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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1959

Page

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Reformatory Escapees Nabbed Within Three Hours

Two trusted inmates escaped from the Indiana Reformatory near Pendleton at 2:30 pm yesterday were recaptured within three hours on Ind 13 near Fi Creek about six miles from the facility. Carl W armer 22 and Kenneth Salle 20 identified by Superintendent Paul B. Whelchel as the prisoners. Farmer from Noblesville Hamilton County sentenced July 17, 1958. Salle from Muncie Delaware County sentenced February 1958. Salle had a prior four month sentence at the state farm in Putnamville for assault and battery. police records noted since 1954. Both men were on trusty status with good records before the escape.

Pendleton Indiana Salle Muncie Delaware County State Farm Putnamville Reformatory Whelehe

Nixon to attend Cumberland Gap Park dedication events

Vice President Richard M. Nixon will visit Cumberland Gap National Historical Park on July 3 to review the new visitor center and parade, but cannot attend the formal park dedication on July 4 due to a prior West Coast engagement. Secretary of the Interior Fred A Seaton will deliver the dedicatory address at the Tennessee Virginia border site.

Sugusueouny Vpd Richard M. Nixon Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Rero Nixon Pinnacle Area Fisenhower Fred A Seaton Rees Tennessee Vigia

Church of God Convention Enters Final Two Days

The Church of God convention nears its end with a week of sessions, worship and leadership talks. More than 20,000 attendees from across the nation are expected for Friday worship and the concluding General Assembly which will set church policy.

Church of God Couren Goa Erminde Flavy B. Brown Jr Canton Ohio Park Place

Governorship Fight Starts In Louisiana

A power struggle over Louisiana's governorship erupted in Baton Rouge as Gov. Earl Long's illness sparked questions of his sanity. Lt. Gov. Lether Frazar acted as governor with caution while the secretary of state resisted Long's wishes, hinting at a constitutional crisis. The event drew in Huey Long's legacy and raised fears of disrupted state functions as doctors and psychiatrists weighed Long's mental state and possible motive amid the ongoing legislative session.

Baton Rouge UPI Louisiana Earl Long

Sprenz Sent To Alcatraz For 25 Year Bank Robbery

Akron Ohio UPI The reformed bank robber Frank Sprenz is en route to Alcatraz to begin a 25 year federal sentence for bank robbery to run concurrently with a 20 year state term for armed robbery auto theft and jailbreak His attorney says parole possible in eight and a half years after serving the two eras His capture in Mexico ended a nationwide manhunt where he was listed among the FBI's ten most wanted and he urged would be imitators to accept responsibility and fear as a deterrent

Akron, D UPI Frank Sprenz Alcatraz Sprenz Akron William H. Victory Summit County Ominion Pleas Court Butler County Common Pleas Court Akrondie Mexico Hamilton Dery FBI

Right To Work Law Curb Issued In Appeal Ruling

Indiana appellate court ruling opens door for agency shop clauses by unions. Judge Dewey Kelley says the 1957 Right to Work law lacks a clause banning such fees, seen as a setback by anti agency shop advocates amid a Democratic judiciary shift.

Vanapolis Oniy Indiana Dewey Kelley

Eller Wins National Women's Collegiate Golf Title

Judy Eller of Miami tops Julie Hull of Purdue 3 and 2 at the University of North Carolina Finley course to claim the national championship. The 18 year old sophomore built a late back nine lead after a tight start, finishing at 6,200 yards in Chapel Hill with a decisive victory.

Julie Hull Anderson Ind Judy Eller Old Hickory Tenn Eller Chapel Hills N.C University of Miami Purdue University Chapel Hill APG Judy University ‘of Miami Julie Finley University of North Carolina Indiana Tennessee Sfooter Miss Eller

Questioning Continues In Anderson Holdup Suspects

Anderson police press on with interrogations of Harold Kelly 30, and Robert Craig 34, in a string of seven break ins with total booty reported at 2805 dollars. Craig supplied oral and written statements and led investigators to the list of targets while Cecil Cromus 39 gave statements. Kelly remains in custody as the holdout, all held at Madison County jail.

Anderson John Heiden Harold Kelly Pendleton Indiana Cecil Cromus Y Alexandria Craig Kelly Son County

Good Morning Start The Day With a Chuckle

Deep River Ontario reports a new club named The Aliens Craps Marbles and Dominoes Club announced in a letter to the North Renfrew Times. Sponsors say M will address interests expressed by foreign visitors.

Deep River Ont North Renfrew Times Aliens Craps, Marbles and Dominoes Club

Living Costs Record Set Prompting Pay Rise and Index Gain

Washington reports a new peak in the consumer price index driven by seasonal increases in food clothing housing medical care and transport. The May rise supports a 1 cent ten hour wage boost for about 100000 aircraft workers tied to the cost of living. Average take home pay and purchasing power for factory workers also reached a record, with a three dependent weekly wage of 81.03 dollars, up about 9 percent from a year ago. The rise is described as seasonal by Labor Department price chief H E Riley, who notes the index has only dipped once in May in the past 12 years and otherwise remained stable. Separately Indiana judge Samuel E Johnson of Anderson died after weeks ill at St John’s Hospital. He served in the Indiana Senate and as Anderson City Court judge, closely allied with Governor Harold Handley. Survivors include his daughter Judy Kistler and two grandchildren.

Washington UPD Labor Department H. E. Riley Riley Samuel E. Yoanson St. John's Hospital Johnson Anderson Harold Handley al Woolbert Indiana Senate Braddock William Johnson Nichol Ave Johnson and Stewart Johnson, Stewart and Austin Madison Wancock Henry Senate Beta Phi Sigma Fraternity Ks and Eagles Lodges Judy Kistler Syrabuse Thomas Anderson’ Banking Company Harry Stage Rae Coane

Agreement Reached In Hospital Strike

A tentative settlement ends a six week strike by 4000 housekeeping workers from seven New York nonprofit hospitals. The Local 1199 union led the action demanding recognition at Mount Sinai Beth David Beth Israel Lenox Hill Bronx and Brooklyn Jewish Hospitals. Voters will decide Monday.

NEW York Mount Sinai Beth David Beth Israel Lenox Hill Ronx Brooklyn Jewish Flower Fifth Avenue Hospital Robert F. Wagner

Lat in America Turmoil Deepens as Frondizi Faces Military Pressure

Associated Press report details high tensions across Latin America as President Arturo Frondizi in Argentina faces revolts. Military officers threaten a showdown over government policy shifts and accusations of communism. Frondizi reportedly secures some agreement, easing invasion fears for now.

Robert L. Stevenson Associated Press Star Latin America Arlina Arturo ‘Rondizi Army Navy Rondizi Juan Peron Frondizi Jumn

Teen Bank Robber Sentenced Before Judge Holder

Billy Ray Engle aged 17 from New Castle admitted holding up the Hamilton County Bank at Cicero on April 10. He was arrested 30 minutes after fleeing with 54 dollars. The court ordered that Engle receive psychiatric treatment at the Federal Prison Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, before transfer to the youth correction center.

Dale J. Holder Billy Ray Engle New Castle Hamilton County Cicero

Ike Calls Strauss Turndown a Sad Episode in Senate History

President Eisenhower denounced the Democratic Senate vote to oust Lewis L. Strauss as secretary of commerce as a sad episode in U.S. history. He criticized the move as harming governance and preventing men of character and integrity from serving. Strauss, backed by Republicans, said his defeat stemmed from opposition to his stances on issues like the hydrogen bomb. Clinton P. Anderson led the party attack, citing long-running feuds with Strauss over energy matters.

Ike Strauss Senate Hington UPD Eisenhower U.S Lewis L. Strauss New York Secessary of Commerce Frederick H Myles Strauss Mller Grand Rapids Mich Atomic Energy Commission Clinton P. Anderson D-N.m House Senate Atomic Committee

Western Nations Halt Conference After Demands

Western nations suspend talks after new demands from S Khrushchev and his Communist East allyship, as proposals shift the conference agenda and raise tensions between blocs.

S. Khrushchev Communist East

Steel Talks Stall In Geneva as West Recess Looms

UPI reports the Geneva foreign ministers conference enters a three week cooling off period amid Soviet demands. Khrushchev seeks a summit while the West demands extended talks. West Germany schedules a July 1 presidential election in West Berlin despite blocade threats during the recess. Further talks resume July 13 as Gromyko pushes for a summit. In New York, a steel industry contract talk between unions and management ends without a breakthrough. The United Steelworkers urge patience as the old contract nears expiration.

Money UPI Geneva Nikita Germany Russia Berlin West Germany West Berlin Eugen Gerstenmaier Foreign Minsters Konrad Adenauer Frank H. Bartholomew United Press International Gromyko Khrushchev U.S Andrew H. Berding Gromyko Jone Christian A. Herter Selwyn Lloyd Maurice Couve de Mur New York Ion David J. McDonald United Steelworkers

Queen Elizabeth Tours Newfoundland and Canada

Queen Elizabeth kept a brisk schedule visiting Bowater and the air terminal at Gander before traveling by plane and car to Deer Lake. Officials in Pittsburgh signaled a looming steel wage standstill while unions demanded concessions to protect jobs as negotiations continued.

Brunssid Queen Elizabeth John’s Gander Royal Canadian Air Force Deer Lake Newfoundland Elizabeth

Tomorrow's Get Acquainted Week in Anderson Herald

The Anderson Herald announces a week of Get Acquainted activities across Anderson and its shopping areas. Church Day kicks off the colorful schedule with events encouraging neighbors to meet, share weather chat, and enjoy Week activities from Friendship Day to Neighborhood and Family Day across the midweek program.

Somoffow Ftton Anderson Herald Anderson

Preliminary Gym Plans Approved by School Board

The Board of School Trustees and 22 advisors met at 7:30 p.m. at the School Administration Building to review preliminary blueprints for the Anderson High School Gymnasium. Architect Arthur Henning highlighted construction details and seating capacity, with about 6,000 seats in the upper decks and 2,000 on the lower level. The group approved the plans and discussed financing via a bond issue, agreeing to reduce the cumulative building fund tax from 78 to 60 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, with 15 cents more from the building fund to be explored.

Board of School Trustees Arthur Henning Anderson High School Henning Wilbur Robey Roby

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