12 Apr 1969
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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1969
Page
1
The Indiana Division of Forestry reports a moderate fire danger for southern Indiana on Saturday. Fires in open cured grasslands burn briskly and spread rapidly, with woodland fires spreading slowly to moderately fast. caution urged when burning trash, corn fields, and debris.
London dispatch notes Soviet naval activity in the Mediterranean with submarines and destroyers shelling approaches to Vinh Long. Casualties include dozens dead or wounded as firefights and shelling disrupt civilian areas near Saigon and Tay Ninh amid rising interstate pesticide pollution concerns discussed by midwestern governors.
In Detroit AP report the United Auto Workers denounces an AFL-CIO document as self serving blasting UAW President Waller P Reathar. The piece notes the union’s sharp response to the AFL-CIO findings and calls for reconciliation within labor leadership.
NATO official Whitcomb warned against Soviet pressure on Romania and Yugoslavia while noting U S education funding strides. Nixon stance framed Warsaw Pact talks as shaping NATO posture in its third decade. Prais at Hall State stressed higher education's new global role and cooperation with European universities.
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Critics say the proposed census reform could be rescinded for nonresponse. Rep. Dennis and Rep. Betts push a bill to limit mandatory questions to six with others voluntary. A separate report notes bombers seized in Gary Indiana with multiple arrests and a police operation involving a suspect hideout.
The text notes a longstanding dispute between Walter Reuther of the CIO and George Meany of the AFL over social vision and leadership. A rebuttal to AFL-CIO claims was approved but not signed, reflecting tensions from the 1956 AFL CIO merger and ongoing division within the unions.
The fragmentary text indicates a continuing hearing or decision involving a person or entity named Pays One, as reported in a local newspaper. The readable portion suggests ongoing coverage or an extension of previous proceedings with no clear final outcome in the surviving lines.
Obituary notices report the death of Edna M. Zulmay of Fairmount at 7 20 p m while en route to Marion General Hospital She was a Frederickstown Ohio native who lived in Fairmount 44 years and ran Zaman Antique Shop with husband Carl She was a member of the Fairmount United Methodist Church Woman's Department Club and Community Barnet Club Graveside services are planned in Mound View Cemetery Mt Verano Ohio Funeral arrangements are handled by Hunt Funeral Home Also reported are infant and adult obituaries including A Clay Sheward 93 of Muncie and Mrs Etta Hiday of Fortville plus other memorials and notices from Pendleton New Castle Noblesville and Indianapolis area funeral homes
Klein, director of communication for the executive branch, told the Hoosier State Press Association that the President aims for open government and wants to ensure the public sees all facts on national issues. He stressed press freedom and the governor’s duty to inform citizens to restore trust in government.
County Assessor Tom Broderick announced extended Saturday hours from 8 a m to 12 noon through May 5 for the Assessor Auditor and Treasurer offices to allow payment of 1360 personal property taxes. The three offices will also observe Monday to Thursday hours 8 a m to 4 30 p m and Friday 8 a m to 12 noon until May 5.
A week earlier Indianapolis saw its first traffic fatality in over a day when a seven year old girl, Jennifer Clager, died after being struck near a school crosswalk. The incident followed a highway crash on Interstate 8 west of Rawlins, Wyoming, where Kathleen A. Minerd, 20, died and three Hamilton residents in the Minerd car were injured.
Jol ly Roger the MHHS weekly newspaper in Madison County received an All American Honor Rating from the National Scholastic Press Association. Editor-In-Chief Bob Dishmond, Managing Editor Stephanie Hofer, and Business Manager Cindy Upchurch were cited for recognition with Mrs Ruby A Jans listed as faculty sponsor.
Birth notices list new arrivals at St. Johns Hospital with parents including Mr and Mrs Larry Pritchett and Mr and Mrs Dennis Hickle. Additional child names include a girl for Mr and Mrs James Riggs and a boy for Detfayne Landwehr. Residence addresses appear as 202 Church St and 921 Chase St.
Gov. Edgar Whitcomb appointed Taylor and Shafer of Anderson to the state advisory council of the State Vocational and Technical Education Board. Taylor leads vocational guidance at Amerson City Schools and Shafer works in the Delet-Remy division personnel department. James Falkaces elected council chairman. The board’s creation aligns with federal requirements for use of federal vocational education funds.
Fragmentary wire copy describes shelling near Tay Ninh and Saigon with casualties reported as light. Names and places appear broken or misread, including references to counties, towns, and multiple countries. The text mixes military actions with scattered personal names, hindering coherent summary.
Indianapolis UPI reports Charles J. Holmes, special assistant to Commissioner Jamies McCart, resigns effective April 30. The position will not be filled due to Governor Whitcomb's 19 percent back order. Departments are asked to cut staff by 1 percent.
BRANCHVILLE Ind AP The federal Job Corps center reportedly slated for closure was not on the official closing list released Friday. The Beoncvill SE center with 112 Job Corpsmen is operated by the Hoosier National Forest Service and the JUS Forestry Service. No Indiana centers were among those scheduled for closing.
Victoria Simons and her sister Karen Simons, 14, were treated at St. John's hospital after their car skidded on Lone Oak Road, hit a ditch, and struck a utility pole, snapping it and causing about $800 in damage. The driver said a dog or rabbit crossed the road.
Local business official Schuman says the State Board holds voluntary sessions to inform the business community about taxes. An Indianapolis meeting starts at 0 am in City County Building Auditorium with no registration or reservations required. Additional sessions are planned in Gary South Bend Fort Wayne Bedford Evansville and New Albany.
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