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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1971
Page
1
Harbaugh told about 140 chamber of commerce members that the downtown program must show potential revenues to attract public support. He urged business leadership to join with officials, stressing the effort is part of a broader community improvement plan and requires united backing to move forward.
Governor Rockefeller defended the decision to send state troopers into Attica prison, as the riot ends with a toll of 42 deaths including nine hostages and 32 convicts. Questions linger about throat slitting reports and sources of gunfire, while officials claim misstatements and confusion occurred amid tear gas and gunfire.
A bomb tore through Tu Do Night Club in Saigon killing 15 people and wounding 57, including seven U.S. soldiers. The blast, a major anti-American incident, damaged the club and nearby motorbikes. Police reported many civilians injured as ambulances and patrols swarmed the area near the National Election Center. The attack occurred amid heightened unrest and came as Sen. George McGovern faced political fallout from a separate incident nearby.
Mayor J E Flanagan announced a three week survey by the American Insurance Association now ISO will review Andersons fire protection. Based on 1963 report and improvements since then the city hopes a lower Class V rating will cut casualty insurance costs for homes businesses and government facilities.
Rex W Byrum 57 storeroom manager for Anderson Municipal Electric and husband of former County Clerk Alpha Byrum died at 10 15 am Wednesday at Community Hospital after at work ill Burial planned at Frankton IOOF Cemetery Funeral services set for 2 30 pm Saturday at Harold E Rozelle Funeral Home with Dr Virgil Bjork in charge Born Anderson Jan 27 1914 son of Daniel and Amanda RosenStihl Byrum Funeral home hours and calling details noted
Corrections Commissioner Heyne will brief Gov. Whitcomb in his office on a reportedly minor disturbance at the Pendleton Reformatory Wednesday night. No injuries or shootings reported, but details remain undisclosed. Police stood by for about two hours. not connected to Sept. 1969 inmate deaths and prior riot.
Police faced an armed barricaded man at 3733 Forrest Terrace who refused to surrender. Gardner Albitz, radio operator and resident, held his home under a long standoff as officers held formations, blocked streets, and used limited lighting. Chief Wright and Assistant Chief Vaughn chose to outwait him to avoid injuries. Detective Benson spoke with Albitz while he waited, noting his odd behavior and gun presence.
A blaze at Lil Haven Nursing Home in Salt Lake City left 6 dead and 12 injured among 18 residents, all on the top floor. One severely injured survivor, Norman Lee, 45, jumped to escape. Fire officials said the fire started on the top floor and caused heavy smoke, while managers and investigators described residents slow to awaken. Senator Moss announced plans for a personal inquiry into the facility and fire safety gaps.
Hurricane Edith moves toward Louisiana with a warning from Cameron to Morgan City. Evacuations ordered for low coastal areas as Edith regains strength in the Gulf of Mexico, with forecast landfall Thursday and tides up to 10 feet and winds over 100 mph. Shelters planned in Lake Charles and Abbeville while residents seek inland refuge.
Page 2 lists obituaries from the Anderson and Madison County area with brief biographical details and funeral notices. The section notes recent deaths and provides locations and dates where available.
An item was sold consisting of seven cans. The note touts strong results and urges readers to call 643-5371 for a Want-Advisor to help sell unwanted items.
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