About this blog
I've been editor of the York (Pa.) Daily Record/Sunday News for 8 years and managing editor of the newspaper for 15 years before that. So, York Town Square explores the rapidly changing world of journalism. And I studied York/Adams' history in graduate school, have written six books about these fascinating southcentral Pennsylvania counties and serve on the York County (Pa.) Heritage Trust board. So, this blog deals with regional history. Often, journalism and history meet here. They're part of a continuum anyway. My hope is that this site intrigues readers on both accounts in giving a daily dose of journalism/history. Or history/journalism. Contact me at jem@ydr.com or become friends on Facebook or follower on Twitter, @JamesMcClure.
Monthly Archives: November 2006
About Gettysburg and its famous speech
Interesting points flew like sharpshooter bullets during an afternoon of activities surrounding the 143rd anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, Sunday, Nov. 19. Consider: 1. The Battle of Gettysburg was the greatest man-made disaster in American history. 2. Immediately after the … Continue reading
How to start researching York/Adams history, artifacts
Andrew Deems of Lancaster, Ohio, is seeking information on a marriage certificate from 1883. His edited e-mail queries: “Framed behind glass, very well preserved. The couple were from here in Fairfield Co., Ohio, and married in the same. The certificate … Continue reading
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WW II homing pigeons served far from York County home
More than humans and petswent to Europe and the Pacific in World War II. Backup communications was for the birds. According to “In the Thick of the Fight,” the U.S. Army Signal Corps put out a call for homing pigeons, … Continue reading
Brick arch emerges from York stadium dig
York countian Gary E. Heiland pointed out a curious artifact uncovered during excavation of York’s baseball stadium. See his letter below:
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Marine and his military dog meet 60 years later
Arthur Glatfelter lays his hand on the statue of his dog Pal, who served in the 3rd Marine War Dog Platoon during World War II. The statue was unveiled during a special Veterans Day presentation. Philanthropist Art Glatfelter’s goodbyes and … Continue reading
Single shell killed two York countians in World War I
Some post-Veterans Day fast facts: More than 6,000 York County residents served in the American military in World War I. One hundred and ninety-five residents did not come home. They served in the Armed Forces or worked in military support … Continue reading
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Friendly fire saved life of young soldier, now York, Pa., resident
Robert E. McClure III “Flags of our Fathers” was a compelling movie, as memorable as “Saving Private Ryan.” Two related things stood out in this film based on the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945: First, the film accurately captured … Continue reading
York County graffiti artists today, masters worthy of study tomorrow
William Wagner captures York’s Centre Square market in 1830. The York Daily Record’s story on legal graffiti writers offers insight into the world of unconventional artists. The Writer’s Block program at Crossroads Youth Center in Red Lion gives graffiti artists … Continue reading
