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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1972
Page
1
President Nixon and Soviet leader Brezhnev sign a landmark pact to limit ballistic missile defenses to two ABM complexes per country one near the capital and one inland as part of a broader drive to slow the arms race and reduce the risk of nuclear war.
President Nixon stated via a spokesman that negotiations will proceed to curb weaponry, signaling ongoing efforts to reach arms limits. The remarks outline a push for diplomatic progress, with no immediate breakthrough announced.
The United States and the Soviet Union reach two-part accord limiting defenses and long range missiles. Officials say overall missile strength is near equal, with the U S edge in offensive warheads and the Soviets leading in megatons. Kosygin hails a victory for peace as Nixon hosts the signing in Vladimir Hall.
References to released-time religious instruction in schools note doubts about impact and link to church involvement. The piece cites ongoing debate under separation of church and state and points readers to Page 3 for answers.
Johnny Rutherford eyes a hopeful run as Bobby Unser’s Olsonite Eagle tops time trials with a 195.940 mph four-lap average. Revson and Donohue lead front row as rules may curb wings and aero aids after 12 mph+ speed gains.
Over 50 engines destroyed in practice and time trials. McLaren car #26 driven by Gordon Johncock loses seven engines. Of 21 drivers using the four cylinder Offenhauser, all but Bobby Unser suffer reliability problems. Eight rookies qualify, including Posey and Savage, while John Martin Mike Hiss Salt Walther John Mahler Lee Kunzman and Jimmy Caruthers join the new entrants.
A Ridge Road landfill fires spot several hours late Friday underscoring the site nearing its ten year life and county wide use. City officials seek a new dump site as federal funds fund a study on refuse needs and potential incineration or compaction options.
In Madison Circuit Court William F Lawler Jr seeks a pause to finish presenting witnesses in the first degree murder trial of Morris Dozier. Dozier and co defendant Charles Frith face prosecution testimony as 12 witnesses testified while the court recessed until Tuesday morning.
Four Anderson firemen including Chief Ed Ballinger Captain Harold Huffman and instructors Dwight Wood and Robert Grant will staff pits for the 500 Mile race. Ballinger longtime pit veteran recalls 1964 Rookie of the Year Johnny White.
Memorial Day events unfold across Anderson Elwood Pendleton and surrounding areas. In Anderson a 10:15 a.m. ceremony marks the Vietnam Memorial dedication followed by processions to Eisenhower Bridge Memorial Park and East Maplewood cemeteries. John Couch serves as honorary parade marshal. Elwood hosts a 7 p.m. Mass at St. Joseph cemetery authorized by Bishop Gallagher. Pendleton VFW groups plan cemetery services and a sea service at Pendleton Bridge. Other towns already held parades and ceremonies including Alexa ia and Elwood City Cemetery. Chesterfield planned no service.
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