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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1971
Page
1
The piece reviews Joe Namath and Johnny Unitas as transformative stars in 1971 football, noting their resilience after injuries, the public longing for greatness, and the dramatic contrast between celebrity status and the grind of recovery. It cites Namath's late season returns, the impact of their leadership, and the public hunger for better play amid a demanding era.
The article compares Johnny Unitas and Joe Namath, praising Unitas as a premier field strategist and Namath as the best current passer, noting their distinct styles in a Sunday television showcase. It cites Unitas as top All-Pro quarterback in the NFL’s 50th year and Namath as possibly the best passer ever.
President Nixon will visit three cities in mainland China during a historic February journey. Kissinger noted talks with Mao and Chou Enlai would address bilateral issues, not third party matters, and that Mrs Nixon will accompany him with a separate schedule.
Millions of tax dollars fund Madison County schools for about 28 000 pupils. The Anderson Herald seeks reader input via an education questionnaire and comments, with results to be published after ten days. Respondents may mail to Education Poll The Anderson Herald P O Box 1000 Anderson Ind 46015.
The Sound Off feature relays reader inquiries about title issues seen at the Anderson License Branch, employment law, and other topics. It notes delays, confirms title delivery, and explains discrimination considerations in hiring while inviting letters and calls to The Herald.
Mark Williams, a Pendleton Junior High student who suffered the Nov 18 accident, is in good spirits at St. John Hickey Memorial Hospital as doctors perform wound scrubs and prepare for potential walking again. His classmates started the Mark Williams Fund, raising $250 to aid his recovery. Donations can be sent to the Pendleton Junior High School office.
An excited reader praises a classified advertisement showing strong results. The clipped text mentions a ranch provincial bedroom suite and several garbled phrases about ad performance and pickup timing. The jumble hints at a Monday pickup and a Want Ad Viser service.
Partly cloudy conditions expected today and tomorrow with colder air. Highs near 30 degrees, overnight lows around 15. Measurable precipitation chances about 10 percent today and tonight. Anderson’s high Tuesday reached 36 with a low not fully stated.
A bandit gang of up to six in ski masks seized Harlem Savings Bank on upper Broadway. They fired on police, escaped with 16000, and wounded eight people including Sgt. James Upton and Patrolman Thomas O’Neal. Witnesses described machine gun fire and armed getaways as investigators pursued leads. Internal reports questioned the weapon type as detectives linked a Yonkers armory robbery to the spree.
The Price Commission approved a 1972 General Motors price increase of up to 2.5 percent on cars, trucks, and options. The ruling follows cost rises and productivity gains, with GM citing a 49 percent cost jump but accepting a 2.5 percent raise. Ford, Chrysler, and American Motors received larger boosts in the first auto-maker round. The commission also clarified that base prices may exclude temporary deals or special allowances.
Conferees reduced many of the budget busting amendments in the tax package. They deleted key items including a personal exemption rise to 750, college education credits worth 5.5 billion, and 10 percent investment credits for rural and urban equipment, totaling billions. A proposal to fund presidential campaigns with federal income taxes faced continued scrutiny, while other relief measures were pared back to align with House and Senate positions.
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