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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1970
Page
15
Fragmentary report notes a debate over special sentence provisions and conspiracies to defy jury trials. It mentions protections for witnesses and their families, and allows depositions for those at risk of retaliation.
Governor Whitcomb announced he will not call a special legislative session to consider a court drawn remap. He favored the Republican substitute plan as constitutionally acceptable and urged awaiting higher court action or new census data before any apportionment.
U S bombers attacked the A Shau Valley and nearby areas as Communist forces reportedly plan a new Tet offensive in the northern South Vietnam sector. Reports describe tunnel infiltration routes from North Vietnam, with additional raids on Superston Mountain and ongoing skirmishes near Da Nang and Hue.
Anderson Madison County residents must show proof of payment of their 1968 property taxes before purchasing 1970 license plates or driver's licenses. A restraining orders blocked five license bureau branches from selling plates to anyone lacking tax proof. the injunction came from county attorney Marion Withers on behalf of the county. Delinquent taxes could reach $664,153.17 if sales continued without tax proof. The issue stems from a state act. the legislature did not repeal a 193 law requiring proof.
Indiana State Prison guard critically injured by Mashburn 45, an inmate moved from Indiana State Reformatory after a riot last year. Authorities say Mashburn’s wound is serious but not life threatening. the attacker identified as Thomas Scrowder, a Lake County convict serving 28 years for conspiracy to commit robbery. The riot had involved racial tensions and left one inmate dead and others wounded.
Madison County and township tax officials plus observers from several taxing units will attend the annual tax school called by the State Board of Tax Commissioners, with speakers including Tom Broderick of Madison County as president of the county assessor's association. The sessions aim to discuss methods and real estate reassessment profiles as state officials prepare tax rates certified for 1969 payable 1970, with spring installations due by May 4 to avoid penalties.
A garbled Herald Today summary mentions Madison rights defeating Andoremi on 7-08 and Ekwood overtaking Mexanutla Mlonrae, plus references to Nixon time, gambling raids, grand jury, transport, obituaries, church schedule, women’s topics, sports, markets, and classified ads across pages 2 6 7 9 12 18 35 48.
Cloudy conditions with a chance of light snow or freezing rain tonight. Tomorrow remains cloudy with snow possible and a mix changing through the day. Highs near mid 20s, lows around single digits, sunset listed for the day.
The Church of Gor outlines a theme For its annual international convention scheduled here on June 15. Charles V2 Weher, executive of the Baxecutive, says the aim is to motivate Christians to commit themselves. The program includes instruction on how to house of God and available resources to foster unity. About 20,000 delegates from across the United States and foreign locations attend. Rev a David Grubbs of Haytan, Chin, chairs the program committee with Rev Oval, With Plata Tai Te Lane, Colven &
Pendleton Gov. Edgar Whitcomb will meet with the Barclay family to arrange a permanent trust fund for medical aid. The group seeks $50,000 to cover a liver transplant not funded by other sources. The Pendleton Bank backs the effort and local officials may assist the surgery costs.
Folkestone divers recovered about 60 000 bottles of champagne from a sunken French coaster site once sunk 13 years ago. A spokesman said the champagne was in good condition after the dive, though the ship’s hull reportedly suffered. Remaining stock will be sold for profit after customs duty at four dollars thirty two cents per gallon.
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