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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1969
Page
21
Proposes renovating unsanitary food facilities and replacing old equipment. Calls for an improved instant communications system for emergencies. Urges expanding vocational training and removing hostile inmates from those with rehabilitation potential.
The Anderson City Council defeated a bid to redraw six councilmanic districts 6 to 2 with only Gordon France and Ronald Fletcher voting yes. The meeting approved a $9,000 temporary subsidy for the Anderson Transit System to operate through January 31 and authorized a contract with Victor Gruen Associates for a downtown plan.
Indiana Bell officials eyed a potential long distance switching center to service central Indiana. Local manager Bruce Blair said land near Eckhouse Street is being acquired for zoning while stressing there are no firm expansion plans. The Eckhouse Street garage houses installation and repairs and is described as the state's largest facility.
Mixed notice list shows international and domestic items. Britain rejects Israeli tank purchase attempts amid rising Middle East tensions while other briefs mention U S built aircraft action over Syria and political campaigns.
Anderson community groups partner to provide gifts for 500 to 600 children. Local Toys for Tots style effort uses a vacant downtown building as a toy drive hub with donations from merchants and WHUT station. Distribution runs December 24 starting at 2 am, staffed by police, Exchange Club, Boys Club board members, and Anderson News.
The Madison County Grand Jury released its Sept. 26 reformatory findings drawing gratitude and disappointment. Governor Whitcomb said the report appears detailed. he supports removing politics from corrections hiring while urging careful consideration of its recommendations. The panel criticizes staff shortages and urges funding changes amid ongoing debates.
In Indianapolis a 200 pound St Bernard leaped from shrubbery into a sports car owned by Jozeph S. Matracia trapping him inside. Deputies tried lures and force but the dog refused to move and officers called for backup to free the vehicle and driver.
The Senate approved a tax bill 89 to 22 after Republicans and Democrats backed broad relief for individuals and corporations. The measure would raise the personal exemption, boost Social Security, and cut oil depletion allowances while shaping a larger conference with House counterparts on final reform. The vote follows days of debate and signals negotiations to reconcile with the House bill aligned to President Nixon’s goals.
The House narrowly approved a Nixon plan to replace the 1965 voting rights act with broader federal oversight. The substitute would ban literacy tests nationwide until 1974 and extend protection to all states, while critics labeled it a sellout to segregationists.
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