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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1969
Page
2
W. W. Hill, Commissioner of the State Department of Administration, reports the state payroll for September 1969 at 11,384,600, down from 11,119,300 a year earlier. The decrease results from not replacing employees who resigned retired or died, with total staff down over 7,000 from last year, aligning with Gov Whitcomb's economy pledges.
The Indiana Static Bar Association backs Willard F. Pell Sr. for the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals seat vacated by John Hastings. Proponents emphasize age experience and integrity over mere judicial tenure, urging President Nixon to nominate Pell promptly amid local political bickering.
A British group warns that modern reforms dilute discipline and lower standards since 1914. The Black Paper argues reading, spelling, and mathematics have declined, with up to 25 percent of students semi skilling. Universities’ graduate outputs are questioned without earned diplomas.
Roger Spear notes Disney shares at 34x 1969 earnings with $3.49 per share. Disney World could add up to 60 cents to per share earnings if launched, while Disneyland’s library and new films bolster long term gains. Minderal King Resort delays noted, with California setback from Sierra Club. compromise expected. All American Fund analysis advises against adding to holdings given mixed recent performance and concentration risks.
John Keasler reviews protest symbolism around a cottage cheese Thanksgiving scene and a black draped turkey aimed at President Nixon. The piece critiques protest theater while noting public fatigue with protest imagery and the absurdity of politicizing holidays.
Paul Harvey examines South Africa in 1963, praising its modern economy and skilled professionals while noting apartheid. He argues for careful U.S. engagement, comparing conditions to other nations and highlighting South Africa’s resources, defense, and potential for cooperation despite disagreements.
The piece argues that despite Warren era rulings and federal court actions, integration may not improve outcomes. Windsor Hills Elementary shows high average IQ but a predominantly Black student body, suggesting favorable conditions can boost achievement without full integration. It quotes Ben Holman and others urging realism, cautioning against forced busing and troops to enforce desegregation, highlighting local community support as essential.
A compact extract of folklore style observations by William Wade Theaul and references to ib Bon's Destine and Fall of the Roman Empire plus assorted proverbs The text surveys misused life lessons in Drovers and notes various proverbial lines about animals and human behavior The tone mirrors old editorial snippets with scattered quotation marks and misspellings
In a Senate hearing, Senator Church opposes arming Latin American regimes to combat communism, while Governor Rockefeller urges arms to preserve internal security. The exchange, described by a columnist, criticizes defeatist pacifism and links disarmament to U.S. leadership risks in the hemisphere and Asia.
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