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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1961
Page
1
Rep Emanuel Celler said he has learned from authoritative sources that President-elect John F Kennedy wants Congress to pass a bill blocking states from gerrymandering congressional districts. He spoke in Congress about the measure he sponsors.
A proposed plan seeks to halt gerrymandering by requiring congressional districts to be contiguous and compact. It would also aim to create population equality with districts roughly equal to present ones and ensure representation unaffected by partisan advantage.
The Cuban government, amid strained relations since the diplomatic break, has not released UPI NewsPhoto chief Frank Beatty from Havana custody. Swiss and UPI officials pressed for information on charges and access, while authorities weigh release or viewing rights for the photographer.
The Gilman Club in Dallas announces the sale of the local baseball franchise to Ray Johnston, Indianapolis club manager. Bateson and Carter sold 100 percent with a right for the sellers to buy back a stake if the team reaches the major leagues within the next few years.
Frank Lucas, member of the Madison County School Reorganization Committee, will discuss the county's proposal at the regular January meeting of the East Side Community Club next Tuesday.
San Francisco reports Cuban consul Rodrigo Parajon defected to the United States on Wednesday declaring most Cubans would flee to this country if given the chance. Parajon resigns on conscience from the Cuban diplomatic service and will remain in San Francisco with his wife and daughter while deciding his next steps.
Ollie May King of 1625 Noble St died at 1 p.m. after a long illness at St. John’s Hospital. Born in Pleasanton Kansas she moved to Anderson in 1937 and had twelve children two living in Kenosha Wisconsin and another in California among others. Funeral set for 1 p.m. Saturday at Sells and Rowe with Rev. George Harris officiating. Burial Memorial Park. Friends may visit Friday 7–9 p.m. and Saturday 2–4 p.m. and 7–9 p.m. Virgil King and other family members mentioned among survivors. Alexander Hiatt of 2017 Norma Reed Lovelock Nevada died yesterday evening. Survived by his mother Phyllis Brown and father Oliver Hiatt, one brother Kevin Brown, maternal grandmother Helen Sweeney and paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hiatt. Body to E Rozelle Funeral Home with arrangements pending.
Washington officials report a White House conference sub group endorsed Kennedy’s Social Security medical care plan for the aged by a 170 to 99 vote The proposal would finance care through payroll tax increases split between workers and employers The final report is due to Kennedy in about three months and marks a high priority for his incoming Congress
The American Football Coaches Association named Murray Warmath of Minnesota as the nation's top major college coach and Warren Woodson of New Mexico State University as the top small college coach for 1960.
Rep E Ross Adair of Indiana vows to press New York and Massachusetts lawmakers to locate the original Uncle Sam’s burial site. He claims Uncle Sam was buried in Merriam Indiana, and seeks confirmation of the grave’s location through a cross‑state effort.
Laos faces international pressure as a note signed by Deputy Foreign Minister Chao Solosana accuses Soviet transports of parachuting supplies to rebels and alleging Red Chinese and North Vietnamese involvement. Bangkok and U.S. lawmakers weigh support while Laos claims intervention threatens sovereignty.
The Dallas Texans announced they signed two 1961 draft selections, 19th round pick Davidson College end Danny House and 26th round choice, bringing their total signed players to nearly half of the draft list.
The Haitian government imposed censorship on news dispatches and expelled Catholic leaders amid an unrest tied to Archbishop Francis Pot and Monsignor Remy Gerostin. A curfew was enforced as authorities act against what state media described as subversive activity.
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