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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1971
Page
1
Refugees housed in St Thomas Hall near Belfast recount fear and loss after being forced from Spring Hill and nearby areas by shelling and fires. Residents describe living near each other, awaiting safe return while authorities coordinate aid and police suppress drug trade amid ongoing conflict.
Police continue investigation into a theft at Mounds Cinema in Votlee. Entry was gained by throwing a rock. a rear door window was broken. About $100 missing from the safe, with no forced entry marks noted. This is the second similar theft at the local theater chain in seven weeks, according to Major Robert Sebanowske of the Anderson Police Department.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lewis Saint Stewairs welcomed a boy. Dr Gary Lawrence and Mrs. Peter Priddy in Middletown each had a boy. Mrs Eugene Giles of Main welcomed a girl. Mr and Mrs James Hedrick of Barnet reported a daughter in Alexandria.
Fractions of a volatile week show the dollar sinking in Europe amid devaluation rumors and Congressional reports. Democrats rally against Nixon policies while Senate contenders urge price controls. Nixon projects confidence as aides hint at further moves, amid a tangled probe involving Hinman and Manson.
A 58 year old Muncie woman Elsie H Foreman died after a two car collision on Bethel Pike in Delaware County Friday morning. Larry C Wilson of Alexandria was cited for improper passing. Foreman born Centerville Michigan in 1927 moved to Muncie in 1954 and worked as a cashier. Memorial Hospital treated her after the wreck.
Nevada's divorce rules evolved as states liberalized residency demands. The 1970s saw Nevada trimming residency to six weeks turning to six weeks, with California and other states pushing reforms. Nevada briefly entertained a one day residency option, while Idaho remained the only state with a six week wait. The era featured extensive debate over grounds for divorce and a surge of high profile cases shaping public attitudes.
Funeral services are scheduled Monday at Mbeks Mortuary in Muncie with Rev. Orsih Mansfeld of College Avenue United Methodist in charge. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory. Friends may call at the mortuary Sunday afternoon and evening. services time and details are unclear in the notice.
FBI agents arrived at the scene after a local business owner Lemon was charged with assault and battering with intent to kill. The unmarked police car was hit by shotgun blasts near the driver’s door, breaking the exterior mirror. Lemon, 67, is due in Madison Circuit Court for arraignment on the charges.
Federal Retirees of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees Anderson Chapter held a family picnic at 909 Alexandria Pike with 41 members and guests. The gathering featured bingo and a brief business meeting led by President Walter C. Haynes and Secretary CHII Morgan.
Testimony portrays Charles Manson claiming Hinman deserved to die for selling bad hope and being weak while Beausoleil is urged to act. Officers note Manson saying Hinman should be killed and alleging Beausoleil had “woman's thoughts” as a reason.
A damaged clipping mentions survivors including Bas band Freston A Foreman and Warren We Brarsberry with two nieces and a person. The text is incomplete but indicates a small family obituary fragment with named individuals and relatives.
Meramec Psychiatric Center adds two psychologists to its staff, Dr JoraWine Zorn and Dr Horn begin counseling parents this weekend. Center director Dr M C Gachill notes Costello, Ball State graduate, also joins along with a team including Dr Caudyl, Dr Withrow, Richard Meiaig, and Ray Cain. The open April center on Iva between Daleville and Yorktown offers diverse group therapies, classes, and a poetry reading by Dan Jaffe this weekend with free admission.
Washington AP reports a presidential commission supported by Gen. John N. Mitchell concluded the Kent State shootings on May 4, 1970 were unintentional and unwarranted. The parents of the slain students welcomed the finding while acknowledging the shock of the decision and urging no charges against guardsmen.
Daisy R Tompkins 2 of Me W Ninth St died Friday at Rolling Hills Nursing Home after a year illness born Oct 14 1281 in Tiptom to Robert and Martha Nay Roberson. She resided with a daughter in Anderson, was a nurse's aide at St Elizabeths Hospital in Lafayette, widow of Charles J Tompkins, survived by no children, Edythe Scott and Robert J Tompkins, six grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Final arrangements pending. Belly H Bell 8% 1617 W 2st St died Friday at Turtle Creek Convalescent Center born Mar 25 1881 in Carthage Tenn moved to Anderson 1 years ago member Allen Chapel AME Church in Anderson and Willing Workers Club in Gallatin Tenn survivors include daughter Adine Murphy Anderson son Thomas Murphy Nashville grandson Net Jenkins and several nieces. Final rites Monday 1 p.m. at S C rea oo eee will be in Leplewood. Final arrangements peeding for Phyllis Jean Cook Rt 4 Anderson died 5:45 p.m. Friday IU Medical Center after seven days as patient. Born June 14 1937 daughter of Haruki Sera Anderson moved from Frankfort 27 years ago employed with RCA Indianapolis survived by parents two sons Stephen Cook Lackland AFB Texas sister Joyce Bf Smith Anderson. Arrangemen
A jumble of obituaries and public notices from Pendleton and nearby towns outlines final rites for Norman E. Seitz Jr. and others, with Funeral Home services at Baker Brothers and Fisher Brothers mentioned. Reports cover deaths in Pendleton, Lapel, Fairmount, andElwood, plus legal and civic notices, veterans, and community events.
Redmond of Chesapeake Virginia Sal Rosen of Little Falls New Jersey and William G. Hetherington of Maplewood New Jersey, former Continental Football League members, are accused in a case naming five defendants by Redmond: Peter M. Savin Bloomfield Connecticut Herbert C. Savin West Hartford Connecticut F Francis D Addario Bridgeport Connecticut Ray Boempstead New York Herbert J. Bauer Westfield New Jersey Gruber Newell Pa Mal Pearsee Richmond Virginia and Richard R. Hamlet Roanoke Virginia.
Elwood patimest reported Mr. Y wat headed south of North Anderson Street when he apparently struck a curb, crossed the centerline, traveled 243 feet and hit a tree in front of 1305 N L An. S. ene was assigned to the investigation by State Trooper Richant Stout. The body was taken to Don, wichey Fumert Home phate funeral arrangements are pending.
A juvenile suspect escaped from a police van near the Jail on Thursday. He attempted to flee on Main Street south of Ninth Street but was recaptured by officers minutes later. The youth had been taken into custody on a charge of public infraction.
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