29 Nov 1969
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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1969
Page
1
Washington AP reports the Department notes farm prices rose about 3 percent from mid-November to the high of the month. Beef cattle averaged $24 per 100 pounds, fifth straight monthly decline since June. Prices for certain produce climbed, offset by higher meat costs and lower staples like corn and car prices.
The Chamber of Deputies approved a bill legalizing divorce in Italy amid mixed voices. The vote shifted support for the measure, reflecting broader social changes and debates within the Christian Democratic led government.
Whitcomb signals study over state meat action amid budget strains and potential federal compliance hurdles. He notes 12.7 million dollars in state funds required for meat inspection staff, while critics warn of costs and the balance of powers amid court orders and political pressures.
A New York based group led by Jeannie Sakol promotes a feminine movement to advance women’s rights. The Pussycat League plans non militant tactics to win equal pay daycare and abortion reform, advocating charm and persuasion over confrontation. They will lobby in Albany during abortion reform hearings and offer feminine services to legislators. The group emphasizes mutual affection and respect between men and women as the path to progress.
The Apollo 12 crew Conrad Bean and Gordon are moved to quarantine quarters at the space center lunar receiving lab after a Pacific recovery. Rocks from the moon arrive in Houston as scientists report diverse, larger samples than Apollo 11 while color stills document lunar features and a nuclear power wire removal.
Mrs. Lilian Purdue of 45 N. ts St Middletown died after an extended illness at El Mowbelad Hospital. Surviving are husband Floyd Purdue four children including Mrs. Barrett Padgett and Mrs. Verdon Mitchell, two sons Norman and Donat, two sisters, and other relatives. Funeral services planned at Middletown Church of the Nazarene with interment in Miller Cemetery.
Larry L. Shores, city editor of the Muncle Star, is among newspaper men from New York and Ontario selected to attend the American Press Institute seminar beginning December 1 at Columbus.
Funeral services for Ira L Cox age 22 of 424 Redwood Rd Wyoming are set at Baker Byothess Funeral Home with Dr George Taggart officiating and Rev Verliy Sith assisting. Burial follows at Grove Lawn Cemetery with graveside rites by the Ovid Masonic Lodge.
Earl Lockridge 21 fatally injured in a Thursday auto crash near Naw Castle. Funeral at Conde and Son Funeral Home Wilkinson with Rev. Pay Fouse of Greenshoro Church of the Nazarene to officiate. Interment in Sool Mound Cemetery. Survived by parents Howard and Virginia Lockridge and paternal grandparents Raleigh and Mrs Lockridge. He was a Western Electric Indianapolis employee, Knightstown High School graduate class of 1966. He died at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie after the one car wreck. The family will receive friends at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today.
A Viet Cong force ambushed a payroll escort about 72 miles southwest of Saigon, killing 36 South Vietnamese troops and wounding 12 as automatic fire and grenades swept the road. No Viet Cong casualties reported. Elsewhere, limited fighting and a helicopter loss were noted in the Mekong delta and northern regions.
Betty Corwin 43 wife of Russell Leu Corwin of Anderson died at home. Survived by her husband three brothers Kenneth Chamberlain Merzehel Lee Chamberlain and Foyes Nile Chamberlain all of Anderson. Funeral Monday at Darker Brothers Funeral Home with interment in Memorial Park Cemetery. Woodall infant Vanilla Rochelle Wearatt of 2016 Hacks St died at Coniutalty Hospital. Graveside services Monday in East Maplewood Cemetery. Wallace Mills 6 of 2916 E Seventh St funeral arrangements at Harold E Rozelle Funeral Home Sunday. Robert Boulware Jr 2025 Locust St funeral Bethesda Baptist Church Monday. Catherine O’Brien 1400 Wichor Ave funeral St Mary’s Catholic Church. Travel costs $354 day Chicago story notes average American couple spending for travel.
Heavy snow and driving winds scour Britain from the north to the east coast causing widespread travel disruption. The Central Electricity Generating Board warned power grids faced strain as bitter conditions persisted. The Automobile Association Glasgow office reported a flood of calls from motorists stranded by closures and accidents amid freezing rain and high gusts.
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