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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1968
Page
4
Denver reports a national campus tension fear as moderates demand rights amid activism. Talks at a Denver trustees meeting highlight student categories from radicals to reformers, with Muskie and Humphrey addressing law, violence, and Vietnam while calling for unity and Medicare expansion.
Columbus Indiana petitioned the Public Service Commission for authority to issue 450000 dollars in waterworks revenue bonds and raise water rates. Officials cited inadequate existing rates for operations and maintenance and funding for extensions and additions. The proposal sets a minimum 1.90 dollar monthly base with higher charges for initial water usage.
Missouri couple Bil and Kathy Dimondje completed an Alaska to Miami cruise in a 20 foot outboard boat, covering about 500 miles and crossing three Canadian provinces and 25 states. They tied up at a Miami pier aboard The Dimonds Triumph after six thousand gallons of gasoline and a journey from Juneau. They plan two days aboard a friend's cruiser for relaxation. They reported encounters with whales and storms and noted the trip tested outboard cruising range and endurance.
Indiana gubernatorial candidate Edgar D. Whitcomb attacked student rioting on campuses. He said he would not appoint university trustees who refuse to expel students guilty of riots and warned that inaction by trustees encourages disorder. He insisted riots causing property damage or injuries must be punished.
Shirley United Methodist Church WSS met at Mrs Delbert Reason's home. Members discussed Day Apart, Christmas bazaar, and a November 23 Gate event. They adopted patient Miss Pansy Platner at New Castle State Hospital and planned monthly canteen cards. Parish notes include referendum on pari mutuel betting and Eastern Star Obligation Night with district meeting set. Memorial services honored Past Grand Patron Harry Emmets. Past Masters dinner planned.
Shirley Joe Ittra minister of Shirley Christian Church spoke at Mt. Victory Ohio homecoming services. Fred Moore of Cadiz Christian Church led morning worship and Bill Irwin spoke in the evening. A Sept. 24 meeting set 10:30 am worship and 9:20 am Sunday school. date to be announced. Youth rally at Vermillion Christian drew 223. Betts any Christian won the trophy with 45 present. Seventeen from Wilkinson Church of Christ and 10 from Shirley attended. Ruth Circle of Wilkinson United Methodist met at Mrs. Robert Smith home. new members welcomed. plans included a bazaar for Nov 2 and pecan sales. Charter Night WSCS meeting slated for October. eight members and two guests attended.
The American Legion Auxiliary met in Middletown with Mrs. Gertrude Davis as host. Misses Becky Hall and Debbie Sanders reported as Girls State delegates, and a committee led by Mrs. Blanchi Hall was formed to organize drape project for the Legion Home. Mystery Pal Club hosted by Mrs. Peggy Cranor with guests. Prizes awarded to several attendees.
Soviet Premier Kosygin conducts unofficial talks in Finland with President Kekkonen at sea aboard a fishing boat. Finland fears possible Soviet troop stationing as details remain undisclosed. A joint communique is promised before Kosygin returns to Moscow.
Washington reports that House and Senate conferees approved gun control legislation banning interstate sales of rifles shotguns and all ammunition. The measure extends licensing or registration provisions and blocks mail order purchases for shipments across state lines. It now goes back to both houses for final action before a presidential sign.
Red Star accuses the United States Voice of America of waging global psychological warfare against socialist states and the Soviet Union. Observers say the charge aims to justify Soviet jamming of broadcasts after the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia. Trud urges Czech reform leaders to explain events and counter Western propaganda. VOA broadcasts were intensified after mid August moves into Czechoslovakia.
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