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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1967
Page
15
Three American soldiers were killed and about one wounded in two attacks across the demilitarized zone. A U S Army spokesman confirmed the incident and said more details would follow.
Representative Joseph A. Clark cites Indiana Department of Natural Resources plans for Mounds State Park including aerial surveys and a master plan for 1967-69. An archeological building project authorized by the General Assembly at $100,000 was deferred pending the park master plan.
A SOS parade planning meeting at the WAW-CIO Local 683 Union Hall outlined one of the county’s largest parades set for Aug 19 1967 at 2 PM. The route runs Meridian St to 13th St then Main St to 6th St and Athletic Park with veterans and labor groups backing the event.
The Republican Governors Association policy committee released a nine point action plan urging prompt firm law enforcement to prevent isolated incidents from triggering riots. Originated by Gov. Nelson Rockefeller for New York, the 64 recommendations were expanded for national use and will be sent to all governors and the White House. President Johnson was briefed and reportedly delighted. Michigan Gov. George Romney called the strongest point the need for prompt firm action to avert major trouble after recent unrest.
Washington AP President Johnson's civil disorders commission urged expanding Negro recruitment into the National Guard and improving riot control training for both Guard and regular Army. Johnson ordered Defense to move toward the goal and noted it as an emergency. The interim recommendations also stressed increasing competent officers and addressing employment barriers limiting Guard training participation.
The Madison County Lincoln Club announces a gar roast for GOP members and families on Aug 23 at Grandview Club. Paul O Neill says the event runs 3 to 6 39 p.m with hot dogs coneys and dessert from the Madison Bounty Women s Republican Club. Free tickets available through local GOP candidates GOP headquarters and club officers.
Publicist and historian Ted Purnell notes in the 1861 issue of Producers Price Curreng and Agricultural News that Cassius MClay offered services to the Secretary of War to raise a regiment or serve as a private soldier.
Executives from L S Ayres and Ast Way Stores announced plans for a large new Ast Way Store at BOS Scatterfield Road in Anderson. The 93 000 square foot facility will house 60 departments, a tire store, garden shop, and other services, with contemporary design and modern fixtures. Paul Jaser named as store manager and other key executives will transfer from nearby Car locations.
The council voted to reduce electric bills and approve salary increases for police and fire personnel after lengthy negotiations with Indiana Michigan Electric. The decision came after over six months of talks and affects city residents and public safety staff.
Members of the Remember the Boys in Vietnam Club heard Maj. Jay Ans Andie Marine Fahey stressing mail as a morale factor for nearly half a million troops in Vietnam. The meeting at Chesterfield Community Center also covered the Support Our Servicemen parade set for Aug. 19 and city rate cut plans for the I and M Electric utility, reducing average bills by about four percent.
Today at the 4 H Fair events include concessions, the Home Economics Building open from 9 am to 10 pm, the District Gold Medal Sheep Show at 9 am, horse events starting at 1 pm with no entries accepted, 4 H pony edging at 6 pm, a Gospel Sing at 7 pm in the Auditorium, and an Awards Program and Dress Rehearsal at 4:30 pm in the Pavilion.
A large crowd attended the 1967 Madison County Fair in Alexandria for the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion sales in calves, sheep, and steers. Cattle, swine, and wethers sold, with Angus, Crossbreed swine, Yorkshire, Berkshire, and Hampshire champions fetching various bids during the evening auctions.
Paris reports President Charles de Gaulle denounced critics of his Free Quebec stance as heralds of France's decline. He criticized U.S. intervention in Vietnam and asserted France gained independence by leaving NATO, urging national unity around his progress and peace program.
The Clinton Central cheerleading team won best place with Madison Heights finishing second in the Tipton County 4H Fair cheer contest held Thursday night. Highland of Anderson Kokomo Northswest and Clinton Central B also competed. Madison Heights members listed.
Names and addresses of families welcoming boys at St Johns Hospital and Community Hospital. Listed parents include Mc Barend Alles Hendricks, Jimmie McDonald, Douglas MeRate, Harold Plumet, Albert Fine, Richard Street, and John W Yount at their respective streets and homes.
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