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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1970
Page
1
About 175000 Protestant men and boys marched under heavy security to mark a 1690 victory, aided by 11000 British troops and 7009 police. Parades across Northern Ireland drew 156000 in Belfast and 25000 in 19 other events, with no major violence and a muted political pledge.
Allied commanders send 3000 South Vietnamese Marines to Da Nang as concerns grow over a Communist buildup in Quang Tri province. In five days of heavy fighting near Khe Sanh US backed troops report 490 enemy killed with 45 miles southwest of Saigon a Mekong battle yielding 47 enemy dead and two Vietnamese killed. Cambodian forces move toward Kirirom and Kompong Som as Westmoreland warns of possible new offensives while Nixon aims to remove 150000 by May 1 1971.
The 11th annual Steam Threshing and Antique Show will run July 23–26 at the Michael Meyer farm on Ind. 13 five miles north of Elwood. Highlights include steam engines log sawing miniature trains and antiques with queen coronation ceremonies on July 24 and tributes to older citizens.
The Anderson Board of Works and city officials meet with Penn Central to discuss extending Madison Avenue from 29th to 38th Street as part of a planned north south thoroughfare. A possible underpass is discussed as details with Penn Central are worked out.
Unpleasant conditions reported as untreated human waste enters White River near Louise Street in Anderson. City, state officials promised to investigate possible city sewer line issues and overflow risks while noting low rainfall limits. Local wildlife concerns and calls for action were raised as authorities evaluate pollution controls.
The Herald Today lists sections by page including State employment service migrant workers distribution Page 8 Israeli jets 53 day attack Page 10 new arrivals Obi aries Page 3 editorials Page 4 women's interests social news Pages 6 7 sports Pages 11 13 comics daily features Pages 14 15 markets financial news Page 16 and classified advertising Pages 17 19.
A AVTS rises as a multi million dollar steel brick and concrete structure at 38th and Brown nears finish. The Anderson area vocational technical school will serve students from Anderson and neighboring towns with phased construction and a January finish target despite possible funding or equipment delays.
A reader reports waking to notice results from a bold classified ad. The message proclaims that the ad campaign worked, delivering fast attention and immediate action as buyers respond before the day starts.
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