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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1970
Page
1
The offensive along the Cambodian border involved South Vietnamese and U S advisers as North Vietnamese forces attacked an artillery base near Saigon. One civilian was killed and nine wounded in two Allied attacks in Saigon, while Marines and infantry faced a large clash two miles inside the border.
A public forum sponsored by ACTY will present an amendment to a 1962 minimum housing code. David Sheldon, executive director of the Anderson Redevelopment Commission, explains the proposal as panelists of four businessmen review the current code and answer audience questions.
Apprentices Michael Magle and two sailors from the Naval Training Center San Diego pulled Danni Painter from a 30 foot cliff fall and currents. Magle and a fellow diver aided the teen while another built a fire for warmth and a passing car took her home. Painter was hospitalized with a fractured leg and ankle.
National Guard troops moved into Augusta and Athens to quell unrest after six Black residents were killed by police. Autopsy reports showed all six were shot in the back, while hospital records cited chest entry wounds for two. Governors ordered guards, officials reached peace talks with Black leaders, and city officials agreed to concessions to maintain order.
City Court Judge Robert R. Robbins announced a crackdown on second time traffic violators. Those with prior offenses face license suspensions up to six months, and some drivers had licenses suspended 60 days after completing a defensive driving course. He urged compliant behavior to curb rising accidents and a recent traffic fatality. Contempt of court could result from failing to appear as scheduled. Nonmoving offenses may be paid before court dates at the clerk’s office. Turn To Page 2, Col 7.
The Anderson Safety Board held private sessions this week to study wage contracts from the Anderson Fire Fighters Association and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 48. A Monday meeting with each group’ s representatives aims to reach a settlement, with fire and police proposals spanning 8 to 10 percent pay raises and expanded longevity and insurance benefits. High level talks noted progress despite disagreements over terms.
About 75 business and government leaders met to outline a downtown inner belt in Anderson. Jackson Street would run one way south from Eighth to Ninth, Main Street would be the east belt edge, and Fourteenth to Ninth streets would guide traffic with most commercial flow feeding off at Ninth and Light streets.
Indiana Republicans completed their reorgan ization with unanimous reelection of state chairman Buena Chaney and officers Esther Gull eridge Fowler Frank Millis and John Price. Chaney has led the party since 1967 as state chairman and John K Snyder was named treasurer for the 1970 nomina tion. L Keith Bulsa Marion County chairman backed Rep Richard Roude for senator.
Mayor Flanagan told the Community Services Council that authority should rest with local government and that cities and towns are limited to powers authorized by the Indiana General Assembly. He argued the state constitution strangles local government and deprives citizens of determining their communities' future. Officers elected for the next year include Jerry Burand president Ike Weatherly vice president Chuck Green second vice president Dorothy Gosselt treasurer Steve Miller secretary. Mrs. Marshall Schlossberg received the first annual SCAFA Serall award for three years of service to the community. She is active in several groups including the Ranf Wape Hani Council Girl Scouts of America and the Jewish Sisterhood. Rev. Lloyd Lambert presented the award. Jack Shafer announced the council will sponsor a Fleow Turd To Pope 2. Catsna 4
The Herald Today lists state GOP calls for united support for Nixon and broader antiwar leniency. The page highlights Indiana political gestures and ritual pages while noting local and national angles on the Nixon era.
A Madison County Lincoln Club steak fry and annual meeting draws state and local hopefuls including John Snyder Roudebush and Richard Roudebush. Guests from state offices to county posts plan to attend with refreshments at 5 pm and a steak dinner from 6 to 7 pm. The session will elect officers and consider proposed bylaws as part of one of Indiana's largest Lincoln Club chapters.
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