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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1975
Page
1
American pilot Philip Schneider is expelled from Cambodia by the Khmer Rouge but seeks to return to find his wife. The report notes eagerness to go back despite the order and danger.
Cloudy mild conditions today with highs near 69 to 70. Tonight cool with lows 48 to 51. Wednesday partly cloudy and warmer with mid to upper 70s. No rain. Anderson high Monday 67 low 51. today set 7:51 p.m. sunrise Wednesday 5:03 a.m. Where To Look Where To Call main office tieusrean
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved 44 405 million authorization for relief and resettlement of South Vietnamese and Cambodian refugees. Chairman John Sparkman said the bill, similar to the House measure, could reach President Ford by week’s end if no conference is needed.
A Senate hearing reviewed a $405 million refugee aid package set by a House subcommittee and Ford administration requests to extend resettlement funds through mid 1976. Officials cited envoy limits and camp capacity while noting UN involvement and proposed host nations including Canada Australia Britain and others.
The Mayaguez, an unarmed U S merchant ship carrying oil and cargo, was fired upon and seized by a Cambodian gunboat off the coast near a rock island. President Ford condemned the act as piracy and dispatched officials to pursue release through diplomatic channels with possible military action.
The city of Anderson filed a condemnation suit in Madison County Circuit Court seeking to take Lester Swinford’s Adams Township farm for a sanitary landfill. A hearing is set for June 6 to determine if the city has the right to appropriate the land beyond city limits. If rulings favor the city, appraisers will value the property and a trial could follow. Swinford, age 74, rejected the $51,200 offer and prefers to stay on his farm, while the association plans public hearings and possible appeals through Dan Davison of Anderson.
Dale Prough, longtime educator and superintendent of the West Central Community School Corporation, announces plans to retire effective August 31, 1975. He has led the district since 1971 and noted the system's strong financial health and high educational quality.
Legal counsel for the Adam and Eve Theater and Massage manager seeks a change of judge in the injunction action filed in Madison Circuit Court. Judge Carl T. Smith may appoint a panel of three judges with a special judge to hear arguments, while Sheriff Gunter conducts inventory at the business. The case names Steve Clevenger Michigan Enterprises and Richard Haight as defendants. An open burning ordinance amendment hearing is set for 7 p.m. at city hall with Air Pollution Control Director Hoenstine presenting and the council to consider approval. Civic Association plans a South Anderson membership meeting May 14 to discuss land use and master plan. nominations and elections are outlined for school district representation. A Chicago man, Mack Arthur Young, pleads guilty to armed robbery charges from 1973 cases involving Cook's Supermarket and Mathews Market. sentencing set for May 27 with recommendations of 16 years.
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