Dope War Ravages Detroit as Killings Mount Toward Yearly Peak
Detroit faces a brutal narcotics war with Robert Gardner, 28, dying after a week in critical condition. Gerald Williams is linked to the outbreak, part of a sprawling crackdown on dope houses and rival crews across Detroit’s east and west sides.
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Anderson airport to get runway upgrades and proposed control tower
A $353,500 federal grant, shared 50 30 with the city, funds runway reinforcement to 60 000 pound capacity and enables a future air traffic control tower. FAA verbal approval targets improved safety and potential scheduled service, with bids for construction to begin within days and 16 hour daily operation planned once built.
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W. Arthur Darlington
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Karate’s Americanization in 1971 national championships
Karate, a 1400 year old martial art, faces Americanization as the 1971 U.S. National Championships unfold at Anderson High School with 1,000 contestants and 4,000 spectators braving 100 degree heat. The event mixes ancient discipline with a carnival atmosphere, flashy demonstrations, and American trophies as contestants vie for top honors.
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Buckley Urges Republicans to Build a Majority Coalition
Sen. James L. Buckley urged Indiana Republicans to form a new majority coalition merging moderates and conservatives to win the 1972 elections. Speaking at a $100-a-couple fundraiser, he praised Nixon while faulting Democrats for blocking policies, predicted a Nixon win, and supported keeping Spiro Agnew as VP. He also backed quashing a Pentagon study on Vietnam.
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Weather sketch notes for today and tomorrow
Partly cloudy hot and humid with southwest winds 10 to 16 mph today. Tomorrow light southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with high around 305 and a high yesterday. Sunrise 5 05 am Sunset 8 21 pm.
Anderson Sees Peak Electric Use Amid Heat Surge
Anderson residents used more electricity Monday than ever before as highs reached 93 degrees, with air conditioners and fans replacing pools and sprinklers. Tabbelm cited a peak of 7,500 kilowatt hours, near the old record, while water use stayed normal at seven million gallons.
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Anderson Municipal Power and Light Co
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Mob Leader Joseph Colombo Shot At Unity Rally
Reputed mob boss Joseph Colombo, a Cosa Nostra high commissioner, was shot three times in the head during an Italian American unity rally at Columbus Circle. The gunman was killed moments later, and police planned to question other crime figures as surgeons fought to save Colombo at Roosevelt Hospital.
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Justice Department
Cosa Nostra
Columbus Circle
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Assau
Seedman
Saia Ne
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Pass Torn
Pose 2
Calvin
South Madison Finances In Limbo Over School Funding
South Madison faces a financial crisis as expected revenues of 194,194.82 fall short, with a district allotment uncertain after today’s decision. State guidance from John J. Loughlin targets 74 percent of each system’s adjusted request, up to 296,206 per district, to distribute the 3.6 million across the 19 systems.
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Smith
Mler
Ittee Security
John J. Loughlin
Loughlin
Gary
Hammond
Madison County Courthouse Revered Before Demolition
Citizens gathered at the Madison County courthouse to pay last respects to the 1882 85 structure slated for demolition later this year. Guides Howard Eldon and George Early led a tour detailing radiant steam heating, an underground tunnel, 10 fireplaces, and original gas fixtures, while noting heat and safety changes and architectural features to study before the building's loss.
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Senhower Bridge
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Building Belonged To Local Residents
A Madison County Courthouse dedication in 1885 is recalled by Howard Iden and George Early as the building that belonged to citizens. On a Monday tour of the soon-to-be-demolished 136-year-old courthouse, visitors expressed sorrow at its impending removal and its long community ties.
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Madison County
Howard Ldon
George Early
Madison County Historical Society
State aid to parochial schools upheld by Supreme Court
Federal assistance to parochial schools remains valid following a Supreme Court decision. AP correspondent Peter Arnett contributes coverage. Madison County area death notices appear on Page 2, with editorials and women's pages on Page 4 and sports on Page 6.
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Madison County
First Caller Wins UPI Adverts Reward
The ad offers a prize after callers respond to a telephone number during a period between morning and night. Multiple days include Monday through Saturday, with the timing windows noted.
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