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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1968
Page
1
The hospital report says Patricia Hutton remained unconscious after a serious automobile collision near Tipton. She was transported to Moone Hospital where she underwent surgery and is now in intensive care in the Children’s Pavilion ward.
President Johnson aims to meet Soviet Premier Kosygin before the November congressional session to discuss nuclear disarmament and escalating East-West tensions. White House officials said talks were being arranged, with broader implications for Czechoslovakia and global security under consideration.
Indianapolis temperatures kept fairgoer turnout down on opening day as only 2648 paid admissions passed the gates. Officials forecast hotter weather for Sunday and expect about a million visitors by Labor Day as livestock judging begins and major awards, including grand champion steer and barrow, are slated for Saturday.
Police investigate three local break in attempts and an assault. A 40 year old man chased intruder after a break in at 1606 ailise SL, a second entry at 1515 Nichol Ave left money and hamburger missing, and Donald Buford Peher injured when two men attacked him near Are ton Ave and W Si. St Johns Hospital treated him for head and arm wounds.
Teenage student Parker 18 attempted entry to his parents home via a chimney and was rescued after hanging for two hours. Neighbors heard calls for help as firemen lowered him to safety and he suffered only minor injuries. Police, fire units, and campus witnesses described the dramatic rescue at dawn.
The official outlined two substations to be built over the next two years to keep pace with city growth. An assistant superintendent estimates about 5000 transmission lines will be added in that period as part of the infrastructure expansion.
Port Said at the Mediterranean end of the Suez Canal suffered heavy traffic decline after the six day 1967 war. Sunken ships clog the canal while cranes idle and traders shutter shops. The city once thrived as a major cargo hub with bustling waterfronts and global links.
Shelbyville authorities recaptured two jail escapees near the Shelby County Jail after a night escape was discovered about 2 a.m. A dawn-to-evening pursuit tracked them along a railroad and into town, with the pair returned to custody as investigators reviewed how the break occurred.
Boston newsman Streeter Swal will speak at a Unity service in Warner Auditorium and join three other alumni from Aldersey College in a musical program. The quartet includes Rev. Frank Towers and Rev. Earl Wells, with Rev. Oral Clemens among the touring members.
Indiana Governor candidate Whitcomb advocates police task forces and wider use of grants to ease urban poverty. He calls for improved road systems and stricter drunk driving penalties, and supports trained National Guard riot control. He cites Czechoslovak events and Svoboda talks to frame security and governance.
Reported dispatches describe Fiore Pope Ont Sokoda's mission amid upheaval as the regime of Alexander Thibcek faces successors. Messages mention arrests during the invasion nights and a crackdown at a State Reformatory near Pendleton as Whitcomb joins GOP efforts with William Sali in Madison County.
Washington sources claim President Johnson was briefed hours before the invasion of Czechoslovakia that Soviet troops were poised to cross the border. The admission followed a White House luncheon with the National Security Council, with details circulating about timing and intelligence handling.
Elizabeth Ellis of Elwood, widow of Everell Hills, died Friday at Mercy Hospital. Born April 23 1868 in Delaware County, she leaves three daughters, five sons, two sisters, 25 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Services set at Copher and Foster Funeral Home with final rites at Gunset Memorial Park Cemetery.
A fragmentary memo cites a Marine recruit, Dubeck, in a 1962 Indiana General Assembly submission. It notes opposition to inmate outside agitation and to capital punishment, while detailing a Marine’s career path from Anderson High School to Camp Pendleton and Vietnam era deployment.
Final rites were conducted for Joseph G. Sarvies, 66, of 3501 Forest Terrace. The service at Baker Brothers Funeral Home was followed by interment at Maplewood Cemetery. Survivors include two sisters and a brother.
Mechanicburg resident Hazel D Reed 82 dies after a month illness at St John s Hospital Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 pm at the Middletown Methodist Church with Rev James O Dell officiating Interment in Mechanicsburg Cemetery Survivors include a grandson and two great grandchildren Norma Peacock 80 of Rt 1 Fairmount dies with services Sunday at Fairmount Friends Church Interment Park Cemetery Calling hours today at Hunt Funeral Home through Sunday evening
A sewer excavation near Valparaiso Indiana collapsed killing three workers who tried to save others. Four more were injured as eight foot deep hole gave way at the Lake of Seasons development west of town on US 20. Names of the dead were Lloyd Cunting, Percy Welch and James Cook.
Four youths were detained Friday after a five hour disturbance in Evansville that left four people seriously injured and hospitalized. All four were treated and released.
John B Webb 63 of 46 Reed Dr retired ACE Lumber died Friday after five days of illness. Born Feb 14 1903 to Elbert and Elnora Webb he is survived by son Robert E Webb and four brothers Robert Joe Clifford Jim all listed in Alderson and Muncie. Funeral plans are at Brown and Butz Funeral Home with services Monday at 10 am by Rev George Skier and Rev Glenn Skinner.
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