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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1963
Page
1
Indiana Democrats unveil a plan to amend the constitution for reapportionment based on population after a federal panel ruling. The move aims to replace the Republican plan with a Democratic formula, while some members seek cross party authorship and immediate action.
The Madison County Farmers Institute will meet at Whetstone Church one mile south of Madison Heights School on Friday February 8 at 9 45 am led by Evert Orebaugh. Morning talks cover watersheds by Phil Van Den Bosch and the Madison County Young Homemakers program led by Judith Hanson with a Russia trip photo by Charles Lawler.
The Rev Thurl Mann pastor of 38th Street Nazarene Church was accepted last night as a member of Civil Air Patrol Squadron 2. House Republicans moved to cut off the amendment and hold bills until the new plan is introduced. Maj Joe Davis CAP commander says local cadets will attend a one week encampment at Bunker Hill Air Force Base starting July 6. The Legislative Apportionment Committee failed to substitute a minority report seeking indefinite postponement of the measure, while the majority supports its passage.
UPI reports Adm Harry Felt foresees victory within three years in South Viet Nam’s guerrilla war while cautioning direct intervention by Red China or North Viet Nam seems unlikely. The 1962 U.S. traffic death toll reached 41 000, up 8 percent from 1961, with over 40 000 lost on highways and the highest toll since 1941. Nearby, Amman and New York pieces note a city column display and business failures rising nationwide as unemployment claims lift.
Agroup of about 35 ministers and laymen with their wives from Daleville and surrounding areas met at Farris cafeteria for a special session led by Dr Thurman B Morris district superintendent. Dr Philip Edwards director of city work of the division of National Mission of Philadelphia spoke on cooperation and responsibility of Methodists in community needs and related service.
Old London Foods Inc announced the acquisition of Pretz-L Productions Corp of Mohnton Pennsylvania for an undisclosed cash amount. The Pretz-L line will become a subsidiary of Old London Foods as part of the deal shaping the regional food industry.
Mayors plan further talks on the new conservation plan with a session set for the week of February 10. Senator Marshall Kizer criticized GOP colleagues on the floor over failing to secure federal funds for the outer breakwater. Funeral notices for several residents are included with details of services and interment, listing families and locations in Muncie and nearby areas.
The article covers reactions to Kennedy administration funding for Indiana port projects and the Brussels deadlock over Britain's Common Market entry. It notes Senate debates on state funds, constitutional amendments, and shifts in U.S. and European diplomacy, including France's De Gaulle veto and Britain's response. It cites Indiana political figures D Russell Bontrager and Kenneth Brown and outlines wider Atlantic alliance plans and military and trade implications.
John R. Coar of 403 E Suburban Dr Fort Wayne died at 2 pm at home. Born Sept 5 1878 in Marshall County he was a retired farmer and Pendleton resident earlier. Survived by son Robert Coar and one grandson. Dorothy J Thomas 59 of 508 South Ath St Frankton died at St John’s Hospital at 11:30 am Wednesday. Born March 26 1903, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Lyst of Elwood, married to Walter Thomas in 1922.
Drenching rains and heavy snow buffeted the West Coast midweek, while bitter cold lingered in the northern plains and Rocky Mountains. The East and lower Midwest saw warming trends as weather shifted.
Indiana farm land values rebounded to new highs after a 1961-early 1962 upswing. Purdue statisticians report the average value per acre at 187 as of July 1, 1962, noting stronger demand, higher price supports for feed grains, and limited farm real estate for sale.
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