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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1962
Page
14
New Delhi Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru said Chinese forces fired on Indian troops three times in three weeks along the disputed border. China later accused India of firing. He warned the frontier remains serious and said India will respond to talks if China withdraws from disputed territory.
Tens of thousands in West Berlin ignored pleas to stay home as crowds clashed with East German police near the border. Stones flew across the wall at Bernauerstrasse and Friedrichstrasse amid volleys of grenades and water cannon. East German troops and Soviet patrols reinforced the area as confrontations intensified along the 26 mile barrier.
Algeria has appealed for Jordanian doctors to fill vacancies created by the departure of European physicians, the Jordanian Medical Society reports. The request highlights Algeria's need for medical staff as it establishes its independent healthcare system with international support.
The Anderson Junior Chamber of Commerce named Mrs. John Burton Jr. as judge for the Miss Teenage America contest in Anderson. The pageant crowns a girl aged 13 to 17, with finals Oct 10 at the Paramount Theatre after six weeks of preliminary judging. Other judges include Mrs. Russell Hulse and contest coordinator Mrs. Ellen Karr.
Four 4-H swine champions and reserves sold to Emge, Cox Super Market, Farm Bureau Alexandria, and Pocket Chevrolet. Duroc champion went to Emge, Tamworth to Cox Super Market, cross bred to Emge, Chester White to Cox and Pocket Chevrolet, reserve Duroc to Emge, reserve Spotted Poland to the Farm Bureau of Alexandria. Last year’s champion carcass by John Morris reported a 6.31 square inch loin eye.
Premier Khrushchev followed the Black Sea retreat as Tass disclosed the two Vostok vehicles may be linked in orbit, potentially circling Earth in a day or two to reach the Moon. US and Japanese trackers offered varying separations from 75 miles to 796 miles, while the craft size remained uncertain amid hints they are roomier than prior five-ton ships. Hoof and mouth disease reported unknown in Australia.
Army Private John Mudd 22 son of Charles and Martha Mudd of 2128 McKinley St was found dead in a seventh floor hotel room in downtown San Antonio Texas. Medical examiner ordered an autopsy and the body will be shipped to Anderson for funeral services. Survivors include parents three brothers two sisters and several relatives.
Railroads seek settlement on featherbedding issues within Eisenhower era nonbinding recommendations. Judge Perry rejected a July notice for not meeting a 30 day waiting period, then injunction covers a stricter Nov 2 1959 order threatening 40 000 diesel firemen jobs and 25 000 other posts over five years. Railroads contest Norris La Guardia Act jurisdiction.
A tailor shop parole violator was returned to the reformatory in 1960 due to feuds. Officials noted the two incidents stemmed from long standing feuds but were not related. Commissioner Campbell and Superintendent Buck said the prison community was shocked and that safeguards are being added to prevent further feuds.
Mexico's government statistics office reports a population of 34.9 million. Veracruz is listed as the most populous state with about 2.7 million residents.
In Indianapolis the first step to save Jay L. Dull's life was taken as his death sentence appeals reach the U S Supreme Court. Attorney Frederick F McClellan secured authority from Indiana Chief Justice Norman F Arterburn to borrow the trial transcript for preparation of the appeal.
President Kennedy says growth in industrial production consumer spending and retail sales reduces unemployment and debt as a share of wealth. He postpones an immediate tax cut cites no current crisis warns of possible future action and urges Congress to accelerate measures to speed recovery including investment tax credits public works youth employment and unemployment programs. The President notes no recession signals but economy runs below capacity by about 30 billion and inflation no longer a threat while Congress shapes policy through September.
A Marion commission discussion reveals rent subsidy limits and funding details for Project A. Concerns focus on displacement, appraisals, and potential congressional investigation, with financing split four to one federal to local. A final decision is set for Aug 21 after legal review and possible action by residents.
A comparison notes that Italy is smaller in area than the U S state of New Mexico, underscoring Italy’s land area relative to a large U S state. The fact emphasizes geographic size differences between a European country and a U S state.
About 2,500 locked out meat packing workers demonstrated in a region with high unemployment. The White House approved a $7 million addition to the Veterans Hospital in Indianapolis, while Americans consume a billion pounds of salt annually for seasoning.
At 1:00 P.M. on Saturday September 8 1962 the premises at 2442 Pearl Street Anderson Indiana will be offered for sale at public auction. The sale covers all interest of the decedent in the described real estate located in Madison County Indiana.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Rev B A Kaufman 91 a longtime Anderson minister who died in North Webster and Ralph L George 49 of Morton Street a WWII navy veteran and letter carrier who died at the Veterans Hospital Indianapolis. Also listed is baby James son of William T and Linda May Haynes James born at St John’s Hospital and died at birth. Funeral arrangements and survivors are noted for each.
Nora May Hunter 82 Logansport formerly of Anderson died Saturday at Logansport born April 12 1880 widow of Fred L died 1941 daughter Miss Helen Hunter survives in Logansport Friends will be received after Wednesday noon Harold E Rozelle Funeral Home services 10 a m Thursday in the funeral home burial East Maplewood Cemetery William D Young in his late sixties died Sunday at St Johns Hospital he was a former furniture store manager survivors include a daughter in Indianapolis a son in Dayton Ohio funeral arrangements are pending
Guy E. Hensley of 225 Mac Arthur Blvd died Sunday about midnight after a life in the Anderson area. He owned Hensley Garage on Hartman Road and married Mary Wilson in 1940. Survived by wife, daughter Rosalyn French, son Byron E., grandson Anthony Wayne French, mother Mrs. Stewart Hensley, and three sisters. Funeral service set for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at a Chesterfield funeral home with Rev. Harold Clark. Burial at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.
A Chicago and North Western streamliner rear ended a standing freight train about three miles north of Waukegan Illinois injuring nine people. Joseph Kresic 42 of Neshkora Wisconsin and Russell Puuri 23 of Appleton Wisconsin received first aid at Victory Memorial Hospital. Elizabeth Devine of Highland Park had minor injuries treated at Highland Park Hospital. Six others were sent to Chicago for first aid.
Everett F. Dilts 74 formerly of Anderson died Saturday morning in Long Beach California. Born February 15 1888 at Summitville Indiana he served in the army from 1908 twelve years later joined Long Beach Police in 1923 serving twenty years. Survived by widow Marie sister Mollie Hirshfeld Chicago nephew Lyman Dilts Gary Indiana and Indiana relatives. Burial at Rosencrans National Cemetery San Diego California.
Mrs. Margaret McDonald aged 80 died Sunday at her home west of Lapel after a life long Prairie Baptist community member. She born in Wayne Township Hamilton County daughter of Henry and Jane Lehr. Survived by husband Thomas a daughter Emma Teeters son Herschel McDonald brother Joe Lehr three grandchildren great grandchild and nieces. Funeral by Rev Leon Lutz at Fisher Brothers Lapel Funeral Home burial in Brookside Cemetery Lapel.
Mrs Elizabeth C Sellers wife of Milton Clark Sellers of 1619 N. Colorado Indianapolis died Sunday at Robert Long Hospital. Native of Middletown she lived in Indianapolis 18 years and was a member of East 16th Street Christian Church. Funeral services Wednesday at 1 p.m. Shirley Funeral Home Drexel Chapel Rev R Bragg officiating. Interment Miller Cemetery near Middletown. Survivors include husband two children a son Myron C Sellers and a daughter Ruth Wheeler both of Indianapolis a daughter Doris Anderson of Walling Tennessee a sister Mary Batt brother Joseph Fisher ten grandchildren.
Arthur L. Jackson 70 of Route 1 Wilkinson died Saturday. Services set for 10 a.m. today at the Condo and Son Funeral Home Wilkinson with burial in McCray Cemetery Wilkinson. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Gertie M. Patterson sues Roy Patterson for separation from bed and board in the Circuit Court. Brenda L. Boles petitions for divorce and custody from James L. Boles in the Superior Court. Robert R. Robbins cited in both matters.
The safety board stated Chief Heiden failed in duties by not suspending Adams until cleared by the investigation. Board Chairman John Kuntz expects deliberation after next Monday due to Carl Meiser being out of the city. Other board members include Basil Hosier and Cranst on Dennis.
The notice outlines a budget classification for Anderson Madison County School Corporation including General Fund and Special School Fund allocations. It cites a proposed total budget of 971,979.00 with detailed lines for Instruction, Maintenance, Debt Service, Capital Outlay, and Kindergarten, and notes tax levies to raise about 914,120.00 with various funds and tax rates per hundred dollars of property value. It also informs taxpayers of hearing on August 30 and the right to appeal to the state board of tax commissioners after levies are fixed.
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