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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1968
Page
1
The forecast from The Associated Press predicts clear skies turning cooler temps in Indiana with below normal readings through the week. A five day outlook shows highs near 50s and lows around 30s, while winds and light snow flurries are possible in northern areas.
Mayor J. B. Fisnagan and Bob Hodson, chairman of the board of works, attended the American Public Works Conference held last week in Miami Florida. Government officials equipment representatives and works board members from across the nation joined discussions on mutual problems and cooperation.
A man identified as Wille D. Gaw, 48, of 428 Elva Street, Indianapolis, remained in satisfactory condition after accidentally shooting himself high on the right side of the chest while cleaning a 22 caliber rifle Saturday. Officials at Robert Long Hospital reported the update.
The Anderson Board of Public Works approves a new fire station contract as part of the Meadowbrook addition projects. Details cite progress on water works and construction efforts, with bids to hire two sweeper crews and a focus on completing mains, taps, and service installations amid labor shortages.
Mrs Mary Margaret Terry Logansport was installed Sunday night as president of the Indiana Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association at their annual convention. New officers include Ruth Alternstein Connersville Dorothy Cotterell Covington Cletus Miller Huntington Dorothy Collins Marion Richard Conners Indianapolis Lucy Atkinson Gas City Marie Saunders Lewisville Mearlee Hatfield history.
Six Anderson men attended the District 11 Toastmasters conference in Rockville Indiana on Sunday November 27. Highlights included leadership and training programs for clubs areas and district officers a bridge tour for delegates wives and the humorous speech contest. Attending from Anderson were Harold Corbin parliamentaryian Carl Young district chaplain Perry Dagis assistant area governor Howard R Kelley editor of the district spokesman Charles Solid aid Orval Eubank.
AP reports Indiana traffic deaths nearing 1967 levels with two fatal crashes. Edward G. Martz, 6, Munroe, died after his car collided with two trucks at US 27 and Indians 4, south of Decatur. Maria drove through a stop sign into a milk truck, starting a chain crash. Shannon Christine Isor, 3, Indianapolis, died after a collision at Ind 23 and 23½ junction near Martinsville. Ronald D Isom was involved in the crash. Raymond J. Peters, 89, Fulda, died after a two car crash in Tell City. he had been wounded Saturday.
Madist County sheriff deputies repacted the armed robbery of the Charlie Walkers Marathon service station near Orestes last night at about 7 12. Margaret Griffey was alone in the station when a man carrying a derringer accosted her and took about 30 dollars from the cash register. The suspect was described as 18 to 25 years old, about five feet three inches tall, around 180 pounds, with dark hair and a ruddy complexion.
About 2 000 Czech students and supporters chanted go home atop 600 Prague police as Soviet and Warsaw Pact troops keep watch near the Soviet Embassy. Fire trucks nudged protesters away while leaders arrived at the National Theater for a state event.
Wallace runs for president on four party lines in 48 states. On ballots his names vary as American Independent Party or American Party, with New York electors under Courage Party and Indiana under George C. Wallace party. AP reports from New York.
Indiana observers assess the GOP ticket with Roth and Manfred Core as campaign leads, Branigin absent from key events, and a six to five Indiana congressional split likely to hold. Democratic worries focus on Negro turnout and Wallace backing, while civil rights leaders back Humphrey and Kennedy, as efforts to unite labor voters for local candidates face voter fatigue.
Obituaries for John F. Boyd 68 of Albuquerque and Goldie Hilligoss Hoff man 8 of Anderson detail family, church ties, workplaces, and survivors. The Indiana rally features U S Senator Ruckelshaus addressing gun policy and Vietnam concerns aboard the Belle of Louisville with 700 supporters, plus remarks on presidential politics and changing federal power.
Obituaries from Frankton Pendleton and nearby areas note Nellie Jones 71 of Frankton died suddenly at home. She was born June 24 1897 in Madison County and attended First Walied Methodist Church. Survived by three brothers Lyman C. Jones Raymond D. Jones and Robert Jones. Funeral at George C. Harper Funeral Home with service Wednesday at 2 PM and interment in Netsse Cemetery near Perkinsville. Also Faye Clendenen 59 Pendleton died Saturday at St John’s in Anderson, survived by husband, four stepchildren, sister, brother, and many relatives. Funeral Wednesday 10 AM at Cornet Bright Funeral Home with burial in Grove Lawn Cemetery. Local soldier Hagan referenced in continued death page. Birthday news from Formosa reports Chiang Kai-shek planning quiet celebration with family. Birth and other items truncated.
Wallace part y observers are blocked by strict watcher limits for secretary of state races, Graves says the Wallace party was not listed in rules at the time, and argues equal protection may be denied. Board plans ballot rules and union representation while awaiting county attorney approval. Separate notes report bids on police and welfare vehicle units and a drainage project survey in Rolling Acres, with local officials to meet on November 15.
A short note warns that nicotine is extremely deadly and that only a very small quantity can kill a person quickly. The caution emphasizes the lethal risks and urges careful handling and storage to prevent accidental poisoning.
More than 100 firefighters from Anderson and nearby towns attended a three hour session on operation and maintenance of fire fighting pumps at Fire Station 7 2230 Bath Street Anderson. The program organized by Waterous Pump Co featured six pump models and a trainer to demonstrate mechanical parts. Representatives from Services Today discussed related equipment and provided demonstrations. Funeral rites for Raymond Russell Keithley 66 of 103 Drive will be held today at Sells and Rowe Funeral Home. Interment at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.
Missionary teacher MiY shavwahe Tagslowary on furlough from Sierra Leone West Africa will speak at the 7 o clock Sunday service at North Side United Brethren in Christ Church. Rev Elbert Wallace notes the speaker will display African articles and show colored slides of his work as a teacher at the African post.
In Albany Nixon urged that the will of the people be expressed overwhelmingly in November. He argued for an electoral college victory far beyond a simple majority and emphasized a clear mandate to govern.
A teacher guides a girl to draft a letter to Dr Michael DeRakey in Houston about a patient with a plastic heart. The doctor replies that a plastic heart holds love from many who care, and that love exists in family, friendship, and among people who know or do not know each other.
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