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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1975
Page
1
Two suspects in a Bromfman kidnapping case are recovered. the victim is back with her family. The report notes page references and related items about fires, protests, and weather forecasts.
A playful, sprawling roundup of midsummer pranks and quirky contests across the U S including a 12 hour gokyo endurance attempt in Kansas a turtle race in Memphis and a bathtub derby in North Carolina. Notable feats include Gusto the tele tortoise winner and a Los Angeles zoo wedding in a flight cage chapel.
Anderson City Council passed two readings to lower the civil city property tax rate but it remains 5.8 cents above the state maximum. A special session next Monday will finalize the next year’s budget and tax rate, with the Madison County Tax Adjustment Board and Indiana State Tax Board reviewing rates later this year.
The Elwood Classroom Teachers Association reluctantly approves a 5.8 percent raise and related contract changes after a state fact finder’s report. The school board met concurrently but took no action. New roles and staffing adjustments include an acting dean, new fencing for the baseball field, tuition changes for transfer students, and multiple contract signings and resignations.
President Ford addressed a GOP fund raising reception in Des Moines after an Iowa State Fair farm audience, urging outreach to the vast Midwest heartland. He pledged a government hands off farm policy, vowed to cut federal spending, predicted a strong 1976 for Republicans, and noted grain sales to the Soviet Union while stressing national interests. He cited a $22 billion farm export year and a green harvest of $12 billion.
Anderson Community School Board of Trustees will discuss drainage improvements near Highland High School and hold a public hearing on funding: 200000 for Highland drainage, 110000 for Madison Heights addition, and 200000 for land acquisition. Separately, Elwood’s Elks Club seeks liquor permit renewal amid ABC violations scrutiny.
The Federal Energy Administration estimated decontrol and removal of import fees would raise consumer petroleum prices by no more than three cents per gallon. Deputy Administrator Eric Zausner said world oil markets would not permit larger increases.
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