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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1959

Page

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Johansson Knocks Patterson For World Title In Upset

Ingemar Johansson defeated Floyd Patterson seven times and stopped him in 2 08 of the third round to become the heavyweight champion. The Goteborg born fighter, first non American to hold the title since Primo Carnera, delivered a dramatic victory in New York. Patterson was battered, bleeding, and knocked down seven times, unable to recover before the stoppage by referee Ruby Goldstein.

Floyd Patterson Ingemar Johansson New York Patterson Ruby Goldstein Max Schmeling Joe Lotus Viking Goteborg Primo Carera Ingemar America EA Sanders Helsinki Gory Johansson Hhim

State Colleges Exempt Fees For Disabled Veterans Children

Worth Nance, county veterans service officer, says four state colleges will exempt the general service fee per semester for children of disabled World War I and II veterans if applicants meet criteria. To qualify, the student must be from Morton Memorial School of Knightstown or have Indiana residence for at least five years, and the father must have served in World War I within specified dates.

Worth Nance Veterans Service Nance Morton Memorial School Knightstown Indiana

The Mystery Of Five Identical Fingerprints Solved

In Olivarri Argentina an undertaker’s helper confessed to forging prints on unclaimed bodies. He said he found fingerprinting dead bodies unpleasant and admitted the prints were his own, clearing up the mystery of the identical fingerprints in the morgue.

Olivarria

First Patent Granted By Washington In 1790

Samuel Hopkins presented his plan for pot ash and pearl ash to President Washington in 1790 and received Patent No. 1 without delay. The text also notes that classified ads reach prospective tenants, workers and buyers, with a phone number 35971 for action.

Washington Samuel Hopkins

250 Exchangites Attend 36th State Convention in Indiana

More than 250 Exchangites from across Indiana gathered yesterday at the YMCA for the 36th annual State Convention. Activities included a Board of Control meeting, committee sessions, and a hospitality night at Anderson Hotel. The Home Committee reports $69,160 raised toward a $100,000 effort to build a handicapped children’s home in Bloomington.

Indiana YMCA Board of Control Mulberry Anderson Hotel Amercan Exchange Home Committee William Cooley Indianapolis State Club Home Committee Bloomington Ind The Robert Jackson Anderson Te Ks H

Three Hurt In Motorcycle Mishaps In Area Yesterday

Three persons were injured in motorcycle accidents near Anderson and Pendleton yesterday afternoon. Norman Fletcher of 1927 Central Ave an employee of Delco Remy Division was seriously injured as his motorcycle overturned in the 4700 block Ind 109 bypass. The 1857 model was a total loss. Fletcher suffered severe lacerations to his left arm and was hospitalized. Later in Pendleton Robert Huffman 19 Lapel and Michael Turn to Page 2 Column 5.

Anderson Pendleton Norman Fletcher Centra Ave Delco-Remy Division Sheriff's Department Fletcher Robert Huffman Michael

Long Freed Strikes Back After Court Orders Release

Gov Earl K Long used executive powers to leave Southeastern Louisiana Hospital. he then placed himself under psychiatric care while firing hospital officials. He resumed control of state government, dismissed police chief, and claimed reporters faced a supposed plot against him. Doctors said he must stay in a motel room for days and will be watched closely.

Covington UPI Earl K Long Long Southeastern Louisiana Earl Robert Heath Charles Watkins Victor Lief Louisiana Lang

Music Riley Sentenced Kelley Pleads Innocent Jury

Charles Music 36 of Anderson was sentenced to one year on the State Penal Farm in a circuit court on a charge of passing fraudulent checks. Richard A. Riley local youth pleaded guilty to theft of household and lawn goods and received a 25 year suspended sentence at the Indiana Reformatory. Robert Lee Smoot, 28, Marion, pleaded guilty to assault and battery with intent to murder and must return for sentencing. Harl Kelley 34 of Ohio pleaded innocent to second degree burglary and requested a jury trial with hearing set for September 24. a habitual criminal arraignment is July. Riley confessed to theft while employed at Liberal Furniture Co. in 1958.

Charles Music Anderson Robert Lee Smoot Marion Richard A. Riley Indiana Reformatory Harl Kelley Ohio Wve Carl T. Smith Kellet Kelley Speci Lly Brown ‘Electric Company Riley Liberal Furniture

68 Killed When Trans World Airliner Crashes Near Milan

A Trans World Airlines Constellation en route to Chicago from Milan crashed in a thunderstorm near Casina Agnese, Italy, killing 68 aboard including 37 Americans and six crew. Eyewitnesses reported a lightning strike on the left wing and the wreckage fell near a tuberculosis sanatorium and a farmhouse. among the dead was Prof. Maria Sachhetti-Fermi, sister of Enrico Fermi.

Italy Trans- World Airlines Europe Milan Malpense Noth Cascina Agnese Maria Sachhetti-Ferr TWA

Prom Night Tragedy Stuns Shelbyville After Fatal Crossing

Eight high school students planned a cheerful night at the prom in Shelbyville Illinois. Seven perished at a railroad crossing while the eighth survived. AP News writer Saul Pett documents the step by step retracing of the tragedy in a forthcoming Anderson Sunday Herald feature.

Shelbyville Ill AP News Saul Pett Anderson Sunday Herald

Banner Store Plans Major Expansion and Remodeling

Rossin president and general manager of the Banner Store at 327 Meridian St announced a sweeping expansion. The third floor is being remodeled for new merchandising with departments moved from the basement. Modernizing the floor will boost sales space by 20 percent as part of a city growth driven upgrade.

Vacx Rossin Banner Meridian St Rossin Banner Store Anderson

Car Check Queen Banquet Honors Anderson Car Parade Queens

Community leaders from Anderson and surrounding towns join the annual Car Check Queen event at Don rat renue restaurant on Ind. 109. Banquet begins at 5 90 pm with queens from Anderson and Summitville, Alexandria, Pendleton, Elwood, Markleville, Alexandria, and Lapel in attendance. Captain Max Branch of the Indiana State Police will speak, and final reports on 1958 Car Check program will be presented by Captain Floyd K Kline Sr. Special favors for the queens are provided by Fred Yelton safety director at Delco Remy Division General Motors. Music is planned for the evening.

Emmy Renin Ind Ison County Anderson Penilton Pass Indianapolis Fred Yelton Delco-Remyd General Motors Anderson Chamber Ofc Commerce Floyd K Kline Sr

Soviet Diplomat Seeks Asylum in United States

A Soviet diplomat Alexander Urevitch Kazancheev sought asylum in the United States in Rangoon Burma. He denounced Communist tyranny and said he was forced to spy while praising Russians and Kazaks. The embassy said he would be moved to another country within days.

Angoon Burma Pital Kazacheev West Soviet Union U. S Llice Walter P. Mc Yanaushty Alexander Urevitch Kazancheev U Chang Tun Aung Viet Information Service Kazachee Rangoon Col Mikhail ¢ TL Strypuine Stryguine Hos

School head warns of lost charter over missing state forms

Secretary of State Joan Walsh said Anderson Township School Building Corp and about 10,000 other state corporations risk losing their charters if delinquent annual state reports are not submitted immediately. Wright, a local official, cited an attorney saying it is the secretary's duty to mail forms, noting no forms have been received since 1954.

Joan Walsh Anderson Walsh James A. Wright

City Traffic Flow Study Committees Review Data

City officials and traffic safety leaders discussed a special traffic flow check presented under Metropolitan Plans Inc. The meeting chaired by Yelton covered May’s check program and about 30 recent traffic counts. Results will guide arterial flow adjustments and identify critical points for improvement. Others present included Jones of Thoroughfares, Wright of Parking, and Elpers of Public Transport.

Cit Anderson Metropolitan Plans, Inc Red Yelton Taffic Allie Mr. Yelton Arold Jones Hoy Wright Roger ‘Elpers Transpor

Industry Rejects Bid For Meeting With Top Brass

Industry executives reject a bid by Union President David J. McDonald to meet with top steel leaders. McDonald insisted on meeting with Roger M. Blough and executives from 11 other firms, while Cooper's bargaining group kept authority. The impasse raised the threat of a nationwide steelworker walkout starting July 1, with 500000 workers potentially striking and disrupting the economy. McDonald convened a 33 member International Executive Board to decide next steps as talks stalled and union offers remained undisclosed.

AEW York David J. McDonald McDonald Conrad Cooper U. S, Steel Corp Rogler M. Blough U.S. Steel Cooper International Executive Board Cooper Bargaining Group Basic Steel Induse Z

Man Shot and Pistol Whipped on Alexandria Porch

A 31 year old Alexandria man identified as Ryan was pistol whipped and shot at least four times in a late night assault on the 1203 N Harrison St lawn. Clark, in custody, is being questioned as investigators work to piece together events. Ryan was en route to hospital with type O blood and non firearm related injuries reported. Det. Epperson and other officers continue interrogation today.

Alexandria St. John's Hosital Anderson State Alexandri Van Charles Epperson Harrison SL Clarenco Davis and Strider Epperson Ryan RCA Corporson Marion Clark

Bike Plate Sales Lag Chief Warns

Chief Woolbert warns that bike plate sales lag as summer hours are set for City Court sessions from July 1 to Sept 1. Court meets Mondays and Wednesdays with no sessions Tuesdays Thursdays or weekends, and sales of new plates begin at North Anderson School then Riley School and Athletic Park with specific hours.

Kidsn Mid Richardson Linda Heiden Westvale North Anderson Riley School Athletic Park Herald Als Woolvert City , Tell Woolbert City Court Vmen Vy Iren Richardson Traffic Bureau Sam Adams Juvenile Office School Athletic Parke Atheletic Park Heiden

New Arrivals In Anderson and Vicinity

New births listed in Anderson area including multiple hospitals. Details show parents Carl F. Morrow Tosh and Jewell Alexander. residences at 325 E Cross St and 815 W Rd S Middletown. Several entries note relatives, medical facilities, and local figures, with mentions of Mrs Bernard Lund Indianapolis and past Kiwanis president status of Clarence Morrow.

St. John's Hospital Carl F. Morrow Tosh Ates Jewell Alexander E. Cross St Capital Hospital David Fleming Cart F. Morrow Rd S. Middletown Anderson Yester Wilboy Fenseens Hospital Ta- Nie Bernard Lund Dianapolis Centent Stator Morrow Herman Cumstricken Alexandria St. John's Joliet, Il Vital Clarence Hassig Jr Ianapolis Hospital Mort Orvis Hudson W. S. St Anderson’ Kiwanis Club

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Champ Jett Grossinger N. Y Eddie Machen Page 8 Sup Club Thurman Bidsinger Gerald Huey Anderson Club Certificate of Merit U.S School Corporation McDonald Furniture Company Ind. 9 Alex
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