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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1972
Page
1
A trio of ordinances would authorize purchase of a 22 acre park site on East 38th Street and add one acre to Myers Lake, with a 65 000 dollar appropriation likely to pass on third reading. The measures are part of holdover items from August and September meetings as the council meets at 7 30 p m.
Maple Village Corporation seeks Business-1 zoning for 1908 Mounds Rd with Milton Owen listed as owner, currently Residential 3. A contract for city dispatch with Richland Township. Real estate purchase of 7500 dollars for a new electric substation on Park Rd near 25th St by Central Indiana Railroad. A 3495 dollar purchase for a water pollution control plant vehicle. Village Pantry site east of 3800 Columbus Ave for a Business-1 zone with co owners Charles Armington and Helen Ecoff, currently Residential 2. Industrial-1 zoning at 3100 Main for offices owned by Armington, currently Residential 3. Two dissenting votes approved with a right of way covenant. A Standard Oil site on Scatterfield Rd west of I-69 across from Holiday Inn zoned Business-1, owner Myrtle Darlington, currently Residential 2, approved with two dissenting votes.
The French diplomatic mission in Hanoi was heavily damaged and its delegate Pierre Susini wounded during a U.S. air raid that targeted targets northeast of the French compound. U.S. officials admitted bombs may have caused some damage but suggested shells or missiles could be involved. France denounced the attack as deplorable.
Democrats Bodine and Sharp travel through Madison County with stops in Summit Pendleton Markleville and Chesterfield. Bodine holds a student reception at Anderson College and a 5 30 p m press conference at Local 662 Union Hall. Public reception at 7 30 p m at 1200 Meridian. Republicans plan door to door and telephone blitzes to reach most voters before election day.
A 26 year old woman died from head injuries in a two car crash on Ind 9N Aug 25. A Marion driver died at the scene with a passenger also killed. Investigators found whiskey at the scene and a bottle cap in the deceased Marion woman’s hand. Funeral services are planned in Fairmount with burial at Park Cemetery. Local political events include Ted Wilson and Sargent Shriver appearances and a Peachtree Center Plaza Hotel project in Atlanta.
Clark MacGregor chairman of the Nixon re election committee told reporters in Indianapolis that the Vietnam fighting could be over by year end. He said McGovern's peace plan resembles a virtual surrender and peace at any price. The blitz with Otis Bowen and others proceeded to Gary Lafayette and Terre Haute for campaign stops.
Henry Kissinger completes a fourth straight day of talks with North Vietnam in Paris and delays departure amid rising bets on a possible breakthrough. Page 2 notes. A separate jail hearing in DC ends with hostages and inmate complaints. Page 2. Rebate plan for 1971 policyholders under Massachusetts no fault auto plan announced. Page 18. Reds beat Pirates 4 3 to reach World Series as Moose helps Foster score at Riverfront. Page 19. Pacers open ABA season at Carolina with Go For Three In 73 slogan. Page 22.
The Carroll County Pork Producers Association urges Hoosier County be declared a disaster area after hog cholera outbreaks. Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz declares a national emergency. Cloudy cooler today with near 60 highs and 30 percent rain today. Friday should be mostly sunny and warmer with upper 60s. Obituaries and other sections noted on page 23.
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