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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1962
Page
3
Tropical storm Alma intensified into a hurricane Tuesday night as it moved through the Atlantic. The storm’s projected track suggested potential impact near the tip of Long Island, New York, prompting monitoring by authorities and advisories for coastal areas.
Mrs Clarence Patterson executive secretary here of the Nation-. Patterson is among speakers announced for the ministers meeting set for today. Other officials were listed by the organizers as participants and keynote remarks were expected.
A mixed group of 75 church ministers was arrested in Atlanta during a prayer protest in front of city hall. Police reports say 50 white males, 19 white females, four white and two Black females were taken to a stockade after several alarms and warnings from Chief Laurie Pritchett as the crowd chanted for desegregation and urged action against segregation.
Two Indiana residents died and a third was hurt when a two-car crash north of Litchfield disrupted a local Negro church march toward city hall. Police blocked a planned pro segregation parade as officials refused the permit.
Commander Summitt described future submarines cruising at great depths and hugging ocean bottoms. The Seadragon and Skate, on a polar rendezvous drill, faced minor tremors off Greece and Alaska with no fatalities reported.
In Frankfort Indiana a prowler who may also be an arsonist was sought after a fire was found in the basement of a house. Tenants Earley and McCorker were away in Lafayette when the intrusion occurred. Neighbor Rick Herrick reported the glow and flashlight beam overheard before police arrival.
Democratic leaders rally to defend Agriculture Undersecretary Charles S. Murphy amid Senate investigations into Estes cotton allotment deals. Senator Morse cites President Truman's support, while Kennedy eyes a Springfield stop and a possible speech as he weighs Estes ties and fertilizer handling. The press notes surrounding Murphy’s forthcoming Senate appearance, Yates’ assertions, and Dirksen opposition frame the Illinois political scene.
VIENTIANE Laos AP In an interview Phoumi Vongvichit said the United States must stop flying supply missions to Meo guerrillas and refugees in Pathet Lao territory. He warned continued parachuted rice would violate Geneva accords and meddle in Laos internal affairs. He noted Soviet planes now fly supplies to Pathet Lao and Hanoi neutrals. Three Laotian factions will coordinate to sustain their forces without foreign aid.
The report describes Elsie Mae, and Kelly Gulley in a troubled situation before dawn Monday. Police statements say T warned Elsie this was the moment and claimed Scully Gulley broke up his home. Gulley remained in critical condition late Tuesday as Smith noted he slept in his car after a night of brooding over the events involving Elsie and Scully.
Rev. William Ellis to speak at Huntsville Community Church at 7:30 PM in the kickoff of the Madison County Crusade weeks Sept 9 to 23 in Warner Auditorium. A second rally is set for Thursday at 7 PM at Lapel E.U.B. Church with Ellis as speaker alongside Dr. Jimmie Johnson.
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