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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1970
Page
9
In Frederick Maryland Leon Underwood recalls his fate near Vietnam duty end as he clings to a watch and despairs at political decisions. He says French mines caused his injuries and criticizes policymaking that he calls fatal.
City council in Alderson approved an eight percent across the board raise for most employees starting next year as part of a $9,291,543 budget package. The police and fire departments receive major shares, with chiefs at $12,500 above current pay and clerical staff seeing base boosts.
Elwood approves a 5 percent average salary increase for many city employees after multiple reviews. New yearly allocations include 1200 for sewer board members, 4650 deputy clerk treasurer, 6500–6900 ranges for several officials, and hourly wages across departments such as sewer, street, sanitation, fire, police, and park services with longevity pay and summer pool positions also detailed.
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President Nixon held a wide ranging news conference insisting the administration will not accept a forced coalition government in South Vietnam or send federal agents to enforce segregation. He said no American ground troops will interdict the Ho Chi Minh trail in Laos and warned that Soviet weapons in the Middle East could destabilize the balance of power. He outlined plans for a major defense policy meeting at the Western White House and emphasized budget balance and full employment. He also addressed tax-cut proposals, defense spending, and the Paris talks, insisting South Vietnam must select its own government and that no coalition will be imposed.
A Monday meeting between Redevelopment Director David Sheridan and city council committee on the housing code moved toward approval of a revised ordinance. The revisions, explained by Sheldon, include a new 48 hour notice entry clause and updated enforcement. Council members and local stakeholders, including the Board of Realtors via VP Charles McGanigle, voiced support for changes that replace the 1962 code with an administration oriented, enforceable framework.
New York reports one quarter of women and children's garments are crafted at home by about 45 million sewers in the United States. Industry sources note the boom comes from sewing as a creative outlet, plus cheaper fabrics and easier patterns. Spending last year totaled at least 2.5 billion on fabric and 150 million on patterns, sewing machines, and notions.
Frederick L. Saxe, 27, janitorial service manager and Fraxe Co. president, announced plans to sell a Mickey Mouse style Nixon watch for 14.95 by snail mail. He says it is not meant to be derogatory and aims to ride the political watch trend sparked by Spiro Agnew.
Attorney General John N. Mitchell told the House Ways and Means Committee that drug traffic has penetrated schools at virtually every level in America and endangers the moral and physical health of a generation. He urged swift passage of antidrug legislation and cited the need for more effective tools in combating narcotics and pills in classrooms and yards.
Fragmentary OCR notice describes a classified sale or ad offer with references to printing and pricing. The readable bits mention a sale item and a price tag with partial phrases suggesting a promotional insert.
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