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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1968

Page

13

Whitcomb assails Democratic spending record in Indiana

Indiana gubernatorial hopeful Ed Whitcomb assailed the Democratic spending record as costly and failed. He blasted eight years of Democratic rule for inflated dollars spent, stressed school and highway funding problems, and urged property tax relief while warning that Rock would continue Democratic policies.

Jerry Pesharnais Herald Ed Whitcomb Indiana GOP Anderson Madison County Gay Robert Rock Whitcomb Rock Pax Democratic

GOP candidates resume three day push in Anderson area

Three major Republican hopefuls campaign across Anderson, Summitville, Pendleton and nearby towns in a continuous drive to win votes for the November election. Edgar Whitcomb plans a full day schedule with stops at Mounds State Park, four shopping centers, Elwood luncheon, and multiple community events including a boxing show and a corn roast.

Anderson GOP Wiliam B. Huckelshaws U. S. Senate Edgar D. Whitcomb Summitville Pendleton Pat Whitcomb Whitcomb Mounds State Pack Elwood Mangas Sun Valley Speedway Madison Heights Memorial Park Madison County Lincoln Club Madison County Women's Republican Club Grandview Sim Valley Dolphin Club

Whitcomb to Reformitory Guards Promises Equal Employee Protection

Indiana gubernatorial candidate Fagar D. Whitcomb told off duty reformatory guards and employees that state workers deserve job protection and collective bargaining equal to private sector workers. He noted state law empowers the Commission to act on employment terms.

Pendleton Fagar D. Whitcomb Indiana

Silent U N Tackles Czech Crisis As Dubcek Fate Remains Unknown

In the Security Council the Soviet envoy stayed silent when pressed on the fate of Czech leader Alexander Dubcek and other prisoners after the Prague invasion. Yugoslavia urged action, while UK and US delegates pressed for a UN envoy to Prague to secure release and safety of detained Czech officials. Russia vetoed a draft resolution demanding troop withdrawal, signaling possible General Assembly action.

United Nations UPD U.N Ammbassador Security* Council Alexander Dubcek Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia Jiri Hajek Hajeck Vienna Ota Sik Prague Russia Lord Caradon Jack A. Malik Communist Party Alexander Dubeck Caradon Soviet Union Wal Opeaks United States George W. Ball Nibeek General Assembly Canada

Hot Summer Strains City Electric System

Anderson's Municipal Light and Power endures in a heat driven surge. Line crews toil daily plus Saturdays as Eldon Talheim reports 100 percent of time spent on complaints. A record 69,000 kilowatts per hour peaked in August while capacity reaches 90,000 kWh. Growth averages seven percent annually with a 16 percent jump this year. Electricity is bought from Indiana and Michigan Electric, routed through Madison and Pendleton substations to 15 local substations and 120 volt household transformers.

Anderson Municipal Light and Power Department Eldon Talheim Talitem Auprit Talheim Indiana and Michigan Electric Company Madison Pendleton Ave Con

Prisoners to wear four sports suits for court dignity

In St Louis UPI reports Judge John R Rick hott orders a wardrobe of four sports outfits for prisoners to preserve proper court dignity. The ruling does not guarantee the two permit unspecified details remain unsettled.

Local Soap Box Derby Champion In Test Today

Randy Malsom, 12, son of Mr and Mrs Robert H Malsom, 621 Lonsvale Dr, competes against more than 240 local champions in the All American Soap Box Derby in Akron Ohio. First round rivals include Ronald Wellemeyer of Hagerstown Maryland and Alan Knetfel of St Cloud Minnesota. The top nine heat winners share 30000 in Chevrolet scholarship awards. International entrants include champions from United States Canada West Germany Venezuela Okinawa and the Philippines. Weather hotter humid with a chance of thunder showers. cooling off Sunday.

Randy Malsom Robert H. Malsom Lonsvale Dr Akron Ohio Malsom Ronald Wellemeyer Hagerstown Alan Knetfel St. Cloud Minn Chevrolet United States Canada West Germany Venezuela Okinawa Philippines

Johnson renomination at convention sparks Texas debate

A Texas delegate floated reviving Johnson’s name at the Democratic convention despite his disavowal while Humphrey and McCarthy push for delegate support. Texas unit rule, Connally, and possible rules changes loom as Brennan and McCarthy aides weigh paths to nomination. Guard units warn of possible trouble, while officials offer mixed comments on open convention prospects.

Shwago Texas Johnson Hubert J. Humphrey Eugene J. McCarthy Frank C. Brin Irwin Connally Erwin Stephen A. Mitchell McCarthy Rules Committee Johnson Machine Humphrey Lawrence F. O'Brien Steels Innes National Guardsmen Richard ‘T. Dunn Dunn O'Brien Tumphrey

Prague confronts Soviet crackdown near U S Embassy grounds

UPI reports heavy firing in Prague as Soviet secret police and Czechoslovak collaborators move to round up anti Soviet protesters. Bullets struck near the U S Embassy and Wenceslas Square amid a fourth day of occupation and a one hour general strike. No injuries reported at the embassy.

Prague UPI U.S Free Radio Wenceslas Square UPL Science Andrew Aleron Yalta Hearby David Mazel Depuit Yalta New Vitava Mazel Ag Smlal Naory

Marine Becomes County's Latest Vietnam Casualty

A 18 year old Anderson man Pfc. Charles Ry Reff died of gunshot wounds in Vietnam while with the 1st Marine Division during a mission in Quang Ngai Province. He died in a Da Nang hospital after serving less than a year in country.

Anderson Marine Corps Vietnam Charles Ry Reff Arnold Relf Quang Ngai Province Saigon Bell 1St Marine Division da Nang Anderson Marine Heong

Eisenhower Remains In Critical List After Seventh Heart Attack

Washington AP reports former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, one week after his seventh heart attack, remains on the critical list at Walter Reed Army Hospital. Doctors say his condition is stable with no essential change, but final outcomes are unpredictable.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Walter Heed Army Hospital Eisenhower

Pope pleads reforms yet rejects violence in Latin America

Pope Paul VI urged Latin American governments to speed social and economic reforms and called on the rich to share wealth with urban poor and peasants. He warned violence is not Christian and must not be used to hasten change, addressing about 150 000 people near Bogota. He urged fair tax laws and modern farming to improve living conditions while condemning violent upheaval.

Bogota Colombia Pope Paul VI Latin America U.S

Herald Today Briefs Prompting Page References

Short notices tease agency moves and international travel with references to pages for details. Items include naval posts shifts, a unit assignment, gas safety, and a travel update noting forty U S visitors departing Czechoslovakia.

New Arrivals In Anderson and Vicinity

New births announced in Anderson area. Mrs Bard Nickersot in Alexandrcia welcomes a girl. Mr and Mrs Clifford Wilson of 4705 Reed Dr. report a son. Mr and Mrs William Good son Lynn I. greet a girl. Mr and Mrs Christopher Ponce of WH Chestnut St celebrate a gift bundle.

Bard Nickersot Alexandrcia Clifford Wilson Reed Dr Mes William Goodson Lynn &I Christopher Ponce Chestnut St

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