This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1969
Page
9
Washington AP reports Congress adjourned the 1669 session with few business completed. President Nixon bid farewell and urged unity as he held a luncheon with Democratic and GOP leaders. The chamber then recessed for the holiday period with limited action expected until January 19.
Washington AP reports the Nixon administration under mounting pressure from foreign and domestic banking leaders as it grapples with policy responses to enhance financial stability and address concerns about the banking system.
Indiana Motor Vehicles Bureau announces 1969 law removes need for proof of personal property tax payment for 1970 auto license tags unless court orders in Madison County or other counties require it. Marion County legality cited. Miami and Madison counties may still demand proof due to conflicting orders. Christmas schedule affects Anderson and other branch offices with planned year end closings and 1170 tag sales start.
Bethlehem prepares for a Christmas under tight security as Israeli forces seal the city and issue passes for visitors. Pilgrims from around the world, including many Americans, are expected to flock to Manger Square for religious rites amid warnings from Arab groups about sabotage. Local merchants report improved business due to preferential tax rates under the new administration.
Fragmentary weather item notes a one percent chance of wind during the day and 68 percent tonight. It cites heavy clouds on Thursday and gives temperatures from today and yesterday, with sunrise at 8 03 a m and sunset at 5 24 p m plus tomorrow’s dawn and dusk times.
Indiana Appellate Court received a petition seeking contempt against State Auditor Trudy Etherton for failing to pay a 13.7 million judgment to the Transportation Authority of Greater Indianapolis. Attorney John Neff urged the court to order Etherton to show cause why she should not be jailed for nonpayment, amid a dispute involving Governor Whitcomb and State Treasurer Snyder.
Central Indiana endures a heavy snow event with more than four inches in city county areas and additional accumulations expected. Indiana weather bureau notes a 30 percent chance of today snow and up to 60 percent tonight. Temperatures stay chilly with a warming trend forecast for Christmas Day as crews battle slick streets, spreading sand and salt amid packed snow and cautionary advisories from street officials.
Secretary of State William P. Rogers said President Nixon demands full congressional and public support before any new war actions. He noted the war in Vietnam was inherited and aims to enable South Vietnam to choose its own future, while stressing US backing for allies and non-exploitative shifts with China and the Soviet bloc. He urged Asian nations to handle insurgencies with US aid in equipment and training but not direct US responsibility.
Viet Cong declared a three day Christmas ceasefire near Saigon beginning at 6 p m Christmas Eve amid suspected terror incidents in the area Allied troops kept normal operations with no clashes reported US officials noted few enemy shellings and casualties while South Vietnamese forces described light own casualties President Thieu urged continued support as U S withdrawals loom and combat burden shifts to Saigon in the coming year
In Chicago an attorney urged dismissal of a kidnapping indictment against Black Panther members after defense witness Fred Hampton was killed. The motion, filed before Judge Robert Collins who issued the raid warrant, claims Hampton would have cleared defendants if alive. Probes into Hampton Clark slayings proceed with a coroner panel and a federal grand jury.
Hudson AP report finds Jane Harms the hospital Santa for a quarter century meeting Virginia O'lanton Danglas at Columbia Memorial Hospital. He kissed her cheek as she, patient since December 11, inspires charity letters from 46 states and Canada to cheer children.
The Herald Today reports President Nixon is expected to announce U S plans for Mars exploration following the Christmas holiday. Also noted are federal actions clearing Sen Dodd of charges and Ohio voters rejecting a tax increase as schools remain closed.
Police report dangerous driving conditions across city streets and county roads after a winter storm. Several injuries result from one car accident on Ind 28 near Alexandria, including Terry Grant, Beliva Anderson and Richard and Gary Grose.
A first of winter storm hit the Midwest and moved east hampering travel and shopping. Chicago faced up to six feet drifts with heavy winds while New York City endured a record cold and strong gusts. Snow warnings stretched from Michigan to Virginia as conditions closed markets and delayed flights.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.