Record Crowd At Fireworks At Anderson Free Fair
A large crowd attended the Anderson Free Fair last night for an hour long fireworks display. A parade along Olsen Street drew spectators, with harness racing planned at 7 36 pm. First aid treated a minor injury at the fair's station as about 100 children from Knightstown Home and 70 from Madison County Children's Home were guests. The Free Fair Beauty Contest begins this evening with three contestants performing nightly before the speed events. Local General Motors sponsors the event.
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Madison County
Herald Abbreviates Schedule For Independence Day Coverage
The Anderson Herald operates on abbreviated schedules today due to Independence Day observance. Editorial staff and news team will be available after 8:30 p.m. for calls and materials while other departments close. The Wednesday issue follows usual delivery. In Michigan City Hoosier beauties compete for Miss Indiana with 17 contestants.
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Anderson Herald
Anderson Newspapers, Inc
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Herald
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Ind
UPI
Indiana
Uni
Hemingway Death Inquest Debated By County Officials
Coroner and prosecutors in a Idaho county weighed whether Ernest Hemingway killed himself or died by accident after his body was found in the foyer of his Ketchum home. No inquest was held, with the certificate to read self-inflicted or accidental, while family plans a private funeral and burial near Taylor Williams in Ketchum Cemetery.
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Way
Africa
Gregory
Florida
Waldemoon
Waldemann
Hemingway
Ketchum
Taylor Williams
Robert J. Waldemann
St. Charles
Extra Traffic Care Urges Caution During Indiana Holiday Week
The Associated Press reports Indiana traffic authorities urged extra caution as the Fourth of July travel period ends. Five people died in crashes since Friday 6 pm, while experts predicted 15 fatalities by Tuesday midnight. Police urge rest before driving home and warn against sleeping in vehicles in remote areas. A fatal Sunday crash in Brownstown killed Lincoln Collins 92, and a Saturday two car crash near Terre Haute claimed Mrs. Anna Latham 7. Also, Carrel Winnecke 17 of Clarksville died in a Saturday crash.
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Barton
Lincoln Collins
Five Area Girls Named To Offices
Five area girls were elected to offices as caucusing held the attention of several hundred Hoosier Girls' State delegates preparatory to the primary elections and state convention today. Elected were Patty Kiefer Elwood Nationalist county chairman Vickie Barker Tipton Federalist county vice chairman Nancy Markle Markleville Federalist city chairman Nancy Riggs Anderson Federalist city chairman and Judy Powell Tipton Nationalist city chairperson.
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Patty Kiefer
Elwood
Nationalist County
Vickie Barker
Tipton
Federalist County
Nancy Markle
Three Hurt As Car Rolls Down Drive
A mother and her two children were injured yesterday when their car began rolling down the drive at their Lapel home. Sherman E., 21, Lapel, and Douglas Shetterly, also of Lapel, suffered leg and foot lacerations. Driver Robert Light of Lapel and Thomas Davis of Pendleton were involved. Virginian Cousins, 27, Robin, 7, and Rusty, 4, in the other vehicle suffered arm and back injuries. Sheriff's authorities investigated. Earlier at 2:37 p.m. two-car crash at Ind. 9 and Sexbert's Rd left two people injured. Lauren Bacall arrives in Hollywood amid rumors of marriage to Jason Robards Jr.
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Auto
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Robert Light
Thomas Davis
Pendleton
Wnea Puncu
South Dr
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Pas
Rusty
Eman
MacArthur Homecoming in Philippines Draws Masses
General Douglas MacArthur returned to the Philippines on a 10 day sentimental journey amid lavish pomp. He told 27 million Filipinos I have returned and I have truly come home. Crowds along his route cheered for hours as Jean MacArthur supported by tears. The old warrior wore his familiar gold campaign cap and five star uniform and received jubilant greetings from both Americans and Filipinos shouting mabuhay and victory Joe.
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UPI
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MacArthur
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Gang Republic
Jean
Rome engineers report exam annulment after errors
AP dispatch describes a chaotic moment as an experimental physics exam taken by 50 students was annulled due to three erroneous questions. The piece notes memories and remarks from a US Air Force official while recounting MacArthur’s return reception in the Philippines and the large crowd along the route.
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Air Force
Bataan
Corregidor
Pacific
Eisenhower
Court Order Sends Marine Strikers Back Temporarily
KUWAIT (UPI) British commander in Kuwait reports heavy Iraqi armored movement into southern Iraq toward the Kuwaiti border. Brig. Derek Horsford says forces are five miles from the border and continues to move, with Iraq denying plans to attack Kuwait. British and Saudi forces reinforce positions as tensions rise. prosecutors note ongoing danger and caution.
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Buraimi
Charles Elsworthy
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Ad Iankeela
Suspect Held in Slaying in Buffalo
A 15-year-old girl is held as a suspect in the June 23 kidnapping and murder of 3-year-old Andrew T. Jashely and related abductions. Police identified Chyrel Jolls as the person who grabbed Andy from his home and left him bound near a railroad track with a bag over his head. A witness corroborated the allegation, noting the accused acted in a quiet, middle class Buffalo neighborhood.
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UPI
Pope
Andrew T.jashely
Chyrel Jolls
Richard Edgington 2
Little Andy
Colima
Injunction Pleas Will Be Heard July 7
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order to suspend the 18 day national maritime strike and ordered strikers back to ships by 8 pm EDT. A hearing set for July 7 on a Taft Hartley injunction aims to impose an 80 day cooling off period while the government pursues court action. Several ships were freed or preparing to sail, including the Independence and the Constitution.
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UPI
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Handen
Conn
Charles E.clark
Ryan
Kennedy
Justice Department
U.S
Sylvester J.ryan
Please Ture
369 Killed In Soaring Traffic Toll
Traffic deaths during the Fourth of July holiday weekend surged toward an all time high with expectations of surpassing 300. George C. Stewart of the National Safety Council warned the toll could exceed the record 706 set during the 1956 Christmas weekend unless drivers slow down.
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National Safety Council
Associated Press
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Judge Overrules Motions To Quash Nine Local Defendants
Judge George Pancol overruled motions to quash affidavits filed by nine local defendants accused in a raid on June 23. The eight defendants’ attorneys contend the affidavits lack certainty. The nine defendants will face arraignment on July 10. Bartlett, Indianapolis, is to be heard July 14 in Madison Circuit Court with Robbins and Deputy Prosecutor William Lawler. Bartlett also faces federal charges for failure to buy a federal gambling stamp. a federal grand jury proceeding is planned for August. Two other Indianapolis men face the same charges. Jeremiah Turner, 51, of 2434 Ce, was among those arrested in the raid by local police and U.S. Treasury agents.
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Lawrence R. Robbins
George Pancol
Terday
Robbins
John L. Bartlett
Indianapolis
Madison Circuit Court
William Lawler
Carl T. Smith
Bartlett
U.S. Treasury Department
Jeremiah Turner
Judge Wounded After Booby Trapped Gun Fires
Indianapolis criminal court judge Richard Salb 37 was wounded when a gun taped to his car’s steering column discharged as he stepped on the brake in front of his apartment. The weapon aimed at his chest failed to kill him. detectives seek the firearm’s serial number while officers report he is in fair condition after surgery. Salb, a 1959 criminal court appointee and 1958 Democrat, had graduated from Indiana University Law in 1950.
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Criminal Court
Richard Salb
General Hospital
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Indiana University Law School
Plane Hijacked to Miami by Cuban Passenger
A Cubana Airlines plane was hijacked midflight by a Castro loyalist, who shot guard Castor Carmenate and forced pilot Capt. Mario Perez Escandon to fly to Miami. The plane landed at Miami International, where Carmenate was hospitalized with bullet wounds. Passengers, a single family, later booked a return Cuba flight. Immigration officials and deputies questioned those aboard as authorities pursued details.
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Romilio Pons Hidalgo
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Moraima Vidal
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Romero
Edward P. Ahrens
Ahrens
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Havana
Mario 2
Perez Escandon
Perez
New Arrivals From Local Hospitals and Homes
Born at St Johns Hospital to Donald Troeskin and wife a girl. John Humes and wife welcome a girl at 1022 Alexandria Pike. John MacNiece and wife announce a girl at 210 Walton St. Stanley Calas and wife greet a boy at 129 Silver. James Knotts and wife announce a boy at 512 Nichol Ave. Thomas Drake and wife welcome a boy at 23 Whetstone Rd. Fred Paulie and wife have a boy at 108 Dohawk Dr.
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Donald Troeskin
John Humes
Fred Paulie
Dohawk Dr
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