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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1971
Page
1
AP dispatch reports a Senate Finance Committee discussion on boosting the Social Security payroll tax to 4 percent for both employers and employees, and raising the wage base from 10 200 to 10 800. The plan aims to fund higher benefits for disabled workers and Medicare, with 3.2 percent tax on base wages and 2 percent Medicare.
Community groups including the Evening Optimist Police and VFW outline three bike safety sessions at the RandaP area. The plan aims to teach road rules and practical cycling skills to participants across ages as part of a local safety initiative.
The Supreme Court divided on abortion and draft matters. Justices discuss conscientious objectors and refugee resettlement while officials debate abortion prosecutions and medical necessity. Separate notes cover a bicycle road safety event and Lam Son 719 military actions with official statements.
President Nixon asked Congress for a sweeping reform of the U S foreign aid system and an increase for the coming year proposing a 3.5 billion dollar request for fiscal year starting July 1. He backs new agencies to replace AID and argues aid supports U S policy and world stability.
The Appeals Board will review requests for variances at its Tuesday session. Key items include a paving plant by Acre Paving Co and Walker on a 40 acre site near Pipecreek, zoned Residential and Agricultural, with an 3.67 acre parcel east of Alexandria Pike. Also a beauty shop variance sought by Rey E. Reger on a 2 acre Agricultural zoned lot near Fall Creek. Elections of officers scheduled.
Observation for AW region outlines a program themed What Are We Doing With Our World film shown from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Dow Hall. Posters highlight conservation problems while three United States savings bonds drawings occur in the afternoon. American Conservation County high school students promote four week conservation effort from Wednesday to May 19 under the direction of American Conservation.
Washington reports show grocery prices up sharply in March, while housing and new car costs fell. The government sees the overall 0.3% rise in living costs and a 119.8 CPI as evidence the President’s anti inflation program is nearing success, with experts noting March data as an encouraging first quarter.
State Board of Health praised the 1971 General Assembly for passing some environmental laws but derided the budget as insufficient for new programs. Robert Yoho cited limited expansions and urged additional funds and staff to meet sewage treatment and plant construction needs. He noted federal matching funds require a larger state share and warned the regional financing shortfall risks Indiana missing out on federal aid.
World War I veteran and longtime Bud and Co. employee among Anderson area deaths. Final rites conducted at Batartend Shiney Funeral Home in Middletown with Reverend Floyd Bowen GIll. burial at Miller Cemetery. Also, Grady Ala resident Savannah May dies. services at Helican Church in Grady. Ballard and Shirey Funeral Home handling. Funeral notices for Pearl Hart and Vivian Pouch listed with services in Madison and Anderson areas.
AlexPonders Youth Center plans a Battle of the Bands on May 15 with six to eight local groups, potential crowds of two to three thousand, and funds aimed at summer operations. City council to decide on final arrangement amid parking concerns and staff shortages.
Dr Robert Resnica, president of Anderson College, received the Liberty Medal Award for outstanding community service. Present were former winners including Dr C Richard Bavner and Dr George Taggert, with former Mayor Frank Allis among 1970 honorees.
Jamer Joe Jones stands before Grand Court facing charges of passing and forging a check for 107.32 given December 31 at Montgomery Ward. Attorney J Bayne Buzteo, public defender, represents him as duty trial begins.
Birth notices list several newborns including a boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Fugese Martin at SS John's Hospital and a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Bernus Phillips. Also noted are births to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Carter and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Murmis ter in Markdeville, with parental addresses provided. Additional items mention academic honors and a student disciplinary board at Northword Institute and Anderson institutions.
Autecson High School selects prom committees and subcommittees for decorations and staging. The event in the school gym on June 4 features a theme called a Idle Few with Searles providing background.
An Anderson Herald correction clarifies two site descriptions in a redevelopment map. The revised items specify site adjacencies near the courthouse and city buildings, correcting earlier misprints about block locations and bidding areas.
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