Mitchell resigns as Newburgh city manager to join John Birch Society
Joseph McD Mitchell 41, longtime Newburgh city manager and former bribery trial acquitted defendant, resigns to become organizational director for the John Birch Society Eastern Seaboard branch. He expects to start around Oct 12, after a 1960 17 500 a year post.
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Newburgh
N.Y
UPI
Joseph McD. Mitchell
John Birch Society
Mitchell
Society
Eastern Seaboard
Gambling convict Jules Horwick dies in federal prison
Jules Horwick, 60, who helped run a nationwide gambling syndicate busted in 1957, died of a heart attack in Terre Haute Federal Prison. He was serving a five year term for conspiracy to evade federal excise taxes and fined $25,000. Horwick, a Chicago resident, helped lead a scheme federal authorities said grossed $10 million in three months. He began serving his sentence in 1961 after losing a Supreme Court appeal.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Jules Horwick
Horwick
Chicago
Alexandria Shower Honors Rick Jones and Fiancee
A miscellane ous shower for Rick Jones and his fiancee from Muncie was hosted by his aunt Darlene Garden in Alexandria. The wedding is set for July 13 at 3 30 at the Alexandria Church of God. Attendees included residents from Ammirilla Texas Dunkirk Dunkirk Marion Anderson and other nearby towns. The article notes also Porters Porters return home from California and the McCurdys moving to Telihina Oklahoma for a two year public health assignment.
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Rick Jones
Muncie
Darlene Garden
West &K Street
Alexandria
Alexandria Church of God
Elsie Bradford
Ammirilla
Texas
Emanne Fish
Joseph Dudley
Dunkirk
Jackie Decker
Phyllis Keesling
Janet Jones
Mike Keesling
Carrol Keesling
Velma Spaugh
Anderson
Carol Hobbs
Melanie
Kathy
Lisa
Marion
Sam Jones
Maxine Kyle
Kathryn Jackson
Sharon
Jeanne
Rita Golden
Dorothy Golden
Teresa Golden
Jeannette Poole
Lena Golden
Services Today For C. C. Gray
Funeral services for the Rev. Cyril C. Gray will be held at 1 30 p.m. at Linwood Christian Church with Rev. C L McFarland officiating burial is at Parkview Cemetery the body lies in state at Kyle Funeral Home until one hour before services Local ambulance reports note Samuel Fowler Jr and his son Dallas age 8 were hospitalized after an accident two miles north of State Road 28 on State Road 9 Eddie White of Summitville sustained a possible spinal injury after a fall on West Madison Street and was taken to Community Hospital Leroy Garner was taken from his home to Ball Hospital in Muncie Betty Fadek of Dayton Ohio was treated at Community Hospital after an accident three miles east on State Road 28.
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Alexandria
Cyril C. Gray
Linwood Christian Church
C. L. McFarland
Michigantown
Indiana
Parkview Cemetery
Kyle
Kyle Funeral Home
Samuel Fowler, Jr
Dallas
Eddie White
Summitville
Madison Street
Community Hospital
Leroy Garner
Ball Hospital
Muncie
Davis - Strickler - Noffze Funeral Home
Betty Fadek
Dayton
Ohio
Victor Stacey
Victor W. Stacey
Delaware St
Union City
William H
Minnie Oehler Stacey
Edna
Charles Oehler
Harold E. Rozelle
Elwood Historical Club Show Prep and Queen Candidates
Elwood Historical Club Inc held Sunday meetings with Don Beckom presiding as plans for the show progressed. Steam engines from afar will arrive next week. Queen candidates led by Mrs. Harold Wilborn and Mrs. Rudy Shinholt will appear on July 23 on television and be introduced July 27 on the Harry Martin show, with the queen crowned July 28 on the show grounds platform. Men to meet July 14. basket dinner July 21. dedication ceremony with speaker and program. After meetings, cake and ice cream for seventy members.
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Elwood
Elwood Historical Club Inc
Don Beckom
Lawrence Lynas
Harold Wilborn
Rudy Shinholt
Marion
Harry Martin
Two Fire Companies Battle Ridge Road Dump Fire
Firemen from Companies 2 and 6 battled a Ridge Road dump fire for three hours last night. Asst. Chief Ed Ballinger said the blaze risked spreading to nearby houses and prompted a two company response. Water was shuttled from a hydrant at 38th and Ridge to fight the flames.
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Ridge Road
Asst
Ed Ballinger
38Th and
Ridge Rd
Rites Today For Mrs. L. Brunson
Funeral services for Mrs. Lola Brunson of Elwood will be at 2 30 p m at Copher and Fesler Funeral Home with Rev J E McCoy officiating. Burial is in Elwood City Cemetery. Ambulance transported Janet Howerton to Mercy Hospital. Mercy Hospital notes list dismissals and admissions including Paul Frye and Neal Lees among others.
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Elwood
Lola Brunson
Copher
Esther Waymire
S. D
Zina Woods
S. 22Nd St
Peace Corps to Administer Placement Tests at 800 Locations
The Peace Corps will offer tests at more than 800 post offices and colleges starting July 20 at 8 30 a m local time. The half hour general aptitude test and language aptitude test apply to potential volunteers with backg rounds in French or Spanish needing an extra hour. Local applicants may take the test in Indianapolis Room 526 Federal Building or Muncie Main Post Office.
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Peace Corps
Puerto Rico
Liberal Arts
Federal Building
Indianapolis
Muncie
Plan For Six Denomination Merger Approved
The United Church of Christ authorized a plan to merge six Protestant denominations into a single church possibly reaching 25 million members. The resolution was passed at the fourth General Synod, with involvement from the Methodist and United Presbyterian churches and others.
Population Spotlight in Sydney Exposed by Desert Lands
Sydney Australia shows a sparse total population due to vast desert regions unsuitable for living. The arid expanse limits settlement and influences geographic density within the urban area.
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Sydney
Australia
Anderson Optical Co Closes All Day Wednesdays in Summer
The Anderson Optical Co will shut for the full day every Wednesday during the summer months. This seasonal closure affects all services and customers are advised to plan appointments accordingly.
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Anderson Optical Co
Cuban Assets Continued From Page One
The United States froze roughly 20 million in Castro regime deposits and 13 million held by Cuban nationals at 12:01 a.m. Monday under a Treasury order, blocking use but not seizing funds. The move follows a Wednesday OAS resolution urging scrutiny of funds aiding Castro subversion and cites long-standing U.S. restrictions since 1961 on Cuba exports except basic foods and medicines.
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United States
Council of the Organization of American State
Treasury Department
Castro
Cuba
Civic Safety Committee to Meet at Anderson Club
Friday noon the Safety Committee will meet at the Anderson Country Club. James Steele chairs the committee with L B Stanley as vice chair and Paul T Byrum serving as director.
Camping Tent Blaze Kills Four In Wisconsin Lakes Region
A butane stove explosion at Long Lake in Kettle Moraine State Forest caused a tent fire during a camping trip killing Steven Williams and several relatives. Cheryl Williams 2 Sandra Williams 10 months and aunt Mrs Raymond Bandeiro 31 died. Williams mother 24 listed critical with newborn infant and Diana Yates 15 fair. Michael Bandeiro 6 listed good. Families from Illinois involved.
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Reason
Steven Williams
Cheryl
Sandra
Raymond Bandeiro
Hazel Crest
Larry William’s
St. Mary's
Jones Boy
Bandeiro
Diana Yates
Michael
Illinois
Long Lake
Kettle Moraine State Forest
Inmate Restraint Incident In TV Room Sparks Injuries
About 20 other inmates were in the television room when the incident occurred. Phillips remained in serious condition at Robert W. Long Hospital in Indianapolis. He was sentenced in 1960 for petit larceny. Bramo of East Chicago served 2 to 5 years for second degree burglary in 1959 and was returned to custody after breaking parole. Buck said.
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Phillips
Robert W. Long Hospital
Indianapolis
Marion County
Bramo
Chicago
Lake County
Buck
Exchange Club to Hold Picnic Replacing Luncheon
Exchange Club secretary Leo Babb Gene Sylvester and Donald Trout on the board of control announce the Wednesday night picnic will replace the usual noon luncheon at the YMCA. Fellowship committee members include Rains Schaffer Hilligoss William Watkins and O W Haven. William Thompson of Products Manufacturing Co a Junior Achievement leader will host two young JA leaders at the July 17 YMCA meeting.
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Leo Babb
Gene Sylvester
Donald Trout
Board of Control
YMCA
Messrs
Henry County CD Director to Visit Shirley Meeting
Shirley civic groups announce a July 30 meeting with Henry County civil defense director C. W. Robinson in attendance. They also plan an October 12 and 13 Hobby and Art Show, honor milestones for Shirley residents, and operate a booth at the Shirley Free Fair to raise funds for the Service Men’s plaque and memorial.
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Shirley
Shirley Civic Improvement Association
David Estell
Shirley Civil Defense Unit
C. W. Robinson
Henry County Civil Defense
Shirley War Mothers
State Health Warns Of Danger To Eyes From Sun Eclipse
Indiana health officials warn the July 20 total solar eclipse risks eye injury. Children and adults can suffer permanent retina damage from direct viewing. Safe viewing method uses two white cards with a hole to project the image.
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Indianapolis
North America
A. C. Offutt
Alaska
Canada
Maine
Kennedy crisis deepens over rail strike deadline
As rail unions threaten a nationwide walkout, President Kennedy weighs emergency measures including seizure of railroads and compulsory arbitration. Congress leaders express little hope for quick legislation while railroads push new work rules and perishable shipments halt. The dispute centers on the Buffalo to Welland canal route and potential nationwide disruption.
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Congress
Kennedy
Wirtz
Supreme Court
Oren Harris
D-Ark
House Commerce Committee
White House
Gordon Allott
R-Corp
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minneston
Senate
Congressional Labor and Commerce Committees
James J. Reynolds
Pierre Salinger
House
Warren G. Magnuson
Senate Commerce Committee
Convention of Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen
Afl-Cio
St. Louis
H. E. Gilbert
Gilbert
Buffalo
Welland Canal
Lakes Erie
Ontario
Gary Jobs
Mosquito Swarms Roil Louisiana and Texas
Swarms of mosquitoes ranged across Texas and Louisiana over the weekend causing widespread disruption. Farmers reported millions of dollars in livestock losses while Gulf Coast beachgoers treated exposed skin with repellents and sunblock amid wet weather that favored both fresh water and marsh mosquitoes.
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Houston
UPI
Texas
Louisiana
Gulf Coast
Goose Ligon Sentenced 15 Years for Sex Crimes in Indiana
Kokomo jurist Ligon, once a basketball star, receives 15 years in the Indiana State Reformatory on sex charges after a June conviction for assaulting a 13 year old girl. Judge Winslow condemns him for betraying community hopes and notes additional alleged offenses while free on bond.
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Kokomo
Ind
James Ly
Goose
Ligon
Howard
Lester E. Winslow
Indiana
Winslow
God
Beating leads to death of 4 year old in Illinois
Sharon Mattingly four died at Illinois Research Hospital from a skull fracture and internal injuries after a beating by her father James Mattingly Jr. of Kankakee who has admitted the act. Her sister Janet three remained in good condition at the same hospital. Mattingly is jailed in Kankakee County.
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Chicago
UPI
Illinois Research Hospital
Sharon Mattingly
Kankakee
Ill
Janet
James Mattingly Jr
Mattingly
Anderson Obituaries Highlight Local Residents Losses
Obituaries record the deaths of Myrtle Horiie Jones 84 of 3417 St. Rd. 9 N. widow of John Jones Ralph R. Ringo 71 of 4937 Newton Ave S St Peters burg Fla Sam Walton 63 of 1902 Hendricks St Clarence Smelser a former Anderson resident Beulah Ballentine 59 wife of Earl Ballentine Victor Stacey 71 of 316 Delaware St Effie Taylor 79 Rt 3 Anderson and Ruth Jones a Chicago house helper with ties to St Johns Lutheran Church in Anderson. Burial and funeral arrangements are noted for East Maplewood Cemetery.
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Ralph R. Ringo
Newton Ave. S
St. Petersburg
Fla
Middletown
Harold E. Rozelle
Eldon Petry
Church of the Brethren
East Maplewood Cemetery
Sam Walton
Hendricks St
Sanctified Church of God
Elder Lewis
Lee Rowe
Eddie Stowall
Dave Braxton
William Rice
Sonny Williams
Eddie Morgan
Indiana colleges react to funding changes across state system
School officials welcomed restored operating fund support for 1963-64 while construction funds remain withheld, delaying new student capacity. Hatchett warned of possible $87.5 million reduction in local aid if sales tax funds fall short, prompting districts to plan budgets accordingly. Officials expect further adjustments if tax legality is upheld.
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Clty
Hatchett
Indiana
Purdue Universities
Ball State
Indiana State Colleges
State Tax Board
Martin
Wilson
Grand Jury Returns True Bill in Lone Oak Rd Fatality
Prosecutor William F Lawler Jr says a true bill was returned Friday charging Kenefield in the Lone Oak Road fatality after an auto careened into a yard where Hall watered. Candace Sue Griffee and Clotie Griffee are listed in improving condition after July 4 surgery at Riley Moepilal in Tadianapole. Ward PD is noted.
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Lone Oak Rd
Hall
Kenefield
William F Lawler, Jr
Candace Sue Griffee
Clotie Griffee
Riley Moepilal
Tadianapole
Ward
Deaths in Madison and nearby counties cover multiple obituaries
Noram M Griffey 74 of Fortville died at St. John s Hospital after 12 days as patient. Survived by three daughters Leeta Flood Doris Cauldwell Anna Bennell. two sons Francis M Griffey Calvin L Griffey. three brothers William Durward Francis Eugene Teeters. 17 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren. Funeral 8 am Tuesday and 10 am Tuesday service at Cyntheanne Christian Church Burial Gravel Lawn Cemetery. Rev Cyril C Gray 62 Linwood dies. funeral 1 30 pm today Linwood Christian Church with Rev C L McFarland in charge Burial Park View Cemetery. Friends at Karl M Kyle Funeral Home.
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Nora Griffey
Fortville
Noram M. Griffey
Rt. 3
Noblesville
St. John’s Hospital
Madison County
Milan
Eliza Ann Teeters
Hamilton County
Cyntheanne Christian Church
Ladies Aid
Leeta Flood
Doris Cauldwell
Anna Bennell
Lapel
Francis M. Griffey
Indianapolis
Calvin L. Griffey
William Teeters
Durward Teeters
Secor
Ill
Francis Eugene Teeters
Florida
Paul C. Cory
Dwight French
Gravel Lawn Cemetery
Cyril Gray Linwood
Cyril C. Gray
Linwood
Vermillion Friends Church
Linwood Christian Church
C. L. McFarland
Michigantown
Park View Cemetery
Karl M. Kyle
East West talks and Sino Soviet tensions rise
The article notes Khrushchev’s cautious stance with the West and questions a Chinese view that Moscow risks moving away from pure communism. It highlights Wen Wei Po’s accusation that Khrushchev treats the United States as a friend and China as an enemy, while Moscow argues nuclear arms make war unthinkable.
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Khrushchev
Moscow
Soviet Union
Wen Wei Po
Hong Kong
United States
Kremlin
Bridge and road fund totals in county budget
A consolidated budget item list shows $263,153 for city directory and $390 for cumulative bridge. spans include Rd. 300 and Prosperity Rd. bridge at $35,000. County highway fund aggregates reach $50,000 with culverts $3,300 and bituminous $100,000 plus calcium chloride $168 and rental $50,000.
East German claims U S provocation after border clash
East German officials described the shooting of National Peoples Army personnel and destruction of border security posts as part of a series of provocations by American troops since President Kennedy’s visit. They urged Allied troops to withdraw from West Berlin and create a neutral free city.
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National Peoples Army
German Democratic Republic
Kennedy
West Berlin
Free City
Syrian Baathist ousts Hariri and exiles general to Europe
In Damascus the Baathist regime dismissed Maj. Gen. Ciad Al Hariri from acting defense minister and army chief roles and moved him to exile in Europe. Hariri, who masterminded Syria's March 8 coup, left Beirut for Vienna claiming health reasons amid reports of house arrest. The government says no European post is finalized yet but mentions a potential military attache role.
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Beirut
Lebanon
UPI
Middle East
Ciad al Hariri
Europe
Hariri
Syria
Damascus Radio
Naional Revolutionary Council
Vienna
Damascus
Madison County Barracks 534 Meet at Fagies Home
The Madison County Barracks 534 and the Auxiliary Veterans of World War I plan gatherings this Wednesday at 7 30 PM. Commander Louis Abel will preside at the Barracks session and President Margaret Abel will lead the Auxiliary meeting at 1916 Meridian Street.
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Madison County
Fagies
Meridian St
Louis Abel
Margaret Abel
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Roy Shannon
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Beulah
Bea) Ballentine
Earl Ballentine
Southern Ave
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Anderson High School
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Hazel) Moss
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Minnie) Rodenberger
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Betty) Walker
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Ann) Stopher
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Mary) Thornberry
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Mildred) Young
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