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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1973
Page
1
Lawyers for President Nixon urge a nine judge appeals court to block compelled turnover of Watergate tapes to a federal judge. Richardson shows FBI wiretap data to senators as Kissinger confirmation hangs in the balance.
The Madison County Tax Adjustment Board on Tuesday cut the 1974 Anderson civil city tax rate to 3.74 per 100 of assessed property, reducing the general fund by 11,755 dollars. City Controller Paul Newbern said several department budgets will be cut for the remainder of the year in line with the action. Anderson's budget for next year was discussed.
The city council approved salary increases for department heads and staff including Don McCarty and William McCarty, plus Lloyd Line. Tax rates for Anderson and several nearby school corporations, parks, and towns were set or adjusted with modest changes. The Madison-Grant district and several civil towns await action as the Grant County Tax Adjustment Board reviews budgets and rates.
UAW and General Motors extend their contracts beyond the Friday expiry while national talks also gain indefinite extensions with Ford. In Kokomo, about 300 Chrysler workers prepare for a possible Friday strike as tentative accords emerge on minor issues, with overtime a pending bargaining point. Local plants hold sessions to plan an orderly response and highlight seniority and skilled-work considerations.
In Santiago the military ousted President Salvador Allende after a 20 minute assault. He reportedly shot himself rather than surrender. A four man junta seized control, imposed a curfew, and censorship while thousands were detained in unrest that ended Chile's democratic socialist period.
The Madison County Sesquicentennial Commission announced a 12 day program led by Ronald G. Actis. Highlights include a September 19 Sesqui-Kickoff Breakfast with Paul Sage speaking, a September 22 government center dedication featuring Gerald Ford, and a grand parade starting September 22 with bands from Anderson, Madison Heights and others. Additional events cover pioneer days, historical tours, crafts show, and a hospitality center at the government center.
Final design for separating storm and sanitary sewers in downtown Anderson is underway. Construction may start in January with completion by July. total project cost about 812,280 funded locally and from state and federal sources for a Delaware Brown traffic recirculation area and reconfigured streets.
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