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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1969
Page
9
In May 1967 Thant withdrew the U N Emergency Force from Egyptian territory at the request of the government. The force had been a buffer between Israel and Egypt and its withdrawal preceded the conflict, signaling shifting international constraints during the period.
CAPE KENNEDY FL AR The Apollo I astronauts began final training for the lunar mission. NASA officials and President Nixon sought to protect crew health as plans for a July flight date solidified.
A fire bomb caused about 20 000 dollars in damage at WHUT radio station on 1417 Brown late Monday night. Fire Chief Jack Bowman says building damage around 2 000 dollars and equipment 10 12 000. A broken bottle containing an inflammable fluid was found. police will send it to the state lab for examination. The clock stopped at 10 18 p.m. Station manager Don Pille had left about 30 minutes earlier. station aims to resume on air once power is restored.
In MIT Instrumentation Lab a Moon mission simulator shows a press preview of lunar taxi operations. Newsmen test the LM cockpit as a computer guided ascent and descent, with alarms and instrument panels illustrating planning, engineering, and control for a safe lunar landing.
Benny the space monkey return from Biosatellite II after nine days aloft amid sluggish condition raising fears of deterioration. A helicopter recovered the capsule off Kauai as rain squalls hindered divers and parachutists. NASA official Charles Wilson noted the $92 million experiment was terminated due to lack of response.
U S military officials said 24 Viet Cong attacksInclude shellings of two towns and an attack near Trang Bang against a U S 25th Infantry Division position. One civilian died and five were wounded as 107mm rockets and 52mm mortars struck Due Hoa and Dai Doe. More than 21 000 American troops remaining in Vietnam to depart by Aug 3 as Nixon scales down forces.
The Works Board signed final contracts for the Ever Gency Reporting Telephone Service at a Monday meeting in temporary city hall. Monthly charges total 1 977.50 with initial installation fees of 1 933. This system, replacing the Gamerell setup, adds 368 call boxes citywide and allows reporting of crimes and other incidents by police and residents, pending city council approval at Thursday’s session.
The Kremlin said a rocket armed cruiser two destroyers five submarines a tender and a tanker will make a friendly visit to Havana in July 2027. Western diplomats interpret the move as a signal of displeasure at Nixon's planned August trip to Romania and a message about East Europe influence.
Teland D. Shoulders, 27, received a life term Monday for the knife slaying of fellow inmate Samuel Kosak, 27, at Pendleton Reformatory on Nov 4, 1955. Convicted by a Madison Circuit Court jury June 18, Shoulders will serve at Indiana State Prison in Michigan City. Public Defender J. Bayne Burton said a motion for a new trial will be filed. Steven Jones McDonald, 18, pleaded guilty to unauthorized control over a vehicle and faces sentencing July 21. Norman Stevenson Jr. of Anderson was found guilty of parole violations and ordered to serve a 2 to 5 year term at Indiana State Reformatory. His record includes three convictions in Anderson City Court for assault and battery. Hunter Lee Roberts, charged with second degree burglary, pled innocent and will return October 6 or later for trial.
Westvale neighborhood Improvement Committee meets at 2 30 p m in Westvale School gymnasium to form a permanent organization aiding redevelopment. Temporary chair John W Cooper. permanent officers to be chosen. Dav id L Sheldon of Anderson City Redevelopment Authority to coordinate. Thomas E Vaughn serves as temporary vice chairman.
Carter Construction of Elwood submits the low bid to Madison County Commission for the Riverview Bridge over Pipe Creek in Alexandra. The project uses pre cast beams and aims to be completed in five weeks. The board also discussed a nearby county line bridge over Kiltouck Creek and heard weed complaints tied to Floors fut To Peas.
Mostly cloudy and humid conditions persist today with a chance of showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Highs near 79, sunrise at 6:25, sunset at 7:17. Tonight will be partly cloudy with mild low around 62.
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