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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1976
Page
2
Nellie Alford Hill, longtime Anderson resident and civic activist, passed away last week. A daughter of William and Mrs. Alford, she organized Bundles for Britain before World War II and remained active in community organizations.
Amid Bicentennial celebrations in Anderson merchants adopt a uniform decorating plan for busk areas to honor the Declaration of Independence. The article notes a limit to freedoms and reports several vandals tearing down or destroying displays recently.
The editorial blasts federal aid allocations under the 1976 Federal Aid Highway Act as undercutting Indiana though the state bears 2.5 percent of the population and vehicle usage. It argues Indiana pays its share yet gets less than its needs, cites motorists, interstate work, and public vandalism in criticizing policy.
The piece accuses Henry Kissinger and the Ford administration of hypocrisy in backing Mozambique with 12.5 million dollars while claiming racial justice in Africa. It argues U S actions prolong conflict in Rhodesia and South Africa, warns against entanglement, and calls for African economic consolidation and political freedom for black-majority nations.
Polls by Harris Yankelovich The Washington Post and Field show Reagan losing to Carter in May across regions and groups. Carter leads nationwide and in California with Reagan strongest among conservatives and independents but weaker among liberals.
The article celebrates Lafayette as a steamboat era town along the Wabash with Gothic revival Fowler House now housing Tippecanoe County Historical Museum. It notes local preservation efforts, the value of architectural heritage, and a youth-driven interest in safeguarding America’s built past as the nation marks 200 years.
Directory lists Sen. Hartke and Sen Bayh along with Reps Hillis and Sharp with office locations in Washington D C. Addresses include Senate and Longworth Office Buildings and office numbers for constituent outreach.
Capital Fare argues Congress should repeal the Byrd Amendment exposing Rhodesia to UN sanctions while imports come from the Soviet Union. The piece criticizes U S unease, calls Rhodesia's regime racist yet defends its legality, and mocks liberal critics as hypocritical. It predicts repeal may fail to pass.
The piece questions how a new oversight committee would scrutinize agency activity and spending without sacrificing constitutional protections. It cites The Day of the Jackal and French intelligence exploits, discusses potential tortuous rules by lawyers, and warns the panel may hinder spontaneous action while guarding against capricious use of power. It notes the proposed panel’s desirability and risks in a world often ruled by tyrants.
The article argues the Supreme Court has not shifted conservative, noting a unanimous ruling on forced housing in suburbs and pending June decision on whether private schools can be forced to admit black students. It contrasts Burger and Warren eras, cites critiques by legal groups, and defends the court against alleged intimidation.
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