Redevelopment Commission weighs Meridan Street traffic changes
Anderson Redevelopment Commission discussed a proposed traffic rerouting to support a downtown Meridian mall plan. The plan moves Main Street south from Fifth to 31st and converts Central Avenue to one way northbound from 31st to Seventh, with Jackson Street extending to 19th and 12th Street handling inbound traffic.
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Meridian Street One Way Plan Emphasizes Parking
Traffic engineer Lloyd Line proposes reversing Meridian and Main streets to prioritize parking on Meridian and reduce through traffic. A $250,000 cost would largely come from federal TOPICS funds and cover new signals signs and indicators to guide flows.
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Humphrey Wallace Ticket Push Forces Convention Support
Hubert H. Humphrey abandons flat opposition to George Wallace as running mate to boost his sagging presidential bid in California. California voters defeat a controversial environmental measure while the energy around the debate persists.
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Alabama
Federal funds support college level news program at California university
The federal government funds a California university to develop a college level journalism program for possible national use by newspapers. Partly cloudy and warm weather continues through Friday with highs in the 80s and lows around 60s. A 10 to 20 percent rain chance is noted. Old weather figures show a high of 76 and a low of 56 for Asné per son.
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California University
City Council weighs rezoning and new tax district clash
Hickory Estates Addition rezoning for luxury apartments is on tonight’s agenda with a possible override of the plan commission. About 200 residents applauded in May as the commission recommended denial. A sanitary taxing district measure and four three story apartment buildings at 5920 Scatterfield Rd. are also listed for action.
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New City Pool Study Planned by Mayor
Mayor Robert L. Rock to name a committee today to select a site for a new swimming pool on Andersons south side. At a mini town hall with 25 Hilltop Apartments residents and others from 4511 Columbus Ave, Rock said the panel will include likely school board and city council members.
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Construction Worker Killed by Crane Wire Incident
A 59-year-old Anderson resident Estel Bay died after a crane outrigger hit a high tension wire during pre cast wall setting at a new construction site north of the city. Ray was pronounced dead at 8 45 a m at Community Hospital. Fellow worker Ron Mater link was injured but not seriously. Funeral services were planned at Brown and Butz Funeral Home with burial in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.
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McGovern Sees Victory as Delegates Grow Lead
McGovern said a first ballot victory looks good as he pursues more delegates and party unity. He builds on decisive California and New Mexico wins while Muskie weighs support in Washington amid undecided delegates. Humphrey and Wallace remain in contention with Muskie at 166 committed delegates.
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New Jersey
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Anderson board to discuss police salaries and benefits
The Anderson board of public safety will meet tonight at 7 in room five of city hall to discuss police salaries and fringe benefits for 1973. A Fraternal Order of Police representative will present the police request, with prior talks by International Fire Fighters Local 1262 AFL.
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First Grade Posters Urge City Park Cleanup
Seventy first grade students from 10th Street School sent posters to Mayor Robert Ock urging Shadyside Park cleanup after a field trip. Teachers note the park is in bad shape with full trash cans, overgrown grass, and broken benches.
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Linda Granger
10Th Street School
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