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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1972
Page
10
Space Center reports peeling material on the Apollo 16 lunar lander appeared to be paint not used for the mission. Astronauts inspected the craft’s exterior and reported interior systems normal as they progress toward lunar arrival.
Obituary notes Floyd Schuyler longtime Anderson newspaperman died at noon Sunday at his home from a heart attack. The 63 year old resided at 2516 West 18th Street and leaves a legacy in local journalism.
Official sources say U S bombing of the North Vietnamese heartland will continue. The Soviet Union protests after claiming four of its merchant ships were hit in Sunday's raids. A general on a helicopter notes An Loc remains out of immediate danger as Apollo 16 scientists seek to measure the moon's temperature. Weather Outlook: mild, with showers possible tonight, highs 70s to 80s, northern lows around 39 to 46. Local notices mixed with classified errors appear in the page fragments.
White House spokesman said Nixon will take any action needed to thwart the North Vietnamese invasion of South Vietnam. Secretary Rogers testified before the Senate that Haiphong and Hanoi bombing aims to protect troops, sustain Vietnamization, and ensure South Vietnam can defend itself. Rogers stressed no change in policy, no ground combat expansion, and no nuclear use, with air raids targeting military sites only.
An American destroyer Worden was hit by a North Vietnamese round in the Gulf of Tonkin while acting as a search and rescue ship. One crewman was killed and several wounded as the ship sustained damage to its superstructure and communications gear. Could not confirm source of shellfire.
Anderson Board of Works told to begin pursuing tight of way easements for the Anderson Chesterfield trunk sewer connection with construction planned by May. Financing split 55 percent federal 25 percent state 20 percent local. project rep proposed and to be approved jointly by local and Chesterfield authorities.
The Anderson park board faces a controversy over alleged racial discrimination by Grandview men and women’s clubs seeking membership. After privately hearing 10 complaints, officials consider requiring clubs to disclose memberships and verify signatures on applications. If discrimination is proven, contracts could be revoked and clubs removed from Grandview. Independent groups plan Aqua Gardens fundraising with Sertoma oversight, while summer recreation bills totaling 8,002.07 are approved.
GM faced sharp questions from EPA head William Ruckelshaus as he delayed a year on tough 1975 emission rules. Officials criticized GM for minimal catalyst funding and reliance on outside vendors, noting only 3 percent of $583 million on emissions work went to catalysts. GM testified it had not tested a key Johnson Mathey catalyst and pledged to investigate, while stressing past testing and delays.
Ford Motor Co says nearly 400000 1972 Torino and Mercury Montego models are recalled to fix rear axle bearing deterioration that could detach a wheel. Five rear wheel detachment incidents noted with two injuries. recall includes mailed letters and dealer visit for retrofit of bearing-retainer plates with audible warning.
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