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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1972
Page
2
Apollo 17 closes a 12-man lunar era as the U S shifts to earth benefits. Skylab 1973 and the space shuttle aim to cut costs, expand habitats and foster U S Soviet cooperation for future moon bases and Mars exploration.
Indiana bans all phosphate detergents from Jan 1 for household products and April 30 for commercial use. The Stream Pollution Control Board upheld the statewide prohibition, permitting only rare exemptions for users who cannot substitute and install removal equipment. The measure aims to cut phosphate levels in lakes and rivers by a significant margin and was defended as a public health move against algae blooms.
U S B52 bombers press a third day of strikes on North Vietnam’s Hanoi Haiphong heartland as officials report the costs of the campaign. The U S Command says two B52s were lost to missiles early in the raids with eight crewmen missing and seven reported.
North Vietnam’s Xuan Thuy accused the United States of blocking a October peace draft by demanding 126 changes and accused Henry Kissinger of distorting the truth. Kissinger denied proposing 126 changes and noted earlier withdrawals and 17 changes. Thuy defended secret talks and warned the changes aimed to perpetuate Vietnam’s division and invite foreign observers.
Community workers note many elderly and needy residents miss Christmas programs. John Streaty cites lack of newspaper use and awareness of the Christmas Clearing House as reasons some are out of reach for aid and church services.
Board President DeVar Litten says building access is the principal’s call with an after school meeting room for representatives. ISTA argues the policy violates First and 14th Amendments and recounts an ISTA member removed from a school during school hours. The piece also highlights Salvation Army and Christmas Clearing House efforts to aid families in need, stressing year round support and donor challenges.
The trial of Sandra Welch, 25, of 811 W Second St, Anderson, in Hancock Superior Court for child abuse and neglect is postponed to Thursday after a recess. Welch, arrested March 2, 1970, was charged after police found her two year old daughter with bruises burns and abrasions at a babysitter’s home.
Kansas City AP report notes former President Harry S. Truman remains in very serious condition at Research Hospital, showing limited alertness after a restful night. A hospital spokesman says he follows movements with his eyes but has not spoken, in semi conscious state without pain. Daughter Margaret Truman Daniel returns to New York City.
Alibi Cafeteria at 14th and Jackson Sts offers a breakfast special with scrambled eggs biscuits and gravy for 49 cents served from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
New arrivals include several boys born to Patrick Ryan at 1741 E Eighth St Jerry Wells Rt 6 Ted Miller 101 Pleasant Way Barry Oaks Rt 7 and George Schinner er at 109 Hendricks all at St Johns and Community Hospital lists.
Multiple obituaries report deaths in Anderson and surrounding areas. Kathleen Allen 65 of Anderson, Ruth Lane 64 of Marion, Jessie Lewis 63 of Muncie are named with families and funeral home details. Richard Tilton Hughes Jr. 2 of Noblesville dies, services set at Baker Brothers Funeral Home.
John Alvin McGinn 50 of 416 East 7th Street died at St John’s Hospital Sunday evening after a recent illness. Born in Milroy he lived in Anderson and New Castle areas and was a self employed painter. Surviving are four daughters two sons six stepchildren a father a sister and a half sister with several grandchildren. Services 11 a.m. Thursday at Elbert C Frazee Funeral Home Middletown with Rev Robert Wood officiating. Burial Glen Cove Cemetery Knightstown. Friends may call 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mrs Effie Green 77 a former Delco Remy employee died Monday night at her daughter s home in Pulaski County Kentucky She was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church Surviving are three daughters Mrs Virgil Shortridge of New Castle Mrs Mabe Young of Indianapolis and Mrs Hollis Burge of Somerset Ky a son Omar Fannin fourteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren Funeral Friday at Main and James Funeral Home New Castle Interment Glen Cove Cemetery Knightstown Friends may call two hours before services
Mrs Verna Williams 71 of South Williamsport Pa died Monday at 6 p m Survived by five children Edward B Williams of the Anderson Fire Department Mrs George Mason Russell Williams Charles Williams of New York and Richard Williams of Norfolk Va and 14 grandchildren Services set for 2 p m
Elwood Guy W. Shultz 96 of Rt 1 Frankton died early Tuesday at home after a brief illness. Born in Madison County he was married to Goldie M. Rambo who preceded him in death in 1913. Survivors include daughter Iris Wise Lapel and two other relatives.
A new retail entry opens on 12th Street between Meridian and Main featuring handmade soaps and bath goods. The shop promises personal service and a curated selection for daily self care.
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