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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1970
Page
1
SAIGON UPI reports the commander of a major U.S. unit in Cambodia hailed the two month Allied offensive as a brilliant move. An American fighter bomber on a support mission inside Cambodia crashed, killing its pilot, according to U.S. command. An Air Force Dragonfly also went down during operations.
Maj. Gen. George W. Casey praised the April 27 U S and South Vietnamese cross border operation into Cambodia. He described the move to destroy Communist sanctuaries as brilliant and decisive, signaling strong U S resolve in Southeast Asia.
Military reports from Saigon say French forces aid in air operations near Kompong Thon eighty miles north of Phnom Penh as Cambodian airmen accompany American pilots in the cockpit providing emissions against advancing Communist troops.
Washington officials announced a two stage lottery system combining man and computer to improve impartiality of the next draft call. A nationwide broadcast will reveal order of call for men born in 1951 with a two drum method and 365 date capsules.
In Goshen a 90 year old woman, Vernice M. Cutler of 2332 Noble, died after her car veered off a road and struck a tree at about 45 mph. A male passenger, Joseph Sidwell, 31, of 1224 Cincinnati Ave, was in critical condition after extensive facial fractures and hours of surgery. Police reported no skid marks and that both occupants were pinned briefly.
Washington sources expect Nixon to revive a value added tax plan as part of tax reform to address a growing budget deficit. The levy would tax each stage of production, embedding the tax in final prices and offering a partial substitute for the corporate income tax.
Washington report that a special Hawke subcommittee received a 60 day extension to finish its two month inquiry into Supreme Court Justice William 0 Douglas. The Judiciary Committee acted in closed session after a progress briefing by Rep Emanuel Celler. The inquiry stems from accusations of misbehavior and conflicts of interest tied to a foundation linked to Las Vegas gambling interests.
The United States begins diplomatic outreach to Middle East governments on a plan for a temporary cease-fire and a demilitarized zone along the Suez Canal. It envisions Arab and Israeli withdrawals, UN observers, and a resumption of Gunnar Jarring’s peace mission. Syria launches a major attack on Israel as Meir signals caution toward future U.S. demands. Beirut sources call the plan the most promising since 1967, with details to follow on page 2.
Jury pools drawn across Madison County for the July and September 1970 term sessions include Grand Jury members in Alexandria Anderson Lapel Summipville and nearby towns. Perjury list for Superior Court includes Iena Moorman William Remington Linda Gaither and many others across Alexandria Anderson and surrounding districts.
The New Ted Weems Orchestra will provide music at the Anderson city building dedication an event set for Thursday July 2 with a community dance July 3 following a Grandview golf tournament. Open house tours accompany the festivities as city officials plan a large attendance.
Anderson police expect smooth traffic for the annual Anderson Free Fair at Athletic Park. Officers will post parking restrictions and one way signs on Wilson Millon Ruddle Fourth Fifth Sixth and Seventh streets after 6 pm through July 4. Drivers are advised to use Central Fifth and Eighth Streets for infield parking with clear directional guidance from Lt. Robert Martin and Chief Doyle Wright.
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