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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1961

Page

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Annexation Case Venue Change Denied by Judge Cox

A remonstrator mov ed to change venue from Special Judge Alva Cox in the Anderson Township annexation case. Judge Cox denied the request yesterday, while Muncie Superior Court continues to hear the action. Attorney A S Woolbert for remonstrators sought the change from the 1957 Anderson City Council annexation plan.

Alva Cox Muncie Anderson Township Cox A. S. Woolbert Anderson Edgewood River Forest Woodlawn Heights Country Club Heights Remonstrance Woolbert David W. Stone Indiana State Supreme Court High Reg Schwarz Rured Changelng Campbell Henry P. Schrenker State Supreme Court

Bodies Of 2 Girls Found Spark Murder Hunt

Police hunted 16 year old James Scott Stephens after the bodies of 11 year old Carol Gee and 12 year old Margaret Chambers were found shot multiple times in a dune ravine near Holland Michigan. Investigators found 22 caliber semi automatic rifles in the Kerb attic and a note left by Stephens hinted at an accidental shooting.

Holland, Mich Here James Scott Stephens Carol Gee Margaret Chambers Lake Michigan Stephens Kenneth Kerb New Mexico Arizona Kerb Saugatuck Peter Brachman Margaret Carol

Red Threat Prevails Anti-Communism Campaign Draws Crowd

The meeting sponsored by Women for Constitutional Government drew over 400 attendees as Anderson Jaycee executive director spoke on the Communist threat. Films and pamphlets shown by local Jaycee clubs outlined anti communist efforts and a project run with Dr Arthur Riffle and Ron Colvill.

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Airliner Hijacked to Cuba Lands with Crew and Passengers

National Airlines Flight 337 from Miami was forced to fly to Havana by a hijacker over Cuba. After refueling the plane was allowed to return to the United States with three crew members and seven passengers, including Ralph Daughtry, who testified the hijacker insisted on landing at San Antonio military airfield.

Miami Senger Alliner Florida Com-Keys Cuda National Airlines Schwarz Havana Park Place Churchi United States Convair Ralph Daughtry Public Housing Administration Atlanta Daughtry F. X Riley Miami Shores Marathon Florida Keys J. T. Richardson Jacksonville Cuba Riley Rancho Boyeros Untler Tannington San Antonio

Eisenhower backs Kennedy Cuba policy amid crisis

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower voiced support for Kennedy’s Cuban policy and warned against a witch hunt public inquiry. He met with GOP leaders Dirksen Halleck Morton and other officials to discuss mounting tensions in Cuba and Laos as plans for a joint Republican stance moved forward.

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False Imprisonment Verdict Reached In Hamilton Case

A Superior Court jury awarded Judith Ann Apgar of Anderson 250 dollars for false imprisonment after finding in her favor on that claim while denying damages for assault and battery. The case, tried before special judge Charles Ardery, involved allegations of shoplifting and prolonged detention at Haag Drug Self Service Store.

Judith Ann Apgar Anderson Charles Ardery Hamilton County Kelley, Arnold and Kelley Law Firm Haag Drug, Inc Peck, Scott and Shine Robert Shearer

Auction of historic buttons nets 18516 dollars

In London, a collection of 18th and 19th century buttons fetched 18516 dollars at auction. Some buttons bore illustrated Ac son fables and others were butterfly shaped.

London Acson

Cities Earn Honors in U S Chamber Fire Safety Awards

Indianapolis Columbus and Anderson Indiana received honorable mentions for their fire safety programs at the U S Chamber of Commerce awards dinner. Gary earned an award of merit in the 100000 to 250000 population class.

Anderson Washington Indianapolis Columbus Ind United States Chamber of Commerce Gary Chambers of Commerce

Two Ice Vending Machines Robbed in City

Police detectives investigate the pilfering of two ice vending machines on Sunday. One was at 21h and Main Streets and the other at Broadway and Grand Avenue. Total loss estimated at $125 including aluminum basket sets, a flashlight and about $10 in cash.

Main Broadway Grand Avenue

Wage Plan Advances as 1250 Minimum Hur Wage Debate Looms

A House Senate conference committee approves a compromise 1.25 per hour minimum wage bill lifting coverage to about 3.6 million workers. Led by Adam Clayton Powell the panel expects a Wednesday vote in both chambers while Kennedy allies push for easier passage in the Senate. The plan extends dates and matches much of Kennedy proposals.

Washington Kennedy Pat McNamara D - Mich Senate House

Saturday Courthouse Closings Planned for Summer

The Madison County Board of Commissioners approved closing the courthouse during Saturday mornings from May 6 to September 9. The Veterans Affairs office will be closed all next week while staff attend a state school and conference in Indianapolis.

Board of County Commis Sioners Madison County Veterans Affairs Office Indianapolis

Recount Delay Stops Indiana 5th District Vote Check

Washington AP The chair of the House elections subcommittee said the Indiana 5th District recount could not be completed Monday night. Chairman Robert T. Ashmore D-SC said the panel cannot be lucky and declined to predict when the thousands of questioned ballots will be validated, though indications suggested a possible end this week.

Washington House Indiana Robert T. Ashmore D-S.c John B. Anderson R-Ill Ashmore

Capes Canaveral Awaiting Spaceflight Decision Amid Weather Shuffle

Cape Canaveral officials postponed a launch decision as weather debated rain and winds. The 66,000 pound Redstone rocket and a yet unnamed astronaut prepared for a possible early Tuesday liftoff, with a 50 50 chance of proceeding after a 1 am conference of space agency leaders.

Cape Canaveral Fla UPI America Cape Canavera Space Agency Cape Project Mercury Ernest Ammon Kurt Debus Navy Cmdr

First Methodist Church Walls Are Wrecked

The First Methodist Church at 12th and Jackson Streets in Anderson suffered a devastating fire on December 23. Emergency demolition of upper walls followed for safety. A cornerstone box opened January 1 1900 with President H E Hudson Sr pastor Robert W Fribley and Roy R Roudebush present. Contents remain in good condition and may be sent to DePauw University or stored in vaults for preservation.

First Methodist Church 12Th and Jackson Sts Anderson Indiana H. E. Hudson Sr Church Board of Robert W. Fribley Roy R. Roudebush O DePauw University Greencastle A. L. Stone Madison County Sr? Sotee Ag

Kennedy Signs Areas Bill Amid Ceremony Across Multiple States

President Kennedy signed a four year areas bill totaling about 451 million dollars, with aides and lawmakers present in Washington and Pittsburgh. The program aims to create jobs by lending and grant provisions to urban plants and regional development agencies, directed by Luther Hodges and labor commissioner Juan Batt Jr. The plan targets Detroit, Flint, Altoona, Scranton, and other cities, backed by 300 million in loans and 151 million in grants to attract industries and retrain workers. A separate local crash near 7th and John Streets injured Mary Jane Forge, with minor injuries to others in two other vehicle collisions on Ind. 9 and at a city bus lines fence.

Washington UPI Whiteland Pittsburgh Providence Dhat Kennedy Pawtucket R.J. Charleston Lon Lyndon B. Johnson Huntington-Ashland Wheeling W.V Fall River Lowell Jess New Bedford Mass Evansville Ind Atlantic City San Kennedy Kennedy Juan Ponce Mayaguez Wiliam Batt Jr Lang Puerto Rico Pennsylvania Luther H. Hodges Ameri Detroit Flint Lin Anderson Mich Altoona Erie Johnstown Scranton Wilkes-Barre Hazleton View 7Th John Streets Mary Jane Forge Greenway Dr Rt. 2 Elwood Soeriff

New Arrivals Born to Many Families in Anderson Area

Born at St John s Hospital and Bartholomew County Hospital Columbus Ind infants include multiple girls and boys to Hart Hagerman Barnes Hardacre Faust Hinson Simons Pulsenbarger Stafford Owens and Eddy with addresses in Anderson Pendleton and Columbus plus maternal and paternal relatives named in the notice.

St. John's Hospital Paul Hart College Haven John Hagerman Delaware, Sr William Barnes Forrest Hills Roger Hardacre Redwood Dr Howard Faust Jr Jona Hinson Clark St James Simons Daleville Gene Pulsenbarger Anderson Howard Stafford Brown St Hugh Owens Pendleton Bartholomew County Hospital Columbus Ind Carl W. Eddy Beech Dr Donald B. Wilson Westboro Mass Olive Fales Gladys Eddy Ohio Ave

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