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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1961
Page
7
A major snowstorm swept the Western plains slowing air and ground travel and forcing school closures. Extremely cold conditions reached 34 below zero across a large frigid zone from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. The death toll rose to 77, mostly from traffic accidents on slick roads.
Six people died and many more were hurt in weekend highway crashes blamed on ice and snow. Snow fell up to five inches in spots but largely melted after warm temperatures. Gene O Summers, 28, Fort Wayne, is in serious condition at Mercy Hospital after an automobile crash on Indiana 37 near Elwood at 3 am Monday. The collision occurred two and a half miles north of the intersection with Tad Or.
Widespread winter weather closes schools on Nebraska plains and Colorado eastern slopes while Pueblo County reports up to 18 inches of snow. Oklahoma City faces ice on runways with Will Rogers Airport limiting arrivals. In New Mexico, San Juan and Santa Fe counties suspend classes. A train derailment near Selz, North Dakota. several regions record subzero temperatures and crashes. State troopers note icy roads. no arrests reported in an Oklahoma crash. The Great Northern Empire Builder derailed near Selz, shelter sought in local buildings. multiple fatalities reported in separate incidents. Temperature records show frigid extremes across several states. Economic notes detail a 1900s county tax distribution in Indiana.
Anderson Rotary Club reports the annual Home Christmas Decoration Contest with entries open to area families except past winners. First place prizes are $20 per category, with three runners up at $10. Deadline is December 16. contest run by Rotary in partnership with the Community Christmas Observance program.
Navy Secretary John B. Connally resigns to run for Texas governor. President Kennedy names Fred Korth to succeed him, subject to Senate confirmation. Connally cites need for strong leadership and expansion of Texas role in national affairs.
Western powers including the United States Britain France and West Germany open talks in Paris to forge a united stance on Berlin and to plan responses to the Congo crisis and Southeast Asia. Secretary of State Rusk joins the ministers as they discuss potential strategies for Berlin Congo and Laos prompting a broader overhaul of U S welfare programs to curb fraud aid fathers desertion and support work incentives with new legislative plans to follow.
George H Hackett American Legion Post and Auxillary hosted a division of boys from Knightstown Soldiers and Sailors Home. Activities included jail tours with Sheriff Verda Goehring and Anderson Fire Department, a fried chicken dinner, a talk by Phil Desmond, Explorer Scouts performing Indian dances, and Santa Claus delivering gifts to the 50 plus attendees.
Policemen are issued a six page pamphlet in Tokyo detailing polite speech etiquette knife and fork use and how to compliment women. It is presented as a guide for assignments such as guarding high government and foreign officials.
Two firms submitted bids for airport radio equipment at Anderson Airport. The unnamed firms filed proposals as officials and a Community Christmas committee plan events while airport managers discuss routing changes. A separate case notes a Lake Central line escape and a burglary term, with details on city plans and upcoming meetings.
William J. Kiely aged 77 of 1202 Home Ave Anderson died Monday at St. John's Hospital. He served as Anderson Municipal Light Plant distribution superintendent for 53 years and helped expand street lighting. Born November 10 1884 in Waterford Ireland he moved to Canada as a young man to work in soccer and mines before immigrating to Anderson. He was active in electrical expansion and local civic life.
Eichmann was found guilty of 15 counts including persecution of Jews from 1933 to 1941 and the Final Solution. Judges Moshe Landau and the panel announced the verdicts in Jerusalem, with sentencing to be pronounced later this week.
Rain today then a shift to light snow this evening. Temperatures rise to the low 40s and fall tonight to the mid 20s. High tomorrow expected in the 25 to 35 range. Sunrise at 7 53 and sunset at 3 17 with moonset at 10 52 p.m.
The Soviet Union formally announces it has broken off diplomatic relations with Albania accusing Tirana of a slanderous anti Soviet campaign and obstructing Soviet diplomatic work. The move follows growing rifts within the Warsaw Pact and recalls ambassadors and trade staff from Tirana.
INDIANAPOLIS AP Motorists must state the purchase price of their vehicles when buying license plates starting Jan 2 at 185 branches. The Motor Vehicle Bureau seeks this to prepare for the excise tax on cars in 1963. Commissioner Allen Nutting said property tax receipts will be required for 1962 plates.
Coroner Cecil Carmichael said post mortem findings show Eddie Clifton Cravens died Saturday from double pneumonia affecting both lungs. The 13 year old was son of Mrs Marjorie Cravens of 2526 Central Ave. Earlier reports noted a chest cold prior to death. Detectives probe a failed safe robbery at F W Woolworth Edgewood Plaza. safe remained unopened. A small roof fire at Container Corporation of America caused minor damage from a welding torch spark.
Born at St Johns Hospital to Mr and Mrs Blain Johnson hesterfield a girl. Mr and Mrs an Lewis 2624 founds Rd a Mr and Mrs Robert Stanley 021 Alexandria Pike a girl. Mr and Mrs Robert Hathcoat Tiddletown a boy. Mr and Mrs Robert Byrne thesterfield a girl. Mr and Mrs Fred Maynard Alexandria a girl. Mr and Mrs Barry McCafferty BIL Crystal St a girl.
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