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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1969
Page
15
Militants withdraw from university campuses amid clashes reported by local authorities. Securing forces pushed back demonstrators as protests continued across the city, with no immediate reports of casualties or arrests.
Residents report receiving parking tickets for vehicles they did not drive or recall visiting Indianapolis since 1967. Delbert Turner and John Richard Turek describe mail delivery of notices to wrong addresses, with tickets listing their license plates and times. Turner plans to contest fines, citing mileage logs and possible car misidentification.
Partly cloudy and warmer with gusty winds. Night and Saturday show slight chances of precipitation. Highs near the upper 60s today and around 43 to 56 tonight, with a low around 37.
Vice Squad arrested fifteen people Thursday for serving liquor to minors in Anderson city establishments. Bonds of 30 dollars were posted for release after warrants were issued by the prosecutor’s office. Cited bars include A Good Liquor Store and Shannon’s Liquor Store, among many others.
Anderson Education Association members Thursday unanimously approved the school board proposals including a seven percent across the board pay hike and enhanced fringe benefits. The board added a resolution linking master’s degree eligibility to salary increases starting with the 1971 schedule, and approved extending the elementary PE program to third graders. Negotiations may trigger an impartial fact finding committee from the community if talks stall. Additional ABA proposals under review include sabbatical leaves, extra teaching credit, chair office space, special education, and teachers welfare programs. Maurice Wann said the moves aim to improve education quality and attract teachers while maintaining a solid salary plan and benefits. He commended both sides for professional conduct.
Mrs Ruth Rogers heads Madison Canty Women’s Republican group planning a 7 30 am Sunday May Breakfast at Linders. Indiana GOP national committeeman Keith Bulen named to speak, with Rogers Mortono to serve on national executive committee. Several hundred county Republicans expected with other officials and locals from various towns. Mrs Clifford Vance and Mrs Rogers to preside as hostesses. Hesse McMahan to lead group Burging.
Civil rights leader condemns colleges for granting black students’ demands amid calls for remedial projects as students rally for change.
Six Israelis killed and seven wounded at the Suez Canal as Israel and Egypt exchange shelling. Nasser declares Egypt's right to strike civilian targets inside Israel and vows to wipe out Israeli forces. Thant considers withdrawing UN observers if attacks continue. Egypt claims a failed upper Nile raid. Israel reports further casualties near Qantara. World reaction and UN status debate loom over the canal zone.
Redbud Festival hosts a Cavalcade of Stars tonight at Anderson High School gym with The Shadows of Knight headlining and a crowd expected. Also on the program are the Other Five, Pilney Bowes, Stamp Machine, and Knight Riders. Saturday features Ball State University Singers at the high school auditorium under the Madison County Ball State Alumni Association.
Psi Iota Sorority plans an event heavy Redbud Home weekend at Anderson College. May Festival runs nearly 30 hours with coronation of 1969 queen Dr. Robert H. Reardon announced on the Theology lawn. Also a Festival of Drama at 8 pm with two plays in Convocation Hall. Queen candidates include Becky Yanik, Vicki Builecfield, and Sheila Savart. Mona Hoffman Miller to be invested.
Five Indiana campuses faced Thursday demonstrations as administrators kept control while nonviolent students urged changes. A threat of arson and a temporary lockout emerged as reports circulated about a fire at Indiana University Bloomington causing heavy damage in a basement library. A second arson scare at Terre Haute’s ISU led to a lockout after students barricaded the treasurer’s office and issued demands including tuition relief, open visitation, and a black studies department.
Four witnesses testified Thursday in the Indiana case against Johnnie E. Johnson 40 charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Dr Ford Moore 42 of Middletown Moore died after a tavern scuffle and head injuries following surgery at Methodist Hospital Indianapolis Johnson claims Moore was rowdy and used obscene language and says he struck Moore with an instrument A blunt object and photos of The Club House Tavern were entered as evidence Moore’s widow Verna Moore testified about her husband leaving to run errands that afternoon and dying seven days after surgery Deputy prosecutor Ryne Kreger represents the state while Angel Clark serves as defense counsel
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