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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1969
Page
1
The nation marks Independence Day with parades, fireworks, and ceremonies across major cities from Philadelphia to Kennedy Airport. President Nixon plans a Fourth at his Florida retreat. Astronaut Walter Cunningham and signers like John Hancock figure in outdoor programs and speeches.
Treasury Secretary David Kennedy called representatives from 25 major banks to a Monday meeting to deter further increases in the prime rate, which stands at a record 8 percent. The move followed reports of potential rate hikes and a Rockefeller interview suggesting restraint may be necessary to conserve loan funds.
Madison County residents take July Fourth day off for a wide range of festivities. The Anderson Free Fair features harness racing at 7 30 p m followed by fireworks in front of Pine and a full night of attractions drawing over 25 000 people. Moonville Parade at 5 p m Chesterfield and Summitville celebrations with fireworks are planned, and Edgewood Country Club expects a crowd for a dusk display. Chesterfield hosts softball, contests, rides, and the crowning of Mrs Chesterfield at 2 p m while Summitville includes a dusk fireworks show supervised by the Volunteer Fire Department. Moonville, a four-building town, is named honorary county seat and will honor astronaut Neil Armstrong represented by his brother Dean. Highlights include a greased pig contest a dollaring contest and a liar's contest plus a 50 unit parade featuring the Highland High School band a mule drawn cart and a 1950 Buick with a sparkler on top. The Anderson major fair events include a grandstand teen dance from 9 to 11 p m with The Reactions and The Soul Serenaders. Government offices close for the holiday with open-service stations and stores for residents and tourists. Police warn motorists to travel with extreme caution during the weekend.
Partly cloudy warm and humid with chances of showers or thundershowers today tonight and Saturday morning. Cooler Saturday afternoon. High today in the upper 80s low tonight in the upper 60s. High yesterday 86 low 65. Sunrise today 6 21 a m Sunset today 9 16 p m.
George Theofanis, famed Shortridge coach with a 70 win 15 loss record, was named head basketball coach at Anderson High School on a three year contract after a six week search. He led Shortridge to multiple titles and state finals, coaching three Indiana All Star players and achieving a string of top ten rankings. He succeeds Raymond S. Estes as Anderson opens its 1969-70 season.
The 27th Madison County 4-H Fair runs August 4-9 at the Beulah Park 4-H grounds Alexandria. Lt Gov Richard E Folz will open the event and crown the 1969 county 4-H queen, with judging continuing daily and attractions including talent contests, rock n roll, cheerleading, square dance, awards, and a teen dance finale. Local merchants sponsor trophies for top winners.
PFC Larry Dean Platt, 20, son of Gorman and Mamie Ruth Platt of 540 Woodlawn, died in action June 27 in Vietnam when a booby trap detonated. Born Sept 12 1948 in Anderson, he attended Madison Heights High School and worked at Delco Remy before enlisting July 26 1968. He served with Americal Division 198th Light Infantry, deployed December 20, 1968. Active in East Side Church of God and Little League, Babe Ruth, Connie Mack and Delco Remy Nite Owl Bowling League. Surviving: parents, two sisters Leslie Dawn and Pamela Ann, maternal L Ruth, paternal grandparents C W and wife, and a brother Timothy deceased 1951. Body to be returned to Brown and Butz Funeral Home.
All offices of Anderson News papers Inc will be closed all day for the holiday The Herald editorial department will reopen after 8 PM to receive material and take calls The Saturday morning Herald will be delivered at the usual hour
Indianapolis AP report states Orvis T. Hart a 32 year old former Indiana Department of Revenue official is free on 3000 bond after arrest on a grand jury indictment charging he accepted a 1000 dollar bribe from James Love owner of Love Trucking Co Hammond The firm owes the department 4995 dollars and Hart faces related counts in Marion County Indiana.
The U S flag flies at Rolling Hills Nursing Home for Independence Day and the 96th birthday of resident H P Cook born July 4 1873 in Hancock County He attended Earlham College and taught in Anderson for 42 years He recalls a 1930s IHSAA scandal when he refused to sign improper payments to players and the school was suspended
The Nixon administration scrapped mandatory school desegregation deadlines while pledging to accelerate court action against districts resisting integration. A 10 page statement by Atty Gen Mitchell and HEW Secretary Finch asserted commitment to ending racial discrimination in schools, with lawsuits planned against a Deep South state.
George Griffith will lead the Madison County United Fund drive as president and director of Citizen Banking Company. The 11th annual campaign with 33 participating agencies will use more than 1,000 volunteers and dates and final goal will be announced later. Griffith has led prior community campaigns and held multiple civic roles in Anderson and Madison County.
Vacationers flooded highways for the Fourth of July period as the National Safety Council warned up to 650 people may die in traffic accidents from 6 p.m. Thursday to midnight Sunday if drivers fail to exercise care.
A nine year old boy was found in a Pendleton Indiana state police post custody after his mother drove off from a service station on I-69 between Anderson and Pendleton while he rested in a restroom. The two were en route from Michigan to North Carolina when the incident occurred. authorities sought the mother last night in the area between Anderson and Louisville.
A Classified ad notes a woman crediting a "Little Box on The Front Page" for sparking her advertising concept. She praises strong results and mentions a baby bed and mattress for $10. Contact Goil at 643-5371 for responses, with calls expected early.
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