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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1962
Page
8
Union leader Walter Reuther told the UAW convention here that auto industry profits are too high and demand a sharp price slash under Kennedy's stabilization program. He cited advisers' guidelines pointing directly at the auto sector.
The text cites Walter Reuther urging price reductions in the auto industry to counter price rises in other sectors. He notes GM could cut car and truck prices significantly without hurting returns, and Ford could do similar, to offset productivity and wage increase disparities.
Elwood women joined a 32 member group traveling by chartered bus for the 24th annual Park Garden Club reading and tour. They toured six Indiana homes, viewed flower displays, and heard music before visiting Frankton and Baptist and Methodist church events.
Ruth A Penry longtime Alexandria resident died 11 am Saturday at St John s Hospital Anderson after a lingering illness. Born Feb 18 1878 southwest of Alexandria she was married twice Hicks 1894 Peary 1939. Funeral 2 pm at Earl M Kyle Funeral Home with Rev Reed in charge. Ambulance trips noted for local wreck scene and hospital transfers.
A new vehicle safety check campaign started Monday in Elwood and runs through the week with a lane at Callaway Park pool lot from 10 am to 12:30 pm and 7 to 9 pm daily. Auxiliary officers assist. Miss Mary Seea is named check queen. Local businesses Wayne Jones store and B and B Tire Center host vehicle checks. Break-in reported at Wickes Lumber Co. south of Elwood. four vending machines damaged and a safe attempt foiled. State police and sheriff investigators probing. Mercy Hospital notes include several dismissals and admissions. a birth at St Johns Hospital, Anderson, with local family details listed.
London reports a no trespassing warning on a fence guarding a herd of two bulls with survivors told they will be prosecuted. Parliament members have tabled 12 questions for Prime Minister Harold Macmillan to answer in Commons next Tuesday. Democrat for Sheriff contest noted as I Vote 116.
West German government launches a large safety campaign to cut deaths from traffic accidents which average 25 per day. The effort uses radio programs placards and everyday items like bread packages and beer coasters to spread the home safe message.
Alexandria social pages report Civic Club activities with a luncheon at the White Spot and meetings of Queen Esther, Mary Martha, and Mother Boss groups. Officers were installed and new execs announced. Junior League Bowling Banquet slated for May 12 at 12:30 p m at the White Spot.
Six grade groups from Alexandria schools will visit Ball State Teachers College Art Gallery in Muncie as part of Tri Kappa outreach to expose children to master drawings glass and the Elisabeth Ball collection. May brings a student art exhibit and several group trips are scheduled for May 1, 7, 9, 16 and 14.
Christening services at the First Methodist Church in Elwood honored Jacqueling Mangas seven months and Vickie Kollas one year with Father Steve Prodromides of Indianapolis officiating. Godparents included Mr and Mrs George Petirakis. attendees included grandparents from Elwood Troy Ohio and Chicago. A reception at the Mangas Cafeteria followed, with dancing and a birthday for Perry Mangas. Engagement announced between Georgia Mangas and Nikolas Skalkolos with prayers for the couple.
A junior senior breakfast followed the Edgewood Country Club banquet in Anderson. Attendees included Kay Ashton Jim Morris Sue Wooley Philip Thurston Cynthia DuPony Mark Butler Douglass Denny Rosemary Jolson Mikel Wilburn Marilyn Ribelin Robert Azusa Calif Aerojet Hendricks Sharon Armstrong and others. A contract from General Corp and partners valued at 17 million was announced for design and development of the M-1 engine for the Nova space vehicle.
Charles D Cratz of 123 N 12th St Elwood died at home after an illness spanning several weeks His funeral will be held at 2 30 pm Thursday at St Johns Lutheran Church burial in City Cemetery He was born April 14 1891 in Reading PA son of Daniel and Cea Cratz married Maria Faye Knots Feb 7 WW He leaves widow daughter Mrs Jane Bryan near Elwood a son Charles R Cratz a sister Mrs Garnett Jodod and no grandchildren The death notice notes Indiana University business economists predicting moderate growth for second half of year and unemployment near 3 percent of the labor force The report cites experts at the University and Gov processing of economic data and forecasts for first quarter 1982.
Several producers including Diamond National and International Paper announced price increases of about ten dollars per ton for paperboard. Other firms such as Container Corp of America Union Bag Camp Paper and Riegel Paper Corp. also confirmed the hikes.
A public notice touts a new two layer tablet named Duplexin claimed to relieve throbbing migraine pain within minutes without narcotics. It says the formula combines doctor approved pain relievers with a stomach soothing antacid and claims additional benefits for nausea stress and prevention when taken at first signs.
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