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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1972
Page
1
Government funded study finds televised crime and violence contribute to behavior but the effect is small compared with factors like parental attitude. The report notes cartoons are the most violent, with 97 percent depicting violence in 1969, while overall violence patterns shifted in nature. NBC, CBS, and ABC respond with cautious review.
West Coast longshoremen resumed a strike led by Harry Bridges as the White House said Congress would be asked to halt the walkout. Negotiations with PMA and ILWU failed to resolve core issues including cargo handling and a work guarantee for 13,000 dockers. Counts returned to Washington to brief on possible final action, potentially a Taft Hartley extension or a final offer selection board.
At Pendleton Indiana a four hour inmate disturbance ended with tear gas and shotguns used by guards to quell the riot. About 500 inmates protested cold cellhouse temperatures and briefly held Anderson guard Charles Widener hostage before he was released unharmed. Damages were estimated at 10000 dollars.
West Central Community Schools elected former superintendent Dale Prough as administrative head after a four to three vote following hours of debate. Jackson Township director Robert Jerram resigned in protest, saying the board’s decision would hinder education. The meeting also named Al Woolbert as attorney and approved a boiler heater purchase for Lapel High School. A follow up special session is planned to address funds and service extensions.
Anderson Board of Works weighs policy on installation and use of meters by General Electric Cablevision for CATV service. City favors no meters due to feasibility and safety, seeks decision by next Monday on pole line agreement and utility charges based on constant load. Initial CATV rollout covers about 2,000 homes on East 38th Street near GE tower with twelve channels.
The Indiana House approved the no fault divorce measure by 54 to 40 sending it to the Senate. The bill defines irretrievable breakdown as the sole grounds, allows court appointed attorney for children, and permits a 45 day reconciliation period before final decree. It also includes reforms to jury sizes and a six member civil jury trial proposal.
The 92nd Congress begins a new year amid civil rights clashes over job discrimination and school busing. EEOC powers would expand, while anti-busing provisions gain challengers led by Sam J. Ervin Jr. A constitutional equal rights amendment for women is set for Senate action after House approval.
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