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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1972
Page
1
The 13th secret meeting in three weeks between Henry Kissinger and Hanoi’s Le Duc Trio is described as ongoing. Page 2 coverage promises further details on the talks and their implications.
Ralph Nader reports that a cancer-causing drug is being prescribed as a morning after contraceptive pill by university health centers nationwide. He says this risks coeds and possibly their offspring. Page 10.
The Associated Press rushes to page 11 with Anderson moving from fifth to third in the weekly high school basketball ranking. Weather shifts bring freezing rain and sleet, then warmer rain by afternoon, with wind and showers tonight and a turning colder Wednesday.
The board of zoning appeals approved the first phase of a 328 unit condo project on a 41 acre site along South Main Street. Plans include 80 buildings with four two bed units each priced 19 900 to 23 500, plus covenants on road work and traffic lanes.
Horse owners at Athletic Park oppose a new rent plan proposed by park superintendent Bill McCarty requiring 44 dollars per stall annually or 15 dollars quarterly and 6 dollars monthly starting 1973. The four citizen groups spoke as the park board weighs maintaining dilapidated barns and improving fire safety while urging in advance payments. The board accepts the recommendation after a lengthy session, with new assistant superintendent Dick Clendenen tasked to manage the horse issue. Verda M Cochran and Verna Davidson receive approvals for home occupations with parking requirements, while Janet M Lee’s request for a beauty shop continuation is delayed for notice issues.
South Vietnam President Nguyen Van Thieu urged a ceasefire before Christmas and an indefinite halt while peace talks proceed. He demanded full withdrawal of North Vietnamese troops and warned of a Communist takeover if not met, linking it to prisoner exchanges and U.S. bargaining in ongoing negotiations.
Anderson YMCA officials aim to begin the modernization project by January pending city council action to amend the Master Plan. The $1 million plan includes an Olympic-size pool, updated facilities, and new locker areas with bids higher than estimates prompting revisions while pledges exceed $1 million. Completion is projected 15 months from start.
Police report three arrests linked to weekend crimes in Anderson. City Clerk Marie Riggs and husband were robbed near Mr Pizza with losses totaling about 50 dollars plus city hall keys recovered. Two youths, Steven Gill and Jeffrey Anderson, face pre charges for a break in at Town Motel garage. A gas station robbery yielded about 60 dollars and a Mathews Supermarket heist netted 450 dollars. Break in at Varsity Shop followed, with valuables seen in a car outside.
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