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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1970
Page
1
The commission and industry traced causes of annual fires including some occurring when devices were off. Tracer Inc criticized the new standards as insufficient, while Jack Wyman and other manufacturers argued the action overlooks data from Japanese firms and may allow temperatures that trigger combustion.
A study by the Indiana Department of Commerce predicts Madison County will grow 23.3 percent over 1960 to 1985, reaching 175 052 residents. Indiana’s total rises to 6 343 772, with Hendricks County showing the largest rate at 76.9 percent.
City officials ordered an extensive survey of all streets to gauge damage from the prolonged cold and begin patching. Robert Hodson said patching started Monday as reports of blacktop breakup appeared citywide and more are expected with warmer weather.
President Nixon used a televised address to veto a 19.7 billion education and health appropriation bill, saying it overextends spending and would raise living costs. He urged Congress to seek inflation controlled funding while promising future efforts for reform. The veto marks his first and prompts a floor clash with Democrats as overrides are debated.
The John Howard Association of Chicago released a report criticizing Indiana prisons for politics, bigotry, and staff shortages. Executive Director Joseph Rowan urged reform, targeting Pendleton State Reformatory and calling for a seven member policy board and stronger removal powers for the director.
U S Representative Dennis lists 17 district youths for academy appointments. Richard Kellams and David Coryn compete for a single Air Force Academy seat in Colorado Springs. Dean Clark seeks Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point. James Fry vies for West Point with Daniel Sitler. four others chase Naval Academy entries.
The report lists showers with a high near 39 degrees and a low around 30. Tomorrow’s forecast shows a high of about 43 degrees with a low near 31. Sunrise and sunset times are 7:56 a.m. and 5:55 p.m. respectively.
Americus Indiana residents report a baby camel in a front yard prompting questions about sobriety after Verlin Bohnert 19 returns from a basketball game at 1 am Sunday. Purdue sophomore Russell Priest 19 from Lafayette found the dead camel along a Tippecanoe County road Friday night. Priest said he moved the camel to the Bohnert home during a running contest with Bohnert's son. State police checked nearby zoos but found no missing camels.
Indiana assessor Tom Broderick condemned a proposed 25 percent cut in business inventory assessments at a joint Indiana tax session. He warned the move would shift tax burden to real estate, worsen inequality, and violate the state constitution. He vowed to oppose the regulation at the Feb 13 public hearing.
Madison County YMCA executive director William S. Huffman will address leaders and workers at the first report meeting of the 1970 YMCA Membership Campaign. Division heads give initial reports while varsity cheerleaders and Highland High School majorettes provide entertainment as part of the event.
Daily listing of mutual funds updated with items for area investors. See the new list and stock market and financial news in today’s Herald on Page 14.
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