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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1960
Page
8
Brief United Press notes on steel industry trends and business items. Markets, production, and pricing shifts are summarized with terse notes and industry context for readers seeking quick steel sector updates.
The American Iron and Steel Institute reports national steel mill operating rate at 61 percent this week, down from 62.3 percent last week and far below year-ago levels, with a month ago at 65.6 percent and a year ago at 87.8 percent. The Senate retains a 10 percent tax on long distance calls and telegrams, while killing the credit on dividend income. Income data show half of families earned at least 5,417 in 1959, with median individual income rising to 2,606, up 5 percent from 1953. Petroleum demand is set to rise, with third-quarter totals 3.3 percent above last year and March-May demand 6.9 percent higher than 1959.
Indiana Supreme Court was asked to rule on whether state law includes a crime called refusal to perform duties by a township assessor. The Marion County delegate reported that 1,002 attended the Sunday conference at the Arena Skating Rink in Kokomo where Angelo Catanzaro of New York City spoke on finding peace in troubled times.
The new Senior Citizens Center at 2108 Wath St was dedicated over the weekend with about 500 attendees. Lloyd Stoner praised the facility, while Mayor Ralph Ferguson and speakers including Roger Brooks and John Staggs highlighted the center as a meeting place for retirees from Anderson and nearby areas. A Wednesday noon reception for retirees is planned.
Courthouse News details multiple Superior Court actions including Guardian Loan Corp against Johanes Tucker and Verna Tucker for contract deficiencies, Superior Bank and Trust Co. vs James Peters and Florence Peters on promissory note, Shirley Beemer next friend vs Sally Patterson and others for personal injuries, B Goodrich Co. against Robert Mooreman on an account, D X Sun Ray Oil Co. vs Fred Tappan on promissory note, and Lucille J. Pruitt vs James F. Pruitt with an absolute divorce. notes river fact about the Juba River from East Africa to the Indian Ocean.
Community notices from Anderson area listing Jun 21 22 Richmond district meeting at Allen Chapel AME with Rev Lashley presiding elder and details of club officers and delegates. Also reports of Crusaders meeting and junior Olympic certificates, theater of local clubs, and the death of Hattie Benton with ties to Clarksville TN and related confirmations.
Marion Circuit Court on March 21 denied Tegarden's petition for a writ of habeas corpus after he claimed his rights to due process were violated when transported from Florida to Indiana to face charges. Indicted November 24, 1959, by a Marion County grand jury, he is free on bond. The petition argued state law allows punishment of misconduct by the State Board of Tax Commissioners over omitted taxable real estate.
Exchangites hear Miss Ute Vaillant the German exchange student at Lapel High School will speak at today’s noon Anderson Exchange Club luncheon in the YMCA Old Salem Room. Ray Precup introduces her. Charles Gaus reads slate of six candidates for six months. Delegates head to Elkhart for the 1960 state convention. Helicopter service at Brussels airport has carried 250000 passengers since 1950.
The Madison County Board of Commissioners approved a contract for four 1960 dump trucks to Hunter Motor Company at 18 363 dollars. They also rezoned three parcels from residential to business and industrial on petitions by Robert Geeting James Hilligoss and the owners near Ind 109 and Ind 32. Dean Teare Jr., engineering dean, urged professors to apply genuine research to education to train more and better engineers at the 68th annual American Society for Engineering Education meeting at Purdue. Honorary memberships were awarded to Henry T. Heald and James S. Thompson for eminent service to engineering education.
Indiana Supreme Court refused Gerald Grecco’s rehearing petition in a Monroeville robbery beating case that left Dora Barrone, 69, battered in her home on February 1957. The ruling affirmed the Allen Circuit Court sentence of life imprisonment, accepting the prior opinion’s findings.
Indiana Democrats hear a review of Adlai E. Stevenson at the Mounds Kiwanis Club dinner at the YMCA. Ed Porter chairs the program citing a poll showing 55.7 percent for Stevenson, 16.8 Kennedy, 14.5 Johnson, with Welsh favored for governor by 66.4 percent.
A Dallas woman, Barbara Langley, 62, Irving, halted traffic after driving onto a runway at an airport area. She claimed she became lost and frightened, leading to flights being held until the runway was cleared. Police identified her as the driver. A separate Copenhagen report notes Danish Chief Petty Officer Kristensen, told he cannot continue training due to weight, weighing 20 pounds. The petty officers organization protests his dismissal.
The YMCA offers a packed timetable with Rotary at 12:00 and Exchange at 12:00, Mounds Kiwanis at 6:00, Philathian Class and Night Owls at 6:30, boys and girls swim sessions and lifeguard activities from 9:00 to 2:30, open swim blocks for men and boys, and Father-Son Night at 6:00. The day also features underage swim at 2:30 and ongoing Open Swim sessions through the afternoon.
The VanBuren Republican Women’s Club met at Mrs. John Crull’s home on Tuesday with Mrs. Fred Over shiner presiding. Devotions led by Estella Waltz. prayers by Sarah Street. Attendees included Muriel Shock Myrtle Crouse Della Ice Ethel Schultz and others. The September meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Faye Tunningham. Luncheon served by committee. The Christian church C W F met at the church with Mrs. Marie Shaffer’s group as hostesses. Elizabeth Hunter played piano. Budget for next year presented and accepted. $75 paid on new church songbooks. Devotions led by Miss Ina Surratt with prayer. Ada Dickey led offering. Edith Garringer taught Africa. Luncheon served by committee. Additional members listed include Robert Ogden Elda Black Mary Dean Ella LaBoyteaux Flossie Hamilton and others. A drowning incident reported: seven-year-old Paul S. Stewart of Madison died in Crystal Beach Municipal swimming pool. He was son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Stewart.
In Washington on Monday the Senate 42 41 passed an amendment to repeal the four percent income tax credit allowing stockholders on dividend income. Sen Capehart and Hartke did not vote in certain roll calls. Hartke attended Indiana party convention.
Members of the Alexandria Eastern Star chapter gathered Friday evening at the Masuynic Temple for a stated meeting and related social activities. The event brought together local members and highlighted community fellowship through ritual and discussion.
Polish sea captain Jan Cwiktinski, former master of the liner Batory, has become an American citizen after fleeing Poland in 1953 to escape probable espionage. He plans to bring his family to the United States and now operates an ice cream stand in Clifton, New Jersey.
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