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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1968
Page
1
Queen Elizabeth II opened the British Parliament in a ceremony marked by tradition in the House of Lords. The speech from the throne outlined reforms including the House of Lords overhaul and extending votes for 1 year-olds, though the document was drafted by Prime Minister Harold Wilson's government.
The Justice Department civil rights division was asked to investigate the Sept 16 murder of Carol Marie Jenkins in Martinsville Indiana by the Indianapolis NAACP branch. Jenkins, 21, was stabbed to death while selling encyclopedias door to door, with NAACP citing local Ku Klux Klan influence.
A Purdue food science lecture outlined rising protein demand and new sources, with Dr Liske noting a $6 billion annual food sector and future products from soy and sea resources. The discussion touched on protein needs, processing trends, and advances in food production amid population growth and rising costs.
Dr Liske notes Tumbey 04 families with good diets fell from 60 to 50 percent between 1955 and 165 due to reduced dairy dairy products and fresh fruit and vegetables. He believes future food industry careers offer diverse opportunities for youth.
Reports say planned air and water strikes on North Vietnam could proceed despite calls for a bombing halt. South Vietnamese leader Thieu rejects public rift with Washington and hints at a conditional halt while Allied forces claim a major delta operation destroyed 72 Viet Cong craft and 167 fortifications. Five American sailors wounded. Communist casualties undetermined. Nixon attacks Humphrey and Democrats as he campaigns in Cleveland and pledges more defense spending.
A fragment indicates plans or discussions about a secret Johnson Abrams meeting after a White House conference. The report notes Abrams, the U S commander in Vietnam, retired to Saigon and a potential Washington visit was chosen over Pacific locations. There is mention of a U S bombings halt in North Vietnam possibly soon, with comments from Japanese officials.
Obituaries and notices list Robert Allen Rider 40 of Patterson Lane who died at St John s Hospital after serving in the Korean War era and active in Boy Scouts and Masonic groups. Also listed are Herbert Thomas Joseph and Hazel Lindsey with survivors and funeral details, plus Kenneth Hamilton and others with service info and arrangements. Local election notes touch on precincts, voting machines, and absentee ballots amid Vietnam talks.
The Sigma Alpha Chi Dela Chapter attended Akron Ohio convention with a Greek themed mixer. Mrs Nora Statford elected secretary. attendees listed include Robert Doles Hubert Padgett and Florence Brown. The meeting lasted about ninety minutes and featured remarks on peace in Southeast Asia.
Fred H Candell 4 a Fortville farmer died at home after a long Fortville life. Survived by sister Hazel Newland and brother Tracy Caudell both of Indianapolis. Services to be held at Fisher Funeral Home and Gravel Lawn Cemetery. Louie Kuzminjay 64 of Fairmount died today at Fairmount Christian Church. Interment Park Cemetery.
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