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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1971
Page
2
Editorial lauds Madison County high schools for sweeping the Indiana State Fair contest. Marching Highlanders of Highland High win the six foot trophy amid praise for bands, directors, student technicians, and family supporters. The piece extols youth cooperation and county pride.
The report notes a 1% rise in U S serious crime in 1970 per FBI figures, while Anderson shows felonious crimes down over 13% from 1969. Police Chief Dayte I Wight touts department upgrades, training, and public cooperation after a pawn shop robbery, urging continued support. The DDT controversy continues with federal hearings, environmental concerns, and calls to balance public health and benefits to mankind.
A Kevin P. Phillips column argues South Africa shows signs of liberalization and urban renewal despite persistent apartheid. It notes rising Afrikaner calls for partial integration, press openness, cautious political shifts toward center-right, housing slum clearance, and limited foreign engagement, while warning against optimistic cliché.
The piece surveys a rising bicycle trend as cities plan bike routes and federal funds for bike paths, arguing bikes offer congestion relief, health benefits, and reduced road wear. It notes riders face parking issues, theft, and hostile drivers, yet praises Europe’s model and urges U S adaptation.
The column critiques democraticism and the tyranny of the majority, warning that King Numbers—the force of mediocrity—oppresses high culture and minority groups. It highlights the risk that public opinion silences exceptional individuals while urging defense of free speech and diverse talents.
A bipartisan group in the House on Aug 4 urged the nation about deteriorating U S defenses warning that Soviet power is outpacing the United States in major armaments. Critics blamed press neglect and urged Nixon to rethink Kissinger policy while Congress and Joint Chiefs push for stronger security measures.
A fragmented 1960s style piece laments a severe doctor shortage across a state with only one physician per 1168 residents. It recounts failed attempts to find care, calls to medical offices, and patients facing delays, holidays, and emergency limits amid staffing and strike pressures.
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