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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1969
Page
11
In a curious 1950s style column a wife Marsha denounces neglect by her husband, a college professor, as she seeks advice from Dr. Crane. The piece uses a fish tank analogy to illustrate sexual estrangement, urging couples to address marital neglect and pursue affection. It hints at modern psychology charts and paid advice services.
At a bridge gathering the group jokes about reading habits and sex novels. Mavis notes Valley of the Dolls outsold Cherry Ames but few admit reading it while Iris, Mary, and Maxine discuss escaping reality through books and the appeal of safe reads.
Coastal deserts near Puerto Peñasco become fertile for food as University of Arizona scientists test air inflated polyethylene tents, solar distillation, and seawater irrigation to grow vegetables rapidly and cheaply. Hodges leads the project with help from Sonora and Arizona, predicting high yields though noting heat and grit pose challenges. A desert greenhouse village is planned for the Arabia Desert along the Persian Gulf next year.
Pendleton residents gather for the Pendleton Public Library Story Hour as Aunt Josephine leads a July 1 picnic at William Strassner farm meadow. Gliven Society transports children, bands of puppets join, and a Wishing Well penny wish is offered.
Keith Baldwin of Summitville Rt 1 placed second in the State Apprenticeship Contest in Kokomo where carpentry graduates built an A frame from blueprints. Contestants were judged on accuracy, craftsmanship, and a written exam. Winners received hands and trophies plus the A frame buildings they constructed.
In Fayette, Mississippi, Charles Evers was sworn in as mayor with an all black board and pledges to end hate and build harmony between blacks and whites in the community. FBI chief Hoover cites New Left funding including SDS and foundations, noting gifts to tax records and the push for democratic values.
Washington AP report says the administration plans to ask Congress to raise savings bond interest from 4.0 percent to 4.2 percent in a move to bolster bond sales and government revenue amid ongoing inflation. The Treasury notes redemptions exceeded new purchases for seven straight months as a key factor in the proposal. The request may also seek higher ceilings on other Treasury securities.
An exchange student Kyle Carner of Anderson spoke at a Shirley United Methodist Church WSCS Martha Circle joint meeting held July 2 at Mrs. Edwin Pasko's home. Carner described Japan experiences in a Kimono and performed a Japanese dance.
The new mayor pledged to realize a dream for black residents and poor whites as his wife held the Bible during the oath. Attendees included Medgar Evers’s widow and other notable figures. the ceremony referenced a slain brother and NAACP leadership, with several congressmen and local officials in attendance.
Two Anderson men participate in a national training program for volunteer Scout leaders at Philmont Scout Ranch Cimarron New Mexico. Darrell Ecker enrolled in Exploring Conference and James Baldin in Conservation Conference. both hold council roles and lead safety and health programs. Families may accompany leaders for burro packing gold panning mine tours and archaeology digs as part of the activity lineup.
Unclear ad claims claim to make eating with false teeth easier and faster. Mentions sprinkling a powder on plates to improve denture comfort and fit. Promises non gummy texture and health benefits, urging purchases at counters.
INDIANAPOLIS UP I Gov conor Whitcom s program aiding students to obtain funds for college expenses through scholarships loans and summer jobs in state government reaches about 14 thousand young men and women. The largest group, 7 267, get scholarships totaling 53.8 million this year. Of these 7 287 total, 3 175 are 1969 high school graduates, 2 151 are 1960 graduates, 1 517 are 1967 graduates, and 424 are from earlier classes. About 5 964 applicants sought bank loans for college money to be processed by the State Scholarship Commission. State officials note work-study programs had mixed results with only 123 of 598 jobs filled in state government due to late starts and splitting responsibilities. All 883 regular summer jobs offered by state agencies were filled as of Monday.
A Yorktown resident, Don Marsh, has been named Indiana state chairman of the Citizens Committee for Peace with Security. Appointed by William J. Casey, national chairman, Marsh advocates building an anti ballistic missile defense system to strengthen U S bargaining power in arms control and deter disaster.
The Defense Department Mayday released five more Indiana servicemen killed in Vietnam, bringing the state's combat toll to 987. The fallen are Army Spe. Barry Osborn of Brawsbury Rt. 3 Box 283, Richmond’s Daniel Sinnott, Marine Cpl. George Cyison of Monticello Rt. 5, and Army Spec. 4 Herbert Lottes of Otwell, whose status changed from missing in action to killed in action.
GM recalls about 20,200 1969 station wagons with dual acting tail sases to return to dealers for inspection and possible installation of a filler plate that may have been omitted in production. Missing plate could allow dust and exhaust fumes to enter the interior. Letters sent to Chevrolet and Pontiac wagon owners.
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