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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1971
Page
1
Campaigns press release notes eligibility of 18 year olds to vote in upcoming city elections. Voter information includes registration steps and polling locations. The notice emphasizes civic participation and commits to accessible voting for young residents.
A two car crash on U S 36 at Middletown Road killed three people and left seven seriously injured. A New Castle man ran a stop sign, hitting the Pitts car. Gloria J Pitts, 24, died from internal and head injuries. The driver James A Pitts, 24, is hospitalized in critical condition. The crash also killed a New Castle father and child. the mother and other children were in critical condition. A cyclist in another crash on 38rd and Main streets was listed in serious condition. investigators noted multiple severe injuries among witnesses and victims.
Madison County residents aged 18 and over may vote in the November 2 municipal elections under a ruling by State Attorney General Theodore L. Sendak. The opinion states county boards may register 18 plus voters meeting constitutional qualifications, with registration deadlines September 18 and October 5 final. Local officials expect a registration uptick as 18 to 20 year olds become eligible.
The forecast shows warmer conditions with fair and mild nights through Thursday. Winds shift to southerly at 8 to 14 mph today with a 10 percent chance of precipitation today and 20 percent tonight. High near 90s, low in the mid 40s, sunrise data unavailable.
President Nixon ordered all federal agencies to compile lists of top secret clearances held by government employees outside consultants and contractors, with a goal to dramatically reduce non government holdings. The memo directs immediate reviews and a by noon Saturday submission of clearance counts including compartmented data and strict need to know.
Madison County tax collections totaled 15.46 million dollars in spring 1965 with schools receiving about 60 percent. County officials, including Auditor Carlin Dawson and Treasurer Egbert Hood, cited allocations by unit and noted delinquency and state delays impact collections. Individual schools and county units, led by Anderson Civil City and Anderson School City, received multi‑million dollar shares, with detailed distributions to General, Welfare, Health, Libraries, and various school corporations.
Madison County commissioners returned to Anderson with a full treasury for the new county courthouse financing. They signed 800 bonds valued at five dollars each, totaling four million dollars, in Indianapolis with AFNB and Swearson Hammill firms coordinating the consortium. The funds were deposited in Anderson Banking Co, and a meeting will decide reinvestment while courthouse plans progress. The bond signing followed a day of signatures by Murray Aleford, George Baker, and Clifford Paddock, supervised by AFNB and Swearson Hammill officials.
Louis Armstrong known as Satchmo dies at age 71 in New York after a life as a jazz troubadour. The trumpet legend rose from a New Orleans waif's refuge to global fame with his distinctive rasping voice and versatile horn.
President Nixon presses steel industry unions and management to reach a constructive agreement that protects competitiveness and the US economy. A White House study cites foreign competition caused by high costs and low productivity while signaling no fixed wage percentage. Negotiations start Wednesday to replace the August 1 contract, with fear of a possible strike looms.
In a City Board of Works chat, Robert Hodson explains street widening often involves land donations but property owners may consent for improved streets. if not, court decides land value versus improvements. Mayor Flanagan vows proper flag handling and personal oversight during Honor America Week and holidays.
Anderson's 63 year old YMCA remodels its second floor to house 18 women marking the first female residents. The project costs over 50 thousand dollars, with private rooms, shared shower and lounge spaces, and full building facilities including cafeteria and pool. Residents will pay 12 dollars weekly with options for longer stays, and an interview process will select occupants for the new program aimed at younger members. Open house on August 1 invites interested women to reserve.
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