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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1975
Page
2
Congressman Phil Sharp wins subcommittee approval for a 20.5 mpg fleet standard by 1980. He argues savings of about 1 billion barrels of crude oil annually and over 4 billion dollars in imports, while preserving American auto industry and consumer choice.
The city will pursue condemnation to acquire the Lester Swinford farm in Madison County for a new landfill after no purchase agreement was reached by the Thursday deadline. Swinford disputes the city offer and says he may seek damages, while residents and a local association oppose the plan and discuss financial help.
Officials announce an additional 40 Guide workers recalled effective Monday raising total recalled to 655 with 531 still on indefinite layoff. Seniority date shifts to May 21 1973 as Delco Remy Division had announced a separate callback earlier in the week. New births listed include Michael Bauer Kelly Ible O Breen Everage Garrett McGuill and Fast with family details.
Robert Lee Page seeks his job back in the city police department after a March 1973 dismissal for alleged rule violations. Assistant City Attorney Fred Spencer said Page will go to court May 27, while Page now works at the Wilson Boys' Club with salary funded by CETA. The safety board also discussed bids for fire station curtains, demolition of the Blue Note Tavern, and property demolitions on several streets, with a restraining order on 524 W Sixth St and a plan to advertise other demolition bids. Fire and police department bills were itemized at 43 051.65 and 892 226.02 respectively.
Obituary notices report George Cone of Greencastle 84 died after illness at Sunset Manor Nursing Home. Caroline Weidner of New Castle 55 died suddenly near Kennard. Clara Mays 67 of Farmland died at Ball Memorial Hospital. Forrest Waples 57 of Scipio and Vere L. Floyd 73 of Marion Township buried in local cemeteries. Surviving families and funeral details listed for each.
West Central and the teachers association reached an early contract after negotiations on Tuesday. The agreement bases teacher salaries on the highest schedule set by any Madison County system, marking an unprecedented move.
Police report two Anns charged with theft by deception after cashed checks overdrawn in an account opened under an alias Christy. Tipton and Reese released on bond as detectives seek further suspects. A 20 year old mother linked to neglect in court. a 14 month old placed in foster care. FBI detains man in four August Indianapolis bank robberies. two suspects in custody. Youth Joe Watson faces burglary charges tied to a two month old case. West Central Education Association reaches tentative contract with Nash noting strong pay and insurance terms.
Frank van Slyke, a ten year veteran in charge of the school corporation's finances and former director of finance for the state DPI, will resign effective July 1905. He cites friction with changes in the superintendency and plans to seek another position in the local system. He holds licenses to teach English and social studies and has previously led Griffith and Connorsville schools and taught at Elwood Junior High and Cambridge City High.
The notice lists polling locations by precincts across Moss Island Road and townships including Lafayette, Pipe Creek, Edgewood, and Richland. It includes schools, fire stations, churches, and civic buildings as polling sites with specific addresses and precinct numbers.
Refugee laden aircraft attributed to Communist forces arrived Tuesday and Wednesday while Thai Prime Minister Kukrit Pramoj signaled possible return to a new Saigon government if requested. The United States may oppose such a move. Ho Chi Minh City broadcasts contrasted with Khmer Rouge silence in Phnom Penh since April 17 as relief officials and reporters gathered at the border for a second day.
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