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Newspaper
Gettysburg Times
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1981
Page
1
President Chun Doo-hwan granted amnesty to 46 political prisoners and pardoned 587 common criminals for Buddha's birthday. The action frees Kim Hongil and Kim Dae-hyun, sons of dissident Kim Dae-jung, convicted under martial law last year.
An Iron workers Union secretary who fled her office amid flames is accused by police of setting the fire to conceal an embezzlement. The case unfolds as investigators also probe a burned device aboard a United Airlines 727 in San Francisco and Stanford announces a feminist studies bachelor’s program.
In Harrisburg AP says Community Affairs Secretary Shirley Dennis demands an apology from state Senator Craig Lewis who called the department audit of the North Philadelphia weatherization program a sham. The critique targets how grants to insulate homes in North Philadelphia were managed by the North Philadelphia Block Development Corp. Also content notes public utility rate cuts remain in place for Met Ed and Penelec after a PUC vote. An ordained priest story from Warminster is included with background on Eugene McCarty.
Japanese Prime Minister Suzuki told President Reagan Tokyo would bolster defense to guard coastal waters and sea routes within constitutional limits. The plan seeks greater defense efforts and to ease U S forces’ financial burden in Japan while not increasing social programs, as U S forces shift to protect Persian Gulf routes.
A Brysonia area youth was in critical condition at Warner Hospital after a 22 caliber rifle discharged during a backyard blackbird shoot at a Menallen Township residence off Brysonia Wenksville Road. Daniel G. McCauslin was treated in the ICU as police investigated.
In Liberty Township the road maintenance proves the central issue as incumbent William Brent seeks a second term against challenger John Flenner. Both stress road conditions and the need to preserve farmland through an agricultural district while Brent notes the township already has strong roads and a part time road crew.
Neighbors in Buchanan Valley spotted a battered sedan and three men at Charles Spielman's house around 1 p.m. A coordinated search with officers and a helicopter followed. One suspect was captured by neighbor Kaye Kimple, another by Damascus Martinez, while a third was rounded up several hundred yards away as police closed in. Community members say quick action and watchful neighbors prevented the crime.
Five officers wounded by a crude grenade in West Belfast as clashes erupt in Londonderry with about 100 rioters. About 400 evacuated after a bomb hoax near Newry. IRA provisional wing claims mortar attack in South Armagh injuring two soldiers. Funeral held for Constable Philip Ellis amid pro Protestant unrest.
In Dayton Ohio a memorial for 21 victims of a KC-135 crash near Walkersville Maryland drew about 1000 mourners at the Air Force Museum theater. Chaplain Ray led prayers while Col. Ward spoke of the family like unit. Investigators, including Boeing engineers, review wreckage. public findings will take weeks or months.
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