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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1968
Page
1
A partial report from Sherman Street references racial strife, noting the speaker cites both Black residents and white neighbors as sources of city problems. The quotation shows hostility toward both communities amid local tensions.
The 1968 New Mexico Mother of the Year, a Navajo singer and author known for doll making, traveled with Mrs. Kay Sennett to New York. In Gallup a separate incident involved a man shot during a street holdup, with bullets and injuries later linked to the case. Hospital reports noted bullets in the tongue and pelvis, and investigators pursued details of the robbery.
The Anderson commission debates a broad civic ordinance touching education, law enforcement, and public order. Officials and residents including Harvey Stollenbeck and William Jasper discuss appointment rules, hotel security, and the governor’s anti turm actions as leaders like Frank Allis weigh in on progress and peace in the city.
Local officials in Anderson critique a city ordinance aimed at improving human relations, with City Attorney William Withers opposing its current form. Assistant City Attorney John T. Salt Jr. warns on law enforcement challenges while references to the Anderson Urban League highlight funding sources and community impact. Officials discuss the ordinance's goals, implementation, and political support as they seek a path forward.
The article reports heightened West German and allied concern as a new blockade echoes a 20 year old Soviet tactic. Kiesinger denounces the move as illegal provocatory and against treaties, urging a serious counterreaction after talks with US Britain and France ambassadors. An Indianapolis welcome committee and GOP figures are noted in a political scene.
Madison area obituaries itemizes Arthur Rentfrow age 82 of Sycamore Street died at Community Hospital after a four week illness. Marie Clement s 7 of Liberty Ky died after three weeks in Anderson area hospital. Elmo Funk 78 of 980 West Street had a funeral mass. Ford policy comments included. Ethel Critcrfield 86 of Fairmount died in Marion General Hospital after two weeks. Willie Cooley 77 of Fairmount died after heart attack on street. Neal Rinker of Middletown to be laid to rest at Saunders Cemetery. France Ebbert 74 of Mackvilleville to be buried at New Columbia Cemetery. Ella Teter 89 of Kokomo to be buried at Teetersburg Cemetery. Barton reappointed to Indiana parole board. VFW convention opening in Indianapolis.
The Senate antitrust subcommittee will hold two days of hearings next week on how competition is involved in the defense department’s purchases worth about 40 billion dollars yearly for goods and services.
In Washington the House approved a $112.8 million Peace Corps authorization despite a high stakes budget fight. Rep. H. R. Gross of Iowa challenged the agency being rounded into broader spending cuts, urging a $7 million reduction for the coming fiscal year beginning July 1.
A multi session church convention begins with annual and special meetings. The Board of Christian Education and Missionary Board will elect new members as General Assembly sessions run next week to appoint agency personnel. Officers include Rev. Arlo F. Newell as president and Dr. Irene Caldwell as vice president, with Dr. Courtney and Dr. Chapman among others. About 95,000 attendees are expected as college commencements kick off the vouchers and first day activities.
Talks show Hanoi insisting on U S bombing halt with no reciprocity while Viet Cong threats rise. Saigon continues bombardment as L Humanite cites nerve center of American effort. Marriman warns Hanoi delegation against misreading U S and world opinion amid North Vietnamese confidence that war pressure accelerates Hanoi's goals.
Maléager and Tydings discuss Johnson proposed bill to ban aid for hotguns to juveniles and out-of-state residents as inadequate. Johnson’s measure aims to limit firearms access but faces criticism for scope and enforcement.
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