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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1972
Page
2
Arab U.N. delegations urged Kurt Waldheim to condemn Israeli raids on Syria and Lebanon with the same force as the Munich massacre. The group draft noted perceived bias and pushed for debate on terrorism at the General Assembly session.
A federally funded three year program adds a county wide bookmobile to the Anderson-Anderson Stony Creek system. The vehicle carries 3,500 books and will supplement school stops with community visits for adults. Schedule lists specific dates for Chesterfield College Corner Daleville Duck Creek Boone Two Fall Creek Heights Frankton Ingalls Jackson Township Leach Markleville Summitville Valley Grove and more by month.
A local political outreach lists a phone line 642-9905 for supporters to register to vote by the September 23 deadline. The note emphasizes paid political messaging and party alignment.
Madison Circuit Judge Carl T. Smith issued a permanent injunction against showing controversial films at local drive ins viewed by non paying patrons. The action by Madison County Prosecutor William Lawler targets Cinecom Corporation after complaints, with prior temporary order against North Anderson and South Anderson drive inns. Attorney J Byron Hayes of Ft Wayne represented Cinecom.
Anderson patrolman Gilbert Hall answered a call to Sears at 1204 Main St Friday morning. Doors were chained shut with heavy chains and windows painted green. Workers washed off the latex paint. bolt cutters opened the doors without damage. A sign reading Go Muncie Beat Anderson pointed to intra company rivalry as the motive.
Franklin Indiana AP reports the Franklin Community Schools board voted to allow pregnant girls to remain in school. The policy lets unmarried students attend with written permission from physician and guardian and allows reentry after birth or miscarriage with approvals. Married students also require physician approval for continued attendance.
Two commercial ships collided off the North Carolina coast and drifted with a five mile oil slick threatening Cape Hatteras beaches. The Republica de Colombia and Trans Hawaii suffered damage. one missing engineer is unaccounted for as crews monitor fuel leaks and pursue possible separation only if safe.
Sen Hubert H Humphrey returning to Indiana assailed the Nixon administration for broken promises and soaring prices. He spoke at a $50 birthday tribute to former Gov Matthew Welsh urging Hoosier Democrats to back Welsh for another term and criticizing Nixon for vetoes and tax plans.
Retired Admiral H. Kent Hewitt died at 85 in Porter Hospital Middlebury Vermont after an illness. Hewitt led World War II invasions in North Africa Sicily Salerno and later commanded the U.S. 8th Fleet. He leaves his widow Floride Louise Hunt and two daughters with services set for the U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis.
Eight students began studies this week at Saint John's School of medical technology bringing this year's enrollment to a capacity of twelve. Education Coordinator M. Gary Shuster said.
James Smith of Pittsburgh died Thursday at 12 30 a m He is survived by two daughters both in Anderson and two sisters both of Anderson Services set for Monday at 11 a m at Waples Funeral Home Pittsburgh Bernard B Rebuck Elwood 74 died Thursday at Tipton County Memorial Hospital after an extended illness He married Mabel in 1919 He survived by wife one daughter one son six grandchildren and one granddaughter Funeral Monday at 1 30 p m Clark Funeral Home with burial in Elwood City Cemetery Visiting hours listed and multiple relatives named.
Loganport police report Anderson man Jack E. Lucas aged 41 was killed when struck by a moving freight car in the railroad yard about a mile south of Logansport. Lucas worked as a Penn Central conductor and belonged to Mt. Moriah Lodge Scottish Rite Murat Temple and a local church. He is survived by his parents a brother and a nephew. services are pending at Baker Brothers Funeral Home in Anderson.
Birth notices list numerous families welcoming new babies at home and hospital. Names include Burlin and Mrs Childers, Sturgis, Allman, Stevens, Cas tor, Wampler, Waymire, Lewis, Collison, Wright, Kuecher, and Marsh with newborns described as boys or girls. Locations span Anderson, Indianapolis, Alexandria, Frankton, Tulsa, and addresses in local streets. Grandparents named for several births.
Loren K Wolf fang 77 of Rt 2 Fortville died at 6 15 pm Friday after five days of illness at Winona Memorial Hospital Indianapolis He was a World War I U S Army veteran and member of VFW Greenfield Survived by wife Emily three sons Norman Jerry Elgin IL Loren E Fortville three daughters Esther Elmerich Noblesville Jan Gardner Ingalls Virginia Raymer Fortville one brother Floyd Ft Myers Fla one sister Anna Richards Fennville 16 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren Funeral Tuesday 2 pm Fisher Leroy Wright officiating Gravel Lawn Cemetery calling after 7 pm Sunday
Frank Harold Minnick of Middletown 57 died Thursday night at Ball Memorial Hospital Muncie after a long illness. He was a retired plastering contractor. Survived by sisters Doris Graddy Lucille Merritt and Roma Pierson, brother Paul E Minnick and several nieces and nephews. Services by Rev David Whitteberry Sunday 2 p.m. at Ballard and Shirey Funeral Home with burial Miller Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Four students received diplomas Tuesday at Saint John's Hospital School of Medical Technology. Recipients were Sandra Scharnhorst Anderson College David Smith Joyce Highwood and Violette Gedmintas Ball State University. Dr George Welker Ball State pre medical technology advisor spoke as principal speaker in the hospital dining room. The ceremony brings total graduates from the school this year to eleven.
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