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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1961

Page

8

Airliner Crash in Cairo Kills 20. Gold Cargo Lost

A Royal Dutch KLM Lockheed electra crashed near Cairo International Airport while carrying gold bars and crates of jewelry. Twenty aboard died or were missing. 17 injured, officials said. Salvage crews recovered gold and watch cargo valued in the millions, while the cause remained under investigation.

Cairo UPI Tra U.S Royal Dutch Air Aeroflot Cairo Air

Infirmary Study To Be Presented To County Board

The steering committee for Madison County Home construction will present its report and recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. Proposals include alternate plans for 12 493 square foot and 16 499 square foot facilities with estimated costs. the study targets 111 residents now on public housing and subsistence aid.

Madison County Board of County Fiesnenle Chesterfield Anderson Municipa

Tornado damages farms in Gibson County

A tornado struck three farms in northeastern Gibson County Monday night damaging barns houses and outbuildings and cutting power. State police cited Geiske's Corner west of Wheel ing as the hardest hit location near Princeton. One farmer reported 20 cattle knocked unconscious but recovered.

Ulust US Anderson Gibson County Geiske

Eisenhower presses for nuclear test ban deadline

Former President Eisenhower urged setting a definite date to seal a nuclear test ban amid stalled Geneva talks. He warned the pact must not linger on ice and said the United States will not be bound to abstain indefinitely.

Cincinnati APL Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Geneva Kennedy United Press International Washington Russia iGeneva United States

St Louis Woman Hurt In Two Car Crash

A St Louis woman, Elsie Varga, 39, was admitted to St John’s Hospital after a two car crash at the Ind 67 and Main St intersection. Her husband Lester was with her and escaped injuries. Eman Higbee, 51, blamed for failing to yield the right of way, said she halted then entered the intersection. Both cars suffered extensive damage.

St. Louis St. John's Hospital Ind Main St Elsie Varga Frank Landaker Landaker

Start On Port Faces Delay In Indiana Port Plan

Officials estimate 14 million dollars and two steel firms refuse federal aid delaying Burns Ditch port project. Indiana Port Commission plans to issue 35 million in revenue bonds to dredge harbor, build breakwater, and attract buyers with land leases. Congress funding is stalled pending firm commitments and Army Engineer reviews.

Indianapolis Indi Lana Lake James R. Fleming Fort Michigan Wayne Commission Bethlehem Con Midwest Steel Companies Burns Ditch iPorter Indiana Port Commission Clinton Green Treas Matthew E. Welsh Midwest Chicago Lo Buery Jfor Sone Bonds Washington Congress Fleming Army Engineers

Edgewood Assessor Reports Mixed Property Increases

Town assessor Wahn Dean notes Edgewood sees higher overall values from commercial and real estate gains totaling 244 030 while personal property drops from 969 660 to 969 660 for 1961 1966 figures. Poll counts rise in Edgewood and Country Club Estates with new buildings and homes. Woodlawn River Forest show mixed changes.

Anderson ‘Township Wahn Dean Edgewood Country Club Estates Woodlawn River Forest

Townsend husband shoots and barricades in Morgantown

Mrs Creed Townsend refused a drink, sparking a home invasion by her husband who beat her and their daughter, fired a shotgun, and threatened state troopers. He barricaded the home and tried to run down officers before being captured amid gunfire and jailed on multiple charges.

Morgantown W. Va Creed Townsend Hagan Daugh Townsend

Missing NSA Clerk Found At Delaware Race Track

William H. Covington, 28, an NSA clerk reported missing last week, was found Monday at the Delaware Race Track near Wilmington. Pentagon officials said he was located by NSA colleagues and was returning by auto. no arrest or wrongdoing was indicated. Covington's wife had notified his absence, and federal agents had pursued leads at race tracks since a daily double was reportedly won in Charlestown, West Virginia.

Washington William H. Covington National Security Agency Delaware Wilmington Del Pentagon B. Covington Ft. Meade NSA Laurel Covington Ed McMahon Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau John Kendall Defense Department McMahon Kendall Norman Anstey Covington Aby Sastern Charlestown W.va

Pair of AWOL Soldiers Admit Five-State Murders

Two young soldiers James D. Latham 19 of Texas and George R. York 18 of Florida confessed to killing seven people in a cross-country spree and said they acted for money and to escape a “lousy world.” They showed no regret about the killings though they expressed sorrow for victims’ families. They claimed they intended to be punished together and believed jurisdiction would decide their fate. Authorities from Illinois Tennessee and Utah discussed where to prosecute.

Salt Lake City UPI James D. Latham Mauriceville Tex George R. York Jacksonville Fla Latham York Hay Ling Colorado Sheriffsida Illinois Tennessee Fay Gillette Utah County Grint Iit Salt Lake County Army Fred Richardson Florida Sam Adams Clarence Duntz Hayes Kans Kansas South Side Junior High Westvale Riley North Anderson Park Place

Peru Reds Plan Demonstrations Against Stevenson Arrival

Leftist student groups in Lima urged protests as Adlai Stevenson arrived. A Communist leader promised a reception “worse than Nixon” while Felix Arias Lehberiber and other pro Castro leaders called for a march to University Park where Nixon was once stoned and spat upon.

Lima Peru UPI Adlai Stevenson Nixon Felix Arias Lehbreiber University Park Richard M. Nixon

New Church Fund Drive Tops Goal

The First Methodist Church reported its fundraising effort reached 661 556 with expectations of near 700 000 as late reports come in. A new church edifice is planned with construction likely start early next year on the downtown site at 12th and Jackson.

First Methodist Church 12Th and Jackson Streets H. G. Riggs Harold, Waggoner Philadelphia Arthur Henning Anderson Donald Trout First Methodist

Kennedy housing bill clears Senate amid bitter attacks

The Senate passed a $6 billion housing bill championed by President Kennedy by a 64 to 25 vote. Supporters praised its breadth, while opponents led by Everett Dirksen and Harry Byrd condemned its cost and liberal provisions as excessive.

Washington UPI Senate Kennedy Arena Senate Gop Everett M. Dirksen Dirksen Harry F. Byrd D-Va Dwight D. Eisenhower

Anderson Man Hurt In Boat Crash Sunday

Roger Ellis, 26, of Greensburg, suffered a fractured jaw and minor skull fracture in a lake racing accident at Lake McCoy on Sunday. He was pulled from the water by a crash boat and taken to Memorial Hospital. The crash occurred during the final heat of an outboard race when Ellis blocked by E W Schwier of Indianapolis was knocked overboard.

Greensburg Roger Ellis Alhambra Lake McCoy Memorial Hospital Ellis E. W. Schwier Indianapolis Schwier

Walker Receives Mild Admonition In Navy Case

Maj Gen Edwin A Walker was admonished for injudicious actions and derogatory statements about prominent Americans while commanding in Germany. The Army canceled his assignment to lead the 8th Corps and reassigned him to a staff post at Army Europe. The inquiry followed charges published by Overseas Weekly alleging links to the John Birch Society.

Washington Edwin A. Walker Harry S. Truman Elvis J. Slahr Jr Walker 24Th Infantry Germany John Birch Society Pentagon Kennedy John Birch Tin Tex Overseas U.S Europe Army European Heidelerg Army

Liston Slugs Self With Blow That May Knock Out Title Hopes

The heavyweight title scene shook as Sonny Liston was struck by a blow that could end his bid for the championship. The incident followed Liston and Isaie Coop’s alleged confrontation with a motorist during a dawn drive near Philadelphia. A police spotlight and order to stop escalated into a car pursuit and a retreat to their vehicle. Commission records and Kefauver’s testimony prompted Turn to Page 2, Column 1 for further details.

Philadelphia Liston Sonny Lis Sonny Long Fairmountries St. Louis Isaie Coop Sen He- Estes Kefauver D-Tenn Park Guard Underworld John Warburton Floyd Warburton Patterson Kefauver

New Arrivals Born at St Johns Hospital

Born at St Johns Hospital to Mr and Mrs James Moore Kesterfield a boy. Mr and Mrs Billy May Jdr 1 Sherman St a boy. Mr and Mrs Terry Etherington 2431 Fairview St a boy. Mr and Mrs Marold Bauer Rt 5 Anderson a girl. Mr and Mrs Floyd Cobb 1923 E 45th St a girl. Mr and Mrs Archie Rogers Pendleton twin boys.

St. John's Hospital James Moore Kesterfield Billy May Jdr Sherman St Terry Etherington Fairview St Marold Bauer Anderson Floyd Cobb 45Th St Archie Rogers Pendleton

Post Office Plans Faster Service For Priority Mail

The Post Office Department unveiled its Nationwide Improved Mail Service at Chicago last week. The plan removes non priority mail from post offices after 7 pm and shifts it to the next morning to speed delivery of priority items like bills and notices. Pilot tests show faster deliveries to hundreds of points and officials expect full national rollout by summer.

Post Office Department Chicago J. Edward Day H. W. Brawley

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