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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1968
Page
3
A defense of American unity through ethnic and religious diversity urges pride in heritage and equal opportunity. It calls citizens to reject bigotry and violence, honor the Statue of Liberty creed, and stand tall with the flag and laws guiding freedom for all.
Washington reports indicate the Pentagon march cost at least one million dollars for police and cleanup. The authors urge Congress to require sponsors of marches to post a bond to cover potential damage and policing, arguing private citizens unfairly bear the costs.
In remarks cited by Rep. Dickinson the president reportedly described Vietnam aims as victory. Leonard Lyons notes a justice carries a cane pistol after dinner, while John Knight critiques austerity. A Democrat cites 47 forms to hire and fire federal workers, totaling about 600000 yearly hires. The Post Office sent a rate record to stations, but WMRC Milford received a broken copy in the mail.
A reader with 300 GE shares bought in 1936 asks for guidance on better yielding options and notes GE’s mixed past including antitrust costs and varied product lines. The adviser suggests swapping 200 GE into Allied Chemical and Winn-Dixie Stores while preserving core holdings and urges obtaining original cost data from the firm’s payroll deductions and the broker.
In a high level assessment Robert Finch says McCarthy has a fighting chance in California and could be the strongest Democrat against Republicans. Indiana’s May 7 primary looms large. Kennedy may falter if McCarthy places second. Nixon is strong for Republicans, Rockefeller weak, Reagan gaining momentum, and Wallace gains as civil rights backlash shifts voters. The piece hints at a potential House election outcome if no candidate wins a majority.
Dr William Brady argues antiseptics have no medical value in wound care and skin grafts. He recounts early lessons from Erie County Hospital and a cautionary tale about bichloride use. He urges washing with soap and water and sterile conditions, noting his readers should seek medical advice for diagnoses.
In a field clinic style piece a teacher Milly G asks Dr Crane about cataracts and surgery. The adviser extols early removal for better vision and describes that the operation is nearly bloodless and often done with local anesthesia. Milly later has surgery and returns to schooling with improved sight.
Folklore by William Wade recounts a pioneer tale of Lucy who freezes to death after traveling to a village ball in a bare blanket. Her suitor Charlie laments the cold ride and finds her lifeless upon arrival, ending with a moral about dressing warmly in cold weather. The piece closes with a provocative American saying about rock and roll as regional sentiment.
A Warren era column argues young Americans disillusioned with the government misinterpret Americanism. It defends the Constitution as the best blueprint, notes high living standards, and criticizes protests targeted at the flag instead of elected leaders. It urges focus on refining American ideals and civic duty.
The article traces U S aircraft carrier development from World War I origins to World War II. It notes Essex class ships starting 1841 tonnage laws and a rise to over 100 carriers, the escort carrier lineage from Mormac Mail to Long Island, and losses of Saratoga Enterprise and Ranger in early Pacific War. It mentions carriers like The Essex The New York Town and The Intrepid and a seaplane tender conversion, with dates referencing 1941 and 1943.
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