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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1973
Page
1
The Associated Press reports an Israeli assault on terrorist bases in Beirut and Sidon, marking the first Lebanese raid since February. A military communique says missions were accomplished with four wounded, targeting two guerrilla HQs, workshops, a car garage, and causing civilian casualties.
Israelis conducted raids on guerrilla bases in Beirut near the city’s airport. Civilian-clad Israeli forces moved toward the center near the Hotel Bristol while Lebanese security police and guerrilla factions engaged. The operation followed attacks in Nicosia and Munich and was described by Israel as striking hard at terrorist bases inside two Lebanese cities.
Russell Means faces congressional charges over alleged leadership of a “group of goons” during the Wounded Knee seizure in South Dakota. The report notes related items on Page 2 including Picasso funeral planning and other national news items.
Madison County Board of Commissioners rejected unanimously the creation of a county building authority sparked by Anderson Mayor Rock. Protesters cited potential tax burdens and increased bonding capacity while supporters noted potential funding options. Federal revenue sharing funds are discussed as a financing angle amid local opposition.
The park board opened bids for two big projects at a Monday meeting. The Grandview Golf Course pro shop expansion would double space and include a lower level for golf carts. Final bidder decisions are due by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Bids ranged from 8,000 to 22,500 with bidders including Associated Builders, Jack Horton, Mautz and Oren, and Shepard Construction. A second bid set covers pool upgrades at Geater Memorial Center, with Indiana Gunite and Construction Company bidding 45,700 and Albea Plumbing 2,875. Additional mower bid details include Ramsey Tractor, Midwest Ford Sales, and Heuer Industries with lease terms noted.
Associated Press notes mixed shopping signals as the nationwide meat boycott ends. Spokesmen in Washington and Philadelphia report uncertain early sales, with price ceilings and post boycott purchasing varied. Consumers in Miami express varied intentions to limit meat, while some plan to resume normal purchases gradually.
A Canadian peacekeeping investigator in Saigon disputed Viet Cong claims that a ceasefire commission helicopter crash was an accident. He said survivors support a missile strike in Quang Tri Province, killing four ICCS crew and two Viet Cong liaison officers among the dead.
The Anderson Chamber of Commerce hosted over 120 students at its Distinguished Student Award Banquet marking 16 years promoting academic achievement. Guest speaker Stephen H. Fuller of General Motors urged self-reflection on what comes next, detailing three ideals: inner drive, empathy with people, and self-accomplishment.
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