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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1961
Page
16
The Anderson area prepares for the annual Soap Box Derby on July 22 with 81 entrants. The race moves to a newly built hill at Anderson Derby Downs designed for derby racing and other events, drawing large crowds and showcasing youth skill and sportsmanship.
Neo Nazi links blamed as violence escalates in South Tyrol with bombings crippling power pylons and railways. Italy's postwar status plan, Austrian claims, and UN World Court options frame a long running territorial dispute rooted in WWI diplomacy and shifting citizenship laws.
The article argues for TVA as a yardstick to gauge fair electric rates nationwide. It notes TVA's lower retail quotes by two distributors, while about half pay the higher of four TVA rate tiers. It cites tax advantages and cheaper borrowing as reasons private firms cannot match TVA pricing, urging independent standards to measure rate fairness.
Dr Charles E Brown argues that prejudice is inevitable in decision making as due to incomplete evidence. He praises Supreme Court justices yet notes all judgments reflect age bound biases. He questions omniscience and urges steady pursuit of justice without hostile passions.
Sen. Homer S. Capehart of Indiana said President Kennedy completely missed the boat propaganda wise by not sending astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. to visit other countries, a remark made in Washington.
The Indiana Conference South of the Evangelical United Brethren Church re-elected Rev. Chester B. Winter of Louisville Ky as secretary at its 133rd annual meeting. Assistant secretaries named were Rev. Russell Youngblood of Terre Haute and Rev. Gene Crawford of Evansville.
Washington's farm policy debate shows Congress opposing both Ezra Benson and Orwell Freeman on market and production strategies. It resists cutting price supports and powers to curb surpluses, while favoring high subsidies for farmers.
The piece argues the Soviet led disinformation campaign aims at disunity and neutral blocs to block raw material access and push disarmament talks. It critiques Kennedy Freeman farm policy, saying it offers plans not a real program, with high rigid price supports causing overproduction and little Congress action.
A psychologist’s column urges practical methods for a mother of three toddlers to maintain order. It suggests assigning chores, using an agenda for tomorrow’s tasks, and sharing duties to reduce mother’s burden and teach children tidiness.
Middletown reports a social cook out hosted by Mrs. Martha Canaday for Mr. Robert Hawkins and family Mr. and Mrs. Charles Winninger and daughter William Moreland of Anderson Sara Lynn Canaday and others. Also noted are trips and hospital visits including Fall Creek Home Demonstration Club meeting plans and patients at St John's Hospital Anderson.
The notice instructs writers to include a stamped self addressed envelope and 29 cents to cover typing or printing costs when seeking Dr Crane in Mellor Ind personal advice or one of his psychological charts.
In 1962 Madison County budget discussions officials fail to agree on funding to replace the county home. Grand jury findings labeled infirmary conditions deplorable. A study committee of citizens recommends constructing a new building to house the county institution.
One official says nothing at the county home cannot be fixed with soap water and elbow grease. Another official questions this stance noting plumbing facilities are needed and would rely on soap water and elbow grease if available.
A member of the Citizens Study Committee criticizes party officials in power for their treatment of county home residents. He argues the party, claiming to represent the little man, is callous toward the welfare of those residents despite presenting a detailed study with several alternate recommendations.
Poem fragment reflects how criticism harms friendships and breeds misunderstanding. The speaker warns that spiteful motive or misinterpretation can erode trust, even when critique aims to help. The lines emphasize fragile bonds and the danger of fault disclosure.
Dr Brady explains that acute infectious mononucleosis is mild and usually fixes within ten days of absence from work or school. Common signs include fever swollen glands sore throat and possible liver or spleen enlargement. He notes no identified cause and suggests rest at home, warns about overreaction to the disease, and offers to answer letters with stamped self addressed envelopes to William Brady of 265 El Camino South Beverly Hills Calif.
A reader asks how OTC commissions are set. The expert notes OTC trades are private between broker and client with dealers acting as principals, markup often above 5 percent, and suggests using an agent who itemizes price paid and exact commission. He also discusses Bell & Howell and Franklin Life as growth picks and column members’ thanks on four years of publication.
A collection of humorous misstatements and linguistic gaffes. anecdotes include a neighbor's dog told to lie down, a secretary leaving with unique spelling, a birthday gift remark about money, baseball umpire reprimands misused words, a court witness naming one eye Wilkins and a quip about the other eye, and the saying that satisfaction is a state of mind when witnessing someone else’s discomfort.
The Soviet Travel Agency Intourist says Russia is expanding hotels motels and gas stations to lure visitors. Sample prices include gas at 24 cents a gallon camping sites 2.10 dollars per day per person without meals and hotels 15 dollars per day per person with meals.
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