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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1962
Page
4
The 73rd International Convention of the Church of God opened with thousands from around the world gathering on the convention grounds. Delegates from across the nation are expected to spend a serious week advancing church programs and strengthening the denomination's outreach.
Chamber of Commerce reports rising employment with a 9.56 percent May gain over 1961, 50 percent fewer unemployment claims, 76 percent drop in new and old claims, 79.4 percent rise in new car sales from April, and bank clearings up from 62.7 to 74.3 million. Postal receipts also up one million in May over April.
Officials of the Fire Prevention Committee and the Chamber of Commerce celebrate the continuous Clean-Up Week program. Plans call for a designated Clean-Up Week each month to curb trash, improve health and safety, and ease individual efforts to declutter homes.
The piece debates Kennedy era price policy and warns of a possible presidential precedent on wages and prices. Walter Heller argues against a wage or price freeze and defends free market flexibility while stressing that public opinion will curb excess.
A reader advises holding Brunswick after its earnings appear steady though the industry slows domestic growth. The bowling equipment maker has overseas potential and other growth areas, with stock at ten times 1962 projected earnings, suggesting a hold rather than a quick exit. A second reader asks how to start a college fund with $1000 in Long Island Lighting Miles Laboratories and Interstate Department Stores, outlining the need to use NYSE member firms and open an account with credit questions.
George Homer Wolf a Hammond Republican councilman since 1947 faces trial on income tax charges for failing to report 2000 received in 1955 as a kickback from a sand operation. Judge Grant warns jurors to avoid press coverage during deliberations. Other defendants include Gary Mayor George Chacharis and Lake County Sheriff Peter Mandich.
Roscoe Drummond argues Americans are less partisan than politicians and contrasts Republican and Kennedy campaigns on the economy. He notes similar attack lines, cites unemployment and growth measures, and urges focus on deeds and tax reform over rhetoric. Copyright 1962 New York Herald Tribune Inc.
Dr George W Crane explains in case M-444 that a nine year old grinding teeth at night is likely a normal growth process aiding tooth roots. He warns about six year molars, misinterpreted cavities, and distinguishes this from epilepsy cases with nocturnal bites on the tongue or blood on pillows.
An Ohio reader questions digitalis and its supposed heart tonic effect. The writer shares cases of digitalis toxicity and argues against its routine use, promoting B complex vitamins as a real heart support and offering a CVD booklet for 35 cents.
A fragmentary remark suggests a shift in perspective on fairness, arguing that reversing conditions could be as just as the original arrangement. The note hints at balanced scrutiny of rights and duties in evolving norms.
Five Madison County residents earned Indiana University M D degrees in 1962. Internships place Copher at I U Medical Center Indianapolis Franklin at St Josephs South Bend Gray at Memorial Muncie McCurdy at Memorial South Bend Wellington at Good Samaritan Portland Oregon The class will begin internships July 1 with 75 doctors at nine Indiana hospitals and others in 20 states.
New UN population survey shows Japan experienced the fastest postwar decline in birth rate among modern nations, reflecting dramatic demographic change in the early postwar era.
In a cautious outlook on Algeria, Charles de Gaulle speaks of a turning page while factions widen among Europeans and Moslems. Terror and distrust persist as noncombatants flee and efforts to stabilize post Evian ceasefire falter, signaling deep divisions and bleak economic prospects.
The Hungarian Freedom Fighters Federation appealed to governments legislatures and citizens to support Hungary and UN resolutions calling for Soviet troop withdrawal and free elections. Freeing Imre Nagy and Pal Meleter top the list as Maj. Gen Bela Kiraly reports strong international reaction and peasant resistance under heavy Soviet pressure.
Truman H. Swain councilman at large has no cost. Marion G. Reed sheriff spent 50 dollars. Ernest L. Gwimm at large councilman spent 43 dollars. Charles L. Stiner Anderson Township trustee spent 371.04 dollars. Mack Sayers justice of the peace Anderson Township spent 16.13 dollars.
The piece tracks how widget, once rare, emerges in American usage. It discusses Indiana origins and links to midget and widge, notes usage by Tom Wicker of the New York Times, and explains the verb widgeon as a way to mock or influence votes. The essay ends reflecting on how language evolves over fifty years.
Instructions explain that signed letters about health and hygiene will be answered by Dr Brady if a stamped self addressed envelope is included. Letters should be brief and ink written. Due to high volume only a few letters can be answered here and responses cannot address nonconforming queries.
The piece argues future historians may misread Pearl Harbor as comic turns by Gilbert and Sullivan. It contends the attack was a carefully planned event known to both sides for over a decade, resulting in heavier U.S. casualties than prior wars.
A master spy housed at Pearl Harbor photographed and sketched across the island undetected. After returning to Japan on November 19 he was taken to the Hiei off Yokohama. A dream relayed by the admiral’s former housekeeper allegedly convinced Kusaka to strike Pearl Harbor.
A reflective verse extols a shepherd and master who bears scars as proof of faith. It frames suffering for convictions as a badge of verity, linking blood and tears to endurance fidelity and loyalty built through years of sacrifice and steadfast faith.
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