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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1972
Page
2
The Federal Reserve Board reported a 0.3 percent rise in industrial production in June, matching May’s gain and signaling a rising but not booming economy. Output increased in business equipment and materials while consumer goods showed little growth and autos fell 3 percent.
Occidental Petroleum Corp reportedly on the verge of a landmark $3 billion oil venture with the Soviet Union. Dow Jones News Service, citing Radio Free Europe sources, says the deal could form a Russian consortium and involve crude oil in exchange for steel pipe and pipeline construction. Stock trading was halted on the NYSE after the Dow report, with shares at 12.75, up 8.75 cents.
Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley publicly endorsed all Democratic candidates in November, but he avoided naming George S. McGovern and voiced tepid warmth for the presidential nominee. He defended unity for the ticket while criticizing reform factions and noted no direct talks with McGovern.
President Nixon formally urged Congress to pass emergency legislation within a week to provide easy-term federal loans and grants to victims of the East Coast floods. He seeks over 1.5 billion dollars in new disaster funds and notes 128000 homes and businesses damaged by Tropical Storm Agnes. Loan features include 1 percent interest and gift forgiveness on the first 5000 dollars.
Meredith Mr. Church announces four personnel shifts at Guide Lamp Division of General Motors. Robert W. Sullivan becomes manager of salaried personnel and employe development, formerly labor relations manager. Michael J. Penny returns as manager of labor relations after Sloan Fellow studies at MIT. Jack Dyson moves to supervise employe relations and benefit programs, replacing Joe F. Shoemaker who retires Aug. 1 after 31 years with Guide.
Mercy Hospital notes list admissions including Jennifer Fuller John P Jackson Martha Armstrong and others from Frankton Muncie Alexandria Tipton and Sweetser Dismissals include Leland Boyer Helen Tyner Sharon Baugh and Ronald Miller transfers move patients to Ball Memorial Community Hospital Anderson Marion General and University Hospital Indianapolis and a Mercy to Ball Memorial transfer via Dunnichay ambulance.
Rock officials discuss using a sanitary district to boost bonding capacity for city improvements, estimating a 12 percent rate versus the 2 percent limit. Assistant city attorney Marvin Clainin supports the approach as a workable solution, while noting criticism of alternatives. The zoning board tabled a service station special exception due to drainage data gaps and denied a home occupation petition for a real estate business at Moss Island Rd. A medical building at 4019 Columbus Ave. received approval with changes, and a used car lot at 1012 E. 53rd St. was withdrawn.
Nine killings were reported in April as the mafia conflict intensified. The focus remained on internecine warfare within the Colombo network and related factions as authorities pursued leads and efforts to curb the violence.
City engineer to evaluate cash bids vs Barrett Law estimates for Bock Addition Lora Street Susan and Roberts drive Scatterfield Heights projects. Board to hear public comments next Tuesday at 7 p.m. on bids, 46 717.41 in bills, and off street parking easement at Shadycide Park. Additional items include a railroad lease, new substation construction, and a gangland figure Gambino related notes.
Late Monday night the park department announced two grants for 1973 cultural events. Indiana State Arts Commission provided 1500 for five culture festivals and 2170 for a resident artist, with funds matching state and federal sources. Ken Fisher, fired Babe Ruth league manager, claimed a hearing was denied. the board declined to intervene, citing internal club differences.
In Belfast and surrounding areas talks on a possible cease fire proceed while violence shows a lull. Bombings and gun battles continue in London Derry and Strabane but casualties are not reported. Lenadoon area troops face withdrawal pressure from Catholic residents ahead of further government-IRA talks.
The Anderson Park Department presents Dirty Leg tonight at 7 30 in Shadyside Park for the fifth summer concert. The band features Terry Stephens Pat Abel Skip Perry Robert Bloom and Steve Armstrong. If rain hits after 7 30 the show will be canceled and the park shelter will host showers earlier. Other acts in the final series include Movin Brothers July 25 and Larry Mecham's orchestra August 1.
Five forged checks totaling 679.80 were cashed last month at PayLess Super Market at 31st and Main. The Anderson Tool and Engineering Co. says 10 checks were stolen in June but not reported to police.
In Madison Circuit Court Judge Carl T. Smith ordered a pre sentence investigation for Terry Lee Howard who pled guilty to second degree burglary. Bonne Ashly pled guilty to theft and received one year at Indiana State Farm. Barbara Fuller charged with assault and battery summoned to appear Sept 5. Robert Palmer set for Oct 3 on first degree burglary. Robert Charles Williams case continued to Sept 11 for possession of dangerous drugs. Gary Carrington pled innocent to second degree burglary with trial set for Oct 2. Max Sizelove case continued to July 21 for unauthorized vehicle control. Ronald Clarkstone pled innocent to incest with trial set for Oct 2. Sept 26 set for appearance for another case and Theodore Haisley theft case begins Sept 28.
Obituaries from Anderson and nearby areas report the deaths of Mary Giles 58 of 2015 Noble Street and Olive Hoover 84 former resident of 926 Washington Boulevard with services planned at local funeral homes. Also noted are a clay miner Bond and a third deceased resident with survivors listed. Services set for midweek with burial in local cemeteries.
The notice lists John C. Stout 60 of 552 Dover Rd who died at St. John's Hospital after a Delco Remy shift. Surviving wife Rosa lie son Bobby Bergen mother Mrs. Mary Wood brother Roy Stout and three grandchildren. Services set at Harold E Rozelle and Memorial Park Cemetery with graveside rites at East Maplewood. Carl Kern 86 of 629 Main died in an Arcadia nursing home. Bettie J. Kitchen 46 realtor died at St. John's Hospital after illness. services at Baker Brothers with interment Memorial Park Cemetery. F. Nelson Bond 81 of Rt 6 died at Robert Long Hospital. Gerald T. Chidester 59 of 111 Second Ave Jonesboro died after hospitalization. services at Nolder Memorial Chapel Fairmount with burial at Park Cemetery. Burial and visitation details listed for multiple local residents.
Mr and Mrs Michael Hitchens welcome a boy at St Johns Hospital. Mr and Mrs John Silvy have a boy. Mr and Mrs Steven Bricker greet a girl. Mr and Mrs Joseph Brammer welcome a boy from Daleville. Mr and Mrs Steven Brannon have a boy. Mr and Mrs Frank Ste pleton report a boy at Community Hospital. Mr and Mrs Raymond Chaplin announce a girl in Alexandria. Mr and Mrs Steven Woodruff greet a boy in Alexandria. Mr and Mrs Thomas Worster welcome a girl in Syracuse. Mr and Mrs Ronald Lawson announce a girl in Alexandria.
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