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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1970
Page
1
Indianapolis reports Republican leaders consider John Snyder for a Federal Communications Commission post. Governor Whitcomb backs Snyder while Roudebush allies resist. a Snyder FCC appointment could reshape Indiana Senate plans and affect Roudebush’s candidacy.
Madison County 75 delegates to the Republican state convention will meet on Saturday June 13 at 3 p.m. at Linder's. County chairman Myron Seybert announces the delegation is the sixth largest in the state amid talk of a floor contest for the U S Senate nomination. John K Snyder of Washington, a Senate hopeful since February, is expected to announce his withdrawal, potentially narrowing the field to Richard L Houdebusch and Floyd B Coleman.
Indiana Republican scene details candidate Salin filing for secretary of state and paying a 825 fee at Indianapolis headquarters. Delegates plan June caucuses at the State Fairgrounds to select the state ticket, with nominations to include U S senator and other statewide offices. Community meetings in Anderson and Madison County are noted as campaign stops.
The Fifth Street United Methodist Church will host a weekday Bible school from Monday to Friday. Directed by Mrs Kenneth Gerard the program runs 90 to 99 40 pam with classes for ages four to junior high. Activities include crafts Bible lessons songs and refreshments.
A major nuclear power plant has begun operations with plans for about ten more plants in construction or order. Industry investment exceeds $12 billion as the sector accelerates nationwide.
A suit filed in Madison County Superior Court seeks to block a beauty shop installation amid resident complaints that the project devalues property. Plaintiffs allege zoning violations and lack of proper posting, while defense cites board approval and aims to protect landowners.
Authorities outline a Middletown arrest tied to a cache of controlled drugs and counterfeit items. The seized items include 19,600 Libratahis pills, 10 milligrams of aranquilizer, 7,300 to 25 mes units, 1,000 Azo-Gantanol sulfa compound, and 15 pints of Gantan al syrup, with a wholesale value cited around 34 dollars per unit.
An investigation led to Foley’s arrest after he claimed drugs were sold from a 1814 fire scene. Mrs. Armitage, wife of a patent official, apologized to Mrs. Nixon in the Blue Room while old tensions surfaced amid the incident at the White House.
A heated discussion on teacher salaries surfaces as a school board offers packages of 7200 and 13100 for experience and degrees. Amid turmoil, a historic mansion fire and a controversial treaty figure in, fueling protests and claims of damaged prestige and integrity.
The Madison County CAP Council and Local 663 plan the annual arts festival Saturday June 20 from noon to 5 p.m. in Anderson with 100 plus entries. Gene Carter chairs the event and cites wide community support and student and UAW employee exhibits judged by John Gee of Anderson College. Prizes awarded in multiple classes. artists may sell works to the public.
Miss Eileen Johnson and three other teachers in the Anderson school system plan retirement at year end. Johnson, with 32 years in the city system and 48 total teaching years, began as a state sponsor in 1851. The group leaves after long service across elementary and high school roles.
Pendleton Junior High held awards day in the auditorium. Honors went to Pam Crosley and Brian Jarrell for seventh grade citizenship and to Lynne Twuntzinger for DAR recognition. Debbin Mitchell was Sunshine Girl of the Year. Tom Rigby won the yearbook cover contest.
Two Muncie school teachers were trapped when their car was struck at the intersection of Mounds and Range Line roads on Wednesday afternoon. Tolliver Walker II, 18, of 3506 W Whit, reportedly halted and crossed Mounds Road in front of the teachers’ vehicle, striking it. Linda Trout, 4, and Linda Sires, 29, were treated and released. the teachers were later admitted to St Johns in good condition after rescue by police and fire crews.
Taree Andersen High School graduates received top honors at recent commencements at Butler University and St Johns Hospital. The YMCA announced a special schedule with morning and afternoon study blocks and a youth lobby opening for high averages. Parents Mr and Mrs Dan Liffle and others are noted among graduates including a boy and girl born at Community Hospital. The regular summer schedule starts Monday June 13 with ceremonies and recognitions continuing through the week.
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