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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1971
Page
5
The Vatican faces a heated discussion over a working paper criticizing church policy and urging a deep probe into income, wealth, and influence. It calls for action on speech rights and the exploitation of developing nations, framing aid as justice not charity.
In Brighton AP reports Britain will retain troops in Northern Ireland until the IRA ends its terror. Maudling defended internment of suspected Catholics and Catholics and Protestants would share governance. Heath’s government aims to broaden support and counter inflation, with a major vote on the European Common Market looming.
A letter by Dr. Crane argues flowers are soul food after Martha M died, urging gifts to the Cancer Society over funeral wreaths. He recalls personal loss, cites Beecher and Judas, and describes how flowers convey sympathy, urging readers to request his bereavement booklet.
A Connecticut school sees pupils request a 19 minute free period for smoking amid a wave of letters about school life. A Maryland case is cited with parents backing demands. A 17 year old Alabama football fatality is noted. The writer links smoking, pep rallies, and fashion to posture and health, signing as Dr. William Brady.
Patricia Roberts Harris, acting chair of the Democratic National Convention Credentials Committee, vows to enforce reforms strictly. The former ambassador to Luxembourg and law dean, 47, was elected by the national committee over reformist Sen. Harold Hughes and ties enforcement to Black rights and women's rights, saying she is beyond debating those issues.
National Education Week runs Oct 24 to Oct 30 with Parents Visitation Night and Open House on Oct 21 and a convocation on Oct 22. AHS will showcase displays, with departments in the front hall and a special Area Vocational School. The Oct 22 convocation features the AHS band, Choral Club singers, and a student panel from speech classes.
Rice University scientist Dr. John Freeman reports that Apollo era instruments detected water vapor on the moon, suggesting natural sources and possible underground venting. He cautions the findings oppose some geochemist views and imply ongoing lunar geological activity even as debate continues.
A Bethesda Baptist church session is announced for Sunday after morning worship and Mrs. Harris is appointed acting chair of the credentials committee for the nominating convention in Miami Beach next July. Harris becomes the first woman to hold a major party chairmanship, with a background tracing to Chicago and Howard University, later teaching at Howard and serving as dean of its law school briefly amid campus turmoil.
Thespian group at Anderson High School inducted 41 members including John Abel Bev Bonge Christiana Brandin Susie Barau Kim Cochran and others after tryout performances judged by sponsor Mrs Maxine Bridges. Troupe officers Don Gates Mary Babb Niki Dunbar and Beth Paugh led the ceremony as plans roll out for the annual Play Festival and Awards Night on December 16.
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