06 Apr 1967
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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1967
Page
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President Johnson asked Congress to raise postal rates by about 800 million dollars a year and to boost civilian and military pay by an average of 4.5 percent. The plan starts this year with staged increases through October 1969, aiming to align government wages with private sector levels.</s>
West Berlin police detained 11 leftist suspects mostly students on charges of planning to harm Vice President Humphrey during his Berlin visit. Raids found bombs and chemicals. authorities say the group aimed to frighten him, not kill, amid East German denouncements. Humphrey remained in Bonn and planned to proceed with his trip.
Registration for the city election on May 2 closed at midnight. The Voter Registration office logged 189 new registrations and 315 transfers. Neighboring sub-stations reported varied totals, with Team Eight at Elwood City Hall noting 151 new registrations and 112 transfers.
A former local youth serving with the Marine Corps in Vietnam was wounded Easter Sunday by a bullet during the Beacon Hill No. 1 battle. Gregory Nichols, 20, of Anderson origin, was hit in the right shoulder and back. his grandmother, Mrs. Ella Vasbinder, relayed the details. Nichols enlisted in August 1965 and serves with a medic unit in Vietnam. His parents are Connie Shrock and Horace Nichols, with schooling in Anderson and Lemesa, California.
A rear end crash on 23rd Street injured Barbara A. Williams 37 of 2613 E 7th Street. Leon J. Council 44 of 2712 St was cited for following closely after his eastbound car struck Williams vehicle as it stopped for a red light.
Belgrade AP reports Parliament passes a law giving the federal Meteorological Institute exclusive authority to issue forecasts. The move targets amateur forecasters whose long range predictions in Yugoslav papers have drawn attention, though they have often been correct.
Washington AP Chief mediator William E Simkin says trucking industry talks with the Teamsters are at a standstill and a strike may come. About 450 000 workers in 12 000 firms could be affected with big firms ready to shut down if action occurs. Cantlay and Fitzsimmons vow to keep negotiating to avert disruption to the economy and defense.
Noblesville Park and Recreation Board maps extensive Forest Park upgrades funded by 50-50 local and federal Interior Department grant totaling 32 565 20. Projects include restrooms, picnic facilities shelter house lighting tennis and basketball courts and baseball diamond lighting. Funds originate from the Federal Recreation and War Conservation Fund via motorboat taxes and property sales.
Anderson Police and the local K 9 unit joined Madison County Sheriff Deputies and Indiana State Police troopers in a tense search last night. A stolen car was wrecked at Layton and Dickey Roads while a second vehicle was stolen on Ind 9 S near the search area and also wrecked as thieves tried to move it. Five boys were sought and officers sighted at least one suspect in a building.
Mischa Elman, famed violinist who started playing at age five in Russia, died at his New York home at 76. He debuted in Berlin at 12, American debut in 1908, became a U.S. citizen in 1923, married Helen Francisco in 1925, and continued performing until late in life. He favored modern composers and refused retirement.
The County Council denied a request to provide each commissioner with a car and gas expenses, approving 24219.30 for other items. Commissioners sought 3700 for cars, with half already from the Highway Department. Other approved items included deputy salaries, jail fridge, and office equipment. some items like deputy salary and school reorganization costs were disallowed. A group petition for county lots in Elwood was presented with no cost estimate yet. next meeting to refile.
Dr. Hermann J. Muller, 76, Nobel laureate and Indiana University genetics pioneer, died Wednesday in Indianapolis after a heart condition. Born in New York City, he joined IU in 1946, winning the 1933 Nobel Prize for medicine and advancing heredity science with fruit fly experiments and radiation studies. He is survived by his widow, a son, and a daughter.
The Anderson Urban League nears halfway in its current drive with 319 members toward a 1967 goal of 667. Judge Carl T. Smith and Rev. Edward Latte reported at a board meeting held at the Rossen home. James D. Brin del briefed on the Shade land School guidance project showing improving grades. Chet I. Craig and Otto Engleman discussed employment initiatives.
The annual board meeting will be held April 26 at 7 30 p.m. in the West Lobby of the Anderson YMCA. The agenda includes the election of new board members.
Tributaries swell toward the Mississippi as floods rival 1952 levels. Dikes rise in Clinton and Winona while Wa basha floods close Main Street. The SBA declares disaster areas in Wisconsin with flood refugees and loans.
Charles Leroy Marlow aged 53 from Ingalls received a 2 to 5 year sentence in the Indiana State Prison Michigan City after pleading guilty to second degree burglary connected to a Christmas Eve church break in Richmond. Judge James C. Puckett noted Marlow’s 18 years of prior prison time across four states and urged restitution. Marlow’s 30 year criminal history spans Washington Oregon Florida and Indiana.
Indiana legislators formed a subcommittee to prepare three congressional redistricting plans labeled A B and C for a possible special session. The group includes Sens J J Bailey Marlin McDaniel and Reps Frederick Bauer and Jack Smitherman. The ILC also ordered renovation of the Senate chambers and discussed broader agenda limits with Governor Branigin.
The Anderson Herald prints a detailed map of Southeast Asia on page 12 showing South Vietnam military installations and surrounding regions including Cambodia Thailand Laos and North Vietnam. The clipped mounted map aids following daily news from the area.
Five persons faced criminal court appearances as several pleas and charges were laid. Merl Keefer pleaded guilty to unauthorized control of a motor vehicle and received a suspended 11 month 15 day sentence at Indiana State Farm. Gruber, sent to reformatory for second degree arson, denied habeas corpus due to statute of limitations. Huston received a suspended 2-5 year reformatory term for second degree burglary tied to a Lemon Drop break-in. Lynce had a petition approved for examination on sodomy. Berryman pled guilty to count two of safe burglary with sentencing set for April 17 after probation office review. Imbler and Wright faced formal charges for forging a $10 check and rape respectively in separate incidents.
Mrs. Robert B. Quinn of 2714 W. 39th St was chosen to serve as executive secretary for the Madison County unit of the United Cerebral Palsy Association. She will work under the Board of Directors to coordinate CP programs with area health and welfare groups, oversee publicity and public education, and manage records, office, and school affairs. Harry N. Cox, president of the UCP Madison County Board, announced the appointment.
Corazon Amarao, the sole survivor, identified Richard Speck as the man who bound seven nurses with bed sheets and killed eight in a Chicago dormitory on July 13 1966. She described Speck fanatically herding nurses into a room and forcing Pamela Wilkening from the dorm.
The Fire Prevention Committee held its last monthly meeting at a noon luncheon. Four city-wide projects are scheduled for Clean-up Week from the 23rd to the 30th, announced by Morris Clem, assistant executive president of the Chamber of Commerce. Co chairmen are Assistant Fire Chief Al Tibbits and Chief Inspector Harold Taylor.
The notice lists newborns at Community Hospital with parents including Mr. and Mrs. Billy O Bryants Alexandria a girl Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hasket Lapel a girl Mr. and Mrs. James Maxve 5307 Lincoln Rd a boy and Mrs. James Kesler listed with an infant in Utiville.
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