature
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Adams County United Way hits goal sets new record
The 1962 Adams County United Way campaign reached its $150,000 goal, becoming the most successful in the county’s history. Chair Jack Priest announced at the board meeting that the total will likely grow into 1963, and he recognized many donors and groups with Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards for their contributions. Officeholders named: President Jack Priest, Vice President Tom Collins, Treasurer Whitman, Executive Secretary Bonnie Farmer.
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Boyer Nurseries and Orchards, Inc
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Larson's Motel
Gettysburg Foundry
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Arendtsville Lion's Club
Acme Markets
Bermudian Springs
Fairfield Area
Conewago Contractors
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Yvonne Rosenberg
Kenneth Dockery
Tom Collins
Whitman
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Three Mile Island declares unusual two hour emergency
A two hour unusual event was declared at the crippled Three Mile Island nuclear plant as mildly radioactive water leaked into a facility area. Officials said the incident prompted temporary safety measures and a review of containment procedures.
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Weather Outlook for Tuesday and Wednesday
Weather note shows sunny Tuesday with a mid range high and clear Tuesday night with a low in the upper 20s to low 30s. Precipitation near zero for Tuesday and Tuesday night. Winds from the west at five to ten mph Tuesday. Increasing deadness Wednesday with a mid range high.
Social services seek funds for Title XX block grant
Adams County social service agencies urged funding consideration as commissioners await DPW details on a $31,010 Title XX block grant. The deadline extension from April 1 to May 1 prompts discussion on administering federal and state funds for 18 to 59 year olds, with several local agencies named as potential recipients.
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Adams-Hanover
South Central Community Action Agency
Energy Education Project
Apple Line
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State Association of County Commissioners
Nancy Di Blasi
Weikert Sworn In as Gettysburg Mayor
Weikert, 73, was sworn in by Adams County Judge Oscar F. Spicer in the county courthouse. A retired Prudential agent and former two term borough councilman, he succeeds the late Mayor Charles N Lightner who died March. Weikert will serve through 1983 and will not seek election next year. He accepted the post at council urging and has long local government experience. Lightner, 76, finished his third term and was re-elected last November.
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Columbia Launch Signals Long Shuttle Test Flight
Columbia begins a seven day mission to test thermal extremes and orbital operations on its third and longest journey. Commander Lousma and pilot Fullerton head a 116 orbit, 4 million mile test, with early medical checks, tourist moments, and prompt mission control updates as the crew adapts to weightlessness and an overheating APU incident. President Reagan praised the mission, while a large public turnout watched the liftoff.
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