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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1963
Page
6
The Manhattan to Brooklyn ferry route ceased operation in 1942 as part of wartime transport reductions. Local officials cited staffing shortages and fuel rationing, causing the shutdown that affected daily commutes and regional crossings.
The Van Buren Township School Building Corporation invites sealed bids for heating, ventilating and plumbing for a new Summitville school building in Madison County Indiana. Bids due May 13, 1963 at 6:30 PM at Summitville School cafeteria. Bids must follow state forms, include 5 percent bid bond, and meet insurance and bonding requirements. The corporation reserves right to reject bids and finance conditions may lead to contract termination.
The Chicago Daily News earns the 1963 Pulitzer Prize for public service for a series revealing Illinois plans to offer birth control services to women in relief. Other honorees include Sylvan Fox and colleagues for airline disaster reporting and Ira Harkey for editorials during Mississippi rioting.
The Madison County Alcoholic Beverage Board schedules an 8:00 a m investigation May 13 1965 in the Anderson City Commissioners Room to assess permit applications. Applicants include Howard M Gwinn Chester W Canada Grace Clarke West 8th Street Tavern Shrine Club Cecil B and Lucille Keesling National Tea Co and others with listed addresses and proposed premises. The session is open to the public for information and comment.
Hal Hendrix of the Miami News and Frank Miller of the Des Moines Register are cited for international and editorial work. Lois Wille and Chicago Daily News staff win for birth control reporting in Illinois. Billie Sol Estes and Pecos Independent editor Billie Sol Griffin receive awards amid integrity and risk in journalism.
North Rhodesia reports a smallpox death toll of 33 in the northern province since January with 161 cases by end of April. Health officials cite ongoing outbreaks and rising fatalities.
Former Vice President Richard Nixon bought a $135,000 cooperative on 810 Fifth Avenue New York overlooking Central Park. He will pay about $10,000 yearly maintenance and move in after May 15, joining Mudge Stern Baldwin and Todd law firm on June 1. The unit has 12 rooms and five baths with four maid rooms on a single floor. Rockefeller will reside in the adjacent long owned unit after his honeymoon.
Household goods owned by Mrs Esther Kemp will be sold at 522 Chase St at 10 AM. Guardian sale of real estate and personal property for Anna E Wood at 530 Woodward Street, Lapel, conducted by Elbert H. Whelchel, auctioneer.
Catholic parents staged a quiet protest after Missouri denied funding for transporting Catholic students to parochial schools. Students enrolled in public schools caused overcrowding. a three member committee later urged return to parochial schools.
A moonshine crisis is blamed for large tax losses and public harm. Louis E. Howell, head of the National Council Against Illegal Liquor, cites about 40 million gallons produced in 1961 and $600 million in unpaid taxes. He warns of criminal syndicates and health dangers from illicit whiskey.
NASA head James E Webb told a four day conference on peaceful space use that the Soviets may reach the moon first but the United States is pursuing a vigorous effort to win. He said lunar exploration will have scientific value and help ensure space remains open to all, not a theater for Communist propaganda. Being second would be serious but not competing at all would be a severe defeat for democracy.
Detroit Chrysler Corp announces a three month free trial of 50 turbine powered cars starting this fall. Cars will be given to motorists and then reassigned to others after the trial period.
In Deerfield Illinois two CORE protesters Vondayo and Jack Harkins pitched a tent on St. Gregory's Church lot and began a fast against a park land condemnation tied to a bi racial housing quota. Village officials paused arrests while monitoring them and awaited park district permits for camping on public land.
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