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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1972
Page
1
A Vietnamese official tours Nam Dinh and Phat Diem Cathedral ruins amid air attacks and civilian suffering. TV witnesses and visiting women recount destruction as F105s fly overhead while families mourn and prayers rise over the damaged landmark.
Elwood Mayor Gene Staite issued four reasons Thursday for vetoing a downtown parking ordinance affecting Anderson Main and 7th streets. He proposed an alternate plan allowing signal timing control with cautionary signs at intersections, while noting Indiana law requires engineering study backing parking limits on state rights of way. The council may override with a three fourths vote at the next meeting.
Washington AP reports a widening dispute over administration handling of U S Soviet wheat talks. Vice President Agnew denial conflicts with Times account of an FBI request tied to a wheat sale. White House and officials insist prior statements stand while probing details remain unsettled.
The Senate approved a stringent anti skyjacking bill creating a new national air security force, screening all airline passengers for at least a year, and potential death penalties for hijackers. It also imposes fines and imprisonment for threats and false information, with the plan reviewed by the FAA after 12 months.
Washington AP reports that pressure mounts as Senator Ribicoff backs a late compromise on welfare reform. Mansfield plans to bring the bill to the floor next week, contingent on Finance Committee action. Discussion centers on Workfare versus Nixon Family Assistance Plan with projected costs and eligibility changes.
Alexandria Elizabeth Hunley 72 118 W Montce St died Thursday at Willowsing Home. Elwood Ivan Reasoner 83 1225 E St died at Mercy Hospital after extended illness. Survivors include son Earl Reasoner and others. Funeral services at St John Lutheran Church Elwood with burial at Elwood City Cemetery. Friends may call at Jackley Landrum Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Saturday. Mamie Merrill 70 of Route 2 died Thursday at Dicky Nursing Home after years of illness. Surviving husband three children and sister Jenna Hess Elwood. Funeral arrangements pending at Copier and Fesler Funeral Home.
In Anderson area weather caused minor injuries to three people on Thursday night. A 16 year old Spitterfield Road youth suffered a bruised arm when his car skidded on wet pavement at Dover Street and York Street, and was treated and released at St Johns Hospital. A second crash at Indiana 9 and 169 injured two. Dale King of Markleville was treated for scalp lacerations and released while Nellie Riggs was admitted for observation at Methodist Hospital. Mrs Nellie L Riggs of Shirley died at Methodist Hospital after brief illness. she was active in local church groups and clubs. Surviving family includes husband and several relatives.
Monsignor Balthasar Fischer of Tile Germany discusses a Vatican guided reform of the sacrament for the Divine Worship commission. The new rite prioritizes physical and spiritual benefits, moves away from fear or fervor, and allows administration before death.
A reflective piece urges courage to resist wrong, follow conscience, and trust in God as the source of strength. It emphasizes standing firm against compromise and recognizing the moral duty to act righteously, even when difficult.
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