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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1962
Page
3
A subterranean electrical fire in New Britain Connecticut triggered explosions that scattered manhole covers, rolled smoke for nearly an hour and prompted a citywide state of emergency. No injuries were reported as workers shut off power and began repairs in the tunnels.
The report notes Cuba expanding cultural agreements with the Soviet bloc including Russia and Red China, and with 10 other bloc countries since 1960. It mentions Cuban students being encouraged to study in Russia but hindered by currency restrictions from traveling to free world countries.
Chief Johnson reports December alarms totaling 75 with 47 fires and 11 outside city. Fire Prevention Bureau logs 330 inspections 226 recommendations 147 compliances and 40 patrol hours. Causes include trash fires 5 autos buses 8 stoves 12 and arson 1.
A long list details top officers and members of the 1962 Industrial Safety Committee from various firms and public bodies. Names include Wilbur R. House Herman Hut zingh Charles R Humphrey Citizens Banking Company and many others across Anderson Beatrice Foods Goodyear's Anderson Fire Department and Delco Remy Div among others.
A White House note outlines increases in active duty strength for six mechanized battalions and four tank battalions totaling 15,593, with the 5th Infantry providing two infantry, six mechanized, and two tank battalions for 16,119 personnel. Guards will stay on duty as a key Army reserve element while efforts face some gripes Kennedy says will be brief and troops will return to civilian life within the year.
Anfuso said astronaut Glenn is ready to go on a three orbit mission, about 80 000 miles total, with launch from Cave atop an Atlas booster and a return to the Atlantic Ocean landing area southeast of here after nearly two weeks of checks.
South Bend Indiana young defendant John George Trittinger, age 15, waived jury trial in St Joseph Circuit Court on the murder charge filed after his mother’s death on October 12, 1960. A bench trial was requested.
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