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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1967
Page
1
Washington AP reports President Johnson’s proposed 10 percent surcharge would cost individuals less this year than the original 6 percent plan due to later effective dates. Beginning 1968, costs rise. for a married couple earning 7590 yearly, the 10 percent plan adds 23 this year, vs 27 under the old plan.
Officials cite necessary transportation study delays and potential waivers as they press state and federal officials to advance a plan. Indianaplis meetings with Indiana State Highway officials aim to resolve issues hindering acceptance. City officials seek to remove a criticized item from the transportation study to avoid penalties and associated costs.
Police troopers and a chaplain persuaded the armed suspect to drop the pistol during a tense highway standoff. Eyewitnesses described hundreds of motorists lining the road as officers attempted to calm the situation and avoid harm to bystanders. The gunman, identified as Lowe, had threatened to shoot during the confrontation, but was ultimately talked into surrendering.
United Press International reports increased Arab attacks and warnings of renewed military authority in Israel. Authorities consider suppressing civil liberties in occupied territories while Jordan-based insurgents are said to be linked to sabotage plans. Officials condemn strikes affecting transport and business, promising action against troublemakers as tensions rise after the June war.
A clerical delegation urged civil rights action in a Senate subcommittee, led by Msgr. Higgins for the U.S. Catholic Conference. The release named Dr. Gayraud Wilmore and Marvin Braiterman of churches and unions, alongside Irish and regional figures. In other notes, 4 Brown Swiss and Holstein cattle classes and champions were listed, followed by Memphis mayoral race coverage with A. W. Willis Jr. announcing his bid.
Arab and Jewish tensions rise as two local men Jay Grimmett and Boatwright Jr. face suspected theft charges after a tavern break in during a general strike in Jerusalem. Police say the incident ties into broader unrest and military aid tensions with Arab towns near the Wailing Wall. Separately, remodeling firm offices and several residences see break ins amid zoning debates and construction plans in nearby Indiana towns.
Elwood plat approval and rezoning were granted yesterday for a proposed subdivision located north of Flor. The action clears the way for development by a local planning authority and involved the rezoning of the site for residential use.
The news agency reports Romania avoids Moscow alignment while offering economic aid to Egypt amid UN debates. Soviet and East European missions have approached Cairo with help, and Arab delegations seek weapons talks in Moscow as Iraqi envoys finalize meetings. Tito plans a Cairo visit, with possible stops in Syria.
Albany NY Gov Nelson Rockefeller urges urgent action to preserve law and order amid racial unrest. He chairs the Republican Governors Association Policy Committee and plans a New York City meeting with eight Republican governors including Romney Love Agnew Chafee Volpe Boe to discuss stopping outbreaks.
Obituaries for Mrs. Esther Carpenter and Richard Raleigh Metzing outline services and burial plans. The piece lists Madison County 4-H club activities at Mexandris fairgrounds and details many club leaders and participants across Anderson Township and nearby areas.
Mrs Elmina Williams 88 of 540 South Penn Street Fairmount died at 4 45 am Tuesday in the Edwards Nursing Home Fairmount after four years of failing health She was born in Liberty Township and lived in Grant County all her life She was a Baptist church member Survivors include her husband Lawrence C and several nieces and nephews Funeral services set for 2 pm Thursday at Nolder Memorial chapel Fairmount Burial in Park Cemetery Fairmount Friends may call after 1 pm today Wednesday Charles J Capps Noblesville final notices say he died Monday from injuries in a tractor accident Services today in Kentucky with burial in Dailey Cemetery Monroe County Ky
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Goodwin, 67, who died Monday at Community Hospital, will be conducted at 10 a.m. at Harold Oats Funeral Home with Rev Hussell Dietch, pastor of East Lynn Christian Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Preguenza Cemetery at Farm and.
An advertisement claims a tiny Sonotone hearing aid fits inside a car and powers by a small battery. The ad invites readers to visit their local Sonotone office or contact Jake Hoover at Citizens Bank, Anders, for information.
A Madrid report states officials decided to remove anti Semitic references from school textbooks following the Second Vatican Council. The action targets expressions deemed offensive to the Jewish people.
Congress approved a $4.9 billion authorization for NASA's civilian space program for fiscal year. The House passed the compromise measure by voice vote, with the Senate having accepted the revised version last week. The bill directs funding amid delays and aims to maintain program momentum.
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