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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1972
Page
2
Editorial argues Connecticut relocates welfare recipients from out of state to home, claiming lower cost than keeping them. Cites rapid city flood aid in South Dakota as example of community charity, notes 472 people sent home last year at $26,000 versus $532,000 staying in state. Encourages reevaluating waste and calling for action.
The Marshfield Missouri mall posted Rep. Sam Steiger of Arizona delivering a first speech on a national Right to Work Law. He argued that the United States tolerates compulsory unionism as a flagrant abuse of individual liberty and urged Americans to stand up for freedom.
A 12 percent hike in Anderson property tax is sought by Mayor Robert Rock for the first year in office. The 1973 rate would rise to 11.42 if the State Board approves, up 1.22 from last year, marking a record one year increase.
A midwest newspaper ad for a house ironing job sparks a humorous conflict with Mrs. Breck. A neighbor recalls dull routines and imagines bold alternatives while musing on domestic roles and freedom, ending with a shared joke about helping someone succeed.
A 1972 Gen. Fea piece argues that Vietnamese Catholics endure severe state harassment in North Vietnam and heavy pressure to assimilate. It cites mass indoctrination, restricted worship, and brainwashing camps, noting South Vietnam hosts about 2 million Catholics with many priests and nuns. The article frames faith as a solace amid totalitarian tactics and compares oppression to historical persecutions.
Paul Harvey argues this is America's first war with no heroes as veterans decline benefits while Arizona funds a robust veterans outreach program. He cites Eddie Rickenbacker and Vietnam aces, notes public ambivalence, cites Murray Posner on No Victory Parades, and warns of a coming shift in attitudes toward veterans and war. Steve Ritchie is mentioned as a lone exception.
A fragment lists U S Senators and House representatives with office rooms in Washington D C The text includes Sen R Vance Hartke Room 431 Old Senate Office Building and Sen Birch E Bayh Jr Room 304 both in Washington D C 20510 It also lists Rep David W Denny Room 1724 Laingworth Dien Building and Rep Elwo ut Hillis Room 151 Longworth Building Washington 11 20545 plus Rep William G Bray Room in Rayburn Office Building Washington D C 20515 The source is garbled but identifies congressional contact points.
Political writers doubt a Nixon landslide in 1972 arguing current polls and intuition conflict with history. They cite inflation and unemployment costs, limited military gains in Vietnam, and Nixon’s resilient position despite criticisms, with McCloskey and Ashbrook as nominal threats and Kennedy era legitimacy lingering.
Alice Widener describes the FBI Academy at Quantico as a modern center of learning in arts and sciences. Inspectors Mooney and Holis oversee administration and academics while new agents study with discipline, lectures, and a strong motto of knowledge, courage, and integrity amid debates about campus culture and national ideals.
Washington observers warn that McGovern allied candidates are defeating long time Democratic incumbents in primary races from New York to California. Age and ideology mix with realignment as conservatives flee to the Republican camp, threatening party control in Congress. Black voters and new youth support shift power toward McGovern coalition.
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