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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1971
Page
1
An American figure announces an autobiography titled in his own words. McGraw-Hill will publish a 20,000 word book on March 27 with paperback rights sold to Dell for a 1973 release. The pledge of allegiance appears in the context of a public notice.
Clifford Irving, living on Ibiza, is hired by Howard Hughes to author an unauthorized biography. Irving has five novels and will detail his liaison with Hughes in Life magazine, which will publish his piece in February and run installments of Hughes's book in March. Life declines to reveal payment terms.
United Nations General Assembly urged an immediate India Pakistan cease fire and troop withdrawals. The 131 nation body adopted a nonbinding resolution 104 to 11 with 10 abstentions after Security Council failed to act due to Soviet vetoes. The vote followed heated exchanges between China and the Soviet Union as delegates pressed for speed amid large scale fighting.
Readers submit problems with Capitol Record Club and Columbia Record Club billing. Sound Off confirms nonfraudulent issues and processed orders, noting delays and refunds. It advises contacting the club’s membership secretary and credit agency, and urges callers to identify themselves with a phone number for faster help.
The Associated Press reports India suffered a severe blow in the west at Chhamb but claimed victory in the east by claiming Jessore is captured and advancing toward Dacca. Indian leaders urge surrender of East Pakistan’s forces as fighting continues amid civilian casualties and refugee flows.
The outgoing Anderson City Council meets Thursday at 7 30 p m to decide on buying the Tracre Myers Lake area including Aqua Gardens for future park development at a cost of 31000 with HUD funds of 202000 already allocated. The panel also weighs 45000 from Redevelopment Capital District for downtown sites. Other items include a 207000 Local Road and Street Fund set aside for Madison Avenue extension, a 100000 flood control loan, sale of city property, intra-department transfers, 2831 Nursery Road rezoning, and miscellaneous bills.
Three new appointees to the incoming Democratic city administration began seeking candidates for police and fire chiefs after being named to the Board of Public Safety by Mayor-elect Robert L. Rock. Snow Burnett and Phillips were introduced at a morning news conference and slated to meet Tuesday night to screen top candidates. Rock said the final choices would depend on training, department experience, and the ability to earn respect from officers. He also warned of reshuffles within both departments and emphasized a careful transition before Jan 1.
Indiana auditors authorize 1.8 million in back pay and expense allowances to ten Madison County legislators tied to a 1967 veto dispute by Gov. Roger Branigin. The case centered on whether Sunday counted in veto deadlines, with the Indiana Supreme Court affirming a Bainbridge suit. Multiple members are listed with varying amounts for 1967, 1969, and 1971 sessions.
South Madison Community School district will share in a 1.5 million state appropriation approved by the State Board of Finance. South Madison will receive an immediate 100000 payment to help through financial difficulty after cuts last summer and again this fall. Other allocations include Lake Ridge 200000 and Hammond 500000. The board also approved a 30000 loan to Carmel for planning a water waste treatment facility expansion.
A fragmented clipping shows a cheerful classified note about bicycles. It mentions a first day win and references the Herald-Bul. The readable text hints at a local cheer for an unnamed winner and suggests community newspaper coverage.
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