Sectional Tournament Opens In Madison County Melodrama of 9000 Fans At Wigwam
Madison County launches its fourth annual Sectional Basketball Tournament drawing more than 9,000 fans to the Wigwam as communities vie for glory. Anderson holds 30 titles, followed by Alexandria with six and others with two or one titles. Police chief John Heiden says 24 uniformed officers plus plainclothes, dogs, and traffic squads will guard buses and crowds, urging fans to carpool and park near designated spots with limited on-site spaces.
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Madison County
Anderson
Alexandria
Lapel
Pendleton
Summitville
Elwood
Markleville
Hartford City
Cicero
John Heiden
Six Teams Open Madison County Sectional Basketball
Madison County's 49th sectional high school tournament opens with a three game session in Anderson's Wigwam drawing 9 014 fans. Markleville Arabians face St Mary's Gaels in the opener, Elwood Panthers meet Summitville Goblins, Alexandria Tigers challenge Madison Heights Pirates.
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Madison County
Anderson
Markleville
Arabians
Anderson St. Mary's Gaels
St. Mary's
Adams Township
Dallas Hunter
Jim Ballinger
Gaels
Orite
Elwood
Panthers
Ray Manis
Jim Stone
Summitville Goblins
Summitville
Orvis Burdsall
Alexandria Tigers
Jack Wilson
Madison Heights
Pirates
Alexandria
Prough Twins
Don
Dave
Larry Henderson
Daryl Paddock
Pirate
Buccaneers
Don McCoy
Jim Ladd
Markleville-St. Mary's
Marvin Heaton
Glen Wisler
Ewood-Summitville
Ladd
Heaton
Alexandria-Madison Heights
Venus Frying Pan Temperature Shocks Scientists
Washington AP reports Mariner II measurements show Venus surface temperatures around 800 degrees Fahrenheit, far above earlier estimates and melting point of lead. Clouds may be oily smog, ruling out life and future manned landings without new shielding. confirms Venus as scorched world following Dec. flyby observations.
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Venus
Washington
Space Agency
Mariner II
Earth
Five Anderson Fans Lead Hiking Quest for Indian Wins
Five local backers Mel Hornbeck Bill Sezensky Jr Roy Osborne George Smith and postmaster Howard Ring plan a hiking tally tied to the Indiana team’s progress. They will traverse Chesterfield regional Pendleton semi state and Butler Field House Indianapolis if the Indians reach each milestone.
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Anderson
Mel Hornbeck
Bill Sezensky Jr
Roy Osborne
George Smith
Howard Ring
Chesterfield
Pendleton
1963 Auto License Purchase Deadline Announced
Tomorrow is the deadline for purchase of 1963 auto license plates. John Quinn, manager of the local License Branch, announced today that more than 27 000 tags have been issued. After tomorrow, police will tow away all vehicles on city streets without a 1963 plate.
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John Quinn
Quinn
France seeks fund to aid Africa delayed by Common Market foes
In Brussels the French urge to create a $730 million development fund for African nations met resistance from Italy and the Netherlands. Disputes over bloc expansion follow De Gaulle’s veto of Britain’s entry, with warnings that Europe’s divisions could spill into Africa.
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Belgium
France
Italy
Netherlands
Charles de Gaulle
Britain
Europe
Africa
Dirk Spierenburg
de Gaulle
Atlantic
United States
Spier
Enburg
Maurice Couve de Murville
Paul- Henri Spaak
West Germany
Luxembourg
AFL-CIO Ends Session Split On Work Week Debate
The AFL-CIO Executive Council closed a 10 day winter meeting in Miami Beach amid disagreement over a shorter work week. Leaders favor a legislated 35 hour week with 40 hours pay, while Walter Reuther urges flexible hours tied to unemployment and an automatic cut with an offset payroll tax funded fund.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Afl-Cio Executive Council
Congress
Union Chifs
Afl-Cio
Curbene Aabbeelans Tae
Walter Reuther
Auto Workers Union
Reuther
State House approves new 57.39 million for projects
Indiana endures record subzero cold with multiple sites reporting historic lows. Purdue airports and Lafayette area records highlight a severe winter as the state braces for ongoing heating needs and energy demand.
Districting Bill Passage Delayed in Indiana Senate
Indiana Senate Democrats with one Republican support blocked immediate reapportionment passage in a 24-23 vote. Two Democrats were absent, keeping the bill alive as leaders signaled potential approval Wednesday. Senior figures accused each other of rewriting or delaying the measure amid constitutional objections.
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Indianapolis
UPI
Indiana
Senate
Earl Landgrebe
R-Valparaiso
von Eichhorn
Uniondale
Charles Schenk
Vincennes
GOP
Roy Conrad R
Indiana House passes 57.39 million construction budget
The Indiana House suspended rules to approve a 57.39 million construction budget, 1.3 million above the governor’s recommendation. The vote was 79 to 4 after Democrats failed to attach a 33 million economic development fund and separate port and toll-bridge spending. One change redirected 60,000 for a replica canal boat at the Whitewater Canal memorial.
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Welsh
House
Senate
Burns Ditch
Lake Michigan
Ohio River
Cannelton
Mauckport
James Stagg
Devansville
John Stancezak
Ways and Means Committee
Whitewater Canal
Char
Weather outlook for today and tonight
Cloudy and cold with possible light snow. Highs in the low 20s, tonight’s lows from 5 to 15. Yesterday’s high 13 and low 11. Sunrise 7:26 a.m. Sunset 6:40 p.m.
Primary filings flood city mayor races across three towns
Thirty candidates filed candidacy declarations for the 1963 May 7 municipal primaries. Democrats and Republicans filed for mayors in Elwood Anderson and Alexandria. In Anderson incumbent Ralph Ferguson seeks a third term. Wendell L. Hollingsworth and town assessor Wahn Dean also enter mayoral races. In Alexandria Charles Starr and Guy C. Lewis join mayoral contests. Alexandria incumbents and challengers filed as well.
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Eugene Creagmile
Elwood
Anderson
Alexandria
Ralph R. Ferguson
Anderson Township
Wahn Dean
Main St
Wendell L. Hollingsworth
Charles H. Starr
S. Harrison St
Guy C. Lewis
W. Tyler St
Luther D. Stockdale
N. 12Th St
Court Delays Rail Strike In California Court Order Delays Strike
San Francisco press reports that Southern Pacific Railroad won a temporary 10 day restraining order delaying a planned seven state rail clerks strike. Judge James O Keefe set March 8 for a hearing as union seeks permanence while federal mediator Frank ONeill continues last minute talks with both sides.
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San Francisco
UPS
Southern Pacific Railroad Today
San Mateo County
James O'Keefe
Redwood City
West
Lester Schoene
The
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Tax proposal attacked in Indianapolis
Opponents of an Indiana net income tax argued Tuesday night it would drive industry from the state and create an unhealthy climate for attracting new businesses. The tax, backed by Gov. Matthew Welsh, would fund a 57.39 million construction budget and a tentative operating budget set for a second reading.
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Indianapolis
UPI
Indiana
Matthew Welsh
House
New York Newspaper Strike Talks End In Collapse
Efforts to end the New York newspaper strike through negotiation collapsed Tuesday night with no progress after eight hours of talks. Mayor Wagner said the sides are no closer to agreement than ten days earlier as unions urge third party action to resolve the 81 day blackout. The publishers seek a binding independent determination, while the printers refuse binding settlement though open to suggestions.
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New York
Robert F. Wagner
City Hall
Wagner
Kennedy
Printers’ Union
De Gaulle Slaying Plot Suspect Held
Ex Colonel Antoine Argoud, a key Algiers putsch figure, was seized by French police after an anonymous tip led to a truck near Notre Dame. Bound hand and foot, he admitted his identity as the former colonel tied to the August 22 Petit-Clamart ambush against President Charles de Gaulle.
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Paris
Antoine Argoud
Itate Secret Army
Charles de Gaulle
Argoud
Algiers
de Gaulle
Ile de la Cite
Notre Dame Cathedral
Dlamart
Georges
Watin
Algeria
Petit-Clamart
New Arrivals Born at St Johns Hospital and Community Hospital
A girl was born to Mr and Mrs Tommy Grant Chesterfield. A boy was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Marsh 713 Hickory Dr. A boy was born to Mr and Mrs Terry Johns Shire ley. At Community Hospital a boy was born to Mr and Mrs David Gross 421 W 22nd St. A boy was born to Mr and Mrs Genef McClintick 1520 Johnson St. A boy was born to Mr and Mrs Edward Brown 1321 Lincoln St.
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St. John’s Hospital
Tommy Grant
Chesterfield
Robert Marsh
Hickory Dr
Terry Johns
Shireley
Community Hospital
David Gross
W. 22Nd St
Genef McClintick
Johnson St
Edward Brown
Lincoln St
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John Hatchett
Keith Fraser
Portland
Randolph
Jay Counties
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Hall
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Marion
Grant
Wabash
Indiana House
Lere
Robert Fortson
Joseph A. Morris
N. Anderson Sr
William Frye
S. I St
Frank O'Neill
Sid
Air Reduction Chemical and Carbide Company
Louisville
George E. Hendricks
Cedar St
Columbus
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