Thai border reinforced as Thai army meets Laos Viet Minh threat
Thai army commander Gen. Praphas Charusathien said troops were airlifted to positions near the northern border to face three Communist battalions in Laos, including North Vietnamese forces. He confirmed a Lao border crossing by a battalion of about 60 men and North Vietnamese units. Reports from Laos spoke of a general North Vietnamese offensive, while U S officials expressed serious concern about the potential for a broader thrust in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangkok
Thailand
Praphas Charusathien
Laos
Tals
North Vietnam
Pathet Lao
Sieo Tribas
Defense Ministry
Liog
Washington
State Department
United States
Jong An
South Vietnam
One Killed 14 Injured In Blast In Hanover Mass
An explosion at Atlantic Research Corp Ordnance division in Hanover Mass killed Howard Chute 20 of Marshfield and injured 14 others, one critically. The blast damaged building a5, blew out roof and windows, sending clothing and debris across the area as workers described chaotic scenes. The plant, part of a Susquehanna Corp subsidiary, was under investigation with authorities offering few details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Mass
UPD
Vietnam
Howard Chute
Marshfield
Atlantic Research Corp. Ordnance Division
Atlantic Research
Susquehanna Corp
Brenda Corbett
West Hanover
Boston
Fotal
Dvsss
Anderson College 50th Year Dinner Planned By Leaders
A community dinner honoring Anderson College’s 50th anniversary is set for Wednesday Jan 31 at the Olt Memorial Student Center. Mayor Frank A Allis chairs a civic and business leaders committee planning the event with faculty officials and distinguished guests. Co-Chairmen are Elmo A Wonk and Linfield Myers with many committee members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson College
Frank A. Allis
Anderson
Allis
Olt Memorial
Elmo A. Wonk
Linfield Myers
Lauralee Jolson
Robert Wagner
Robert L. Austin
George E. Bannister
Johor HH
Burland Sr
H 1
Dawson
Irving Glazer
Charles F Hardy
William B. Harper
Perry W. House
William Havermally
Francis Kienly
FP. T. Lamey
G. McDonald
Thomas R. McMahan
Seth H. Stoner
George Taggart
Fire destroys Kelly Motorcycle Sales and Service showroom
A motorcycle fell on owner Louis Kelly, starting a blaze that gutted the showroom portion of Kelly Motorcycle Sales and Service. Kelly, bruised and burnt, was taken to St John’s Hospital as firefighters battled the flames for hours. The back of the building and an upstairs apartment were spared, with smoke and water damage to the remainder. Fire crews faced tanker shortages and hydrant access issues, aided by Pendleton units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Motorcycle Sale and Service Company
Af.3
Box 123
Ind
Fran
Anderson
Pendleton
Herald
Louis Kelly
Aken
St. John's Hospital
Anderson Greven
Pendelon
Kelly
Box
Walter Widebrink
Jyaler
Aird SL
Madison Ave
Widebrink
Jack Richardson
Anderson Fire Department
David Didase Snow
Newbern And Johnson Named To City Boards
The city announces the appointment of two officials under Mayor-elect J B Flanagan. Paul F H Newbern reappointed to the Anderson Board of Works and J A Johnson named to the Board of Public Safety. Both sides fill key boards as Democrats hold board seats. Johnson is a World War I veteran, former Local 5704 president, and Indiana Bell tester. He moved from Marion in 1946 and is active in Masonic orders and American Legion Post 184.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul H. Newborn
Nicholson File Company
Anderson Board of Works
A. Johnson
J.B. Flanagan
Frank H. Allis
Paul FH. Newbern
Joh A. Johnson
Alhambra
Board of Public Safety
Bolt
Safety Board
Board of Works
Robert Hodson
Howard [Kraart
W. Ray Westerman
James Maximnar
New Safety Board
Johnson
Communications Workers of America
Indiana Bell Telephone Company
Mr. Johnson
Illinois
Marion
Central Christian Church
American Legion
Indianapolis
Fellowship
Indiana State Police promote two officers to captains
Indiana State Police announces the promotion of two area officers to captain effective January 1, 1963. Lt. John A. Cooke of Anderson and Lt. Gene Jarrett of Pendleton will assume rank, with Cook set to succeed Captain James R. Pero in Plainfield as head of the ISP Executive Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Police
John A. Cook
Anderson
F. Increst
Werth
Robert A. O'Neal
Cook
Caok
Robert &. O
Warlford City
Indiana University
Jane
Pendleton
Ring Lost in Cookies Brings Vietnam Husband Surprise
Mrs Teanele Waiters spent weeks seeking a missing diamond engagement ring. She wrote to her husband in Vietnam, who claimed to have found the ring in a box of cookies she had sent. He enclosed the ring with a note saying I wish you had come along with the sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Teanele
Vietnam
Cane
Branigin urges Indiana lawmakers on districting plan
Indiana Governor Branigin pressed legislators to adopt a new congressional map rather than leave redistricting to federal courts. He warned a special session may cost up to 300000 and said he would not force action without assurance of progress while noting partisan swings in a swing state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
UPI
Branigin
Indiana
Sanalean
Indiana Legislative Council
Jth
State Election Board
Whi
Cawies
Hattera
Ina
Shaffer Named Assistant in Anderson Chamber Post
William F Hovermate announces Jack D Shaffer as assistant to the Anderson Chamber of Commerce. Shaffer, a former Delan Remy Apprentice Program employee, is a Selma Indiana High School and Delen Remy Apprentice Program graduate. He serves as Madison Avenue Methodist Church member and president of the Anderson Junior Chamber of Commerce, with extensive local activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack D. Shaffer
Chamber of Commerce
William F. Hovermate
Anderson Chamber of Commerce
Delan Remy
Selma
Ind
Delen Remy
Ite
Madison Avenue Methodist Church
Deleco-Remy Enjoyneers
Anderson Junior Charber of Commerce
Federal Reserve tightens reserves to curb inflation
The Federal Reserve Board ordered a rise in reserve requirements for checking accounts, effective next month, lifting big bank rates to 17 percent and smaller banks to 9.5 percent. The move, part of a broader tightening, increases required reserves by about 440 million dollars and signals readiness to act further to curb inflation while aiming to cushion Christmas-loan demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Resuryve Board
Congress
Johnson
Picare Torn
Ciluma
New Arrivals at St John’s Hospital Feature Multiple Births
New arrivals list shows births at St John’s Hospital and nearby locales. Mr and Mrs Richard Wallace welcome twins at 123 E 30th SE. Mr and Mrs Jerry Stires report four boys at 158 Ohio Ave. Mr and Mrs Truman Roberts gain a girl at 517 Grant St. Mr and Mrs Thomas Johnson add a girl at 168 Louise St. A baby girl arrives for Chauncey Hant singer in Pendleton. Mr and Mrs Fred Szabados welcome a girl at 1623 Madison Ave. Joseph Landacker at 3029 Mounds Rd reports a boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Wallace
E. 30Th SE
Jerry Stires
Ohio Ave
Truman Roberts
Grant St
Thomas Johnson
Louize SL
Chauncey Hantsinger
Pendleton
Fred Szabados
Madison Ave
Joseph Landacker
Mounds Re
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reserve Board
Credit
Newbern
General Headquarters
The
ISP
Case
Cntynm
Jack D. Siaeper
St. John’s Hospital
AUS
YMCA
Robert Sherman
William Vilesek
Alis
Altis
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!