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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1968
Page
15
CALUMET La AP weary rescuers found no sign of the 21 miners entombed for almost two days as fire and heat hindered efforts. A later team lowered into the shaft reported flames had died, prompting renewed attempts to reach the cavern floor and the missing workers.
In Madison Superior Court Judge Fred Yelton Jr. presided Thursday over a request to move a case involving use of facilities at the Madison County Children's Home for a juvenile detention center. The action names plaintiffs Cedrig Dunkerly Naomi Fisher Mrs Charles Hardy William Harper Merrill Pyle Ray Humphrey Hal Wood Pete C Neiden Woodie Moore Bob Simmons Judge Nelson Bohannon Frank Allis Everett Stoulemyer and defendants Melvin Bronnenberg Arnold Bronnenberg Evalyn Moore Velma Click Helen Delarme Warner Press Inc. The change seeks removal from Madison County after five of six surrounding counties are drawn for a new judge. The plea was filed Wednesday.
The forecast calls for sunny and windy conditions with a chance of rain Saturday. Highs around 57 to 63 degrees, lows near 28. Sunrise is around 6 46 am and sunset at 6 46 pm.
Camden Indiana UPI reports Camden Town Marshal Raymond Robinson started his car for warmth at breakfast. When he looked outside the vehicle was gone. The car was found about a half hour later in a cornfield just north of town.
The Lee Evans Trio, with Barry Mintz on bass and Hill Smith on percussion, delivered a polished performance at the Modern venue. They showcased distinct piano, bass, and drum textures in pieces from the Pearl Coast Suite and Interplay, including Manhattan Tower and El Amor Brujo, amid delayed programs and sold-out subscriptions.
Personnel in the office of Horace Hays Madison County Treasurer are mailing the first instalment tax statements due May 1. About 125000 pieces of mail are being prepared for distribution as the process is repeated later in the year.
Tiberius Caesar interrupts Pilate’s report to discuss a fate with Aelius’ counsel. In the palace garden he reads more from Junius about Jesus, noting the Nazorean’s call to Matthew at the customs post and the growing, selective following among fishermen.
Investigators said the bus driver attempted to pass a vehicle when a Chevrolet traveling west in the eastbound lane collided head on with the bus. The bus overturned, struck a center divider, and exploded in flames. Bus No. 20 was bound from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Burkhardt suffered a broken leg. Rescue and medical crew transported injured to Barstow Community Hospital, about 50 miles away.
Indiana Public Service Commission examiner told Anderson representatives the water utility bond case would be taken under advisement. The $5 million issue funds improvements in water supply and distribution for annexed areas, costing $7,500,000, with no sewer rate rise but a $1.15 increase to the current minimum water rate. Hodson said the commission aims to rule by March 15.
Staff Sgt. Albert F. Confer 28 husband of Rosemary Vestal residing 211 Hendricks St was wounded Monday south of Da Nang Vietnam. He is listed in fair condition at Da Nang military hospital with shrapnel wounds from a bomb attack. Confer has served long with the U S Marine Corps last home in October. he went to Wertham in November 1967 with a supply unit. He is son of Mrs Phoebe Confer Jersey Shore Pa and has two children Cynthia Louise 3 and Bryan 2.
Martin K. Edwards of New Castle filed Thursday at the Indiana Secretary of State’s office in Indianapolis as a Republican candidate for joint state senator representing Madison, Hancock and Henry counties in the May 7 primary. Also filing Thursday at the County Clerk’s office were Addie T. Callaway a Republican running as a longrowntiteeman in Monroe Township Pet. 2, and Edwin U. Pavese a Democrat for Pivotone Turn to Page 2.
Sgt Janes Richard Davidson 21 of 1735 Crystal St. is the 20th Madison County serviceman to die in Vietnam. He died March 4 from wounds on combat operations with a Ranger unit C E 1st Battalion 51st Infantry. He entered the Army October 1966 and had nearly a year in Vietnam. He had planned to marry Sharon Whitman April 27 and return to the U.S. April 16. He lived in Anderson since childhood, attended local schools and graduated from Anderson High School in 1966. He worked at Delco Remy Plant 7 before entering the service. He was born August 8 194, in Jamestown Tennessee to Enett M and Edith Crabtree Davidson.
UPI dispatch reports American Marines and South Vietnamese troops killed 120 North Vietnamese south of the DMZ as a new provisional corps area is created in the two northern provinces. Gen Rosson to command region formerly held by Marines, with Westmoreland seeking tighter Saigon control amid intensified DMZ fighting. Heavy bomber raids target Communist positions while massed enemy forces threaten Khe Sanh and Hue.
The Anderson Board of Public Safety met with Doyle TY Wright and the Anderson Police Department in regular session. They awarded a contract to Eastman Kodak Company for a police microfilm system and accepted the police applicant Jerry Williams after interview.
Republican candidate courts strong Madison County focus as state Sen. Marlin K. McDaniel told Anderson College Young Republican Club the new 10th district, redrawn to include Madison, Delaware, Jay, Henry, Union, Randolph and Wayne counties, remains marginally Republican and needs an energetic campaign to hold the seat.
Born at St. Joan's Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stdd a girl. Mr. and Mrs. James Jones a girl at 4 Fletcher &. Ed Goolsby at 2211 Walton St a girl. Community Hospital birth to Mr. and Mrs. John Brizen dine at 521 Raible Ave a girl. Mr. and Mrs. Marry t Flee at 49 Earth St a girl. Mr. and Mrs. eude Brooks Pitt S. a boy. Jean a. Duane G. Now Rt. 5 a girl. Mrs. Epimetl Simon 1617 W 3ith St a girl. Mr. and Mrs. Hobert McCrurry He? Wo Sh St a girl. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Lavender 206 Aspen OL a girl. Mr. and Mrs. Gale Rector Alexandria a girl. Born to Sgt. James W. Balks Camp Pendleton Calif twin boys at Marine Bass hospital. Sgt. Fulks has four sisters residing here and has visited during his military career.
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