Laos Claims Reds Leave Vientiane After Key Battles
Laotian Information Minister Bouavang Norasing said loyal troops gained the offensive in several areas around Xieng Kouang and that North Vietminh and Pathet Lao forces near the border are being driven back. He cited parachuted Vietnamese troops and warned of further Soviet airlift support to rebels. In Bangkok a minister warned of breaking relations with the Soviet Union if air drops continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vientiane
Laos
UPI
Xieng Kouang
Bouavang Norasing
Viet Nam
Pathet Lao
Luang Prabang
Bouvant
Xieng Khouang
Wang Vienz
Bangkok
Bangkok Post
Khampan Panya
Soviet Union
Bouavang
Plain of Jars
Thailand
Cambodia
GM Divisions Cut Jobs At Delco Remy And Guide Lamp
About 940 Delco Remy division workers are to be laid off due to customer inventory readjustments in the automotive and farm equipment fields. Guide Lamp Division plans to release around 160 employees the same day. Delco Remy expects total hourly layoffs to reduce employment by roughly four percent from three year average, with further reductions anticipated in the coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delco-Remy Division
Guide Lamp
Delco-Remy
Anderson
Local Man Injured In Two Car Crash
Michael W. Raymer a 17 year old of 204 Alvnia Ave sustained chest injuries in a two car collision at the intersection of 19th and Main Sts at 10 p.m. His car skidded on ice and struck the rear of David E. Felts 26 of 2216 W 28th St who was driving north on Main St. Total damage about $100. Raymer was taken to St. John's Hospital by city ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael W. Raymer
Alvnia Ave
19Th
Main Sts
Raymer
David E. Felts
28Th St
Main St
Robert Daubenspeck
St. John’s Hospital
Morning crash causes massive egg spill in Elyria
A truck traveling on Route 10 near Elyria tipped over after two rear tires blew out. Donald Mesbergh, 20, of Berne Indiana, drove off the road causing the vehicle to smash 300 cases of eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Ohio
UPI
Here
Donald Mesbergh
Berne
Ind
Four Promoted In School Shift
Russell W. Davis will become Director of Elementary Education in Anderson Public Schools on August 1, replacing the retiring Reba Wison. Three elementary principalships shift. Harold Gallagher becomes Washington principal, Thelma Condon leads Longfellow, Erma Van Hook takes Columbia. All three start January 23 with promotions to larger roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell W. Davis
Washington School
Reba Wison
Anderson Public Schools
G. E. Ebbertt
Davis
Miss Wilson
Harold Gallagher
Longfellow
Longfellow School
Thelma Condon
Columbia
Columbia School
Erma van Hook
Riley
Hazelwood
Anderson High School
Ball State
Indiana Elementary Principals Association
Anderson Chamber of Commerce
Fred
Fletcher St
Gallagher
Shadeland
Seventh Street
Indiana Central
Indiana University
Reba Wilson
Russell Davis
Ema van Hook
Herald
Kennedy warned of recession risk and tax cuts plan
A Kennedy task force warned of a recession and urged Congress to consider a temporary 3 to 4 percent income tax cut if the slump worsens. The report, led by MIT economist Paul A. Samuelson, urged immediate action and possible deficit spending to halt unemployment near 7 percent and revive expansion. The measures coincide with a farm conference set for Jan. 26 to address the agricultural crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Special Economic ‘‘Task Force
John F. Kennedy
Congress
Paul A. Samuelson
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Kennedy
Agriculture
Samuelson
Walter Heller
White House Council of Economic Advisers
Theodore C. Sorensen
Washington
Cuban militia seize Catholic publications and clergy in Cuba
Cuban militia seized a Catholic printing plant and guards were placed at a convent as rumors spread of a church crackdown. Knights of Columbus and Catholic Workers’ Association offices were taken, priests reportedly arrested, and seminaries surrounded. Nuns were not harmed. weapons were moved to the Malecon in a security show of force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
UPI
Fidel Castro
Knights of Columbus
Catholic Workers’ Association
del Calvario
Santigo de Las Vegas
Quincena
Cuba
San Francisco de Sales
Malecon Sea
Gulf of Mexico
Dial Change Begins Sunday in Anderson Area
Telephone users in Anderson and nearby towns start seven figure numbers early Sunday at 2 01 a m with all number calling. Indiana Bell Manager J E Flanagan said tests are complete and numbers will begin with 642 643 or 644. A typical dial will be 642 1234 and customers are urged to consult the new directory for dialing instructions and numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Indiana Bell
J. E. Flanagan
Alexandria
Middletown
Chesterfield
Summitville
Flanagan
Counterfeit Ten Dollar Notes Found In Area
Anderson police report four bogus ten dollar bills in the area over recent weeks with bold green seals and blurred front. A Toledo arrest linked to a $1,180 Indianapolis counterfeit case is deemed unrelated by Secret Service. Detectives also investigated a Strickler's Hardware break in for $49.80 in merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Toledo
Ohio
Indianapolis
U. S. Secret Service
Kenneth B. Hale
Hale
Strickler’s Hardware
Madison Ave
Lawrence County lawmakers named to 1961 Indiana General Assembly committees
Madison County officials announced committee assignments for the 1961 Indiana General Assembly session. State Sen. J. J. Bailey of Anderson joined education elections finance and legislative apportionment panels. Sen. Melville Watson of Greenfield listed Marion County affairs judiciary and insurance panels. House member Merrill Graham of Pendleton joined Cities and towns. Robert Rock of Anderson was assigned to Cities and towns and legislative procedures and ways and means. William Sebree of Anderson was named to Marion County affairs and education panels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
Indiana General Assembly
Indianapolis
J. J. Bailey
Anderson
Senate
Melville Watson
Greenfield
Madison
Hancock
Henry
Marion County
Merrill Graham
Pendleton
House
Robert Rock
William Sebree
Education
Opinion Divides on Reds in Laos Involvement
In Bangkok and at SEATO, diplomats dispute Washington's claim of large scale outside Communist intervention in Laos. Some US officials and CIA staffers believe substantial Red troops have entered Laos, while others doubt any large presence. Washington cited North Vietnamese personnel parachuted into Laos as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangkok
Thailand
Asia
Laos
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
SEATO
U.S
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
Belgium King Seeks Cabinet Unity To End Strikes
King Baudouin pushes a national unity cabinet including the Socialist opposition to resolve 18 days of crippling postwar strikes. Possible head candidate Paul-Henri Spaak denied by NATO sources as talks swirl amid wavering strike leaders and worker returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
UPI
Baudouin
Belgium
National Unity
Paul-Henri Spaak
NATO Secetary
Paris
NATO
Belgian Trades Union Federation
National Bureau
Norton Named License Branch Manager Here
William Norton, Madison County Democrat chairman, was named manager of the Anderson Auto License Branch effective January 13. He succeeds R. H. Roberts, county GOP chairman. New heads were named for other Madison County branches: Louise Bender, Alexandria. Opal Kaiser, Elwood. Robert Michael, Pendleton. and Mary Johnson, Summitville. Branches reopen January 16 after an inventory shutdown January 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Norton
Madison County
Democrat Party
Anderson
Matthew Welsh
Norton
R. H. Roberts
GOP
Louise Bender
Alexandria
Opal Kaiser
Elwood
Robert Michael
Pendleton
Mary Johnson
Summitville
Welsh
State Board of Accounts
Board of Accounts
Indian Chief Osbourne Resigns as Indian Head Coach
Coach Ick Osborne announced his retirement ending a 26 year career. The Anderson coach will finish the 1960-61 season and return to full time teaching next year. The Board of School Trustees accepted the resignation and will not seek applicants for the head basketball post until after the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aneeye School
Board of School Trustees
Ick Osborne
Osborne
Board of
The
Indians
Madison County
Tribe
Newborns Reported at St John’s Hospital
Births recorded for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sippen at 823 Central Ave a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Young at 1624 W 12th St welcome a son. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hurst at 812 E 8th St have a son. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Leeds Hutchinson of Whittier California. Clarence O Davisson of Anderson listed as the paternal or maternal grandparent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Hospital
Richard Sippen
Central Ave
Duane Young
W. 12Th St
Donald Hurst
E. 8Th St
Leeds Hutchinson
Whittier
Calif
Clarence O. Davisson
Anderson
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Edwin Ballinger
Anderson Fire Department
John Brown
West 25Th Street
Brown
25Th Street
Pendleton Avenue
Guide
Reds
Boun Oum
Sisawet Wat
Savang Vathana
National Assembly
Bill
Catholic Press
Indiana
Grillibuster
Wendell Martin
S. Hugh Dillin
D-Petersburg
Dillin
Martin
Lake County
Laxe County
Jacob Javits
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Goldwater
Eisenhower
Gettysburg College
United States
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