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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1962
Page
9
At 100000 feet over Edwards Air Force Base NASA test pilot Joseph A. Walker wrestled the X15 through a Dutch roll after the roll damper failed. He manually controlled the aircraft during descent from a 28,748 mph ascent, then landed safely and quipped about the roll damper needing a reset.
Madison County hosts the 1962 District H Tractor Handling contest at Highland High School on Thursday August 16. Top two junior and senior division handlers from each county will face top opponents from Grant Blackford Jay Randolph Delaware and Madison in a statewide skills event.
Washington reports the Senate voted 63 to 27 to invoke cloture against a prolonged filibuster by Democrats blocking the administration space communications bill. Only two Republicans, Goldwater and Tower, opposed the gag as debate on the 16,000 pages of hearings continues with about 910 amendments.
A report on ongoing inquiries into government dealings cites former officials and bank records. The piece mentions nickel contracts, tax considerations, and a Senate or Treasury review tied to a government stockpile of strategic goods. The narrative shifts to a 4-H Club agriculture contest in Madison County with local participants listed and notes a World War II era Hiroshima anniversary in passing.
Washington the Senate antitrust subcommittee demanded data on steel production costs from Bethlehem Public National and Armen MULEY OHKYLY and others. Four companies refused. subpoenas cited contempt. Sen Symington said investigations would seek missing records and question company officials up the chain of command.
AUDITOR TESTIFIES-Walter Henson of the General Accounting Office testified before a Senate Armed Services Subcommittee. He urged questioning of former Treasury Secretary George M. Humphrey and his son Gilbert about burning records on multimillion dollar nickel profits. Records reportedly destroyed in February and March this year.
Convicted spy Robert A. Soblen has won at least eight more days in Britain to fight serving a life term in the United States. His lawyers filed to extend review of the case and presented an affidavit stating he possesses a visa to travel to Czechoslovakia.
In Coates County Pennsylvania a Pennsys Railroad freight train rammed the rear of another carrying low level fissionable material. Officials in Washington said the cargo posed no radiation danger and that the material was not weapons grade. The AEC confirmed the cargo was being moved under guard and contained no weapons. Navy personnel assisted in securing the area and the wreck site was sealed.
Judges and exhibitors clash over a Hampshire barrow reserve grand champion at the Madison County Fair. Pendleton judge Justice John Stephenson will hear arguments as both sides prepare detailed position papers after a lengthy appeal process.
Elwood boards trim the 1963 tax levy as school budget cuts drive the reduction. The overall rate drops to 33.495 with major reductions by the school board and city, offset by stable state and library figures. The total levy reflects adjustments to fund current services while pursuing cost controls and wage disputes.
Springfield reports Rev. Dominic Lydon asked the city to consider installing a traffic light at 18th and South Grand, near Sir Patrick's School, during the council invocation. No action was taken at once.
Anderson City Council debates using a donated area between John and Madison streets for six tennis courts and a clubhouse. The plan, backed by the Anderson Tennis Club, would cost about 22 000 for slate material and include parking rules. The Mays estate funds part of the project with restrictions, while the Park Department is urged to oversee construction as council sets budget talks for 1953.
The report notes sunny skies and warm mid 70s highs. Tonight's low near 59 with a yesterday high of 19. Sunrise is 3 43 a.m. and sunset 7 41 p.m.
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