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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1969
Page
1
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Markleville resident Jack B Hague, 27, is charged with possession of marijuana after police say they found a four ounce tin with marijuana in his possession on Columbus Ave. He faces bond set at 19000 with next court appearance scheduled if posted.
Army Spec. 4 Kens eth R. Bucy writes to his parents about a close encounter with a mother elephant in Vietnam. He notes elephants are used by Viet Cong as shields and that a troop alert followed a rustling in a nearby bush before the incident.
A Bloomington rally voted to boycott classes for the rest of the week and stage a Saturday march in Indianapolis to protest state university funding cuts. About 4 000 to 5 000 students attended with 23 000 enrolled campuswide this week. Leaders urged contacting lawmakers and newspapers to counter misrepresentations and to seek wave funds for education.
The Major Student Coalition grouping Indiana Purdue Ball State and Indiana State universities will meet WLW 10H Friday with state official administration head to discuss tuition increases amid planned four campus marches on Indianapolis. Students vow peaceful protests including a late night sit in and campus demonstrations while officials plan to attend governor conference in Kentucky.
Indiana voters hear Sen. William J. Pragiort Albany and supporters argue property tax relief and caps while opposing broader tax hikes. Lapel farmer Hech Sears introduces the speaker as a reformer who urges targeted relief and warns lawmakers not to overburden homeowners with higher taxes.
Members of the Anderson Education Association and Anderson Federation of Teachers voted Wednesday for a seven percent raise effective January 1, 1970, plus enhanced insurance and revised administration policies. The board also approved raises for advanced degree holders and other concessions, with plans for a visiting teacher program and revised evaluation procedures.
Alexandria Community School Corporation approves new salary schedules effective July 1 1969 for administrators and January 4 1870 for teachers. Superintendent Thomas Jr gains from 16000 to 11270 first year while administrators and principals receive notable raises. starting teacher salaries rise and major medical plan added with half cost paid by the district. The plan aims to align pay with Madison County peers and may reduce the 1970 tax rate.
Law Day activities will feature an address by a federal judge and a moot court at the State Capitol. Wayne Fox and seven students from various towns will participate in ceremonies celebrating rights and legal process.
Residents of Anderson and nearby areas are urged to participate in upcoming elections with partial funding support. Dan Connors notes local voices shaping civic action as page eight features.
Readable portions indicate cloudy conditions with a chance of showers tonight. Winds are light to moderate. Highs near mid 60s and overnight low around mid 50s. Sunrise and sunset times mentioned but unclear. Overall, typical daily forecast with scattered showers possible.
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