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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1972
Page
1
Associated Press reports from Beirut that a Black September raid underscores the Palestinians guerrilla movement's bankruptcy. The attack shocks observers, with some Arabs reportedly thrilled by the act, signaling a failed strategic moment for the movement.
Illinois State Police surveyed ruins on Bull Island in the Wabash River between Indiana and Illinois after a Labor Day weekend festival. A death was reported with no signs of violence. Thousands of dollars in property damage included trailers, camping gear, and vehicles. Police evacuated the site and investigated while crowds dispersed amid traffic detours and restricted access.
A young English woman, Judith Bet erley, 22, was beaten to death in a secluded Grant Park thicket. Police studied camera film for clues, noting a wristwatch and man’s neck chain left with the body. Witness described a man yelling as he intervened on a nearby footbridge.
Federal prison terms imposed on antiwar priest Philip Berrigan and Sister Elizabeth Mealister for smuggling letters into and out of prison as part of the Harrisburg Seven conspiracy case. Berrigan received two years on each of four counts, to run concurrently with his existing six-year sentence, making release possible before spring. Sister Mealister drew one year on one count and three years probation on the other two. both faced potential appeals and ongoing charges related to plans to kidnap Henry Kissinger and sabotage heating tunnels in Washington. Uncertainty remained over verdicts on remaining conspiracy counts.
Final rites and interments conducted at multiple local churches and cemeteries for Thomas C. Fivier Victor J Jackey Helen Manneman Delbert F Hofer Hubert Sloan and others with services at Harold E Rozelle Brown and Rutz and St Pauls Catholic Church Richardson area and Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Madison County Cancer Loan Cup board.
An obituary roundup for Anderson and Madison County lists multiple deaths with survivors including spouses children and grandchildren. Services are pending at various local homes with final rites scheduled in Memorial Park Cemetery and other local cemeteries.
Several local notices report a Chesterfield woman facing multiple charges. The incident began Sunday morning when deputies responded to a complaint about roaming animals near Chesterfield. The woman was bonded out. other obituaries and funeral notices follow for residents in nearby towns, including Maryville and Anderson.
Indiana governor candidate Welsh tells Rotary audience that the nest session must craft a new tax structure to fund public education, stressing statewide funding and a two thirds burden idea. He cites property tax as the major revenue source, critiques past budgets, calls for audits, and warns against political rhetoric while outlining current local tax trends and exemptions.
The Southern Madison County GOP announces a campaign opening at Pendleton with a ribbon cutting by David W. Seanis and a headquarters on West State Street. Evelyn Frazier says the Adams Fall Creek Green area will be served with an open house and refreshments. Local and state candidates are expected, including Dennis for Congress, Edwards for State Senate, Nellinger, Aerson, and others, with county officials also featured.
The Madison County sheriff's merit board recessed the hearing on Patrolman James Kelich until Monday October 2 at 6 p.m. Attorney Riley Sharp asked for the delay to allow Kelich's counsel time to prepare. Sheriff John Gunter and County Attorney Marion Withers concurred that postponement serves justice.
ALEXANDRIA An Alabama man was arrested by State Trooper Fred Wallis on Monday after a theft at Kilgore Standard. Robert Cover was apprehended at Indiana 9 and 103 by county, Anderson and state police after a money box was taken from a machine at the station. He faces theft and firearms violation charges. About $7.45 was reported missing from the station machine.
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