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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1972
Page
1
Tamas Dillard city street department chief says the board of works and officials discuss a $1 million general revenue bond issue to fund a street repair and improvement program. The plan spans late 1972 into early 1973, with funding from MVR allocations and property tax levy.
Early returns show McGovern leading in California with 97 618 votes 51 percent Humphrey 69 394 37 percent W Wallace 4 247 2 percent With 3 percent of precincts counted and San Francisco Los Angeles delayed by court ordered hours the outcome remains uncertain The race mirrors McGovern momentum in New Mexico and New Jersey delegate tallies unfold as votes are finally counted
Keith Millikan city councilman, Madison Heights Junior High social studies teacher and AFT spokesman, accuses the Anderson school board of dragging its feet on a 1973 teachers contract citing low morale and lagging building program. He calls for the board to resign if duties are not met, while a board member cites calendar commitments and upcoming commencements as competing obligations.
A nine year old Alexandria boy, David M. Ashby, was killed in a two vehicle crash at the intersection of County Roads 400N and 1000W. His sister Victoria Ashby, 23, was hospitalized in fair condition and Rita Keller, 17, was listed in critical condition at Ball Memorial Hospital. The aunt, Rebecca H. Miller, 48, was not hurt. Miller allegedly ran a stop sign and the victim was pinned by a utility pole. Funeral arrangements were pending at Noffze Funeral Home.
The vital central highlands capital Kontum is cleared after twelve days of North Vietnamese assaults. The Indochina war roundup appears on page 5 with updates on Hue and the imperial capital’s fate.
The National Transportation Safety Board asks Congress to widen its authority to probe surface accidents and to increase its staff to implement safety programs. The request appears in coverage noting expanded oversight needs.
Judge Russell Willis recesses the Gary West High School IHSAA suspension hearing to consult attorneys from both sides. The article notes no decision was reached at this time and directs readers to Page 12 for the full story. Weather forecast shows cooler nights and pleasant days through Thursday with highs in the 80s and low 50s to upper 60s. Chance of rain remains near zero today, rising to about 10 percent tonight.
The city parks and Anderson Community schools announce a broad summer schedule starting next Monday with athletic and cultural events. New features include night activities at three schools, 25 parks hosting centers, two week free tennis lessons, adult and child classes, field trips, crafts, and clinics in team sports for ages 5 to 18.
Madison Circuit Judge Carl T. Smith denied post-conviction relief Tuesday to Edward S. Rollins who pleaded guilty in 1965 to assault and battery with intent to commit a felony for stabbing Ishmael Osborne at Anderson High School. Rollins, 18 at the time, has served more than six years of a ten year sentence. his petition alleged trial errors and denied venue change.
A city bid for a truck with aerial bucket and accessories around 25000 faces scrutiny over missing specifications for the Hi Ranger high voltage equipment. Fruehauf and Indianapolis firms seek bid equality while the utility cites safety and familiarity with current gear.
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