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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1968
Page
1
President Johnson disclosed a digestive ailment described as diverticulitis but his doctor said no inflammation or immediate surgery is required. He will undergo tests at an Army hospital next week while remaining in relatively good health.
President Nixon urged delegates to back the party in November while ailing former President Eisenhower lay critically ill in a Washington hospital. He spoke of returning power to cities and states, recalling his 1960 VP acceptance and rallying support for leadership, platform, and national recovery.
Grace Hoppes 81 of 615 East SR died Wednesday evening at Americana Nursing Home. Surviving are a brother and sister in law and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM at Brown and Butz Chapel with Rev. Moncoaster officiating. Interment East Maplewood Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 PM today.
Nixon criticizes the courts and pledges to fight organized crime while defending civil rights and pursuing a stronger leadership. The article notes U.S. losses in the A Shau campaign, including six killed and 22 wounded, with five helicopters shot down, as major General Melvin Zais leads efforts against North Vietnamese forces near the A Shau Valley along the Laos border.
East Side protesters last month joined a council meeting where officials approved paying bills over 2000 dollars and vacating an alley in Irondale Addition. Three zoning ordinances cleared for third reading while funds moved between departments.
Ancient mound unearthed skull-like remains may indicate burial rites or animal remains. Experts discuss possible adornments and questions about the builders. Separately, Nixon and Agnew arc in a street political convention spotlight with factional shifts and party strategy.
A batch of death notices from Madison and nearby counties lists Henry Clauson of Noblesville born August 14 1901 and Henry Voss of Fishers with long local ties among others. Final rites and funeral details are given for several individuals including Gertrude Le Monde, Vaughn Titus, Opal Bradley, Rosa Ball Michael, and Mrs. Rosa Michael in communities such as Fishers Middletown Fairmount and Lapel.
Local officials debate the Agnew election as a neutral choice to avoid liberal or conservative ire. Dick Nixon and Chaney comment on motives while Lugar, mayor of the city, sees the move as cautious and era-defining though not widely known.
Descriptions of a violent confrontation with police involving tear gas, gas grenades, and rock throws as loud clashes erupted on a city street. Officers and deputies conducted a sweep aided by helicopters while 18 year old arrestees faced police action amid drunken disturbances.
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