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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1961

Page

8

Indians Edge Shortridge In Overtime Thriller

The Anderson Indians defeated Indianapolis Shortridge 52 to 48 in overtime after a hard fought game. Key plays included Jim Kittrell and Mike Williams in the late regulation and Lewis’ clutch 20 foot jumper sealing the win in the extra period.

Stewart Shortridge Wade Stewart Anderson Blue Devils Sam Nunn Dennis Baker Steve Clevenger Indians Duke Short Herald Ray Estes Indianapolis Bobby Lewis Lewis Tribe Kittrell Indians Forci er-lBil Mauck Jed Jal Anderson Jim Shortridge Ridge Cleon Reynolds Shortridge Goti Deithe Williams I Sease Tom Seal Mike Williams Sammy Nunn Jim Kittrell Shortridge Jed Nunn Clevenger Nets

UN Forces Push Into Elisabethville Amid Congo War

U N troops surged toward Elisabethville's center 350 yards away as casualties mounted with civilians among the dead. The attack began from the north while diplomacy in New York and Washington sought a Congo settlement. Katangan defenses and air reconnaissance shaped a rapid, heavy clash in the secessionist capital with reports of civilian deaths and wounded.

Elisabethville Batanga U.N New York White House Congo Moise Tshombe

Western NATO ministers back new talks on Berlin crisis

The 15 NATO foreign defense and finance ministers ended a three day conference endorsing renewed contacts by U S and British ambassadors in Moscow to seek a peaceful settlement of the Berlin crisis. They approved a fresh diplomatic exploration to determine a basis for formal negotiations with the Soviet Union.

Paris Nions United States Soviet Union Contin J Nance North Atlantic Treaty Organization Naions U.S Moscow Berlin Council Kremlin France NATO Pers Dean Ry Lord Home Washington and Dent London Andrei A. Gromyko Britain United

U S Victory Won By Wide Margin During Showdown

The United Nations General Assembly rejected a Soviet bid to seat Chinese Communists, voting 48 to 36 against the resolution and 45 to 30 against an amendment. The outcome preserves Nationalist China’s UN seat as debates on China’s representation continued, with diplomacy noted on Berlin and NATO unity highlighted by ministers.

UN Assembly China U.S United Nations General Assembly U.N United States Mao Tze-tung Chiang Kai-shek Republic of China Formosa Cambodia Ceylon Indonesia U.n.s Australia Colombia Italy Japan Soviet Union

Eichmann Awaiting Death and Appeal in Israel

Adolf Eichmann sits in a red condemned suit as Israel’s tribunal sentences him to death for unparalleled crimes. His lawyer begins an appeal to the Supreme Court, with a 10 day filing window plus five days for reasons, potentially delaying execution until March.

Jerusalem Adolf Eichmann Israel Hitler Jewish Affairs Bureau Robert Servatius Supreme Court Servatius Germany Dieter Wechtenbruch Hichmann

Kennedy welcomed by 300000 as tour starts in Puerto Rico

President Kennedy and First Lady were greeted by an estimated 300000 flag waving Puerto Ricans in San Juan on arrival for a goodwill weekend. Crowds lined the six mile route from the airport to Fortaleza as bands played and banners proclaimed welcome Uncle Kennedy.

San Juan Alliance For Progress Fortaleza Street Old San Juan Latis Munoz Marin Kennedys Fortaleza Kennedy Uncle Kennedy South America Washington Puerto Rico Caracas Venezuela Bogota Colombia West Palm Beach

Drop In State Corn Production Expected

The USDA projected Indiana 1961 corn output at 308,802,000 bushels with 74 bushels per acre, down from 1960 by over 40 million. Indiana would rank fourth among corn states behind Iowa Illinois and Minnesota, while wheat production is seen at 45,150,000 bushels, leaving Indiana third in wheat.

Washington UPA U.S. Department of Agriculture Indiana Iowa Illinois Minnesota

Child Burned Fatally in Indianapolis Home

Martha Lipp a two year old girl and daughter of Mr and Mrs Danny Lipp was fatally burned when her clothing caught fire near a gas stove while she sat in a high chair in the Indianapolis kitchen.

Indianapolis Martha Lipp Danny Lipp

Bettendorf man seeks to leave all to himself say letter

DES MOINES UP I Gov Norman A Erbe without comment showed newsmen a Bettendorf Iowa man who says he wants to leave everything to himself including all that is owed to him or coming to him. The brief setter says I have never given anything away.

Des Moines UPI Norman A. Erbe Bettendorf Iowa

Eisenhower and Herter Align on Market Tests

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Secretary of State Christian Herter agreed on pace of liberalization and needed tests to meet economic threats from the European common market. They conferred in Gettysburg, outlining a strategy to secure free world trade while preserving U.S. security interests.

Gettysburg UPI Hower Dwight D. E Eisen Hisenhower Herter United States Lamerica Free World

Robbery of Woody's Tavern Safe Probed by Town Marshal

In the early hours Friday a safe at Woody's Tavern, owned by Woodrow Scherer, was robbed of about $2,000. The rear door was open and the safe rolled into a walk in beer cooler. investigation is being conducted by Town Marshal Earl Caplinger.

Woody Earl Caplinger Woodrow Scherer Ing Marshal Capt

Climatologist Predicts White Christmas Odds

Lawrence A. Schaal, Weather Bureau state climatologist at Purdue University, says central Indiana has a four to five chance of a white Christmas while northern Indiana sits even, as of Friday.

Lafayette Ind CPI Indiana Lawrence A. Schaal Weather Bureau Purdue University

Charter boat hijacking ends in fatal shooting in Florida

A suspect hijacked a 40 foot charter boat in Florida to go to Cuba and harm Fidel Castro. Police officer William Leary fired a .30-06 rifle, striking the suspect in the chest and grazing the spine, ending the pursuit. The individual is identified as a young Pennsylvania Black person with a West Indies accent.

Mi4mi Fla West Indies Cuba Fidel Castro William ‘Leary

New Arrivals At Area Hospitals With Several Newborns

The notices list numerous births at St John s Hospital in Andererson and Memphis Hospital in Memphis Tenn including nine babies born to local residents and former Anderson residents Mrs Edna Mae Anderson and other couples. The items also describe a maritime incident involving Captain Richard Gledhill and crew near the Sar Dona with a hijacking attempt and a suspect named William Stoner who was wounded and hospitalized.

St. John's Hospital James Jacobs E. 4Th St Donald Fairchild E. 6Th St Robert Foran Jackson St Lonzie Phillip W. 26Th St Floyd Jarrett Carroll Miller James Garrett Middletown Robert Heier Ulm Rd Sam Wilson Anderson Wilden Heathery Walnut St Charles Neeco Sherman Ct Memphis Hospital Memphis Tenn Jay Anderson W. Roseta Circle Edna Mae Anderson

Injured Officer Improves After Auto Collision

Patrolman Robert Martin aged 29 of 718 Hawthorne Dr was reported in good condition at St. John's Hospital after a high speed crash at 3 25 a m Friday at the intersection of K and Jackson Streets. His patrol car was struck broadside by a car driven by Thomas T Jones of 220142 North B Street Elwood the impact sent the police car onto the sidewalk and against a building. Martin was thrown from the vehicle and sustained head lacerations and internal injuries.

Robert Martin Hawthorne Dr St. John’s Hospital Jackson Sts Martin Thomas T. Jones North B St Elwood

Fugitive Faces 2 l Additional Charges

Evansville man Watson Young Jr. 31 faces two more charges in Indianapolis. He is accused in the fatal shooting of Hansel E. Gupton 64 and Mary Alice Gupton 58 at their home. A rape charge stemmed from a subsequent identification by a 22-year-old mother. A first-degree murder count had already been filed.

Indianapolis Evansville Watson Young Jr Young Hansel E. Gupton Mary Alice Guptons

Annual Food Drive At Central Jr High

Students at Central High School urge donations for an annual food drive aiding Anderson families. The drive runs Dec 11 to Dec 18 with canned and packaged goods requested. Sponsored by Student Council and school staff led by Dr Enoch Drumm and Verona Malone with Dennis Stratton. The Anderson Post Office opens today 8 am to 5 pm to speed Christmas mailing.

Central High School Anderson Karen Zion Enoch Drumm Verona Malone Soys Dennis Stratton

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