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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1972
Page
2
The Department of Transportation proposed nationwide seat belt use and right turn on red rules with enforcement potential. States ignoring the plan could lose federal road funding and grants. Public comment invited as standards update mid 1960s efforts toward national highway safety uniformity.
Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards appoints his wife Elaine to fill the late Senator Allen Ellender's unexpired term. The move aims to avoid campaign interference and could influence Senate seniority for a later appointee.
Pastor Ernest Shumaker of Otterbein United Methodist Church leads a four local member team and six more from Ohio and Pennsylvania on a Congo mission. The group will work in Kolwezi and Kayembe Mulkula on evangelism training, medical and electrical projects, and a lay witness program for black pastors.
National Democratic leaders met to set procedures for selecting a new vice presidential candidate to replace Senator Eagleton. Jean Westwood said a meeting could occur soon with the expanded DNC to choose a running mate for George McGovern. Credentials challenges and a reshaped committee structure created early uncertainty as the party moves toward its convention.
Thomas F. Eagleton said he will remain a Missouri senator and seek re election in 1974 after resigning as Democratic vice presidential nominee. He described no bitterness about the abortive run and noted the Senate as the zenith of his political career.
City teachers face a 1.5 million gap as funds from local state and federal assessments are delayed. Officials view the increment as a wage increase while teachers count hospitalization and insurance raises, totaling about five percent. Edgewood seeks to move fifth and sixth graders to Forest Hills to ease overcrowding and adjust grade configurations. The board will decide after a parent survey on attendance and school reconfiguration.
The article notes top salaries including Primus Mootry $10,500 and David Sheldon $17,800 with most department pay federally funded. The civil city faces a proposed levy rise from $3.23 to around $4.58 with operating costs driving the increase. A further risk of $13 or $14 exists, though trimming may avert this. Operating budgets hear public Aug. 10.
The Madison County Voter Registration Board schedules an Aug 9 meeting at 7 p.m. in the Madison Superior Court 2 courtroom to distribute packets to registration officials unable to obtain materials. Lucillie Patterson and Shirley Todd urge pickup at the office. credentials prove appointment. Newly appointed officials will take an oath. officials must reside in their precinct. The precincts are being redrawn, increasing total to 112 after completed trianing.
The Anderson Day Care Center Inc has been charged to Child Care Centers of Madison County Inc to reflect services as a United Fund member. During late June children from Park Place United Methodist Church and First United Methodist Church facilities were combined to free eastside space for Vacation Bible School. Summer enrollment was low enough to be accommodated, and the merger continued through July.
Henry Shaw aged 27 formerly of Anderson and now of Nashville was shot in the stomach at the Golden Slipper Tavern at 631 E Michigan St during an argument with Billy Butler of Nashville. Shaw died at General Hospital the next morning. Butler surrendered and was jailed on a first degree murder charge.
A Tuesday morning blaze damaged the home of Elvina Penock at 2327 S. F St in Elwood. The house owned by George Gordon sustained about 8000 dollars in damage and officials say the fire was likely set. Four other fires at the residence were also found to be set. A separate car fire at 11 am damaged a 1970 Maverick owned by Ted Smith in the parking lot behind Mangas Cafe.
Birth notices list newborns at St John’s Hospital and Community Hospital. The Perry boy from Rt 5, the Alley boy from Pendleton, Baker twins from 19 4 Norwood Place, McClish Alexanderia girl, Flora Wilson girl on West 13th, Jarrett Bramble Way girl, Larry Miller Alexandria boy, and the Ford boy from 2913 Ind 100.
Philadelphia report notes hospital births account for about 9 percent of all US births today, contrasting with 97 percent in 1995. The wording reflects a dramatic change in birthplace trends across decades.
Funeral services and burial were held for Elmer E. Chase 76 in Livinston Tennessee after dying Saturday at St Johns Hospital. Chase a Delco Remy employee since 1943 WWI veteran and Disabled American Veterans member is survived by wife Lura a stepdaughter and stepson five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
The Heath government warned it may seize emergency powers to avert food shortages and economic chaos if the 42,000 dockers’ strike persists beyond a week. Troops could be used to unload ships, prices may be controlled, and essential supplies requisitioned as Parliament weighs action before the August recess.
Mrs. Helen Brooks Fausset wife of Dr C Basil Fausset of Indianapolis died Monday at Methodist Hospital after a cancer battle. She served in music therapy at veterans hospitals and was active in church and philanthropic work. Survived by husband and daughter Mrs Matt Hand of Fresno California. Visitation today 4 p m at Flanner and Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary final rites 10 30 a m Thursday burial Crown Hill Cemetery memorials to Cancer Society.
Edith J. Millspaugh aged 72 of 216 E. John Sr. in Alexandria died Tuesday evening after three months of ill health. She married Victor Millspaugh on July 14, 1923. Survived by husband, one brother Leo Wisehart of Alexandria, and two nephews. Funeral Friday at 1:30 p.m. Karl M. Kyle Funeral Home officiated by Rev. Phillip Blake. Interment Park View Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Elwood Russell C Williams father of James R Williams of Elwood died Saturday night at Memorial Hospital South Bend after several months illness. Survived by widow Faye four daughters Dorothea Williams Champaign Diana Davis Bluefield and Darlene Gottschalk Loretta Divine both of South Bend nine grandchildren. Services 1 30 p m today at Forest G Hays and Son Funeral Home South Bend.
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