County Woman Killed In Car Wreck In 1965 Traffic Fatality
Madison County records the year's first traffic fatality as Minnie B. Lee 75 of 207 E Broadway Alexandria dies at the scene at the intersection of Ind 9 and 128. Gladys Baxter 69 and Kenneth R. Clark 21 suffer injuries. investigation by Deputy Hasler and Trooper Manghelli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie B. Lee
Broadway
Alexandria
Ind. 9
Madison County
Keith Beilhartz
E. Broadway
Cecil Carmichael
Lee
Gladys Baxter
Community Hospital
Kenneth R. Clark
Elwood
Elmer Lowe
Indianapolis
18Th St
Central Ave
Paul Shepherd
Larry Looper
Rt. 4
Judge declares school election will be held amid contempt action
Madison Circuit Judge Carl T. Smith ordered a school election to proceed for the Feb. 9 referendum on reorganization. Arrest warrants issued for County Commissioners Harold Foust and Ralph McCord after they failed to deliver voting machines and explain noncompliance with a Jan. 15 directive. The pair face contempt charges as the judge demanded cooperation and transport for precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Foust
Ralph McCord
Madison Circuit
Carl T. Smith
Foust
McCord
Smith
Madison Circuit Court
Madison County Election Board
Central Metropolitan School District
Madison County Sheriff's Department
GOP Districting Bid Aims for Fair Indiana Seats
In Indianapolis UPI report Republicans proposed a congressional redistricting plan to create more equal districts, arguing it would yield six Democratic seats vs seven under a Democratic plan. The measure, likely to die in committee, faces hearings in both chambers with Rep. William Brighton guiding the House panel and Sen. Marlin McDaniel commenting on adherence to one man one vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Marlin McDaniel
Richmond
McDaniel
GOP
William
Fire Station Plans Approved By Board
The Anderson Safety Board approved final plans for the East Eighth Street fire station and moved to receive construction bids. The seventh station will sit 230 feet east of the 109 Bypass, behind a service station, with expansion in mind. A new pumper truck costing $26,958 will equip the station, chassis by W. H. Hardy and Son Co. and pumping gear installed.
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Anderson Safety Board
East Eighth Street
East Eighth St
Arthur B. Henning
The
Safety Board
John H. Richardson
W. H. Hardy and Son Co
Anderson East Eighth Street
Anderson Man and accomplice charged in Portland bank robberies
Stephen Payton, 21, of Anderson Indiana and David Deshores, 18, of Portland, face charges in four Portland area bank robberies from August to January. They allegedly robbed the Oak Grove branches of First State Bank of Oregon three times and First National Bank once, yielding over $17,000.
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Portland, Ore
Stephen Payton
Anderson
Ind
David Deshores
Portland
Portland Area
Oak Grove
First State Bank of Oregon
First National Bank
Weather note Northern town eases after cold snap
Today's high expected in the low 20s with a chilly low near zero to 10 below. Clear skies loosen tomorrow with milder temperatures and sunset at 6 06 p m. sunrise tomorrow at 7 54 a m.
Suburban husband saves taxes after wolf whistle tale
London AP report says Clive Wardill 23 sought tax relief on his apartment claiming his wife’s wolf whistles from a neighboring workshop caused the yard to be swept by wind. A Valuation Board cut his annual taxes from 378 to 350 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Clive Wardill
Four City Fires Reported Including Major Home Damage
Assistant Fire Chief Walter Bowman reported four fires in the Anderson area Wednesday. A major blaze at Earl Lawler’s home caused extensive interior damage. other fires involved Dr Donald Bixler, Fred Van Dalsen, and Margaret Moneyhan, with minor to moderate damage and multiple company responses.
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Walter Bowman
Anderson
Earl Lawler
Box 625
Rt. 2
Shepard Rd
Bowman
Donald Bixler
VanBuskirk Rd
Fred van Dalsen
Brown St
War Outlook Grows Worse in South Viet Nam
Sen. John Stennis says the Saigon situation is rapidly growing more serious as the United States backs government forces against Communist guerrillas. Sen. Frank Church notes rising dissent and says policy may not be proving out, proposing negotiations with an international guarantee of non- ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
South Viet Nam
John Stennis
D-Miss
Senate
United States
Stennis
U.S
Frank Church
D-Idaho
Church
Johnson eyes Soviet visit to reassure world of peace
President Johnson said he hopes to visit the Soviet Union this year and that Soviet leaders would welcome his trip. He urged that Brezhnev and Kosygin visit the United States to see America firsthand and reinforce mutual efforts toward peace. He spoke during a B N A I B R I T H event and noted prior invitations were being given active attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Johnson
Soviet Union
B'Nai B’rith
Anti- Defamation League
No- Johnson
Union
Alexei Kosygin
Leonid Brezhnev
United States
America
Termite Treatment Contract Scrutiny at Forest Hills School
An auditor report on Anderson Township 1963 finances notes termite treatment at Forest Hills School. It cites a 1959 Baxter Exterminating contract for five years of service and inspections, plus a 1963 Cain’s Tree Surgery bill, while trustee Willis Winkler was unaware of the prior agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Township
State Board of Accounts
Cain
Forest Hills School
Sam Oats
Emerson Martin
John A. Boone
Baxter
Anderson
Willis Winkler
Forest Hills
Elderly Elwood couple found dead in their home
An 84 year old Elwood couple Mr and Mrs Fred Dellinger were found dead Wednesday afternoon at 2 15 by a nephew with Elwood police. Coroner Cecil Carmichael ruled death from exposure. They had shut one room against sub zero weather and used two kerosene heaters and a small electric heater. He was last seen Friday at a grocery store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Fred Dellinger
Cecil Carmichael
Mr. Dellinger
William
Melinda
Indiana House approves bill to abolish death penalty
The Indiana House passed a bill by 75 to 18 to abolish capital punishment and send it to the Senate. The measure would replace death sentences with life terms with or without parole eligibility and would not allow parole for any life term. Rep. Charles B. Howard supported passage but opposed parole risk. Rep. Joseph Bruggenschmidt urged keeping the death penalty in some cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
UPI
Indiana
House
Senate
Charles B. Howard
Rnoblesville
John Donaldson
Lebanon
Joseph Bruggenschmidt
D-Tell City
Jenkins to refuse Baker inquiry appearance
Walter Jenkins, a former White House aide, plans to refuse a Senate Rules Committee subpoena to testify on the Bobby Baker inquiry. His psychiatrist may testify about his condition, while Jenkins himself has recently undergone treatment after resigning amid morals charges. The committee expects Jenkins to appear under subpoena, despite indications he may not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D-N.c
Jordan
Ed Jenkins
Jenkins
Jeniis Jenkins
Baker
Texas
Johnson
Emanuel Celler
D-N.y
Sweetwater Development Co
Dallas
Tex
Murchison Financial Empire
Celler
Trash Cans To Be Repainted Repaired Soon
The Anderson Street Department began refurbishing downtown litter containers donated by local service clubs. About 30 cans bearing the slogan Help Keep Your City Clean will be steamed cleaned repainted and relabeled as work progresses. Public cooperation is requested during their absence.
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Anderson Street Department
Anderson
Anderson Refuse Company
Anderson City
New Arrivals At Local Hospitals Reported
Born at St Johns Hospital to Mr and Mrs Bob Roberts 1304 W 14th St a boy. Also Mrs Dale Coty Rt 3 a girl and Mr Mrs Delbert Garrett 2327 Sheridan St a boy. At Community Hospital born to Mr Mrs James Raines 2315 St Charles St a boy and Mr Mrs Thomas Mendenhall 1624 W 14th St a girl. Others include Mr Mrs Leroy Slater 329 W 12th St a girl and Mr Mrs Wallace Stammer 2321 Fowler St a girl. Boy born to Mr Mrs William Schmadeke Indianapolis at Community Hospital Indiana polis. Grandparents listed as Dr Mrs W A H Vanarsdall 46 River Forest Anderson and Mr Mrs August Schmadeke Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St .John’s Hospital
Bob Roberts
W. 14Th St
Dale Coty
Delbert Garrett
Sheridan St
Community Hospital
James Raines
St. Charles St
Thomas Mendenhall
Leroy Slater
W. 12Th St
Wallace Stamper
Fowler St
William Schmadeke
Indianapolis
W. A. H. Vanarsdall
River Forest
Anderson
August Schmadeke
Indianapo
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