New York Central Park Hosts Scots Guards Parade
A vast celebration in New York's Central Park featured a Scots Guards parade with fireworks and dance music drawing thousands. Amid national alarm, officials warned against drunk driving as traffic safety agencies projected hundreds of fatalities and many cities enacted stricter road checks. Canadian police deployed extra breath analyzers and warned all motorists to avoid drinking.
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Violence Marks Last Day Of '71 Compiled From The Wires
An Associated Press wrap reports a violent year’s end with multiple fatal shootings and bombings. Hollywood actor Peter Duel was found dead in Hollywood Hills after a suspected self inflicted shot, while a separate Detroit cop was killed during a holdup. A gunman died in a high speed chase after a police pursuit. Bombs exploded in Londonderry injuring over a dozen as a mall and theater were damaged. Police say initial details point to non accidental acts in several cases.
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Alias Smith and Jones
Wes
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Dari ‘Cooke
Ruthccidental
Duel
Cooke
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Dilel
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Sdspact
Detroit
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Londonderry
Smith Names Elwood Officials For New Term
Mayor Smith unveils Elwood new term slate with Roger Towner as captain of training and narcotics Lee Graham in investigations and juvenile Jerry Stevens reappointed sergeant and Carl Ritter as court bailiff Chief Philips notes changes include fire department shifts. open house to follow inaugural ceremonies showcasing federally aided equipment from the Indiana Criminal Justice Planning Agency.
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Goodknight
Wala
Pa Department
Roger Towner
Lee Graham
Jerry Stevens
Carl Ritter
Philips
Fire Department
Smith
Indiana Criminal Justice Planning Agency
Jurors Deliberate in Murder Trial as New Year Opens
In Anderson, jurors weighed guilt in the second degree murder case of Rena Mae Walton as five verdict options were considered. Walton, 44, facing charges tied to the fatal stabbing of her brother William Walton, 41, amid a dispute at a home. The trial spanned into New Year's Day with Judge Alva Cox presiding and the defense rested after Walton described events leading to the stabbing. Police also investigated a separate shooting robbery at Pete's filling station on 22nd Street and Arrow Avenue where a attendant was shot in the neck during the attempted robbery. Hospital reports listed the victim in good condition.
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Community Hospital
West Side
William Walter
Walton
Dr Miller to lead Anderson Chamber of Commerce
Dr Franklin Miller Anderson business and civic leader will assume the presidency of the Anderson Chamber of Commerce today. He will serve as the 1430 member organization’s president for one year, succeeding Thomas R Ste Mahan. Miller has extensive local involvement including Warner Press and the YMCA. He and his wife Gertie have two children Tom and Sue.
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Indiana AG seeks subpoenas in ghost workers probe
Indiana Attorney General Theodore Sendak said he asked the State Board of Accounts to issue three subpoenas related to the investigation of alleged ghost employees. The office has civil suits to recover salaries paid in the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. A Marion County grand jury returned no indictments. Weather: light snow possible this afternoon, highs 37 to 47, tonight 20 to 27.
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Anderson
City Officials To Be Sworn In On New Year
City officials will be sworn in today marking the start of a new administration. Robert L. Rack will take the oath as chief executive and nine new council members will be sworn in along with City Clerk Marie Riggs and City Judge Donald Phillippe. The council meets at 7 30 pm to organize and name a president, with Carroll Grile favored for the post. John Byrne will become city engineer, moving from Terre Haute and replacing the outgoing engineer. Planning director post remains to be filled at the first planning commission meeting.
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Robert L. Rack
St Hean
Marie $. Riggs
Donald Phillippe
Carroll Grile
James Priest
Donald McCarty
Dillinger Era Bank Robberies Hit Record in 1971 Indianapolis
FBI officials in Indianapolis report a record 53 bank robberies in 1971 across insured financial institutions including savings and loan banks and armored cars. Investigations show 35 of 59 robberies solved, with typical takings from 1,000 to under 10,000 dollars and sentences up to 10 years.
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John Dillinger
James F. Marlin
FBI
Finlay
PBI
Savings
Joan Institutos
South Bend
Martin
Hokhep
Willam E. Steckler
Editorial Congratulations And Good Luck For Anderson
The Anderson Herald offers congratulations and best wishes to Mayor elect Rock and his new administration as they assume office at noon. The paper hopes they seek counsel from those who served before and strive to make Anderson a better city for all residents.
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New Leadership Takes Over City Hall and Public Safety
A new administration begins at city hall with reshuffled leadership across the fire and police departments. Harold Snow leads the Board of Public Safety as assignments reflect seniority and experience, with eight of eighty five fire personnel retaining ranks of sergeant or higher. Police restructuring reduces major ranks, keeps some inspectors, and expands captaincies from four to seven, signaling broad organizational changes and new leadership aims.
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Harold “Whitey” Snow
Board of Public Safety
Rex Clereenen
Richard Dean
Dale Fieller
Stephen Sokol
J." Freeman
James Burns
Russell Walker
John Gray
Carl Jones
Casmer Helliot
Richard Greenwalt
Carl Brauchla
Allen Early
Jack Rector
Thomas Walker
Alec Stanley Jones
Paul Plummer
George Kachelein
Gilbert Dunn
Williams Tucker
Norman Wigner
Swan
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