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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1966
Page
1
FBI agents join hunt for Joseph Howard Sims sought for the attempted murder of his estranged wife in Athens Georgia. He was believed armed with a rifle and pistols as authorities pursued leads while his wife, mother of eight, recuperated from a gunshot.
Republican and Democrat central committees meet today at 1 p.m. in the courthouse to select leadership for the next two years. Precinct committeemen and heads from Madison County 88 precincts will attend as Democrats led by Dr. Charles Armington and Mrs. Goldie Miller and Republicans led by Myron Seybert and Mrs. Mary Watson pursue county chair and related posts. John Chesnut also seeks county chairman for the GOP.
The State Senate Committee on Un-American Activities accused UC Berkeley of seething Communist and homosexual activity under President Clark Kerr. Kerr denied the report as inaccurate and distorted, challenging the committee to name any Communists at the university. Chancellor Heyns expressed surprise at the accusations and Kerr reiterated his call for names while defending academic freedom and dissent as essential to progress.
Joseph Howard Sims a 43 year old Klansman who shot his wife in a hospital nursery surrendered Friday night to authorities. He fled after the incident at Athens General Hospital where he allegedly tried to extort money for his family. The FBI pursued a federal warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution and he faces assault charges in the Penn slaying.
In Indianapolis a mother facing first degree murder charges sits as her 10 year old daughter testifies against her. The daughter identifies her mother as Sylvia Likens’s killer while the mother sobs and glares at siblings who implicate her. Witnesses describe beatings fire burns and basement confinement as the trial details unfold.
The forecast calls for a cool day with partly cloudy skies. Expect a high in the mid 60s and a low around the mid 40s with yesterday reaching 73. Sunrise is 5 40 a.m. and sunset is 7 44 p.m.
INDIANAPOLIS AP The bitterest fight in Saturday county party reorganizations across Indiana flared among Marion County Democrats over Mayor John J. Barton’s bid for county chairman against incumbent James W. Beatty. AFL-CIO President Dallas Sells condemned Barton's candidacy, Gov. Branigin endorsed Barton, and state Sen. Nelson G. Grills threatened legal action. Republican clashes were calmer after RAC slate victory. veteran GOP Chairman H. Dale Brown faced little challenge from L. Keith Bulen.
The All American soap box derby in Anderson will crown a local champion on July 10 with prizes including a $500 savings bond and an all expense paid trip to Akron Ohio for the national finals. Local sponsor Hunter Chevrolet reports 66 boys signed up and a full slate of prizes worth over $30,000 in college scholarships for the national winner plus trophies and gear for top finishers.
African Commonwealth members pressed Britain to crush the Rhodesian regime at a two hour sanctions meeting in London chaired by Lionel Chevrier. Diplomats see African fears of a possible British Rhodesian deal as informal talks in London threaten a sell out to the white minority rule.
Noblesville city police Capt. Ralph McMillan said he stopped Indiana Lt. Gov. Robert L. Rock on E Conner Street last Monday at about 2 p.m. Rock received only a warning after the officer learned his identity. Rock promised not to speed again.
Strong northeast winds and high tides battered Corpus Christi and the Texas Gulf Coast closing Corpus Christi College splitting a two story building. Waves flooded streets near the Naval Air Station while beach areas suffered damage. The Houston Champions International Golf Tournament postponed for a second day. Thirty-one residents from Pharr displaced by floods spent the night in an American Legion hall.
The Redbud Festival in Anderson enters its fourth day with a Cycla thon 10 a.m. to noon for boys in grades 6 through 12 around the courthouse square. Johnny Rutherford will pace the race in place of Mario Andretti as Andretti stays at Indianapolis for test runs. Rutherford, a Fort Worth native, has sprint car success and Daytona track record. Indiana baton twirling contest begins 8 a.m. at Anderson High School gym with 300 expected entrants. Winners advance to Grand National championships in Grand Rapids in August. The Redbud Ball runs 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Mounds Mall with Les Elgart’s orchestra.
Three men faced Judge Nelson Bohannon in the Juvenile Court for contributing to delinquency of minors. Richard Dean McGlathlan of 1508 Walnut Sr. received a $14 fine with suspended sentence on no further violations after a $1,000 bond release. Robert Gilbert Hollars and Donald J. Simmons were given suspended $14 sentences plus 30 days in jail after waiving pre trial, with each defendant represented by counsel. Stephen R. Davis and Jerry L. Hiday were arrested for loud partying at 1429 Dewey St and charged with contributing to juvenile delinquency. a hearing followed.
Two second and third graders at Hiawatha School pulled a noon hour fire alarm switch yesterday. They said one dared the other. Fire officials noted pranks cost the city about $100 per false call and warned parents could be charged to cover the expense.
Ian Brady and Myra Hindley were convicted in the Chester Castle trial over the so called bodies of the moor murders. Both received life imprisonment with Brady convicted of the murder of Edward Evans and the smothering of Lesley Ann Downey and John Kilbride. Hindley found guilty of Evans and Downey killings and accessory in Kilbride case.
Anderson High School Choral Club presents its third annual Choral Classic on May 19 at First Methodist Church. The program at 8 p.m. features The Creation and Battle Hymn of the Republic with an Indianapolis symphonic group. Tickets are $1 from choral members, House of Music, or 642-0201.
Babies born to Shirley Bowling at 1416 W 10th St. James Orr of Markleville. James Hays of Frankton. Williams at 2410 Bramble Way. Barry Warren of Alexandria. Richard Britton Rt 4. James Ryan of Orestes.
The Big Killbuck District Boy Scouts plan a weekend camporee titled "Freak-through" May 13 to 15. Scouts and leaders will hike about two miles to Ryan's Lake for outdoor adventures and activities.
Two cold fronts from the north will lower weekend highs to 55 to 72 degrees across Indiana with mostly fair skies. A slight chance of light rain exists late Saturday and Sunday, with more rain possible Monday. The five day outlook predicts about one tenth of an inch of precipitation, per Ed Lind and Wilbur DuBois. Camporee activities for Explorer Scouts proceed May 14 with canoe races, skills competitions, and a campfire program.
Investigating senators report that about one in five cars from the Big Four makers recalled in six years carried possible defects. Manufacturers say many recalls were non safety related and that 8.7 million vehicles were checked out of over 47 million produced, yielding 18.5 percent defective in some respect.
Madison County Treasurer Egbert M Hood announced a three week closure for annual settlement with the State Board of Accounts and county auditor. Thirty five taxing units must be processed, delaying normal operations. May 15 is listed as the assessment deadline for residents to submit forms to Assessor Wahn Dean Anderson Township. Household items are excluded. boats motors airplanes must be listed and late forms incur fines per state law.
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