Havana blast blamed on sabotage amid Cuba unrest
Cuban officials delay assigning blame for the Havana harbor ammunitions dump explosion as Premier Fidel Castro accuses the United States and authorities investigate the cause. Pro Castro groups vow action as university professors fear mass resignations. The depot, also used as a garbage dump, killed two and injured over 200, with authorities cordoning it off.
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Havana
UPS
Armed Forces Ministry
Central Trade Unions Congress
Fidel Castro
United States
Cayo Cruz
Auto race crash halts leaders and injures drivers
During a race Howard Hall, Alspaugh, and Bob Pratt vie for the lead when Alspaugh loses control after leaving the fourth corner. Hall is struck by the out-of-control car, which tears through concrete walls and throws debris as Renner’s crew reacts. Renner appears dead or unconscious, while a bystander, Robert Lassure, lies injured. The scene ends with responders assessing the wreckage and injuries.
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Bob Pratt
Union City
Alspaugh
Renner
Pratt
Hall
Robert Lassure
Dayton
Hal
Edgewood Flushing To Begin For Silica Treatment
Edgewood will flush its water mains for two days each Friday for a month to apply silica in the lines. The treatment coats the mains to remove rust but does not affect water appearance or taste. residents are urged to avoid using clothes washers on those two days due to disturbed water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgewood
Gammon
Bowers Family Mourns After St Petersburg Dry Cleaning Venture
Mrs Bowers widow Avis and son Dwayne of St Petersburg, another son John B of Chesterfield, and sister Mrs Charles Foust of Madison Ave. body sent to Baker Brothers Funeral Home with arrangements pending arrival of Mrs Bowers and son. Investigating officials include Madison County Sheriff Harold Goehring and deputies, state troopers Robert Marsh-elli and Jack Appleby, and Chesterfield Town Marshall Harry Jarvis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Landaker
Fred Ashby
Don Silvey
Robert Manshelli
Jack Appleby
Chesterfield Town
Harry Jarvis
Census Workers Named in Local Roll Call
A list of census workers including Clyde Dickerson Opal Whitman Shirley Sayers Pauline Hecht Essie Ross Helen Harris Grace Shields Joan Richardson June Richardson Anne Widdifield Dorothy Adams Jeanette Baker Anne Brodnick Virginia Carpenter Florence Carter Vera Cotton Helen Ferris Shirley Fine Juanita Franklin Dirthea Gardner Dorothy Kellum Beatrice King Marilyn Shinnick and Donna West is documented in the community roster. The names reflect a broad mix of workers designated for census duties across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Dickerson
Opal Whitman
Shirley Sayers
Pauline Hecht
Essie Ross
Helen Harris
Grace Shields
Joan Richardson
June Richardson
Anne Widdifield
Dorothy Adams
Jeanette Baker
Anne Brodnick
Virginia Carpenter
Florence Carter
Vera Cotton
Helen Ferris
Shirley Fine
Juanita Franklin
Dirthea Gardner
Dorothy Kellum
Beatrice King
Marilyn Shinnick
Donna West
President Eisenhower Defends Foreign Tours Amid Cautions
President Eisenhower asserted the United States must remain active abroad and not timid. Senators and leaders offered cautious praise, noting the broader impact of Far East visits while he said no future trips are planned before his January 20 departure. He defended past trips, cited the Japan treaty as a victory for freedom, and blamed Moscow and Peiping for the Paris summit disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
Tex
Everett M. Dirksen
Tll
Japan
J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
John J. Sparkman
D-Ala
Fulbright
Eisenhower
United States
Far East
Free World
Paris
Moscow
Peiping
Fisenhower
Soviet Union
Tokyo
Eisenhower urges bold yet peaceful stance against communism
In remarks on anti American rioting in Tokyo the President defended not blaming America for Communist acts and urged strength with courage. He warned against timidity and outlined a stance of firmness and fair friendship while avoiding fear. He met with Nixon and Herter to review international affairs and domestic legislative aims as Congress nears adjournment.
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Tokyo
America
United States
Eisenhower
Free World
Richard M. Nixon
Christian A. Herter
Nixon
Herter
C. Douglas Dillon
Geneva
Orient
Multiple road crash victims across Indiana and Kentucky
A series of motor vehicle crashes left several dead and injured. Rosa L. Brown, 49, died in a collision on U S 41 near Schneider, with John Robinson, 28, of Chicago, critically injured. Russelburg reportedly drove north in the southbound lanes. Phillips Rathke, 20, of Kimmell, died from a motorcycle crash near Kimmell. Artie M. Blunk, 59, died after a two car wreck on U S 231 near Cloverdale. Paul E. Hands, 42, Monticello, a golf pro, died from injuries after a crash on U S 24 near Burnettsville. Ernest A. Flemming, 44, New Albany, was killed when a bakery truck blew a tire near Lexington. Kenneth W. Riddell, 30, Lexington, also died in that wreck.
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Rosa L. Brown
Schneider
U.S. 41
St. Margaret's Hospital
Hammond
John Robinson
Chicago
Russelburg
Robinson
Brown
Phillip Rathke
Kimmell
Fort Wayne
Artie M. Blunk
Rt. 1
Valparaiso
U.S. 231
Cloverdale
Paul E. Hands
Monticello
Lafayette
U.S
Burnettsville
Hands
Logansport Country Club
Lexington
Ernest A. Flemming
New Albany
Flemming
Kenneth W. Riddell
City imposes curfew patrols after late issues
Chief Heiden orders all patrol units to check public places immediately after curfew. Parks are under strict patrol as city enforces after hours rules. A 16 year old passenger cited to appear in City Court Wednesday. the youth was not charged. Underage workers must arrange with officials for exceptions. Adults must accompany those out after curfew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heiden
License Branch Weekend Closure Notice
Mrs. Mary Watson, supervisor of the local license branch, announced the office will be closed all day Saturday and Monday for the Fourth of July holiday. Anyone with a June birthday whose operator's license expires this year should contact the office before Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Watson
French Rebels Confer In Secret Talks On Algeria Ceasefire
French government officials met secretly for the third time Monday with Algerian rebel representatives in Paris aiming to end the 52 year war with a negotiated ceasefire. Sources say the rebel emissary demanded recognition of the provisional government as a precondition to formal talks, a move France is unlikely to accept.
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Paris
UPI
France
Spain Hit by Bombings at Major Rail Stations
UPI reports a series of terrorist blasts struck Barcelona Madrid and San Sebastian stations within three hours after a train bomb on Sunday. The government issued a communique detailing five explosions. Separately Spain’s florists processed 8,227,237 wire orders in 1959 totaling 63,330,142 dollars.
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Spain
Madrid
UPI
Barcelona
San Sebastian
Landes Passes Gavel at Lions Club Installation
Herman E Landes passes to William Hammons as Anderson Lions Club installs officers at Don's Barbecue. Newly named leaders include Leonard Church Austin Dale Dale and other officers while Dr. Harvey Hahn addresses members. Committee chairs and past presidents guide the event.
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Herman E. Landes
Anderson Lions Club
William Hammons
Don
Robinette
James Steele
A. Garland Hardy
Muncie Lions Club
Mr. Hardy
Leonard W. Church
Leonard Austin
Charles R. Dale
William P. Thompson
Donald C. Wright
J. Ben Sloane
Lion Tanner
Donald Reed
Rex Pope
Ralph Manger
Keith Southwick
Arvin McHenry
Lions Club
William Havermale
Everett Boyer
Luther Esen
Earl Hoover
Russell Murdock
Indiana state groups seek 12.57 million for 1961 63 projects
Five state agencies asked for 12,566,290 to fund construction, repair, and rehabilitation in the 1961-63 fiscal years. Highlights include air conditioning for the Statehouse at 1,177,400, six new National Guard armories costing 834,080 to the state portion, and a Monroe Reservoir project totaling 3,723,800 with federal matching funds.
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Indianapolis
National Guard
State Budget Committee
Statehouse
Senate
Clarence T. Drayer
Public Works
Henry F. Weiland
Drayer
John W. McConnell
Winchester
Goshen
Elkhart
Vincennes
Connorsville
Alexandria
Harold S. Zeis
Ligonier
Lafayette
Putnamville
Seymour
Jasper
South Bend
Schererville
Fort Wayne
Kentland
Peru
Redkey
Terre Haute
Versailles
Bloomington
Zeis
Flood Control and Water Resources Commission
Big Monroe
State Conservation Department
Chain of Lakes Park
Dunes State Park
Wendell Willkie II Meets Grandfather Campaign Helpers
Eight year old Wendell L. Willkie II of Rushville Indiana met top Republicans including Vice President Richard Nixon Senator Homer Capehart and House leader Charles Halleck in Washington. Nixon signed a pamphlet for him and Wendell said Nixon is a very nice man and planned to frame the autograph. His father Philip Willkie was named last Friday as GOP candidate for State School Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Wendell L. Willkie
Rushville
Ind
Wendell
GOP
Richard M. Nixon
Homer E. Capehart
R-Ind
House
Charles Halleck
Indiana
Nixon
Willkie
Halleck
Elwood
Philip
Wendell Willkie II
Richard Nixon
Leader Sentenced In Attack On Cadous
Indianapolis UPI report says Marion A. Tinsley Jr. 18, alleged ring leader in the assault and robbery of Eugene J. Cadou Sr. and Mrs. Cadou, was sentenced to one year in the State Reformatory on a robbery charge. Judge David Lewis gave credit for 2 months 25 days already served. Three other 17-year-olds involved in the February 12 attack on the Statehouse lawn received similar sentences two weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
UPI
Marion A. Tinsley, Jr
Eugene J. Cadou
United Press International
Cadou
State Reformatory
David Lewis
Tinsley
Statehouse
Keller Attends First Helen Keller International Award
New York scene marks Keller’s 80th birthday with a simple ceremony awarding Col Edwin A Baker of Toronto a trophy for distinguished service to the blind. Keller, from Easton Connecticut, attended with secretary Evelyn Davison Seide at the Gotham Hotel ball room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Helen Keller
Edwin A. Baker
Toronto
Miss Keller
Easton
American Foundation For Overseas Blind
Col. Baker
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Gotham Hotel
Fires In Markle and Middleton Cause Severe Losses
Two small northern Indiana towns suffer major damage from fires. In Markle Huntington County a large wooden barn and several downtown buildings burned, severing a telephone line and cutting power. A furniture store and tire recapping plant were destroyed and other businesses damaged. In Middleton a three story grain elevator burned, blocking railroad tracks and causing at least 100000 dollars in damage.
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United Press International
Indiana
Markle
Huntington County
Wabash River
Middleton
Kokomo
Howard County Farm Bureau Co-Op
L.G. Johnson
Scattered Showers Bring Humid Weather Across State
Weather Bureau forecasts continued scattered showers and thundershowers for today with warm humid temperatures from the north mid 80s to near 90 in the south. Local high yesterday reached 83 and rivers Wa bash and White were at or below flood stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Wabash
White
Dulles and Adenauer Confer in Bonn on Espionage Network
Allen Dulles head of the CIA held extensive talks Monday with Chancellor Konrad Adenauer in Bonn as he travels through Europe. The discussions were said to focus on the Allied intelligence network following the shooting down of a U.S. reconnaissance plane over the Soviet Union last month.
Postmaster Nominee Warren P. Roberts Presented to Senate
President Eisenhower sent the postmaster nomination of Warren P. Roberts of Wheatfield Indiana to the Senate for confirmation. The UPI report notes the nomination was submitted Monday as part of the administration's civil service appointments. The action places Roberts in line for the Indianapolis area postal district duties if confirmed.
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Washington
UPI
Eisenhower
Warren P. Roberts
Wheatfield
Ind
Senate
Olson Shows Debuts Sensational Rides at Fair
Preparations for the fair showcase Olson Shows new and thrilling attractions including the Paratrooper ride that simulates battle action, the umbrella thrill ride under the world’s largest canopy, and a flying coaster. A new roller coaster joins famous rides like the Mad Mouse and tilt tours as more than a dozen tented shows promise freaks of nature and entertainment gems. Scouts traveled far to find attractions for the carnival’s summer tour. The Olson train will unload at the New York Central siding Fourth and John Streets late Thursday.
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Armed Services
Olson Shows
New York Central
Fourth
John Streets
Hospital Dismissals List From St John’s Hospital
Dismissed patients include Matthias Dunn of 1720 Fletcher. Mrs Goldie Schlegelmilch of 1021 W 4th St. Peter Lux of Yorktown. William Smith of 1011 W 3rd St. Mrs Russell Hiatt and son of 2825 Brentwood Dr. Mrs Charles Wagner and son of Rt 3 Anderson. Mrs Eddie Brown and son of 112 W 50th St. Mrs Laura Burnworth of 1425 Ohio Ave. Floyd Brown of 308 E 54th St. Mrs Elizabeth Miley of 340 W 10th St.
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Goldie Schlegelmilch
Peter Lux
Yorktown
William Smith
Russell Hiatt and Son
Brentwood
Charles Wagner and Son
Anderson
Eddie Brown and Son
Laura Burnworth
Ohio Ave
Floyd Brown
E. 54Th St
Elizabeth Miley
W. 10Th St
Deaths in Madison and nearby counties headline county losses
Death notices report the deaths of Frank M. Vinson 49 Summitville Walter Ralph Alley 48 Windfall Everett Haskell 57 Lapel. The notices detail birthplaces, families, church and civic ties, funeral plans and burial sites, with brief career and community notes for each individual. The final line references the Continental Congress decision on June 1 1776.
Edith C Gilbert 62 dies. services today in Anderson
Edith C. Gilbert 62 of 602 East 8th Street died Saturday. Services at 10 a m today at Brown and Butz Funeral Home conducted by Dr Nathan F R Harter of St Johns Lutheran Church. Cremation to follow. Memorials to heart fund requested.
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Edith Gilbert
Edith C. Gilbert
E. 8Th St
Brown and Butz
Nathan F. R. Harter
St. Johns Lutheran Church
Heart Fund
Services Held for Mary Elizabeth Price Infant
The burial took place Monday afternoon at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery following services conducted by Rev Don Grandlin ard of Weslyan Methodist Church. Arrangements were by Sells and Rowe Funeral Home. Survivors include Carl H and Hazel Price the parents two sisters Linda Marie Price Marion and Rebecca Price Anderson and brother Paul Edward Price Anderson. The infant died at 5 30 p m Sunday in St Johns Hospital.
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Alspaugh
John Crozier
Eaton
Wayne
Pratt
Robert Byrne
Anderson
All-American Racing Club
Laisure
Associated Press
Byrne
Renner
Hall
Tom Cherry
Sun Valley
Wanda
Robert
Ronald
Larry
Treven
Broadway
Harold Hall
Harper Funeral Home
Frankton
Frank Vinson
Summitville
Frank M.vinson
Vinson
Marion General Hospital
Boone Township
Charles
Gertie Pearl Baker Vinson
Methodist Church
Summitville Civic Improvement Club
Summitville Volunteer Fire Department
Summitville Conservation Club
Madison County Funeral Directors Association
National Funeral Directors Association
Milford and Needham
Marion
Don Jennings
Kendallville
Herbert Schuckers
Vinson Memorial Cemetery
Ralph Alley
Walter Ralph Alley
Ralph of
Wis
Alley
Tipton County Memorial Hospital
Windfall
Edward
Goldie Fife Alley
Christian Church
Tipton County
Ethel Cockrell
Tipton
Haynes-Stellite
Kokomo
Ethel
Kay Adams
Mary Ellen Alley
Alice Baden
Paul Reese
Kempton
Allen Foster
Dorothy Clark
Helen Alley
Indianapolis
Henry
Walton
Brookside Cemetery
Mary Elizabeth
Carl H
Hazel Price
Raible Ave
Anderson Memorial Park
Don Grandlinard
Weslyan Methodist Church
Sells and Rowe Funeral Home
Linda Marie Price
Rebecca Price
Paul Edward Price
St. Johns Hospital
Services for George F. Biller Held in Punta Gorda
George F. Biller aged 74 formerly of Anderson and Indianapolis died last Tuesday in Punta Gorda Florida. Funeral services will be held at 2 30 p m today in the Harry W Moore Funeral Home.
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George F. Biller
Anderson and
Indianapolis
Punta Gorda
Fla
Harry W. Moore
East West arms talks collapse prompts Soviet walkout
A Soviet walkout at a disarmament meeting followed a tense session in Geneva style talks. U S and Western delegates returned from Washington with new disarmament plans while Gromyko asked the U N to take up issues from the Geneva failure and the November 20 1959 disarmament resolution. Zorin led the bloc in leaving as Moch demanded to speak and Naszkowski ended the session. Western observers warned talks could break off until Eisenhower leaves office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Andrei Gromyko
U.N
Dag Hammarskjold
General Assembly
Geneva
Valerian A. Zorin
London
Jules Moch
Frederick M. Eaton
Washington
Nikita Khrushchev
Britain
United States
Russia
Semyon K. Tsarapkin
Marian Naszkowski
Moch
Naszkowski
Zorin
Navy enlistee killed by auto in Virginia Beach
Wayne A. Miller, 20, a Navy aviation ordnanceman at Oceana Naval Air Station, was struck and killed by a motor vehicle in Virginia Beach on Monday. He was the son of George F. Miller of Gary, Indiana.
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Hoosier
Virginia Beach
Wayne A. Miller
George F. Miller
Gary
Ind
Oceana Naval Air Station
Here
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Formosa
United Nations Trusteeship
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Baker Brothers
Landes
J. Luther Elsen
Lion
Harvey C. Hahn
Otterbein Eub
Ohio
Hahn
Department of Public Relations
General Motors
Extermital Chemicals
W. Shirrell Fox
Wendell Willkie
Cadous
St. John's Hospital
Matthias Dunn
Fletcher
Madison
Everett Haskell
Lapel
Fisher Brothers Funeral
Steward Webber
Belmont Bible Church
Beech Grove
Continental Congress
Mary Elizabeth Price
George Biller
Curt Stephenson
Bob Smith
American Industrial Bankers Association
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