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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1964
Page
18
FAA ordered inspections of 126 jets from seven U S airlines after a crack appeared on an outer wing surface of an Australian carrier. The first 40 aircraft showed no signs of cracks or corrosion and the agency rescinded the precautionary order.
Fifty gondoliers massed at Venice St Marks landing threatening to burn their boats unless the city restricts competing taxi services. The protest recalls a similar action in 1962 as motorboats are accused of exceeding speed and space limits.
United Press International reports the Indiana highway death toll rose to 672 after three killed Monday, adding to weekend fatalities including two Chicago Bears players. A 10 year old boy, Oni Lawson of Brazil, died when bicycle riders collided with a car on a city street. His brother Bruce, eight, was injured. Several other linked crashes and injuries across multiple counties were noted, with drivers and passengers among the injured.
The weatherman warned no relief until at least Wednesday and possibly Thursday as a cool front moves into northern Indiana. Temperatures ranged from mid 80s to near 90s with forecast highs from 88 to 90 nationwide, as Tuesday was expected to remain warm and humid with scattered thundershowers.
Elwood Sth sr calf and multiple yearling and junior heifer awards led the results. Beverl Howells of Anderson and Mervin Shuter Family with Alma Shuter of Frankton earned top honors including champion heifer and several high placements across junior yearling and calf categories in the Red Poll competition.
The report notes officials say the Vietnam War has not reached a critical point. South Vietnam fields an army with combat capability, while Viet Cong guerrilla warfare persists. U.S. casualties include Americans killed in combat and 97 who died in accidents.
Police and New York State National Guard troops flood Rochester streets after riot erupts in the West Side. A state of emergency is declared, curfew moved to 8:30 pm to 6:00 am, and 150 Guardsmen plus 400 state troopers augment city police. Three people die in the violence and a helicopter crash. two men are wounded as gunfire resounds.
Ira G. Davis a World War I veteran and longtime Pendleton resident died at age 70. He served as postmaster for 17 years and city controller for several years. He was a member of Pen Heeton Christian Church Knights of Columbus American Legion 40 8 and Madison Lodge 44 F and AM He was campaign chairman for the American Cancer Society and active in local conservation and bird dog pigeon clubs He is survived by his widow Ora M Davis a daughter Mrs Lyle Clapper six grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Police linked a December 1962 robbery at a downtown Indianapolis jewel firm to earlier thefts at national chain stores including a 350000 loss at Kay Jewelry on U S 82. Investigators noted suspects claimed a phony gem ruse and noted four youths charged after a July 196? nightclub heist. Authorities say the cases may be connected but detectives say the latest theft is unrelated.
Trials of eight men and two teens begin in Madison County Court after police questioned a girl. Judge Bohannan may transfer cases to Madison Circuit Court for harsher sentencing if individual charges are found to warrant it. First defendant to be tried at 9 a.m.
In the Chicago page one continuation the scene recalls a lunar mission failure and the emotional task of packing a fallen crewmate's belongings. Ed O Brado is noted among attendees at the country club where officials, including broadcast crews from Goldstone, discuss the failed moon shots and future flights.
Funeral services for Galimore and Fiore are set amid Bears players facing the dual losses of teammates. Halas calls the deaths akin to losing part of a team as the club cancels a morning scrimmage and shifts focus to remembrance.
About 150 Republican supporters gathered at the airport to hear Goldwater discuss plans for a sweeping victory on November 3. The talk touched on uniting the GOP and potential inclusion of former aide Dasa Leach as GOP National Committee chairman.
Grace Mae Whetstone 71 of Rt 3 died Monday at Memorial Hospital Log. She was born August 15, 1895 in Elwood and survived by three children Gerald Betty Edna two brothers eight landchildren and nine great grandchildren. The body to Fesler Funeral Home with arrangements pending. Gustave H Noetzel 58 Delco Remy employee died at home. Funeral Mass at St Ambrose Church with interment at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include widow two daughters three sisters three brothers and three grandchildren. Blanche B Gibson 87 of 133 W 16th St died Monday at Bright Nursing Home. Funeral Wednesday at Harold E Rozelle Funeral Home. Born near Rockville she lived in Yorktown before moving to Anderson 29 years ago. Husband Joseph Gibson died in 1992. Survivors include a sister Maude McNabney and multiple stepsons and stepgrandchildren.
Multiple obituaries record deaths and funeral details from Madison and surrounding counties. Clyde Cummins of 113 S 12th St dies at Ball Memorial after a five day stay. Nellie Stover Hartford City, Nettie B. Stover of Marion, and Carrie Wellons also noted with funeral arrangements. Additional items include Linda Modlin and Albert S. Roach funeral notices, and a crash death prompting a search for identity.
Mrs Thurston died at home after an illness, born September 2, 1896 in Indiana. She married in 1919 in Delaware County and was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist in Muncie. Surviving are her husband, two daughters Velma Waymire of Muncie and Betty Ann Berry of Indianapolis, a son Paul Thurston of Alexandria, a sister Bond Swindell, a brother Harold Gale, and nine grandchildren. Funeral arrangements list Earl M Kyle Funeral Home with services Thursday and burial at Elm Ridge Cemetery in Muncie.
PM Wallace, spokesman for Pillsbury, stated the brief strike involved about 500 hourly employees and arose from scheduling misunderstandings. He said production would resume and that remaining issues would be settled in contract negotiations next week.
Jayres Roach died with surviving relatives including a sister Mrs Ira Craig and a great nephew Robert C McCrystal both of Anderson. The note mentions they came from Kansas about 90 years ago.
The Madison County Women’s Republican Club will host a meeting at Mrs William Peck’s home 1127 Greenway Dr Madison. John Feighner GOP candidate for the fifth district will speak. Beulah Park in Alexandria hosts D Russell BonRager Republican Senate candidate as principal speaker on August 30.
Funeral arrangements list Rev Francis Sprot and Rev Robert Caveness leading service at St Marys Catholic Church. Burial planned at East Maplewood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. Taylor of 1103 Broadway, passed away aged 68.
Four airmen died in a SAC jet crash. Identified were Capt. Thomas E. Sutton 32 of Monmouth Iowa and 1st Lt. David C. William 28. The report notes the incident amid a broader review of air force losses.
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