Kerner Spares Crump's Life in Commutation
Governor Otto Kerner commuted condemned killer Paul Crump's death sentence to 199 years in prison without parole citing a changed man after nine years in custody. Crump, 32, expressed gratitude and vowed to prove his reform as he prepared to begin life in prison. The decision followed Crump's lengthy legal battle and multiple stays of execution.
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Anderson Derby Continen Race Honors Lone Original Contender
Anderson Derby Continen, one of the original 34 All-American communities, contended in the Anderson race with two prior heats in 1960 and a 1961 fourth place. He won best car design and, after revamping his long low rubber-suspended racer, posted the fastest time of the day and the title. An honor roll student and standout swimmer, Gregg eyes medicine as a future career. Relatives and friends, including sisters Carol and Camille, joined pre race festivities in Akron for the anniversary event.
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Teachers union warns Anderson pay falls behind peers
Local 519 says if the dispute with the school board continues, Anderson teachers will be paid below other Indiana cities. The Madison County AF of I CIO backs Local 319’s demands as committee talks with school officials resume with no further meetings set.
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Albany Protests Surge as 112 Arrested in White Restaurant Clash
The Albany confrontation grows with five more arrests after refusals to leave an all white restaurant. Federal action looms as Judge mulls a ban on protests while Kennedy condemns city officials for not meeting with Negro leaders to ease tensions.
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