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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1959
Page
2
Miami segregationist David Hawthorne accuses integrationists of injecting “ Communist plot” views into the tale to brainwash American youth. He calls for the book removal in Florida, framing the pigs as white black and mulatto and denouncing the wall blowing down the white pig’s house. lawmakers respond with cautious avoidance.
Pittsburgh marks its bicentennial with an Indian village display and atomic exhibit at Point Park. The festival runs from Memorial Day through September 12 and features a fountain activation, sporting events, music premieres, religious observances, historical drama, and a parade expected to draw about a million spectators.
Ex change Club of Anderson will host a luncheon and meeting at the YMCA Old Salem room with a Scout official from Kikihawen and Council BSA as guest speaker. Dick Davis will introduce the speaker who will discuss Scouting's Job. Pres. Gerald Huey to preside. Past presidents named a slate for six months starting July 1.
In Huntington West Virginia a pair of sisters Ruth Carter and Rosa Carter, separated years ago by their parents divorce, were reunited after 54 years. The sisters had learned each other’s whereabouts last year and located one another at a home in Huntington’s west end.
Detroit General Motors announced a higher cap for the Sungeston Plan awards, doubling the previous maximum to 5000 for ideas reviewed after May 1. Since the program began 17 years ago, over two million ideas have been submitted, with more than 50,000 adopted and over 28 million in awards paid.
NASA officials aim to launch a 100 foot inflatable sphere in December to serve as a permanent space relay for radio messages telephone calls and television programs between the East and West coasts. The first satellite would bounce signals across the United States linking the coasts.
The court ordered back pay and reinstatement for Vitarelli, reversed a dismissal for not following regulations, and agreed to decide next term whether strike benefits are taxable. Additional rulings denied hearings for two New York attorneys on perjury charges and rejected an appeal by the United Mine Workers in a Meadow Creek Coal case from 1948.
British sources denied Macmillan discussed Lloyd shift while Lloyd said he respected the prime minister position. Adenauer rejected claims of complaint to Eisenhower, stating Lloyd’s Geneva stance was excellent. The Times previewed tensions and Lloyd’s likely cabinet future despite journalistic speculation.
Lake County hearing opens with John Testo as lead witness. Kennedy outlines subpoenas into Holovachka and county administration from 1952 to present. Testo claims tin racket driven by pinball operators. testimonies from Frank Witecki and Albert Steele follow amid alleged underworld pressures and police protection.
Authorities report Utley s car swerved onto the highway then head on into the Wales car. Surviving Wales are husband and children, including Ralph and Frank, with other relatives named. Carthage Friends will be received at Condo and Son Funeral Home with services at Shirley Methodist Church. Burial in McCray Cemetery. Funeral for Billy Joe Gallogly, 29, drowned near Clinton at Brown and Butz Funeral Home. Burial in East Maplewood Cemetery. Clarence Turner, 27, drowned near White River. last rites held at Waltz and Hiday Funeral Home. MEDICAL FUND ADVOCATED A US congressman proposed a 500 million program for medical research. ERHARD TO VISIT USA in Stockholm. Alma Lund discusses possible future site with Hugo Alfven. plan for Konrad Adenauer successor. Alfven 87. Miss Land 70. they will marry June 14.
Five men killed when a four passenger Cessna crashed in a field at a central state prison farm north of Sugar Land Texas. Victims include Ralph Flores 24 pilot and Hulls Airport manager Gilbert Mena Jessie Noyola and Magario Rodriguez. Sheriff says Flores may have been attempting a forced landing.
Roscoe Duke Guy 68 of 1312 Strow Ave was found dead in his garage. Madison County Coroner Fred Hiday says he died of a heart attack while working on his car. Survived by Ada, daughter Betty Dillard, two step-sons Bryce and Ames Brown, brother Russell, two grandchildren. Body to Waltz and Hiday Funeral Home in state 2 pm Tuesday. Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday by Rev George Harris East Lynn Christian Church. Burial Grove Lawn Cemetery Pendleton.
Claude M Johnson 4 S1 was found dead at home and had worked for Anderson City At tics for 15 years He was born June 18 1919 in Muncie and survived by a widow a daughter and a son The body was taken to Brown and Butz Funeral Home for Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery James Edward Goltsby three month old son of Mrs Mary Alice Goolsby died at home Survivors include sisters a brother and several relatives The body went to Underwood Funeral Home with services at 1 pm Wednesday Burial in East Maplewood Cemetery Violet L McFarland 63 died at 7 15 am Monday She lived at 1218 Nichol Ave and worked at Delco Remy 34 years Survived by two daughters a brother a half brother an aunt and several nieces and nephews The body was moved to Harold Rozelle Funeral Home for services at 2 pm Wednesday Burial in East Maplewood Cemetery.
Former Anderson residents attended the funeral of Samuel Hugehes in Detroit, relatives including Paul Bassett of Cincinnati and Mrs Mary Fitzgerald of Portland, Ore, traveled to the service. The Anderson Herald staffers described past ties with the paper. Margaret V Rank, age 72, died at St. Johns Hospital after retiring from Delco Remy, with survivors including sister Bertha Featherston and brothers Calvin and Frederick. Leora Pratt, 88, widow of Dr C C Pratt, died at home in Fortville. services to be held with burial at East Maplewood Cemetery.
Sunday John L. Lewis accuses President Eisenhower of backing the industry wage freeze while Presidential Press Hagerty denies approval. Industry argues any higher costs must be passed to consumers, fearing bankrupting smaller firms. A summer steel strike looms as past walkouts cost billions in business and tens of millions in wages.
Business Review notes new developments affecting recovery including a steel strike and a sharp stock decline. Land speculation grows with 1925 echoes as construction and bank debits show mixed signals. I U business publications warn against overreliance on automatic growth and call for sound policies to spur Indiana’s economy.
State Bankers seat of Citizens Fidelity Bank and Trust Company in Louisville hosts a conference with speakers including Miller on The Current Banking Picture, Sen. Vance Hartke on The Hoosier Banker and World Markets, and Gov. Harold W. Handley at a Wednesday luncheon. Irwin Union Bank president S. E. Laugher will report on committee nominations and ten officers will be elected. Panel talks on US Government Bonds feature James H. Clarke Chicago Leroy Winterhalter Chicago Richard H. Wayne Chicago and Andrew E. Wigeland Chicago. William E. Singletary of Wachovia will discuss Better Business by Building It, with Dr. Raymond Rodgers and Dr. Kenneth Farland delivering speeches at the convention closing. Also notes: boy drowns in Terre Haute. Soviet ships increasing freight in own vessels. obituaries and funeral notices for Winders Alford Maxwell. Italy eyes dam project participation. Presley promoted to specialist fourth class.
Mayor Robert Fortson announced bids will be opened after the Henry June birth at New Castle County Hospital. Funds include 1400 for council insurance for Frank Jessup Jr., 300 for police equipment, 100 for supplies, 2200 for street department repairs at McCray Cemetery, and 900 for street department supplies. Three contractors have examined specifications and will bid.
Fragmentary notes indicate summer school courses including Bookkeeping 1 and I and II sections. Mentions of regular high school faculty teaching the program are unclear, with pupils awaiting further information.
Funeral services for Homer Vandegrif who died early Saturday at his home will be held at 2 pm Tuesday at the George McCarty Funeral Home. The Rev. Howard Perrine pastor of the Fortville Christian Church will officiate. Burial will be in Gravel Lawn Cemetery in Fortville.
Rod Brown of Perkinsville was bruised and cut when he darted into a car at 12th and Jackson. James Douglas, 67, of 1512 Sherm Avenue, was driving the auto. Authorities say Brown suffered possible internal injuries. A truckload of steel spilled on Ind 9 south of Ind 28 near Alexandria when a tractor trailer skid and overturned. No injuries reported. deputies and state police stayed to clear the highway.
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