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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1961
Page
1
The text notes that iRistine and Steers are to take oaths of office on Monday with invocations delivered by a chief official. The references include local officials and a state administrative context, focusing on sworn-in ceremony details.
Fragmented text references a May 8 Year Report and Congress messages from Washington. It hints at presidential delivery to Congress by January 16 and mentions economic themes and maps, but lacks readable details or clear events. The source is garbled.
A Civil Aeronautics Board hearing into a midair collision that claimed 13 lives will begin Wednesday in Brooklyn. Investigators will review procedures and preliminary information in a closed session Tuesday before opening at 9:30 am EST at the Gorge in Brooklyn.
Dale and Marian Neff will share color slides from Ni Nigeria and other mission fields. Ruth Bergert will direct missions lectures at the Evangelical United Brethren Church on Madison and Schuyler, with talks from 7 p.m. next Sunday through Wednesday January 31. The Neffs, four years in Nigeria and Brazil, will describe progress in Africa as seen from the mission fields. The talks are open to the public.
Elwood Army Pvt. Roy Boruff completed the field communications crewman course on December 21 at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. He is trained to provide telephone teletype and other communication services for units. Boruff, 19, attended Wendell L Willkie High School and is married to Mickie with mother Bonnie E. Boruff residing on Route 1.
A Finnair DC3 crashed near a Gulf coast city injuring all aboard, with two explosions reported on impact and eyewitnesses saying the craft was aflame. Most occupants were Finns including several children. coast guard and police investigate the disaster as traffic snarls and debris are described from the scene.
Congress battles over debate curbs open with a prayer as Sam Rayburn is reelected speaker and liberals push to curb filibuster. In Havana, Castro cuts diplomatic ties with the United States amid questions about aid and the Cuban revolution.
House action sparked strong rebuke as a violation of states rights to certify results. Critics call it power politics by the majority, with observers noting party lines and potential implications for the election process.
William H. Schmitt 76 of 7013 Main St died at 1 45 am Tuesday at St Johns Hospital He was born November 19 1884 in Mill Shoals IL son of Henry and Arilda Gill Schmitt He retired in 1957 after 50 years with Nicholson File service He was a member of East Lynn Christian Church and the Whetstone Brotherhood and Sisterhood Survived by widow Florence A Schmitt one son Earl E Schmitt two grandchildren James Schmitt and Norma Lynn Hiatt two brothers Louie of Anderson and John of Caraway Service 130 pm Thursday at Brown and Butz Funeral Home burial in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery Friends may call after 4 pm today
Obituary notices from Madison and surrounding counties list Luther Lindamood of Middletown and Otto Dillman of Tipton among others. The reports include family survivors, funeral details, burial sites, and local church affiliations.
The board heard on stage curtain progress for the new high school gymnasium. Architect Arthur Henning reported the aluminum curtain wall on all first floor levels is finished, with complete enclosure expected in two weeks. Plans include a Thursday meeting about revamping insurance for the school system.
An envoy stated that if the country intends to sever ties, other nations may follow. The ambassador urged that “If they all want to go, let them go,” signaling a coordinated diplomatic withdrawal.
United Nations informed of North Vietnamese press report alleging six battalions disrupting Nonghet Ban Bang and Plaine des Jarres in Xienskhouang. Royal government protests intervention as violation of 1954 Geneva agreements and UN Charter. Hammarskjold’s Leopoldville trip tied to Africa visit. Athens hospital marks 125th anniversary.
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