City approves $7 million sewage works payment bills
Anderson's City Council unanimously passed an ordinance to authorize payment of claims under the sewage works improvement program. About 90 percent of the total, exceeding $7 million, will be paid with 10 percent held until final completion. City Clerk Marie Riggs said claims for unfinished work are not entered, and vouchers may be scrutinized before payment. Named firms include Vogel Construction Co Inc Indianapolis Morton Relief Sewer 1 597 million Vogel Construction phase two 870 000 Hernly Brothers Parker Ind Delaware St river crossing 109 568 Spitzley Corp Detroit Mich treatment plant 2 389 500.
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Anderson
Marie Riggs
Vogel Construction Co., Inc
Indianapolis
Morton Relief
Vogel Construction
Morton
Hernly Brothers
Parker
Ind
Delaware St. River Crossing
Spitzley Corp
Detroit
Mich
City approves sewer work payments and raises for officials
The Madison city council authorized payments totaling $3.2 million for sewer projects including Ralph Reed and Son $153,000 and Hernly Bros $230,588, plus other contracts. An ordinance set elective salaries with a $1,500 raise for the city judge to $7,500, and mayor and city clerk at $7,500 and $6,000 respectively. Norman F. Goodwin urged a new ordinance restricting business entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Reed and Son
Anderson
Boland
A. Areari Construction Co
Allen Park
Mich
Stanley Ditch
Hernly Bros
E. 5Th St
Square and Marra Construction Co
Indianapolis
Arrow Ave
Board of Works i
Ordi
Nance
George Pancol
Norman FE. Goodwin
Madison County Council Afl-Cio
Reapportionment Bills Lose as Revenue Plan Fails
House conferees fared badly in caucuses leaving Indiana lawmakers far from tax agreement. The House defeated companion redistricting bills while the Senate sustained Gov Welsh veto of an immediate reapportionment bill. A new conference committee is expected Tuesday.
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Associated Press
Senate
House
General Assembly
Matthew Welsh
Richard W. Guthrie
Indianapolis
Richard O. Ristine
Guthrie
Ristine
Lowell H. Smith
New Castle
Conference Committee
Smith
Welsh
Keith Fraser
Portland
John C. Ruckelshaus
Senate House Conference Committee
U S Intensifies Move Against Cuban Raids
Washington reports intensified U S efforts to halt Cuban commando raids amid fears of a broader conflict with the Soviet Union. Britain strengthens Caribbean patrols as dissident Cuban groups face seizures by British and American forces near Bahamas waters. 14 Cubans plus Evelio Duque captured. 17 men detained in Exuma Islands.
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Washington
U. S
Cuba
United States
Soviet Union
Congress
Miami
Bahamas
Evelio Duque
Exuma Islands
Nassau
Londonderry
Defense Department
Senate
Fidel Castro
Fourth Branch of Government Handles Federal Grants
A Senate subcommittee led by Sen. Muskie found federal grants in aid operate like a fourth branch of government with no central policymaking body. The report cites 11 to 14 billion dollars in annual activity across highways housing public assistance hospitals airports and more with limited data and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Edmund S&s. Muskie
Maine
Muskie
Muskie and Sons
Sam J. Ervin Jr
D-N.c
Hubert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
Karl FE. Mundt
R-S.d
Carl T. Curtis
R-Neb
Congress
Girl describes two day ordeal with fugitive in Indiana
A 19 year old St. Omer secretary says she was abducted by fugitive Robert Brown Jr. and forced to drive 400 miles to Ohio. Police searched deserted cabins and barns in the Flat Rock River valley but did not find the escapee. The woman remained imprisoned 30 hours before being released Sunday.
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Flat Rock River
Indiana
St. Omer
Robert Brown, Jr
Ohio
Brown
Edghill Moore
Shelby
Rail Work Rules Change Reaches Rail Work Rules Change Reached
UPI reports railroads prepared to order sweeping changes in work rules to end featherbedding. A Supreme Court mandate was awaited to lift an injunction, with a possible nationwide strike threat and White House intervention. Judge Perry in Chicago signaled readiness to lift the injunction to enable action by 11 a.m. Tuesday. Some changes could take effect within days, others later.
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Chicago
UPI
White House
U.S. Su
Preme
Kennedy
Washington
Supreme Court
U.S
Joseph Sam Perry
United Press International
Perry
Federal Aid Politics Hit In Committee
A House Banking Committee hearing exposed accusations of political interference in a federal loan program. Rep. Clarence Kilburn charged William L. Batt Jr. and Luther Hodges with trying to influence votes by signaling a Nov. 8 loan approval for 150 jobs in Norfolk New York, while Batt defended delays between loan approval and disbursement.
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Washington
UPI
House Banking Committee
Clarence E. Kilburn
N.Y
William L. Batt Jr
Kilburn
Batt
Commerce
Luther H. Hodges
Norfolk
Students Win State Awards at Indiana DECA Event
Four Anderson High School students James Farmer Don Farmer James Dye Bob Hiday Linda Huffman won state honors at the 17th annual DECA convention at Indiana University. Farmer took third in merchandise information manuals, Dye won senior class public speaking, Hiday first in junior advertising layout, Huffman third in junior window displays. About 600 students from 25 Hoosier schools competed. senior winners advance to the National DECA Leadership Conference in Chicago this May. Evansville Central High School also won top awards with Judi Daws as student of the year Betty Lamb as sweetheart of the year and the club of the year.
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Bloomington
Don Farmer
James Dye
Bob Hiday
Linda Huffman
Anderson High School
Distributive Education Clubs of
Indiana
Indiana University
Farmer
Dye
Hiday
Miss Huffman
Hoosier
Chicago
Evansville Central High School
Judi Daws
Betty Lamb
Elwood Hosts County Choral Festival Today
Elwood High School Music Department led by John Stites hosts the Madison County Choral Festival with ten high schools. Guest conductor Dr Free man Burkhalter of Berne Indiana directs. An all day rehearsal leads to a 7 30 p m program featuring individual school numbers and a 700 plus student mixed chorus with girl and boys chorus selections and final section songs.
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Elwood
John Stites
Madison County
Freeman Burkhalter
Berne
Ind
Alexandria Monroe
Markleville
Summitville
Lapel
Highland
Anderson
Madison Heights
Frankton
Pendleton
26 Nabbed In Game Raid
An early morning gaming raid resulted in 26 arrests on gaming charges at a residence at 24th Street and Madison Avenue. Fred Scott of 2240 Louise Street was charged with operating a gaming house. one suspect escaped with a warrant issued. Six of those arrested were women. money and cards were seized.
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24Th St
Madison Ave
Fred Scott
Louise St
Robert Graham
Graham
Michigan voting closes as record turnout eyed in spring election
Early reports indicate Michigan may set a record turnout for the spring election as voters weigh a proposed new state constitution. Governor Romney campaigns against Democrats and organized labor. Detroit sees 435,100 ballots cast amid rain and heavy clouds statewide.
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Michigan
George Romney
Romney
Detroit
Robert Montgomery
$7 Billion Foreign Aid Back-Log Cited
Rep. Otto E Passman charged the U S foreign aid agency with $7 billion in unspent funds while seeking billions more. He warned Congress the agency could operate for over two years on unspent appropriations even if no new money is provided. He spoke in a letter to all House members ahead of Kennedy’s aid message.
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Washington
UPI
Otto E. Passman
D-La
U. S
Foreign Aid Agency
Congress
Passman
House Appropriations
Louisiana
House
Kennedy
House Foreign Affairs Committee
E. Ross Adair
United States
Robert L. S. Sikes
Dfla
House Appropriations Committee
Boys' Club Week Kicks Off With Open House and Events
National Boys' Club Week activities are underway at the Bill Wilson Boys' Club in Anderson. Leader Ray Humphrey says highlights include a Sports carnival at 7 p.m. at the club and a showing of the 1962 500 Mile Race. The club serves over 700 youths aged 7 to 17 and began nearly fifteen years ago with a Sunday School class at the Fire Station.
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Bill Wilson
M. J. Czarniecki
Ray Humphrey
Tower
Wilson Boys
Humphrey
Anderson
3Rd and
Hendricks Sts
10Th St
Family Overcome By Monoxide Poisoning
An Anderson family was poisoned by carbon monoxide from a malfunctioning gas furnace at 818 Valley Dr. Clifford Davenport his wife Joy and children Joetta 13 and Monte were treated at Community Hospital with the parents later released while the others remained in fair condition. The outlet cited a down draft causing the furnace filters to slip and fumes to enter the home.
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Anderson
Clifford Davenport
Joy
Josetta
Monte
Davenport
Valley Dr
Joetta
Community Hospital
Davenports
Guatemala upheaval: Azurdia backs cabinet as coup unfolds
Col. Enrique Peralta Azurdia names a cabinet after toppling President Ydigóras in Guatemala. The coup targets ex-president Arevalo who, returning from exile, may trigger further unrest. U.S. watches closely as military leaders warn extremists and prepare decrees.
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Guatemala City
Guatemala
UPI
Enrique Peralta Azurdia
Peralta
Miguel Ydigoras Fuentes
Ydigoras
Nicaragua
Washington
State Department
U.S
Juan Jose Arevalo
Arevalo
Col
Luis Maximiliano Serrano Corzo
Alberto Herrarte
Jorge Lucas Caballero Lucas
Carlos Enrique Peralta Mendez
Col. Peralta
Annual Egg Hunt Set for Fairview Park by Local Unions
The Easter egg hunt sponsored by Anderson Auxiliary Police Local 662 663 UAW CIO is scheduled for April 7 at Fairview Park with 100 prizes across age groups 1 5 6 9 and 9 12. In case of bad weather the event moves to April 14 and committee members include Garland Kimmerling Frailey Brown Harry Warren Ellis Hunt and Robert E Strange.
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Anderson Auxiliary Police
UAW - Cio
Fairview Park
Garland, Kimmerling
Frailey Brown
Harry Warren
Ellis Hunt
Robert E. Strange
New Arrivals at St Johns and Community Hospitals
Birth notices from St Johns Hospital list a boy for Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mikels and a girl for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lackey with addresses. Additional births include a boy for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hubble and a girl for Mr. and Mrs. Coy Phelps, plus a boy for Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hexamer. Community Hospital reports a boy for Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lawson and a boy for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hall. another boy is born to Mr. and Mrs. Monty Smith on April 1 in West Palm Beach Florida. Maternal grandparents are Merrell Ellis and the late Eileen Ellis. paternal grandparents are Joe Keller and family.
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St. John’s Hospital
Howard Mikels
E. 21St St
Donald Lackey
Delaware St
Robert Hubble
Rt. 4
Coy Phelps
Sumeritville
Larry Hexamer
Pendleton
Community Hospital
Larry Lawson
Indiana Ave
Charles Hall
Alexandria
Monty Smith
West Palm Beach, Fla
Merrell Ellis
South Edgewood
Joe Keller
North Anderson
Smith
Eileen Ellis
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Campbell
Azurdia
Republican House
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Mexico
Great Britain
Caribbean
John Sparkman
Dala
Ath Branch’ Control
ST. Annes
England
Air Special
Jerry Whittaker
N. C St
Flwood
Woodrow Robinson
W. 14Th St
James Barklay
W. 16Th St
Douglas Evans
Lester Hyde
Fairview St
Willie Austin
17Th St
Alice Scott
Lucille Swanigan
Betty Turner
Virginia Anderson
Emmett Sorrell
Jerry Morgan Jr
W. 19Th St
Dennis Bolden
Kenneth McPhearson
Minnesota Ave
Jake Armstrong
Halford St
Howard Benson
Halford
Fred Newman
Pointe Aux Barques
Huron County
Adair
Brazil
Bronx
New York
Defense Ministry
Fairview
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