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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1961

Page

15

Stevenson Avoids Stone Throwing At Bogota Airport

U S Ambassador Adlai Stevenson evaded a probable stoning as his plane diverted from Bogota International Airport to Techo military field amid student protests. Spanish Ambassador Sanchez Bella reported cars of diplomats were stoned, mistaking them for Stevenson's motorcade. Security forces used a decoy plan as Stevenson arrived safely at the military air base after a direct flight from Quito.

Bogota Colombia UPI U.S Adlai Stevenson Stevenson International Alfredo Sanchez Bella Sanchez Bella National University Techo Goodby Alberto Allastres Spain Quito Ecuador South America Kennedy Alliance For Progress Latin America

Urban Redevelopment Project A in Anderson Aims to Clear Blighted Areas

A local column outlines Anderson's Project A plan to acquire and clear deteriorated structures, pave streets, and create parking for a new high school gym. It notes takings may affect residents, with a nine-member Anderson Board of Realtors handling appraisals within thirty days.

Nuclear Sessions Stalled and Envoy Recalled

Washington reported Arthur H. Dean was recalled from Geneva as U S top nuclear test ban negotiator with progress in talks uncertain. Officials said return to Geneva is not assured, amid Kennedy warnings to Moscow that the U S cannot stay in the talks indefinitely without test guarantees.

Washington UPI United States Arthur H. Dean Geneva Dean U.S Kennedy Moscow Russia Nikita S$. Khrushchev Vienna Kremlin State Department Chet Holifield Dcalif Joint Congressional Atomic Committee

High School Boys Aid Derby Hill Fund Campaign

Eight Anderson High School juniors and seniors were formed into four teams to solicit funds from about 35 civic groups in Madison Avenue Park for the Anderson Derby Downs track. The drive seeks 25 000 dollars to finish the course a replica of the All American in Akron Ohio with fencing and paving.

Anderson Derby Downs Madison Avenue Park Anderson High School Anderson Derby Downs, Inc Denny Weatherford Akron Ohio White River

Freedom Riders Enter Alabama Under Heavy Guard

The first group of nine riders since a federal court barred the state faced a hostile, threatening crowd in Montgomery. Police, firemen, and officers surrounded the Greyhound terminal as two bomb threats delayed the stop, with the riders planning to continue to Jackson, Mississippi.

Montgomery Ala UPI Freedom Riders Alabama Greyhound Atlanta Jackson Miss

School Bill Stalled By Foes Coalition

In Washington the conservative Catholic coalition halted Kennedy's public school aid bill, sending it to the side until follow up legislation aiding parochial schools is ready. The House Rules Committee voted 9 to 6 to delay action while a private and church school aid bill waits before floor consideration.

Washington UPI Kennedy House Sam Rayburn Rules Committee Howard W. Smith House Education Committee Adam Clayton Powell D-N.y

Fortville Trucker Believed Dead In Semi Wreck

A Fortville Indiana truck driver identified as William Byron Cook is believed dead after his tractor-trailer overturned on a rain slicked suburban highway near Nashville Tennessee. Investigators say the vehicle owned by Bova Fruit Co. of Louisville was loaded with peaches. The charred body was recovered after about 45 minutes. police initially suspected a second rider but only one body was found.

William Byron Cook Fortville Ind Nashville Tenn Bova Fruit Co Louisville

Elephant in East Dallas Frightens Two Police Officers

Two Dallas patrolmen, W A Everitt and R L Cargile, encountered a 3,000 pound elephant on an East Dallas lawn. The elephant charged them before its owner arrived to calm the animal named Stormy from a traveling show touring shopping centers.

Dallas Tex UPI W. A. Everitt R. L. Cargile

Church of God picks SEA board members and trustees

The General Ministerial Assembly named leading Church of God officials to seven national agencies. Eight Andersonians were elected to roles in education missions pensions and publications with terms ranging from one to eight years.

Church of God General Ministerial Assembly Andersonians Harold Boyer Springfield Ohio Anderson High School W. Dale Oldham Park Place New Albany Ind Lawrence E. Reynolds Louisville Andersonian John H. Kane Oscar Simpson Palo Alto Calif Philco Corporation Western Development Laboratories Donald C. Ritchey Findlay Jack D. Hutchinson Worthington Board of Christian Education Arlo Newell St. Louis Esther Kirkpatrick Anderson Board of Church Extension and Home Missions Paul Robinson la Crescenta Ross Minkler O. C. Lewis Sikeston Gospel Trumpet Company Dewayne Bell Glendale Earl L. Martin Guy Perry Indianapolis Loren Owen Missionary Board John Robbs Hialeah Fla Lester A. Crose W. W

Gym Dedication Game Set For November 22

Anderson High School will dedicate its new gymnasium on Wednesday November 22 with a basketball game between the Indians and Madison Heights Pirates. Madison Heights High will be the visiting team as the gym is formally unveiled. The board discussed gym rental rates and reviewed a survey of charges by Indiana schools. They also considered expanding the public schools cafeteria program with the new facility and will study these issues further. A bid of 34233.18 from Acme Paving Co. was approved for blacktopping the high school and nearby lots and grounds including Park Place Hiawatha Shadeland and Meadowbrook. Riley School received approval for a hot lunch program. Twelve companies shared 9892.90 for school supplies and equipment. Please Turn to Page 2 Column 9.

Anderson High School Madison Heights Pirates Madison Heights High Anderson Indiana Acme Paving Co New York Central Railroad Park Place Hiawatha Shadeland Meadowbrook Riley School

Board Plans New Highway and Bridge Replacement

The Board of Commissioners reveals plans to pave seven miles of Hamilton Road from Cross Street to Indiana 128 and replace the White River bridge north of Chesterfield. President Ralph McCord says most easements for a 40 foot right of way are secured, about six landowners remain. The project seeks federal aid with 50 percent county cost, to be built by State Highway Department contractors. construction aimed to begin once easements are finalized, to support industrial traffic to Anderson plants and county areas.

Board of Commissioners Hamilton Road Cross St Ind White River Chesterfield Ralph McCord State Highway Department McCord Hamilton Bridge Frankton North County Anderson Industrial Plants

Spring Weather Winds Down in Indiana Rain Lingers

The Associated Press reports cool, rainy spring conditions in Indiana with lingering showers expected to persist into early summer. Temperatures may stay in the upper 60s to low 70s, with slightly warmer 70s forecast for Thursday. Northern Indiana towns report substantial rainfall, including Warsaw 1.37 inches, Monticello 1.17 and Rochester 1.06.

Associated Press Indiana Weather Bureau Warsaw Monticello Rochester

U S Accuses Czech Diplomat Nacvalac Top Spy

The United States accuses Miroslav Nacvalac a Czech delegate to the United Nations of heading Czechoslovak intelligence operations in the U S Photo evidence shows Nacvalac and Karel Hlasny an Army Language School instructor entering a San Francisco restaurant with payments totaling 1700 The U S urges Nacvalac recall for espionage and blackmail charges presented to Dag Hammarskjold

Washington UPI United States United Nations State Department Lincoln White Miroslav Nacvalac U. N Dag Hammarskjold Nacvalac Karel Hlasny Army Language School Monterey Calif San Francisco White Hlasny Hammarskjold Charles P. Noyes U. S Clayton Fritchey U.S

Annual Ag Tour Visited Three Farms By 175 Guests

Approximately 175 business and industry leaders attended the annual Farm Tour hosted by Madison County Farm Bureau and Anderson Chamber of Commerce. Guests gathered at South Side Junior High School and were escorted to three area farms including Evan Wilson and the farms of Horace and Mrs. Walter Hayes and Herschel and Joe.

Madison County Farm Bureau Anderson Chamber of Commerce South Side Evan Wilson Horace Walter Hayes Herschel and Joe Horace Hayes Joe Whistler Harold Whistler Jim Wilson Herald

U S Goodwill Road Crumbles In Cambodia

The Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville highway once hailed as a symbol of U S Cambodian friendship is deteriorating due to heavy rains. Costs have more than doubled from 15 million to over 30 million as Kennedy seeks 2.5 to 3 million more for repairs. A House subcommittee on foreign aid waste heard accusations of shoddy construction and performance failures by ICA officials and contractors.

Washington UPI Phnom Penh Cambodia Sihanoukville Gulf of Siam United States Southeast Asia Kennedy Congress House Porter W. Hardy Jr D-Va International Cooperation Administration ICA U.S Hardy

Police arrest trio in local break ins across city

City detectives and juvenile officers captured Edward Johns 24 David Stanley 22 and Albert Burton 17 admitting involvement in about ten burglaries. They face first degree burglary charges for Johns and Stanley while Burton is charged with juvenile delinquency. An auto stolen from Burton Ellis was recovered as two teens 14 and 15 were arrested shortly after.

Edward Gene Johns North Anderson David Bruce Stanley Silver St Albert Burton Crystal St Johns Stanley Burton New Community Hospital Melcher’s Tavern Broadway Byrum Block Co Hill St. Co Hill St Container Corp City Burton Ellis 25Th St 19Th Arrow Ave

Local Youths Attend DePauw Leaders Session

About 500 youths are slated for the 30th annual Indiana 4-H Junior Leader conference at DePauw University Greencastle. Madison county delegates include Louis Sayre Pat McMah an Cela Lamper Connie Woodward George Edward Hallowell and Baana Keesling, sponsored by Kiwanis clubs. Conference runs June 21 24 with Purdu e University and extension service backing.

DePauw University Greencastle Madison County Louis Sayre Pat Mce Mahan Alexandria Kiwanis Club Greg Gardner Elwood Kiwanis Club Cela Lamper Connie Woodward Anderson Kiwanis Club George Edward Hallowell Baana Keesling Mounds Kiwanis Club Purdue University Agricultural Extension Service Indiana Kiwanis International Russell J. Humbert DePauw H. B. Taylor Kiwanis

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Julio Cesar Turbay Ayala Fulton Freeman Music Hall Otis L. Johnson Park Place Church R. Dale Whalen Winchester College Gymnasium Ces Anderson Board of Realtors Derby Hill Fund House Rules Committee Ross H. Minkler Loren Rohr Houston Texas Anderson College Indiana Supreme Court Harold E. Achor Paul Froehlich Tenafly N. J Kenneth E. Kinion Muskogee Okla Ray W. Keith Board U.S. Goodwill Robert Graham Fraternal Order of Police Gary St. John’s Hospital Ken Montgomery Shellbark Larry Davis Dewey John Gilbert 2Nd St
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