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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1960

Page

18

Tanker Taken In Tow Off Georgia Coast

A 101-foot tanker the S George MacDonald with 130 barrels of fuel oil faced flooding after a cooling system rupture. Captain Eldridge Burnthorn stayed aboard with two crew as 40 men fled to lifeboats. The S J E Dyer towed the vessel to safety while two other ships evacuated remaining crew with no injuries reported.

Charleston S.C UPI Georgia George MacDonald MacDonald Eldridge Burnthorn U.S.S. Robinson Mac Donald Savannah Sinclair Burnthorn

Nuclear Defenses Ordered For Cities

The Defense Department rewrites air defense plans to deploy nuclear tipped Nike Hercules missiles around seven metropolitan areas on theFast and West coasts and the north-central U.S. The missiles shift from SAC bases and Hanford to protect Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York Detroit Chicago San Francisco and Los Angeles against bomber attack.

Washington UPI Defense Department Strategic Air Command Bas Hanford Wash Washington-Baltimore Philadelphia New York Detroit Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles

Seven Ways to Cut Your Medical Costs

A reader feature highlights seven tips to reduce medical expenses. It covers estimating costs for annual check ups and how to maximize income tax deductions, plus four additional ways to save on healthcare. The piece promotes a July issue of Reader's Digest at 29 cents.

Reader's Digest

Talks Between French and Algerian Rebels Stall Near Paris

Algerian rebel envoys called a temporary halt to top secret negotiations with France on Algeria's war. A 3 pm meeting was canceled at the request of lawyer Ahmed Boumenje, with no formal contact on the fourth day of talks at Melun outside Paris.

Paris UPI France Algeria Ahmed Boumenje Roger Oris Hubert de Gastines Melun

Hospital Dismissals List Names Residents and Relatives

The report lists numerous individuals and relatives being dismissed from a hospital, including Rene Carter, Larry O Brien, Emmett Van Voorhis, Virgil Allen, Mrs Hazel Wallace, Mrs Gloria Arnold, Mrs Coleman Turner and daughter, Mrs James Smith and daughter, Mrs Gordon Skeoch and daughter, Mrs Raymond Hill and son, Charles Smith, Roy Wilkerson, Mrs Nannie Hatton, Mrs Ada Harvey, Mrs Eileen Hexamer, Mrs Mary Sears, Mrs Rosemary Warner, Mrs Nancy Burke, Miss Patricia Eng, Mrs Alice Wyatt, James Priest. ROADS REPORTED CLOSED INDIANAPOLIS (UPI) The Indiana State Highway Department Tuesday listed several roads closed due to high water including Ind 39 south of Tampico Ind 58 west of Elnora Ind 235 east of Medora Ind 256 west of Austin Ind 358 southwest of Elnora in Daviess County Ind 257 southeast of Washington. Last year saw record factory shipments of gas fired furnaces boilers and automatic water heaters.

Coleman Turner Eckhouse St James Smith Gordon Skeoch Shellbark Raymond Hill and Walnut Charles Smith Markleville Roy Wilkerson Lincoln St Nannie Hatton Fortville Ada Harvey Indianapolis UPI Indiana State Highway Department Tampico Elnora Medora Austin Daviess County Washington

Rain damage appears less than forecast across Indiana crops

Indianapolis reports indicate heavy rains slowed farm work but may have caused less damage to Indiana crops than expected. The weekly farm labor bulletin notes tomatoes look good in most areas with no labor shortage and prospects of a good crop, though some regions report work delays and ongoing harvests into July.

Indianapolis UPI Indiana Indiana Employment Security Division Farm Labor Bulletin Muncie Logansport South Bend Anderson Fort Wayne Marion Michigan New Castle Columbus Connersville Evansville Vincennes

Typhoon Olive Menaces Hong Kong As Winds Rise

Typhoon Olive nears Hong Kong with center winds at 86 mph and 55 mph gusts, threatening midday impact. After crossing the northern Philippines, it has left 104 dead, over 500 missing, and about 60,000 homeless, with Bermuda noted for not borrowing from England.

HON Kong Hong Kong Olive Royal Observatory Crown Colony Philippines

Webb and Kerr set for church concert in Sycamore

Evangelist Joseph A. Webb former sacred soloist at a Minneapolis station will headline a concert at the Christian and Missionary Alliance church on West Ninth at Sycamore at 8 00 p m Sunday July 3 Remarks include Webb wife a vocalist pianist and organist and Jerry Kerr a celebrated trumpeter three time Kentucky high school top in his instrument The trio tours for St Paul Bible College with Webb club alumni Kerr member of the St Paul Choral Club and an varied sacred program plus a youth message Public invited to attend

Joseph A. Webb Minneapolis, Minn Christian & Missionary Alliance West Ninth Sycamore Webb Jerry Kerr Kentucky Kerr St. Paul Bible College St. Paul, Minn the Christian and Missionary Alliance Kerr P St. Paul

Grace Stitt dies at 70 in Fairmount

Grace Stitt of Rt 2 Fairmount dies at Marion General Hospital after a brief illness. She was 70, born in Warren County, and a Back Creek Wesleyan Church member. Survived by husband Harvey, two sons Charles and Altus, two daughters Louise Cline and Florence Clary, and three brothers. Funeral set Thursday at 2 p.m. at Hunt Funeral Home Fairmount with Rev. Donald Herr officiating. Friends may visit after noon today.

Grace Stitt Fairmount Marion General Hospital Stitt Warren County Back Creek Harvey Charles Stitt Rt. 1 Summitville Altus Stitt Rt. 2 Louise Cline Marion Florence Clary Elwood Fred Corwin Williamsport Walter Corwin Tetomis Ill Arlo Corwin Anderson Hunt Funeral Home Donald Herr Back Creek Wesleyan Church

Summitville services set for Frank M. Vinson

Funeral services for Frank M. Vinson aged 49 who died Monday will be held Thursday at ? p.m. in Summitville Methodist Church with Rev. Don Jennings of Kendalville and Rev. Herbert Schuckers of Summitville. Burial follows at Vinson Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at Vinson Funeral Home.

Summitville Frank M. Vinson Summitville Methodist Church Don Jennings Kendalville Herbert Schuckers Vinson

Ballistic Missile Sub George Washington to Begin Tests

The U S Navy announced that the nuclear powered submarine George Washington will arrive at Cape Canaveral on July 1 to begin weapon tests and training. It will carry 16 Polaris missiles and aims for fleet duty by year end. A sister ship Patrick Henry is also slated for operational status this year.

Patrick Henry

Irene Conner obituary notice for 1936 graduate

Irene Conner of Anderson dies with husband and her parents Ralph and Harriet Nelson Matthews of Anderson listed among survivors. A sister, Miss Jerry Matthews, also noted in the Anderson obituary notice.

Page One Anderson High School Ralph Harriet Nelson Matthews Anderson Jerry Matthews

Exchange Club Honors Winners at Fes AaE Event

Exchangetes Fes AaE winners include Donald Sorg of St. Mary's High School in second place and David Perry of Highland High School in third. Each winner gets a certificate. Miss Waggoner receives a $50 saving bond. New officers named include President Raymond Pre cup and others, installed at a July 12 pitch in dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Russell Baker. Garland Hardy from Ball State College spoke on Egypt, introduced by C. T. White. Guests Floyd Whitesell and Phil Hamilton attended.

Donald Sorg St. Mary's High School David Perry Highland High School Exchange Club Miss Waggoner Raymond Precup Howard Ehrhart W. C. Hilligoss Ed Bronneburg Board of Control Billie Schuyler Richard Dick) Peck Don Himelick Russell Baker Madison Ave A. Garland Hardy Ball State College Egypt C. T. White Floyd Whitesell Phil Hamilton

West Virginia Governor criticizes Rockefeller on defense politics

Underwood accuses Rockefeller of exploiting economic distress for political gain and questions the logic of his GOP exit and return. He says voters resent perceived distortions of West Virginia ahead of the May 10 primary and predicts Rockefeller’s critique will be used by opponents if Kennedy or Humphrey win the nomination.

Rockefeller Underwood GOP West John F. Kennedy D-Mass Hubert F. Humphrey D-Minn Humphrey White House

Governors praise Rockefeller as Democrats plot convention clash

The gathering of Democratic governors from New Jersey California New Hampshire Michigan and Virginia as well as Ohio and Kansas debated Adlai Stevenson Rockefeller Nixon and a Kennedy bid at a Los Angeles convention. They discussed world peace nuclear protection and a possible favorite son strategy while signaling Rockefeller’s delegate strength and potential nomination impact.

G. Meyner Williams Michigan J. Lindsay Almond Virginia Michael V. DiSalle Ohio Rockefeller Robert B. Meyner New Jersey Adlai E. Stevenson Los Angeles Wesley Powell New Hampshire Richard M. Nixon New York U.S New Yorker Congress Herschel C. Loveless Town George Docking Kansas

Congress Considers Congress Recess As Campaign Season Opens

Senate leaders discuss a recess with a partial poll showing 17 to 8 in favor. Everett Dirksen calls a 50 50 chance of adjournment before the July 11 Los Angeles convention gathering. A postconvention session to act on controversial bills is debated. Smathers says they must come back after the conventions. Recess would allow Johnson Kennedy and Symington more time to campaign for delegates.

Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Senate Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Congress Los Angeles Thomas H. Kucher California George Smathers D-Fla Senate Commerce Committee Johnson John F. Kennedy Massachusetts Stuart Symington Missouri

Windfall services for Ralph Alley set at 2 p.m

Ralph Alley 48 died Monday in Tipton County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at Windfall Methodist Church with Rev. Claire Berry officiating. Burial follows in Brookside Cemetery, Windfall. Friends may call at Pritchard Funeral Home in Windfall.

Windfall Walter Ralph Alley Tipton County Memorial Hospital

Venezuela Orders Alert After Dominican Clash Over Betancourt Attack

Carib crisis erupts as Venezuela and the Dominican Republic mobilize after an assassination attempt on President Betancourt. A dynamite blast killed two and burned Betancourt as he rode to a military review, with Caracas ordering forces to be ready to defend the fatherland.

Caracas Venezuela Dominican Republic Romulo Betencourt Betancourt Rafael Trujillo

Trial testimony questions Mogilner credibility in 1958 case

Evidence at the 1958 trial showed Sayer and Sherwood conspired with Mogilner to aid sales to the Indiana highway Department during Craig's administration. Gray said the case would not have gone to the jury without Mogilner's testimony and that the prosecutor could have warned the salesman. Sayer attended the hearing. Sherwood was reported mentally ill. Sayer declined prediction on appeal saying, We've got to.

Ents Mogilner Sayer Sherwood Indiana Highway Department Craig Gray High Court Michigan City

1960 County 4-H Purdue as judge and schedule

4-H beef show judged by Carl Scott of Yorktown on Wednesday afternoon August 10. Rabbits judged by Claudius Peer of New Castle garden and tomatoes judged by Walter Weber of Indianapolis. Entomology forestry wildlife home grounds judged by Ed Lott. Poultry judged by John Howell, Purdue. Thursday swine judged in the morning by Ralph Bishop of Atlanta. Sheep judged Thursday at 4 p.m. by Dick Simms of Purdue. Gold Medal Sheep show after 4-H judging. Saddie horses and ponies judged Saturday by Frank Sheffer of Ansonia Ohio.

Page One Purdue Carl Scott Yorktown Claudius Peer New Castle Walter Weber Indianapolis Ed Lott John Howell Ralph Bishop Atlanta Dick Simms Frank Sheffer Ansonia Ohio

Navy jet dedication ceremony and preflight activities

The program includes Capt. Doug McCaughey and LCdr. Jack Deventer in key slots with Lt. William Rennie and Lt. John Rademacher as solo performers. Mayor Ralph Ferguson will speak, Elmo Funk hosts, and Capt. Billy Parker will fly a 1912 two‑engine plane over the field. A city hall traffic conference with Police Chief Heiden and others set details, while Art Darlington arranges parking for visiting planes and cars north and east of the runway.

Doug. McCaughey Jack Deventer William Rennie John Rademacher Ralph Ferguson Elmo Funk Billy Parker John L. Heiden Robert Graham Carl Whitinger Harold Goehring National Guard Art Darlington

Census sees Anderson population dip in 1960 figures

The preliminary 1960 count for Anderson City shows 48,857 residents, down 1,286 from 1956, with total Anderson Township including the city at 67,996. Officials expect a rebound and urge missed residents to file forms, while a census enumerators dinner is planned at Linders with many community names listed.

Anderson U.S. Census Department Anderson Township Anderson City Madison County Census Department Chamber of Commerce Kokomo Census Bureau Linder’s Lara Bond J. R. Seybold Louise Linder Hazel Crai Evelyn McCann Max Hurd June Smith Ellen Crow Janice Willoughby Jane Bell Bertha Davis Mary Poling Delta Smith Mary Dunwiddie Mercedes Moody Avanel Fisher Clyde Dickerson Opal Whitman Shirley Sayres Pauline Hecht Essie Ross Helen Harris Grace Shields Joan Richardson June Richardson Anne Widdiefield 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

Notable Will by Kelly Reflects on Life and Death

Kelly described his will in a light tone saying wills are dreary. He said his family is secure financially and asked for a respectful tear rather than scenes at his passing. He spoke of a life lived with both sorrow and joy and urged curiosity about the other side.

Kelly

Purley Bowers dies in car train collision near Chesterfield

Services for Purley Bowers 69 of St. Petersburg Florida and formerly of Anderson are set for 1 30 p m today at Baker Brothers Funeral Home. The Rev Harold R Clark will lead, with burial in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery and friends receiving at the funeral home.

Purley Bowers St. Petersburg Fla Anderson Chesterfield Baker Brothers Harold R. Clark Chesterfield Christian Church Anderson Memorial Park

Services for Howard Hall to be held in Frankton Church

Howard Hall 39 of 1139 Broadway a local race car owner and builder died from injuries sustained in a Winchester race. Services set for 2 p m Thursday at Frankton Christian Church with Rev Donald Tharp. Burial at KP IOOF Cemetery Frankton. Friends may call at George C Harper and Son Funeral Home Frankton.

Howard Hall Broadway Winchester Frankton

Western Group Pushes Restart Of East West Talks

The Western Group vows to press to restart East West negotiations after Khrushchev statement blaming the United States. Washington accuses Russia of hypocrisy for leaving Geneva talks and seeking a UN arms control meeting. Trybuna Ludu in Warsaw says returning disarmament to the UN impedes U.S. imperialism.

Nikita Khrushchev United States Washington Russia Geneva U.N. General Assembly State Department Warsaw Trybuna Ludu U.N U.S

Ind 32 progress on White River bridge project near airfield

The Shutt Co. leads construction of a 24 foot high White River bridge four miles west of the airport with seven spans. Concrete abutments are formed, roadbed work advances, and paving could begin soon. Right of way is 100 feet wide with trees removed along the former Union Traction line between Anderson and Muncie. A state highway representative commends contractor speed.

Page One Shutt Co White River Bridge Union Traction Anderson and Muncie Chesterfield

New Airport Dedication Promises Navy Blue Angels Demonstration

Roland D. Maine and the committee announce the airport project advances with contributions from community members including Alice H. Rehm Mae M. Roberts and Thomas C. Shipley. Clyde E Williams and Associates oversee the project while E E Schnitzius Inc. handles contracting. A 22 minute Navy Blue Angels aerial demonstration by five crew members led by Cdr Zeb Knott will cap Sunday's dedication at the local field.

Paze Huntzinger Roland D. Maine Earl Martin Lawrence E. Munsell Alice H. Rehm Mae M. Roberts Thomas C. Shipley J. Farrelr Wilson Clyde E. Williams Navy Blue Angels Cdr Zeb Knott

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