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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1968
Page
1
A family crowd near Cape Canaveral and the Space Center viewed the Saturn rocket lift off as astronauts Schirra Eisele and Cunningham began the mission. Parents and children watched from homes and nearby areas as the launch proceeded toward ignition and liftoff amid excitement and pride.
The piece recounts turbulent 1988 Congress events including recesses and near-split votes. It notes enacted laws on housing discrimination crime control and firearms while referencing postal inspector remarks on materials deemed offensive and parental rights in mail content.
Indiana story notes Virgil Grissom and Astronauts spouses among attendees as the Rock organization backs a Citizens task force to study state finances. Dr James A Papke leads the panel at Purdue. Lt. Gov. Rock and Mrs. Hamilton attend.
Officials vow action after a rough session marked by delays and a long lock in on Capitol Hill. Officers report grail to gravity pull remarks and a push to clear obstructive election signs as city departments prepare to remove all such signs.
In Madison and nearby counties deaths include Miss Anna Walker 72 of Fairmount with service details at Hunt Funeral Home. Other obituaries note Mrs Hannah Wise 66 of Marion with services at First Presbyterian and local church events listed for Middletown and area churches.
Czechoslovak leader Dubcek speaks on party harmony and unity after the killing of a prominent ally. He warns extremists from both sides not to undermine the reform movement and stresses the need to avoid internal strife as the country pursues socialism.
Reeded OCR fragment notes Ing Jerton and Folz at a meeting where Republicans accused Democrats of causing an exodus. It lists church events at Nerll Side 29 Broadway including Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and worship services at 11 a.m and 7 p.m with a theme Your Response to Gods Redeeming Love and Lords Provides His Own.
The report details debates on economic growth and political stagnation, citing per capita income changes and employment trends. It notes Dubeck's liberalization efforts and upcoming Kremlin meetings with Premier Cernik to discuss legalizing Soviet occupation and troop withdrawal within the socialist bloc.
The report notes an overall increase of 72 work and personal service jobs, with 288 more workers to be added to employment rolls soon. Obstacles and negotiations slow ratification of a pact as debates center on major powers and nuclear concerns, while U.S. and allied forces report ongoing operations in Southeast Asia and Czechoslovakia.
Born August 14, 1899 in Vel lare county, Mrs. Thomas, daughter of James and Minnie F. Thomas, died after illness. Survived by brother May We Thomas of Gaston and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday at 1 am at Gaston Church with Rev. Herman Susyer. burial Bethel Cemetery.
Obituaries record final rites for Dorothy M. Pine 43 wife of Ralph Ping with services at Brown and Bule Funeral Home and interment Maplewood Cemetery. Arthur U Griffy 73 of Dayton Ohio to be buried East Maplewood. Emma Wale 1426 Sherman St to be laid to rest East Maplewood. Infant Konda A Burden burial held at East Maplewood Cemetery with parents Susan Stevens and button. final rites at locations noted. Burial services by Brown and Buzz Furecal Home.
Funeral services for Joseph P. Davis age 83 of 104s Amantara Dr Rerilege Apts will be held at 10 with Rev Edwin Helin officiating at Brown and Bute yah home Interment Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery
Vice President Hubert Humphrey and Richard Nixon will meet face to face for the first time in the presidential campaign at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. About 2,500 guests are expected as both candidates deliver brief addresses. Former Postmaster General James A. Farley will be the principal speaker, with Mayor John Lindsay and Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller also slated to speak. The Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation was created in 1933 to aid the poor and sick regardless of race or creed.
Liquor store Sears Southdale opens its doors across from K Mact, inviting shoppers to explore a new selection and rival nearby outlets. Grand opening adds convenience for residents in the Southdale area seeking spirits and mixers.
Walter Haynes, chair of Elwich administration board and longtime church member, will deliver Sundays sermon. He served as Madison County agent 1984 to 1969, led local Chamber efforts, and held Kiwanis leadership roles. He also contributed to United Fund and Red Cross campaigns and led Madison County planning commissions. The article notes a state tax rate of 290 per person in 1966.
Nixon promised to repeal the 10 percent Subtax as soon as possible, calling it a war tax. He drew over 41,000 people to Moody Coliseum at Southern Methodist University where attendees urged fiscal reform. Some students cheered while others began leaving before the end of his speech.
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