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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1971
Page
4
Editorial argues that the government spent nearly 3 million handling May Day protests aimed at closing federal agencies. It details costs for troop transport, police overtime, park repairs, and hotel and retail losses, urging limits on future demonstrations while commending police for preventing government disruption.
Indiana Congressman John Myers told Attica High School seniors that rising prosperity has bred alienation and materialism. He warned freedom without purpose leads to anarchy and urged graduates to uphold democratic and economic ideals while addressing inequities and restoring confidence in the system.
The article argues that gun ownership is a heritage issue not crime prevention. It cites Ken Gookins of the Newark Advocate advocating penalties for crimes using firearms, while protecting lawful sportsmen. It notes Nixon admin consideration of law-abiding gun owners’ views and says ownership remains a deep American tradition.
The piece argues that medical care becoming a right requires more than law, relying on a strong medical system, more doctors, expanded facilities, and AMA credit programs. A universal insurance plan is deemed fiction, likened to declaring air travel a right, highlighting supply constraints and inflationary pressures.
Unclear notes describe Chrysler Corporation considering a four day workweek and internal opposition. References to McCloskey and other figures hint at a broader labor debate, with positions shifting and some officials backing away from firmer avowals.
Holmes Alexander writes on NATO, Sen. Mansfield, and the U S pullback in Europe. He recalls postwar occupation life in Stuttgart, the Marshall Plan, and Allied prosperity. He argues for withdrawing troops to empower European providers while maintaining alliance strength and unity.
Paul Harvey critiques Hollywood movie ratings and church influence, arguing ratings mislead audiences about sex content. He cites the National Catholic Office for Motion Pictures and the Film Commission of the National Council of Churches as asserting control, while noting industry defends artistic context. The piece discusses age limits, indoctrination, and Supreme Court standards amid public moral debate.
An editor voices mixed views on New York's lure and decline, noting the urban boom elsewhere and the allure of the city’s arts and finance. He cites social decay, a looming $1.1 billion deficit, and calls for federal aid while praising Bob Moses as a steadfast optimist who loves the city.
A global chorus of intellectuals led by Susan Sontag and Jean Paul Sartre protests Fidel Castro over Heberto Padilla. Padilla, a Cuban poet who stayed after 1959, recanted in a 38 day confession. Critics say the episode reflects Cuba's crackdown on dissent and the regime’s leverage over artists.
William H. Wade a Herald columnist since 1948 died suddenly May 27 of an heart attack. The paper will run his Folklore pieces through June 6 in his honor. A town crowd shared memories as readers recalled his long service and wit.
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