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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1968

Page

2

Miami Black Rally Ends In Violence

A 32 hour black rally in Miami’s Northwest section ended with rock throwing and looting on several streets. Three people were injured, including Barbara French who was hit in the face. White residents faced intimidation claims as crowds surged and bars closed after police withdrew.

Miami Fila 62Nd Street 12Th 17Th Avenues Barbara French Jackson Memorial Hospital Columbia Broadcasting System Bob Johnson Larry Johnson

Evening At Epworth Forest Drama Comes Saturday

Epworth Forest Camp in Northern hosts the first resident drama company presenting the musical comedy Verily Merilly on Saturday evening in the Epworth Forest Auditorium. The Indianapolis group, tied to the Christian Theological Seminary Repertory Theater, offers 17 original numbers including Chicken Every Sunday and Home is You and I Together. Ticket prices may be purchased at the door.

Epworth Forest Camp Norther Epworth Forest Indianapolis Christian Theological Seminary Repertory Theater Oor

Senate Court Washington in 140 Years

In 140 years the senate has acted as an impeachment court just 12 times and has removed four individuals from federal office.

Senate Washington

Ohio Tugboat Seized to Satisfy Sailor’s Claim

Federal Judge William E B Steckler ordered the Ohio River tug Connie Jane seized for possible sale to satisfy a $108000 claim by Charles M Rudolph of Troy a disabled sailor and father of eight who says he lost his left leg and suffered back injuries when struck by a poorly secured mooring cable in the Ohio River.

Indianapolis William EB. Steckler Connie Jane Charles M. Rudolph Troy Ohio River

Miami Beach Slammed for GOP Convention Publicity

Miami Beach officials lament the $800000 spent to lure the GOP National Convention as reporters describe the city with garish opulence and excess. National papers and magazines called the scene gilded and tawdry while noting weather and decor as focal points ahead of Chicago coverage.

Miami Beach UPI Philadelphia Washington Star Time Magazine Newsweek Kansas City Chicago Indepth Lake Michigan

Five Hurt in Two-Car Crash at Local Intersection

At the 109 bypass and Lindburg Road intersection a two car crash left Linda P. Dusing 28 Rt. 1 and four youths with minor injuries. Timothy L Reynolds 17 609 Iroquois Dr was involved after attempting to pass on the inside. Police report head and facial pains and about 550 dollars in damage to each vehicle.

109 Bypass Lindburg Road Linda P. Dusing Rt. 1 Timothy L. Reynolds Iroquois Dr Dusing Reynolds

Goldberg Backs Fortas for Chief Justice at ABA

Former Justice Arthur J. Goldberg praised Abe Fortas as Chief Justice material at an ABA event in Philadelphia. He declined to criticize senators who grilled Fortas and rejected anti semitism claims, while commenting on crime bill provisions and declining any bid for the Democratic nomination.

Philadelphia UPI Supreme Court Arthur J. Goldberg Abe Fortas Goldberg United Nations Fortas American Bar Association ABA United States Senate Strom Thurmond R-S.c Fortasey American Judicature Society Congress

Tito and Ceausescu plan Prague visits to aid Czech reform effort

Yugoslavia’s President Tito will visit the Czech reformers for three days starting Friday, followed by Romania’s Nicolae Ceausescu early next week. Their trips, delayed by the Czech Soviet showdown, aim to support reform leader Alexander Dubcek amid Warsaw Pact pressure.

Prague UPI Tito Yugoslavia Kremlin Romania Nicolae Ceausescu Ceausescu Czechoslovakia Soviet Union Cierna Nad Tisou Bratislava Moscow East Germany Bulgaria Hungary Poland Alexander Dubcek

Last Rough Rider Insists Younger Generation Soft

Eighty seven year old Jess D Langdon a Rough Rider survivor in Las Vegas New Mexico says the younger generation is soft He attended the Rough Riders 69th annual reunion with more than 600 members Roosevelt led the group in 1898 and Langdon recalls being asked if he could ride a horse He declined a commission fearing Leavenworth-type discipline and notes his father warned him against disobedience.

Las Vegas N.M Jess D. Langdon Teddy Roosevelt Rough Riders Langdon Red Oak N.Y Roosevelt San Juan Hill Arthur L. Tuttle Salinas Calif Frank C. Brito Las Cruces Leavenworth

Official Resigns In Chesterfield Amid Town Board Meeting

Chesterfield Clerk Treasurer Annel Stephens resigned after four and a half years, citing a family move to Beech Grove. The board set Aug 13 to accept the resignation and appoint Pat Summers to the vacancy. A public budget hearing is planned Aug 26 in the new Town Hall.

Chesterfield Stephens Beech Grove Pat Summers New Town Hall E. Main St Charles Turner North St Dale Croxton Herald

Missile Tests Show Sprint Interceptor Clears Ice in Florida

Orlando tests by Martin Marietta and White Sands demonstrate Sprint interceptor’s all weather capability for the Army ABM system. A frost chamber over the launch cell cap and four leaf shaped lid segments allow a rapid, damage-free breakout. Sprint, about 27 feet tall, accelerates to white hot in seconds, outruns a machine gun bullet in an instant.

Jim Strothman Associated Press Orlando Fla Sprint Florida Martin Marietta Corp White Sands New Mexico Army Spartan

Remembering Our Men in Vietnam Outlines Christmas Project

Members of the Remembering Our Men in Vietnam Club meet at 7 30 tonight at the Chesterfield Community Center to outline plans for sending Christmas packages to Madison County soldiers serving in Vietnam. Attendees are invited to help with the project and a brief business meeting will follow.

Vietnam Chesterfield Community Center Madison County

School Official Dies in Indiana After Heart Surgery

Paul Harding aged 61 of New Haven and superintendent of East Allen County Schools died at a Fort Wayne hospital following heart surgery on Wednesday.

New Haven Ind Paul Harding East Allen County Fort Wayne

Nixon Leads Delegates as Reagan Challenges for VP Slot

Delegates gathered in a heated start as Ronald Reagan entered the race with Ivy Baker Priest backing him while Nixon solidified on the first ballot. Tensions rose over potential Nixon running mates with Hatfield as favored choice and Rockefeller or Reagan floated as possible second spots. Eisenhower’s health shadowed the scene as Nixon pressed the pace toward the convention climax.

Frank Carlson Kansas Winthrop Rockefeller Arkansas California Ronald Reagan Ivy Baker Priest America Reagan Nixon Rockefeller Ohio Michigan New Jersey Dick Nixon Dick ‘Nixon Mark O. Hatfield Oregon John F. Kennedy New York Soviet Union Johnson Dwight D. Eisenhower Washington Eisenhower Army

Plane crash lands on Indiana farm injures pilot

Clarence L. Dotson, 24, of Kokomo, escaped with minor injuries when his private Piper Tri-Pacer engine failed and crash landed on the John Zimmerman farm about two miles northeast of Ossian while en route to Fort Wayne.

Ossian, Ind UPI Clarence L. Dotson Kokomo Here Dotson Fort Wayne John Zimmerman

Transient dies in hospital after hotel room beating

Woodrow Williams a 53 year old transient died in a local hospital from injuries suffered in a robbery beating in his hotel room. The incident occurred in Indianapolis. First U S postage stamps were issued on March 3 1847 in Washington.

Indianapolis UPI Woodrow Williams Washington U. S

Firms To Host 400 Educators In Business Education Day

More than 400 teachers will visit 42 Anderson area firms and industries on Business Education Day August 29. The event, organized by the Anderson Chamber of Commerce and Anderson Public School System, aims to show educators how business and industry drive community growth with hosts including Indiana Bell, Coca Cola Bottling, GMC, Pepsi Cola, and many others. A new plan alternating secondary and elementary teachers was adopted last year, explained chair R. F. Brinson.

Anderson Chamber of Commerce Anderson Public School System Anderson Anaconda Wire and Cable Company Anderson Aviation, Inc Anderson Banking Company Anderson College Ion Federal First Savings and Loan Association Gaar Nurseries Gentry’s Cabinet, Inc Guide Lamp G.M.C Hoyt Wright Company, Inc Hudson Printing Company, Inc Indiana Bell Telephone Company Indiana Reformatory Laymen Life Insurance Company Marsh Supermarkets, Inc McDonald Furniture MCL Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company, Inc Recreation Equipment, Corp Rozelle Funeral Home St. John’s Hickey Memorial Hospital the Salvation Army Warner Press, Inc H. P. Wasson Company Weilers What Radio Station The York News Company R. F. Brinson Chamber

Steel price battle shifts as major firms revise increases

U S Steel and Bethlehem announce price hikes while Armco and Pittsburgh Steel move to stay competitive. Bethlehem lowers its 5 percent rise to 2.4 percent and timing shifts to August 16 as government officials deem the moves acceptable. Republic says it will not raise prices on government purchases. Johnson allies with U S Steel to pressure compliance.

U.S. Steel Corp Bethlehem Steel Co Pittsburgh Steel Armco U.S. Steel Bethlehem Republic United Steelworkers Union USW Johnson US Steel

Car Truck Collision By-Pass Causes Injuries and Damages

A southbound collision on the 109 By-pass caused damage estimates of 700 dollars to the Stephenson vehicle and 400 dollars to the Kyle auto. The Stephenson woman suffered head and left foot pains.

Stephenson

Uruguay Constitution Drift After 1934 Adoption

A garbled note suggests debate over Uruguay's 1934 constitution and its status amid constitutional changes after adoption. Details are unclear but point to ongoing questions about the document's timeliness and relevance in subsequent political shifts.

Sing Out Continues Tour With Anderson Stop

Sing Out will travel to Alexandria this afternoon for the Madison County 4-H Fair. The group then performs at K Mart and the Mounds Mall, hosted by the Anderson Sertoma Club, with Friday rehearsals and a public performance open to Sing Out Indiana members from various cities.

Alexandria Madison County K-Mart Mounds Mail Anderson Sertoma Club Indiana Anderson

Hanoi Signals Lull in War Has Political Weight

Hanoi and Washington exchange blame over restraint and reciprocity as Paris talks stall. Nguyen Tanh Le urges U S to study South Vietnam and Col Ha Van Lau accuses Washington of adding conditions to a bombing halt. Harriman defends Johnson policy and calls for freeing more prisoners. Next meeting set for next Wednesday.

Hanoi Nguyen Tanh le North Vietnam United States Hai Harriman South Vietnam America Paris Ha van Lau Lau Dean Rusk Rusk Johnson Vietnam North U.S

Obituaries of Floyd Ralph Smith and Others

Final rites were held or scheduled for Floyd Ralph Smith 50 of Rt 2 at Baker Brot Funeral Home with interment at East Maplewood Cemetery. Ruth M Campbell 76 Chesterfield had services at Baker Brot Funeral Home and Bronnenberg Cemetery. Charles F Broadnax of Muncie former resident to East Maplewood Cemetery after services at Friendship Baptist Church. Louis J Carter 60 1503 W 13th St observed calling hours after 7 p.m. Allen Chapel AME Church service planned. Thomas D Curtis 78 retired restaurateur had final rites at Raven Funeral Home Marion with interment at Grant Memorial Park Cemetery Marion.

Baker B Ro Floyd Ralph Smith Rt. 2 East Maplewood Cemetery Baker Brot Ruth M. Campbell Chesterfield Bronnenberg Cemetery Friendship Baptist Church Charles F. Broadnax Muncie Brooks Memorial Chapel Allen Chapel Ame Louis J. Carter W. 13Th St Raven Funeral Marion Thomas D. Curtis Grant Memorial Park

Final rites and cremation for Mrs Florence Fields Vestal

New Orleans held funeral rites for Mrs Florence Fields Vestal formerly of Anderson. Interment planned at Plainfield Cemetery in Indiana.

New Orleans Florence Fields Vestal Anderson Plainfield Ind.) Cemetery

Funeral services for Charles Chick Benbow

The Baker Brothers Funeral Home announces services for Charles Chick Benbow, 82, of 2728 Jefferson Street. Interment to follow at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers are Clarence Boyd, Chester Johnson, Francis Friggle, Harold Gaddis, Edward Leffen, William Mendenhall, and Ronald Wilbur as alternate.

Baker Brothers Charles Chick) Benbow Jefferson St Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery Clarence Boyd Chester Johnson Francis Friggle Harold Gaddis Edward Leffen William Mendenhall Ronald Wilbur

Kremlin cites Bratislava talk as proof of loyalty to Soviet line

Moscow reports say six nation Bratislava meeting produced pledge of stubborn anti socialist stance and allege Czechoslovak reform movement faced restraint. Kremlin aims to show Russians loyalty to Moscow’s system and warn Prague against liberalization. The Prague communique urged journalists to avoid foreign policy comments.

Moscow Kremlin Czechoslovakia Bratislava Soviet Communist Party Prague Soviet Union Warsaw Pact Czechoslovak Communist Party

Blindness Toll in America Reaches Thirty Thousand

A public health note reports that about 27 000 Americans become blind each year due to various eye diseases and incidents. The figures highlight the impact on individuals and the need for preventive eye care and access to vision services.

Funeral Services for Russell Barron in Garden Grove

Russell Barron 64 a former resident of Anderson died Tuesday at his home 11711 Clover Lane Garden Grove California Funeral rites will be held today at 8 30 a m at Callanan Mission Mortuary 8800 Garden Grove Blvd Surviving are his widow Garnet Rinker Barron a daughter Mrs JoAnn Logsden several grandchildren and one great grandchild a sister Mrs Bella Olvey his mother Mrs Myrtle Barron and a brother Leo Barron all of Anderson another brother Max Barron of Lakewood California

Russell Barron Clover Lane Garden Grove Calif Callanan Mission Mortuary Garden Grove Blvd Garnet Rinker Barron JoAnn Logsden Bella Olvey Myrtle Barron

Deaths in Madison and nearby counties

Gertrude Cook LeMonde 90 of 1410 State St died Wednesday at Middletown Nursing Home after two years ill health. Born December 28, 1877 she is survived by four children and many grandchildren. Funeral arrangements set at Ballard and Shirey in Middletown with service Friday. Dora Palmer 87 of 314 West End died. final rites held at Cornell Bright Funeral Home with interment at Mendon Cemetery.

Middletown Gertrude Cook LeMonde State St Madison County William and Emma Lee Adams Orr Ben Cook Clarence Cook Yorktown Roscoe Viola) Fadely Syracuse Ind Wanda Miller Pendleton George Creason Anderson Ballard and Shirey Paul Davidson Saunders Cemetery Daleville Cornell Bright Dora Palmer West E Mendon Cemery

Rites Set for Rosa Bell Michael at Fisher Brothers

Funeral services for Rosa Bell Michael, 78, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Fisher Brothers Funeral Home in Lape l. Burial will follow at Brookside Cemetery.

Lapel Fisher Brothers Funeral Home Lape Rosa Bell Michael Brookside Cemetery

Opal M. Bradley Rites Held in Shirley

Mrs Opal M Bradley 73 of Shirley died recently Final rites were held at the Condo and Son Funeral Home Wilkin son with interment at Mc Cray Cemetery in Shirley.

Final rites for Karen Barnhart Held at Hunt Funeral Home

Funeral services for Karen Barnhart age 10 are set for 10 a.m. today at Hunt Funeral Home. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barnhart with interment at Park Cemetery.

Fairmount Hunt Funeral Home Karen Barnhart Robert Barnhart Internment Park Cemetery

Obituaries for Karen Maxey and Vaughn Titus

Karen Maxey 10 daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Maxey of Rt 1 Jonesboro will be held 2 pm today at Shawley Memorial Chapel Marion with interment Park Cemetery Vaughn Titus 46 of Fairmount funeral 2 pm Friday at Hunt Funeral Home interment Park Cemetery services.

Karen Maxey Fairmount Shawley Memorial Chapel Marion Karen Maxey Kenneth Maxey Rt. 1 Jonesboro Park Cemetery Vaughn Titus

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