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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1972
Page
6
Gary Indiana AP report recalls Patrolman Fred Myers Jr. shot dead on a Gary doorstep after a long police career including a 1969 grocery-store robbery confrontation. Wife at home. fellow officers note Myers’ duty as security at a grocery.
The California Supreme Court refused to reconsider its 61 ruling that outlawed the death penalty but said the decision does not guarantee bail freedom for Angela Davis or others charged with capital offenses. It delayed ruling on bail for Juan Corona and declined to stay its effect pending a federal appeal.
Federal agents charged Finch 22 of Carthage and Whitfield 23 of Alville after a Rushville arrest halted a car matching the shooter scene. Six guns were found, with Finch linked to a Florida burglary and Charlottesville theft. The case centers on attempted destruction of a motor vehicle in interstate commerce.
Three Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology students earned Dean's List honors for the winter term with 3.1 or better GPAs. Seniors Richie L. Brunnemer Elwood and Michael C. Green Chesterfield and freshman Richard Dittoen 1912 Charles achieved the recognition.
Irene Beard, a key witness in the Senate probe into ITT, calls Jack Anderson's memorandum a forgery and denies preparing it. The memo links the antitrust settlements to ITT and a push for the Republican National Convention. Beard, hospitalized, disputes the allegations and demands committee questioning when feasible.
Indiana AP report says an out-of-state witness, Roland Papucci of Cincinnati, was highly recommended to the state after his testimony led to a dismissal of one charge in the Marion murder arson trial. Roger Thomas Fox, 24, of Marion, faced multiple deaths including a Marion woman and her two sons in the September 26 fire. The trial in Marion County shifted on venue, and arson investigator Fortner stated Papucci was the most advanced chemist for the needed work, with prior lab samples sent to Papucci for analysis.
Irish observances for St Patrick took place amid concern over the Protestant Catholic violence in Ulster, which has claimed many lives. Pope Paul VI expressed sorrow and urged justice as a prelude to peace during a St Patrick Day Mass in Washington.
Frankton PTO hosted an Indianapolis Zoo animal display drawing about 700 attendees including students and staff. Tom Versi of the Indianapolis Zoo and the Indianapolis Geological Society spoke while Cub Scout Pack Y led a pledge.
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