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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1970
Page
3
About 37.6 percent of efficiency and economy recommendations to Gov. Whitcomb last year were put into effect. Patronage elimination ideas mostly failed, with many shelved or sent to the legislature. Some carryout dates extend to September 1973, near the end of Whitcomb’s term, while 62 recommendations were rejected as unworkable or undesirable, some not related to money.
The U S Senate passed legislation requiring child resistant packaging for substances harmful to children. The measure aims to deter access by youngsters while keeping access possible for adults. The bill now goes to the House amid discussions of increased spending and prior projected savings from related recommendations.
IRS figures show tobacco tax receipts fell from 1968 to 1969 with 523.2 billion taxed cigarettes, down 2.4 billion. Distilled spirits bottling hit a record 300.5 million gallons, up 5.6 percent, while beer and wine taxes rose about 4 and 6 percent respectively.
Across Indiana colleges protests waned on most campuses as class attendance rose at Notre Dame and St. Marys while Indiana State University saw limited absences and a flag incident leading to arrests. Manchester College allowed informal classes and rescheduled finals while Wabash College resumed a shortened schedule after a Kent State commemoration strike.
Five Madison County women graduate nurses from Indianapolis will receive pins in a 7:30 p.m. ceremony on June 7 at Broadway United Methodist Church. Honorees include Carole Goodwin 6 W 38th St Elva Heiitz 2110 Edgewood Dr Nancy Lewis Rt 2 Anderson Jeanine Duffey Rt 3 Elwood and Maribeth Spencer Rt 1 Frankton Duffey earns an associate degree with distinction.
Rose Poly at Terre Haute named sophomores Richie L Brunnemer and Michael C Green to term honors for academic work. Brunnemer is son of William Brune mer of Elwood Rt. 3 and Green is son of C D Green of Chesterfield 318 Wasbinder Dr. Empiregas Inc moved to Pendleton side of Pendleton on St. Rd 67 at Rd. 900 South.
The First National Bank disclosed Monday its purchase of the old Meridian Hotel Building at 711 13 Meridian St. Demolition work has begun on the landmark after a contract was awarded to Herman Wenz of Hartford City. The site will be used as a bank parking lot for now.
United States Geological Survey estimates royalties collected last year from oil gas coal potash phosphate sodium and other minerals on federal and Indian lands exceeded 346 million the highest total on record.
In Udine Italy a military vehicle struck a group of mentally handicapped children aged 13 during an afternoon walk. Six children died along with a 21 year old man. three others were in fair condition after the vehicle failed to pass a slower vehicle and lost control.
Anderson area boys aged 9 through 12 are urged to register for the free national Pitch Hit And Throw competition. Local Phillips 66 dealers and the Anderson Jaycees sponsor the event with finals at Memorial Stadium on May 23. First place in each age group advances to district and division levels with eight national finalists traveling to the Major League All Star Game and Cooperstown.
Saipan residents claimed a typhoon veered away after local Parliament adopted a resolution forbidding its approach. The storm reportedly stopped 240 miles from the island, defying forecasts and prompting questions about the measure's effectiveness.
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