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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1975
Page
1
The director of the Indiana Employment Security Division is suspended for one week by the governor after allegations of lunch hour card games in a room at the division's state office. The report appears on Page 5.
Chairman Arthur F. Burns of the Federal Reserve Board tells Congress a temporary tax cut should be approved while opposing permanent tax reductions. Details appear on Page.
The Labor government announces a four year strategy aimed at increasing production to boost exports and strengthen the economy. Developments are noted on Page 9.
A prisoner attempting to flee a New York hospital critically wounds a police officer, and a crippled father of six who tried to assist the officer is killed. The incident is detailed on page 9% with unfolding events and casualties.
Reportedly President Ford plans to broaden his amnesty program for those who dodged the draft or deserted during the Vietnam era. The full story appears on Page 12.
A church sponsored advisory group official in Indianapolis urges draft evaders and military deserters not to accept President Ford's one month extension. Local sports notes mention Net Card Madison Heights visiting second ranked Marion and Anderson hosting Kokomo with Highland at Madison Grant. Weather calls for an 80 percent chance of rain today, then 70 percent tonight with snow possible. highs in the mid 30s and lows in the mid 20s. Obituaries and classifieds appear on the page with notices and ads for selling old cars.
GM official R T Kingman says industry will focus on smaller lighter cleaner cars to capture global auto markets. He warns 1977 fuel economy may drop 16 percent and prices rise 400 to 500 dollars due to stricter federal emission standards.
American and Soviet negotiators open talks in Geneva to refine Vladivostok arms limits, aiming for a draft by May. Discussions focus on long range bombers and missiles, verification, and whether Backfire bombers belong in the pact, with Brezhnev's Washington visit hoped for next summer.
President Thieu warned South Vietnam will face a year‑end crisis without the $300 million in extra U S military aid sought from Congress by Ford. Cambodia also faces a funding shortfall, with $222 million requested for supplemental support as fighting pressures rise.
Anderson council member Merle F. Jones was found guilty Wednesday of driving while intoxicated. He plans to seek renomination to his at large seat while Mayor Robert L. Rock weighs a run for mayor. Jones received 15 days in jail and a $250 fine. he was acquitted on involuntary manslaughter related to the crash.
Lawmakers debated measures to curb repeat offenders in Gary and backed bills expanding bail rules and alternate bail options. Other actions included police firemen bargaining, school discipline, election procedures, and retiree earnings limits, with numerous bills advancing or awaiting Senate action.
The Anderson Community Development Department will conduct a two week housing survey to assess city needs. About 1,500 residents in inner city near westside near southside and parts of the north side will be asked about ownership status dwelling size occupancy length of residence and facilities. The data will support HUD funding and aid the Anderson Housing Authority Board allocating 86 544 for 50 low to moderate income families. Twenty interviewers under CETA will be paid from department funds with a training session today at 9 am in the city hall auditorium and compensation of 1 50 per completed survey plus 5 for transportation and 10 for training. All samplers are registered with the police.
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