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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1965
Page
15
Washington AP President Johnson canceled plans to leave Thursday night for a Texas weekend citing bad weather. The White House said there was no emergency or crisis. Johnson hoped to depart between 3 and 4:30 PM and may travel Friday to spend part of his 57th birthday at the LBJ Ranch near Austin.
A Anderson committee advances the push for larger projects after initiating small steps. It seeks to foster a shared purpose and rally the community around a broader vision of “Anderson the Beautiful,” transforming tentative dreams into practical progress.
May's Park Downtown development gains momentum as a 1965 Legislature act enables public improvement through private groups and assessments. A board will set project scope and levy years of property-based financing with the city as collecting agent. The expanded rink will meet Olympic standards, increasing capacity from 175 to about 40 supervised skaters at a time.
The Miller report shows 1962 sales of 4,379,048 with net profit 311,421 and 1963 sales 4,634,701 with profit 362,827. 1964 totals 4,634,702 with 637,309 profit. first half of 1965 yields 2,482,702 in sales and 630,528 profit. The board lists aging generators and boilers for disposal and cites rising buys of power since 1950, urging a new plant financed by bonds.
Wind gusts and tornado fear spread across Indiana as overnight storms damaged Fortville Indianapolis Greensburg Anderson New Castle and Muncie. A blaze at Burger Chef headquarters caused 100000 damage while Selective Service estimates military buildup affects single men. Officials note no funnel clouds sighted and debate waxes on political choices within the two party system.
The page reports on a rain drenched event near a fairgrounds with tents and displays, and notes extensive weather impacts including a 1.66 inch downpour and downed trees. It mentions jet thrusters, astronauts, and a damaged Marmon-Herr Auto line with structural notes. Local officials estimate damages across Indiana with high temperatures forecast and cautious fuel use for maneuvers.
Defense officials said the draft priority list was under review as plans consider drafting married men without children. Presidential assistant Joseph Califano said reports of marriages tied to draft calls prompted consultations with Congress. The President signed the order after consultations with McNamara Hershey and lawmakers, with Gemini 4 flight noted for June.
A fire badly damaged the garage and upstairs apartment of Joan Bradbury and another blaze at Ellsworth Moore's home occurred during the wind and rainstorm. Moore, 56, was overcome by smoke and transported to St. John's Hospital. Principal Noel B. Douglass announced evening classes to help dropouts earn diplomas with enrollment hoped at 25 per class. Adult classes will start September 16 to 21 at Anderson High School at 7 p.m. For details call the school division of adult education.
A psychologist who conducts seminars for doctors outlines five ways to maintain mental health, presented in a September Reader's Digest feature. The piece notes Reader's Digest enjoys strong reader faith and offers guidance on balancing the four forces behind mental well being.
A Nebraska community mourns Mrs. Carlotte Payne 23 and Vernon 26 after their car and pickup truck collide head on along a ranch road. The accident raises discussion on civic pride and community spirit amid a forum inviting public comment and critique.
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