Nixon Brown Run Close In New York Subway Fire
A Lexington Avenue subway tunnel fire trapped more than 3,000 riders for up to three hours as 11 rush hour trains stalled. Mayor Wagner ordered a citywide subway cleanup and safety inspections after Transit Authority findings.
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New GOP Central Group Names New Secretary
John S. Chesnut of Madison Corner was named secretary of the Republican Central Committee after Chestnut’s re-election as a farmer and riding bailiff, succeeding the resigned Paul Hamilton. The move comes amid post primary organization as the party centers on election issues. Chesnut, a 1925 Indiana University graduate, is active in local GOP politics and community groups in Alexandria and Madison County.
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Inmates Surrender After Pendleton Escape
Three inmates escaped from the Indiana Reformatory near Pendleton and were captured within 24 hours. Jack Bellamy and Charles Blackstone Jr. turned themselves in at Lapel after learning of a nearby light in a kitchen. a third man was arrested by State Police after hitchhiking on Ind 67 near Indianapolis. A fourth prisoner, Nathaniel Harris, was detained after a trucker report and was found near Indy 67. Bellamy and Blackstone faced parole concerns. Harris served time for forgery.
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U S Sues over Voting Rights in Bienville Parish
The U S government filed a federal suit in Shreveport against the Citizens Council of Arcadia and Gibsland alleging a pattern of racial discrimination to purge Negroes from Bienville Parish election rolls before 1956. It seeks a voter referee and an order to prevent bogus roll purges.
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Petition Drives to Retain Highland High Band Director
A three woman delegation delivered a petition of about 250 names to Prough, urging the retention of Highland High Band Director James Houston. Prough indicated the board may approve renewing Houston’s contract after discussions of a possible raise and expenses, amid a newer school year near completion. Highland High serves roughly 650 students across its high and junior high grades.
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Uncontested divorce granted after 43 years
Mrs Carmelo Gurecia of Pittsburgh won an uncontested divorce Tuesday, 43 years after filing. She testified her husband left after she filed in January 1917, alleging abuse and vile language. She did not attend the testimony and offered little explanation for the long delay.
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Willkie Withdraws From Lieutenant Governor Bid
Philip Willkie of Rushville announces via newsman he is quitting the entire 1960 campaign and will not seek the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor or state superintendent of public instruction. Republican leaders doubt his final withdrawal may be permanent. He is the son of a 1949 GOP presidential nominee and had run on a platform of tougher public instruction.
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Philip Willkie
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Ike Still Plans Visit To Japan Despite Rioting
White House confirms President Eisenhower will proceed with his Far Eastern visit to Japan amid anti American riots. State Department backing and Herter argue the trip serves United States Japanese friendship and security treaty goals despite Socialist opposition and protests. The plan includes a farm tour component with businessmen visiting Orville Oldham farm near Pendleton and ongoing farm bureau sponsorship.
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AHS Graduation Set For Thursday Night
The Class of 1960 at Ander Madison Heights High School will graduate Thursday night before about 3800 spectators. Principal David L. Adams will present diplomas, Superintendent G. E. Ebbert will confer them, and four seniors Ruth Gilmore Joseph Spacee Marylinda Thomas and Michael Morgan will give commencement addresses. The Rev Monroe G Schuster and Rev Phillip Philbrook will deliver invocations and benediction, with pomp and circumstance closing the ceremony.
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Eighth District Medical Society Holds Annual Session Today
Approximately 80 doctors and many of their wives attend the Eighth District Medical Society annual meeting at the Anderson Country Club. President Dr Richard Swan leads district officers as business sessions begin at 3 30 pm. A cycle of songs by the Cristian Brotherhood and a style show by the Morton Rovh Company are featured events with golf and social activities scheduled throughout the afternoon.
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Jamies Wagoner
Indianapolis
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1500 Subscribers To Receive 1960 AHS Yearbook Today
Anderson High School prepares its 1960 yearbook titled Going and Growing Modern worth 4500 dollars. The 139 students and staffers produced a 16 percent larger edition with sections on activities sports and faculty. Principal Davie Adams received the first copy at the Senior Talent Show as local midwestern contributors helped print and bind the book.
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Fright
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Jack Muosbaugh
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IU Data Show Area Maintains Healthy Economic Pattern
Indiana University monthly state business review indicates Anderson preserves a solid economic position. April figures show bank debits at 136, electricity sales 1241, housing starts strong, with declines from March and 1958 levels. The report notes continued gains in the local economy and overall pattern for the area.
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