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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1966
Page
1
Atlanta police stopped rioting after a Wednesday flare up in Vine City. About 10 people were arrested as officers and crowds met in a tense standoff. The scene included a mix of anti black power rhetoric and calls for calm from community leaders.
The Madison County Council discussed trimming operating expenses amid tensions and rising welfare costs. Officials cited a 1966 style budget with notices of children’s services and personnel cuts while addressing crime and riot context. several departments reported reductions and a push to limit staff.
Indiana politicians clash over inflation taxes and education as Hendricks accuses opponents of inflaming voters with false charges. He urges debate with students and calls for a conference with Branigin aides to discuss costs and fire safety.
Arthur Pierce Jr. granted a new trial after a previous conviction for murder in the first degree of an Indianapolis woman. The case, venued from Hamilton County, will be tried in Madison Circuit Court with a request for more time to consult counsel. Pierce was sentenced to die in the electric chair. The judge ordered confinement at Pendleton until the date set for proceedings. A related union suit against the City of Anderson was filed August 31 and may involve a special judge selection today.
Becker and Becker and Associates win a $16 000 contract to study county offices and potential sites for a new courthouse. A first public sewer system meeting is set for September 14 at Edgewood School with district boundaries defined by Henry B Steg and Associates and City Engineers Office. Officials from the Board of Public Works Steg firm and city engineers will attend to explain the system and its scope to Forest Manor residents invited by mail.
Several hundred Fifth District Republicans gather at Linder's for the Ken Bowman Day fundraiser. Fifth District congressman Ken Bowman leads the event aided by Alexandria resident Mrs Mary Watson with tickets available at the Bowman Teens Meet Tonight. Plans for fall activities and reports from teens attending a national GOP program will be discussed.
The Madison County Council passed an ordinance to form the County Board of Park and Recreation. Hazel Bey will serve as ex officio member with three additional appointees. The panel will act as a foundation for future park development and recreation facilities.
Cape Kennedy AP reports Gemini 11 mission leaders declared the flight go after a full Earth-bound rehearsal of the 107 minute space walk. astronaut Richard Gordon and Imhof practiced inside the capsule using a mock satellite as the final review board approved all mission aspects.
The Anderson City Council considers two late additions including a maintenance center project priced at 200000 to 300000 and a contract with John for architectural services with a 5000 guarantee if plans are dumped after draw. The second ordinance would fund space-related improvements and a 107 minute rally during Gemini 11 planned on W 22nd Street.
In Cleveland a six year old named Clyde Foster rode bicycle without training wheels from his Avenue home toward downtown. Police on Memorial Shoreway intercepted him after passing motorists alerted them and returned him home safely.
The Wilson Boys Club at W. 30th St resumes after three weeks of cleaning and painting. It will run after school hours 3 to 6 and 9 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, with plans for a future swimming program at Anderson High School and arts and crafts. Staff includes executive director Xay B. Humphrey, physical director Wilert Hall Jr., secretary Maribeth Grimes, and Bruce Humphrey.
Frank D. OConnor 58 president of the New York City Council won the Democratic nomination on the first ballot over Howard Samuels in Buffalo. The Liberals endorsed Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr aligning with the party bid to unite the ticket ahead of the Rockefeller challenge. The Liberals typically draw 250000 to 350000 votes which can decide a close race.
The safety board discussed a proposition and tabled it for further study at the next scheduled meeting. Fire Chief Jack Richardson outlined that dumps should become sanitary fills and that dumping be controlled. Please turn to Page 2, Column 6.
A notice lists newborns in the Anderson area including a boy at 1603 W 19th St and girls born to families such as Beardsley of Alexandria Groves Reed Thompson Saul Bearman at River Park addresses. Names include Herman Beardsley Frank Groves Ned Thompson Michael Saul and Michael Bearman.
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