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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1973
Page
2
New York AP report: Republican governors at Nelson Rockefeller's estate issue a six sentence statement deploring Watergate and backing President Nixon. They express confidence in the country and Nixon's accomplishments, while promising to help meet national needs.
Lebanon faced renewed fighting as government forces clashed with Palestinian guerrillas near the eastern frontier despite a three day cease fire. Cairo radio cited Palestinian military spokesman reports of air strikes by Lebanese Mirage jets and continued bombing while Lebanese troops fire back. Beirut meanwhile saw shops reopen and civilians return, with traffic jams and crowds on the coast as authorities debate extending emergency measures and potential leadership changes.
A massive wind and hail storm tore through Joplin and surrounding areas, killing three and injuring 90 as roofs tore off and power lines fell. The storm, described as a rare fall-type tornado for the region, disrupted communications and prompted air surveys to trace its path. Several Missouri towns reported injuries, with no confirmed Kansas fatalities.
Ohio National Guard and police comb the wreckage of three trailer parks in Willard and nearby towns but no new deaths are found. The death toll stays at three with more than 100 injured across the northern half of the state as rescue teams with heavy equipment survey debris and search for missing persons.
A Cass County man, Samuel Smith, 20, of Walton, died when his car collided with a semitanker on US 24 within Peru city limits. The crash left the tanker leaking fertilizer and caused a power line to fall, cutting WARU radio briefly. A separate Indiana 57 crash in Gibson County left David C. McFarnland, 23, dead and two others injured.
University of Michigan researchers say aggressive young men aged 16 to 24 are likelier to exhibit dangerous driving. Dr. Donald Pelz notes anger at the adult world and rejection of schooling correlate with risky driving, while heavy drinking worsens behavior in alienated youths. College researchers Stanley Schuman and Pelz presented findings at a public health event.
James Johnson of LaPorte filed a 2.5 million dollar lawsuit in LaPorte County alleging a Michigan City police officer shot him during a break in, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down. Defendants include Officer David Baker Trail Creek and town officials. Johnson claims the bullet entered his right shoulder and lodged near his spine, doctors declining operation.
Mr and Mrs David Bailey of 28 W 20th Street welcomed a baby boy at St John’s Hospital. The birth adds a new member to the Bailey family and local community.
Two Indiana obituaries from Hancock and Madison counties report Elmer J. Jackson of Greenfield dying at Hancock County Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Survived by wife Helen Schwab, daughter Gaynelle Wilson, son Lester Jackson, seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Ronald Seals Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Selby officiating. Gravel Lawn Cemetery. Also noted are Bessie A. Barnes of Alexandria, 73, who died at Community Hospital in Anderson after brief illness. Survived by four daughters Porter Carter, Donna Carter, Selma Smith. sons John and Fred Barnes. Keith Barnes of Alexandria. to call at Karl M. Kyle Funeral Home. Burial at Kentucky Ridge Cemetery, Bloomfield, after funeral at Kentucky Ridge Baptist Church Monday.
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