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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1966
Page
1
Two Tactical Patrol Force units rushed from Manhattan to east Brooklyn amid racially charged unrest. Mayor Lindsay was en route as large disorderly crowds roamed streets. An 18 year old was fatally shot by a sniper earlier, and police detained two Black youths found with Molotov cocktails.
Geeling Summer Theatre begins rehearsals for the coming season with local talent producing and acting. Openings for actors, stage hands, wardrobe, and ushering are available at the East Tenth Street theatre site. Rehearsals are nightly at Anderson Senior High School auditorium in Texas.
WANATAU Ind UP I Twentytwo cars of Nickel Plate Railroad freight derailed early after a collision with a utility pole at the U S 42 crossing. Driver Keith J Mek from Valparaiso escaped unhurt, saying he fell asleep before the derailment. Clete Young 41 of Boot Wayne was injured lightly.
UNITED NY ALO CAD Joseph Mwemby, a former Ball State student, was appointed Zambia's chief UN delegate. He presented credentials to Secretary General Eva Chat and has a background in secondary education at Ball Star Poachers College in Muntele, plus five foreign service roles. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Fort Hare University in South Africa.
Report describes astronauts landing in the Pacific after a mission ending with a splashdown off Cape Kennedy. Navy swimmers secured the capsule with a collar line as they prepared to hoist it aboard, amid a postflight sequence and comments from the crew.
Governor Branigin notes Johnson aims to meet people personally and explain the nation’s problems during a 1960s era election year. Johnson intends to visit all states to discuss programs and convictions and seek support, as Democrats plan a bold push in Indiana’s fiftieth year.
A 13 year old boy stabbed 56 year old Mrs Burton in her kitchen then fled. A neighbor found her with a fishing kite protruding from her back. He was arrested about 1 hour 20 minutes later and jailed at Estle Juvenile Center as authorities cite his stated reason.
Reverend Donald G. Jacobs said One Shot SMM Princape One worsened the situation as violence spread beyond downtown for the first time since Monday night. The unrest hit the northeast and south sections, areas with large Negro communities and a 10 mile line area was dated with lines.
Officials in Indianapolis discuss a spaceflight milestone including the Agena and Gemini stages, noting patient doctors' findings and potential September or October reports. Johnson plans departure while astronauts discuss dust samples and possible living organisms, with tense media interaction and a vow to cut off communication if needed.
The article details Johnsons arranging a luncheon and public events in Indianapolis and Vincennes related to Johnsons visit amid the Speck murder case. It notes talks of legal maneuvers, hospital visits, and the political climate as authorities investigate Speck.
The report details Anderson police pay scales from patrolmen to chief with longevity add ons, uniform allowances, and compares Muncie salaries. It notes a traffic incident where a driver Leseer faced an alcohol charge after a collision injuring a motorcycle rider, with bond set at $100. Fire department staffing and weekly hours are contrasted with Fort Wayne and Gary, noting firemen counts and area sizes.
Indiana GOP mayors including Cordell and Hurley plan to attend or urge attendance as they join the plan to welcome the President. Casualties in Vietnam decline from late May, while legislative reforms seek budget and staff expansions.
Mrs. Nelle Todd 77 wife of Frank V. Todd of 401 W Broadway died Wednesday at Americana Nursing Home after a month illness. Born July 26 1906 Summitville she moved to the area eight years ago from Villa Park Illinois. She was a member of Community Congregational Church and Eastern Star Villa Park. Survivors include two sisters and two brothers in Alexandria Summilville and Madison with many nieces and nephews. Funeral rites set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Shivler Nofize Fynere Home with interment Park View Cemetery and visitation after 11 a.m. today.
Obituary notices from Madison area papers list Kelso York 74 of Poland Indiana died at Braeburn hospital after a month long illness. Survived by widow Henrietta and children Darvelt York Anderson Arthur York Galveston Rosella Sutton Marion Wilma York plus sister Sophia Alloman. Jesse M Hi day 91 Fortville area resident died in Tulsa Oklahoma after sudden illness. survivors include two children Marie Butehofsky El Paso and Paul Hiday Tulsa plus four grandchildren and other relatives. Final rites planned in Indiana with services at various churches and funeral homes. memorial park cemetery interment in Pendleton. Other notices include Mattie Williams 76 widow of Rev Elias Williams at Serend Baptist Church. Alma Ellis services at Baker Brothers Funeral Home. Dora Forbes 102 resident who lived in Anderson until 1949, graveside at Alexandria. Nellie Heaton Fran 90 Frankton Methodist Church service. Rufus Vernon Summitville 95 Rt 2 Summitville final rites. Emma Sisson Pendleton lot Rt 1 Anderson services at Cornell Bright Funeral Home with Grove Lawn Cemetery interment.
Elwood services are scheduled for Grace E. Mutt, 66, at 2 PM Saturday at the Robe rL. Jackley Pomena Home. The Rev Kenneth Wilson of Hethel Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Elwood City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
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