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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1961
Page
7
President elect John F Kennedy and President Eisenhower plan a White House meeting on inaugural eve to discuss foreign affairs. The second conference since Kennedy’s election was announced by both the White House and Kennedy’s Boston headquarters.
Mrs Louis Eastman 59 a well known former Anderson resident died after being struck by an auto on a busy Detroit street Saturday night. She lived at 32 Pinehurst and 7730 on and was pronounced dead at a Detroit hospital. Her husband Ben Hasiman a board executive is left bereaved. Her father Herman B a prominent local Democrat of Anderson and a cousin and niece in Detroit are named in the notice.
Indiana lawmakers introduced a bill to outlaw the agency shop clause in labor contracts amid debate on right to work. Rep. Overt Crecetis led the House effort while Senate leaders expressed mixed views on repealing the existing law and potential political hurdles.
Pendleton area ceremony will seat officers for the Scottish Rite chapter with special speaker Rev. A C Byeoss. Elected officers include Cash Hobbs first vice president Ray Burton second vice president Robert Geeting recording secretary Linley Hall funeral secretary Darrell Cow Sii treasurer and trustees Everett Boyer Harvey Neal. Jackson serves as principal at Pendleton Elementary School.
A masked white man robbed the Speedway State Bank branch in Speedway Indiana taking about 481 in a sack. He fled in a green 1959 Chevrolet with a male accomplice, leaving clothing and a gray hooded sweatshirt at the scene. Police tracked the pursuit north then east toward U.S. 31.
In London a magistrate remanded five suspects, two civilian Admiralty employees and three foreigners, on Official Secrets Act charges. The group, described by observers as a major spy case, allegedly obtained data deemed useful to an enemy during wartime. Police say an investigation spanned weeks and involved security agents and Scotland Yard.
Indiana welcomed Matthew Welsh as governor and Richard Ristine as lieutenant governor in a ceremony at the Statehouse. Welsh pledged prudent finances, government honesty, and aid for the needy, while Ristine promised cross party cooperation and fiscal restraint. A separate garage fire near Franklin Street caused house damage and minor injuries, with two cars burned on 9th Street. no injuries reported.
Juvenile Captain Fred Richard was appointed head of the Police Traffic Division by the Safety Board last month with a February 2 official start. Board Chairman John Kunitz and Heiden said Adams would work in the capacity but not officially until then. Patrolman Alien Cronk was assigned to the juvenile division. Capt Kling, longtime head of traffic, has been promoted from lieutenant to captain overseeing the division. He is a Northwestern University Traffic Institute graduate. The board also approved a new officer to join February 2.
The American Medical Association accuses AFL CIO President George Meany of trying to sabotage the Wire House aging conference by opposing an AMA backed medical care van. The AMA warns the conference could fail if Meany’s stance continues.
Stan Hesek grocery at 37th and Columbus faced a late night hold up by two youths described as wearing leather jackets. They demanded cash and escaped with about ten dollars, with little other loot recovered according to police notes.
In Boufarik and Batna crowds clash with police as Algeria votes on De Gaulle’s self rule. At least 38 dead overall and numerous injuries amid ethnic riots, looting, and mob actions across several towns. European shops close as troops deploy amid the unrest.
Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes entered the University of Georgia in Athens under a federal court order, as thousands of white students protested outside the campus. State officials faced a late-night standoff at the Governor's Mansion after court rulings on immediate admission.
President Eisenhower led Republicans in paying tribute to Richard S. M. Nixon on his 48th birthday. About 1,000 GOP members attended a party in Nixon’s honor as he prepares to leave the presidency days from now after losing the 1960 election. Senate leaders praised Nixon’s service and stature while he was away at his office.
First round pairings for the third annual Madison County basketball tourney at Madison Heights gym on January 19 to 21 were set Monday and published in the Herald Sports Page 7. Read of varsity and reserve teams from eight schools with Madison Heights defending varsity crown.
Herman L. Hartzell, Delco Remy chief engineer, outlines a new ignition electronic system at a Detroit engineers convention. The system aims at continuous operation and reduced maintenance for heavy machinery, trucks, and tractors, justifying additional cost for electronic ignition in high volume use.
The article lists multiple households in Alexandria and nearby towns introducing new arrivals and discussing a pulse controlled ignition unit and transistorized Delco-Remy system. It notes names of families and streets while mention of ongoing service and testing of ignition components.
Jaycee Founders Day chair William Draper outlines luncheons press parties and meetings ahead of the annual banquet. A delegation will escort Commander Marcem D. Ross from India to Anderson by plane returning with noon arrival. Local press radio representatives officers and city officials invited to a luncheon at Anderson Country Club.
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