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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1973
Page
1
Leaders from Nixon to Trudeau praised Lyndon Johnson for uplifting the poor and advancing civil rights while acknowledging the burdens of Vietnam era decisions. Global figures cited his Great Society aims and legislative mastery amid controversy over war policies.
New York reports that Lyndon B. Johnson’s lifestyle shifts after his 1959 heart attack and 1963 health scares are cited as extending his life. Doctors note quitting smoking, reducing weight, and regular exercise contributed to his longevity and healthier later years, though risks remained.
Lyndon Baines Johnson will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda after a formal funeral procession. President and Mrs. Nixon will lead dignitaries in a morning march up Constitution Avenue to the Capitol, with a public viewing until Thursday morning.
In Indianapolis a Republican state senator from Michigan City warned the Indiana Dept of Corrections and the governor’s office that Heyne could face censure if he does not resign. The dispute centers on allowable communications and procedures within the corrections system and the authority to publish statements.
Reports suggest several measures could follow Monday's high court ruling. Campbell notes possible additional bills to counter the ruling while Rep Janiece Crimmins predicts no quick legislation this session. Ten days remain to file in the House before the Senate's Thursday deadline.
A fragmented list of zoning requests and petitions including Business-2 at 200 West S3rd Street by East ern Broadcasting Corp, Business-1 at West Fourth Street by Hallie Bhelton Bishop, Residential A at 2606 and 2608 East Sixth by Friest Green, Business I at 2119 and 1035 Las Olas Drive and 1111 Ind 109 Bypass by Joseph Mehfouz Jr and others, plus a request to vacate an access street at Mast Sard and Pearl Street by James Melson.
Dr James Wessar 33 of Anderson received the 1973 Distinguished Service Award at a banquet sponsored by the Anderson doycees for public service to Head Start and the Madison County Association for the Retarded. He serves on the Head Start board and is involved with YMCA groups. Other candidates included David Buceve city library director and William McCony, Anderson park superintendent.
A rough count estimates around 0,000 thatched cottages in England and about 500 master thatchers remain. Skilled craftsmen like Alan Sey are highlighted as capable to handle the workload.
Anderson officials spar over funding for a police legal advisor. Jameson says the role covers courtroom prep and arrest procedures while council members question duplication and budget impact under a WPA plan.
Alexandria William Barth 75 died Tuesday morning in Community Hospital after a lingering illness. He was a longtime Delco Henry employee before retirement in 1902 and worked in plant 4 at the Anderson factory. He was a 50 year member of Eagles Lodge Aerie 1771 and Modern Woodmen of America. Surviving are his wife Sibol a son William D Burth Sr Jesanfordsville one sister and two grandsons. Funeral set Thursday at 1 90 p m at Earl Mt Kyle Funeral Home with Reverend David Gee. Interment Park View Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 pm today at the funeral home where memorial rites will be held by the Eagles Lodge at 8 20 pm.
Alexandros Onassis, son of Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis and Jacqueline Kennedy, dies from injuries after a twin engine plane crash near Athens. Co-pilots Donald MacGregor and Donald Mevusker seriously injured. funeral plans pending for Alexandros and other relatives.
Anderson man Forrest L. Catmony pleaded guilty to reckless homicide in Tipton Circuit Court. He received a suspended prison term and six month license revocation plus a $250 fine, suspended, for the Aug 13 bicycle death of Liga Lurek on Aliate Road south of Anderson.
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