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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1971
Page
2
CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite and Daniel Ellsberg discussed U S funding of conflicts and the Vietnam War in a candid exchange. Ellsberg hinted at future document disclosures while noting the broader historical arc beyond a single episode or period.
Vandals blamed for a half hour power outage in Westville after a steel band was hurled into the Hazelwood substation, knocking out a 2300-volt circuit breaker. Spokesmen say a group of youngsters threw the band into the equipment found lodged among insulators. The outage affected an area bordered by Ar Tow and Martindale avenues and 181 and 30th streets in Bellmon.
Elwood plans a full Fourth of July program with flag raising at 8 am in Callaway Park, a parade at 1 oclock featuring local officials and emergency services, antique cars, a fire department display, and various performances. President Nixon visit disrupted by scheduling confusion. Governor Whitcomb later comments on helicopter incident and Purdue demonstration.
Washington AP interview with Postmaster General Winton M Blount says full postal reform could be five years away and perhaps another rate increase. He notes improvements will come gradually as the independent USPS operates, while negotiations with unions continue and air mail standards advance.
More than 50 new workers join the countywide telephone crisis intervention service. The expansion brings total volunteers to over 200 as the commissioning service at Park Place Church of God on Sunday plans to reinforce confidential, anonymous help with empathetic talk and referrals to local agencies.
AMNERCURY Nevada report says a second underground nuclear test in two days was fired in the Nevada desert as part of the US atomic weapons program. The device yielded between 20 000 and 200 000 tons of TNT and exploded at 7 am without problems. The blast was not felt 75 miles away in Las Vegas and reportedly leaked no radiation.
The State Board of Accounts will audit both the Central Metropolitan School District and the community school corporation. Findings will be shared with the MSD and ACSC boards. A new 1972 73 budget must be drafted by August 6. Officials expect no major difficulties for the new board.
Pendleton youth Wilson was named a Star Farmer, recognized for active FFA leadership since freshman year. He served as chapter reporter, secretary and president, and joined state swine and forestry judging teams. Other section stars honored were Aaron Pratt, Ward Hanson, and Paul Wolber.
The General Board of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ will consider four proposals next month in St. Louis. They cover drug research and control, school funding and busing, and freedom for Jews in the Soviet Union, with goals of enforcement, education, and emigration rights.
An Elkhart County grand jury indicted Herbert Minton on two counts of first degree murder for the shotgun deaths of his estranged wife Anna Minton, 21, and brother Charles Minton, 31, June 11. He is held without bond in the Elkhart County jail.
Madison County chief deputy Harold Smith was listed as missing by Sheriff. A former All American and University football player, Smith was a member of the Oxford Rugby Club. The search urged police aid as he failed to return home Friday after a Thursday disappearance.
Obituaries from Anderson and nearby Madison County note the deaths of John William Dronberger 91 at 2309 Meri Street and Myrtle Richards 70 of Nichol Avenue. Services are set at St Mary’s, the Church of the Brethren, and Harold E Rozelle Funeral Home with interments at East Maplewood and Anderson Memorial Park Cemeteries. Surviving relatives include daughters Virginia Sullivan and Foris Ellsworth, sister Donna Mikler, brother Theodore Dronberger, and three granddaughters.
Mrs Agnes Coppock 64 of 1618 W 16th St died early Monday at St Jos Hospital. Survivors include husband Br on a daughter Mrs James Wanda Day of Chesterfield stepson Lawrence Coppock sister Goldie Swoveland New Castle brothers Leo Cross Spice Land and Everett Cross Millville a granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Saturday Main and Sons Funeral Home New Castle with burial Mooreland Cemetery. Family viewing today 2:25 to 5 p.m. and 7:09 to 9 p.m.
Ike C Parker 57 co chair of city Democratic campaign committee of 1605 Madison Ave dies. Funeral at 12 noon Saturday at New Hope United Methodist Church. Interment East Maplewood Cemetery. Calling hours today 5 to 10 pm at Brooks Memorial Chapel with Masonic rites at 7 pm.
Final rites for Mrs. Maude Wilkinson, 99, Rt. 1, Pendleton, are scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Cornell Bright Funeral Home. Interment will be in Mechanicsburg Cemetery.
Final rites today at 2 0 am at First Baptist Church Elwood for Patricia Doan 36 and her daughters Angela and Candace. Interment follows at Elwood City Cemetery.
City planners denied two zoning petitions for a neighborhood grocery store and apartments in Madison Avenue at 3705 3725 and halted other rezoning requests. An exemption approved for Passpoint Corporation allows a service station and car wash at Nin Street and the Ind 109 bypass while Western Village and Sherwood Forest extensions move forward. Final approval was given for continuation of Western Village and Section Three of Sherwood Forest with tentative approval for South Addition delayed.
Pendleton couple Darrell and Mrs Leland welcome a son. Frankton pair John and Mrs Thomas have a son. City Hospital births include a boy to Mr and Mrs Morris Lofton of 1906 Dewey. Alexandria families Wag ner a boy and Fletcher a girl. James and Mrs Kelly announce a birth in Honolulu with Otis Kelly and Mrs Kelly of Alexandria as paternal grandparents.
The administration backs drafting 100000 of 2.5 million, with a two year alternate service. House favors raising to three years. Indochina withdrawal amendment from Sen. Mansfield shapes conference talks. July draft call not announced. delays may push to August. Current calls run about 10000 monthly. some deferred 5.7 million, including 14 million students with 400000 deferments ending this month.
The excerpt reflects on prudent decision making. It cites Abraham Lincoln's stance about doing the best one can and trusting the outcome, urging reliance on Christian standards and personal judgment to avoid premature or hesitant choices. It stresses accountability and confidence in one’s abilities.
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