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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1962
Page
1
A 1962 report describes a plane hitting a flock of starlings during takeoff from Logan International. The incident damaged the aircraft’s engines and disabled power momentarily, with other hazards noted such as roof damage and fencepost destruction around nearby facilities.
FAA experts propose that starlings around airports react to the sound spectrum of the Lockheed Electra engine, possibly drawing large flocks during the Oct 4 1950 crash near Boston. Tests at Will Rogers Field showed birds ignored other aircraft sounds. CAB has not issued an official finding.
A violent storm system ripped across Indiana causing extensive damage in several towns. A supermarket was demolished, a lumber yard damaged, and Mor eco reported widespread destruction with at least 125000 dollars in damage. Ten people fled to basements as a funnel cloud neared Dematte near the Kankakee River.
Northwestern University officials said Bethlehem Steel Corp refused to release a contractor from a sand supply contract for a campus extension. The university sought termination amid Senator Douglas protest of removing 2.5 million cubic yards of sand from Bethlehem’s lakeshore land in Indiana for a proposed port site.
A 3:30 p.m. Saturday dinner for the Christian education and family life committee at Park Place Church of God features national religious leader Gen. Wellspring of Hope speaking on The Church's Ministry to Families. Other programs include Sunday worship and family life talks with Paul D. Harkins.
Senate leaders plan to table their own cloture motion if next week's effort falls short of two thirds. If the tabling fails, a second cloture attempt would be made with hopes to push the measure to a full vote, while opponents argue it infringes on states rights to set voter qualifications.
All donations to the science building campaign will be entered into a permanent Book of Remembrance on display in the new building. Dr. Robert H. Reardon announces memorials for former faculty and administrators who died after leaving the college, including Dr. George Russell Olt, Dr. Earl S. Martin, Dr. Joseph Turner Wilson, and others across departments and roles.
Parade officials announced a colorful Car Check event with high school bands from seven areas. Readers learn the lineup order for marching bands including Frankton Elwood Anderson St Marys Highland Summit Pendleton Markleville Madison Heights Lapel and others as the parade proceeds through downtown Anderson at 10 30 Saturday morning.
Mrs. Ora Ans Rhodes of Los Angeles widow of Stephen Rhodes formerly of Anderson dies at 1 p.m. Survivors include three sons and five grandchildren. Burial in Los Angeles. William Wayne Foland 77 of Anderson dies at St Johns Hospital. Mae DeBolt 48 of Chesterfield dies at home. Murray 65 of Anderson dies at home. Sarah Elizabeth Walker something obituary at 2444 Dewey Street. funeral arrangements.
Former Alabama and Oklahoma governors seek Democratic gubernatorial nominations in Tuesday primaries. Heavy early voting reported with runoffs possible later this month for candidates polling a majority.
May Huffman Martin 83 a native of Lapel and widow of Dr. O T Martin dies in Joplin Missouri Funeral services will be at 2 PM today in Lapel Methodist Church with burial at Brookside Cemetery Lapel The body lies in state one hour before services Friends may call at Fisher Brothers Funeral Home Lapel
An advertisement touts Primatene tablets as a nonprescription asthma remedy. It claims three prescription-strength medicines combined inside open airways clear congestion ease nervous tension and prevent attacks for hours. Priced at 98 cents at drugstores and marketed as physician endorsed for private patients.
Dr LaVern Norris and Dr Gemne hold key posts in church and NCC family life programs. Gemne serves as executive secretary guiding Protestant and Orthodox networks representing about 40 million members and 42 state councils. The couple contribute as authors speakers and educators in family camps and marriage life topics.
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