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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1971
Page
1
Madison County Council eyes Aug 10 meeting as welfare department seeks 395000 in emergency funding matching state back inheritance taxes. ADC aid rises push county costs 6.5 million in property taxes. record welfare rolls grow due to higher living costs unemployment and reduced stigma.
Apollo 15 astronauts David R. Scott James B. Irwin and Alfred M Worden continue lunar orbit. They photograph Falcon impact crater and conduct cosmic ray experiments while enduring long nights and minor water leaks. They plan a Pacific splashdown Saturday afternoon.
Washington businessman Thomas H. Redmond testified before the Senate subcommittee that FBI and Treasury officials vouched for a convicted con artist Edward Wuensche. Redmond described undercover-style dealings, disputed loan details, and doubts about a $2 million Tennessee sewer bond certificate, while Devon Bank’s executive defended its role amid a mounting loss from the counterfeitCertificates.
A $75,000 check to county attorney Marion Withers was voided by county auditor Carlin Dawson after a state audit opinion required proof of payment of several county bills before full disbursement. The arrangement split payment, with $1,100 to Moody Financial Services and other charges due, while additional legal fees from Ice Miller Donadio and Ryan and former county attorney Dietzen totaled about $16,019.11, plus local counsel fees. Weather notes: mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers, cooler tonight. highs near 75-80.
An elderly Anderson resident was bilked of her savings by two young white women in a car near Third and Jackson. The 70 year old woman, living on 65 dollars a month, had 251 dollars in cash when approached about a found envelope and a supposed lawyer connection. The incident began with car trouble and a plan to meet a local employer, leading to a scheme described as banco steering. The case continues as authorities pursue further details and page 2 coverage.
The Anderson Community Schools will provide free textbooks in the new Chesterfield area as they adopt new material. The program begins with science and health next year, then all subjects as adopted, with phased implementation for grades one through eight in the new zone.
Indianapolis mayor J. E. Ed Flanagan denied proposing a press moratorium and defended release of city figures on the Anderson Water Pollution Center digester cleaning from 1970 to 1971. He cited total costs of 22 482.82 dollars and related expenses totaling 15 640 dollars plus 6 842.82 for equipment, stressing public right to accurate data.
Washington coverage details House subcommittee scrutiny of a Westinghouse contract bidding, legal work for a bond issue, and proposed funding amid wage hikes. Opposition grows to Blount’s restrictions on congressionally friendly inquiries while lawmakers seek to repeal the 1970 Act and restore government agency status.
Adib Darkazalli, 35, a Syrian immigrant, found love after placing an ad in the Evening Tribune seeking to marry an American to avoid deportation. Linda Long, 19, shy yet drawn to the same simple pleasures, responded and met last Friday, sparking a quick marriage plan in San Diego.
Ten scouts and one scouter from the Kikihawenund Area Council join an 7,800 scout U S contingent for the 13th World Jamboree in Japan. The group will meet 20,000 Nippon scouts and about 100 other nations as goodwill ambassadors. Anderson representatives include Kent Copeland James E Maxstadt and Robert C Jones.
Anderson and Madison County deaths are reported on page 2 along with New Arrivals. Editorials and comment appear on pages 4 and 5. Health features on page 5. Accent on Women and Accent on Youth appear on pages 6, 7, and 8. Sports results and major league standings span pages 10 and 11. Daily features and comic strips on pages 12 and 13. Markets and livestock on page 14. Classified ads run pages 15 through 17.
A Herald Bulletin classified ad touts quick rental results for a upper 2 bedroom duplex at 000 Walnut with utilities included. It invites readers to call 643 5371 to place a want ad and notes hours 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday.
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