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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1968
Page
6
A dozen Black prisoners remain isolated in a segregated section after a September riot at Long Binh. U.S. officials say no force was used and inmates receive food and water as guards avoid entering the compound. The uprising left one dead and five injured, with most injuries from prisoner clashes.
New Orleans officials test a mixed patrol unit with female officers paired with male counterparts while some wives voice concerns and others express support. Patrolman Reed Armond notes his wife, a sheriff's dispatcher, is not worried. Patrolwoman Weinmanison defends the plan, stressing the MEN of the force are gentlemen.
David E Leullen, an American educator, recalls his Laos visit with Laotian royalty and ceremonies. He notes polite reception and royal audience with King Savang Vatthana, describes Luang Prabang customs, and mentions his role starting an English school there. He plans further study at Ball State University.
In Mexico City police and students fought for hours at the National Polytechnic Institute and nearby areas. Troops used tear gas and high powered weapons injuring more than 60 and killing at least three as students barricaded buildings and seized buses amid ongoing unrest. Residents aided students by throwing objects at police, while a blackout plunged parts of the north central city into darkness.
Bethel Methodist Church Women’s Society meets in Anderson with Mrs. Gordon Philippe presiding. Mrs. Dale Bright led devotions on Being with People Who Hurt. Dues paid, lunch served, a garden-vegetable auction followed. Next month a salad luncheon is planned at Mrs. Glen Shinabarger’s home.
Don Hancock Anderson radio and television announcer will speak at 2 Week Wednesday at the YMCA about television coverage of the recent Democratic convention in Chicago. William Vilesek will introduce him with Peter Heiden in charge of the brief business session.
Neighborhood Girl Scout leaders met at Chesterfield Christian Church with Mrs. Martyn Hughes presiding. They discussed projects and deadlines. training starts Oct 1 at Tanglewood Lodge and runs to Oct 22. A February district event is planned and delegates were chosen for the upcoming Council meeting.
Public notices announce a divorce complaint filed in Madison Superior Court with a required answer by Oct 7, 1968. Additional notices address the estate of Meward V. Gabbard, with claim deadlines of six months from publication. The Indiana medical association meeting and Senator Murphy speech are also noted in Fort Wayne and Madison County contexts.
In Indianapolis both parties roll caravans to court voters. The Democratic Women’s Division sails with a 4:30 a.m. departure on a 15 day tour across the state aboard a decorated bus carrying wives of top candidates and two women contenders. At 2:30 p.m. the GOP Nixon Agnew “Watch Wagon” arrives for a Monument Circle rally after a Washington departure en route across 17 states on a 6,500 mile national tour.
A lengthy auction notice listing public sales across Indiana and nearby locales items include household goods farm equipment antiques and estate sales with dates from Sept 22 to Oct 3 at multiple sites and auctioneers such as McShurley Kirk Dunlap Jones Mood and Whelchel. Also mentions political rally plans with GOP figures and a Democratic caravan tour in Indiana and Indianapolis.
The Pipe Creek District of Boy Scouts of America will screen a free film on scouting this evening at Central Christian Church 10th and Jackson St. The program titled On My Honor was produced by Boise Cascade Lumber Corp and is the 1967 World Scouting Jam borer. Co chairs for the district are John Dills and James Gale.
Notices announce a court action to probate an estate and rights to heirs, a Public Service Commission hearing on a motor carrier permit, and a Madison County tax appropriation hearing. Documents name Chester Borum and Sons, Jackson Township officials, executor C D Ratruck, and attorney partners, with dates in September and October 1968.
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