Anderson Junior Achievement to Honor Members Tomorrow
Tomorrow evening a milestone on the Anderson Junior Achievement path will be marked with state and national awards for local members. Edwin H. Mosler Jr., national JA president, will headline the event as the community celebrates youth projects guided by civic and business leaders. The Herald wishes honorees success and notes JA as a symbol of Andersonians.
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Anderson
Edwin H. Mosler Jr
Junior Achievements, Inc
Jndas
Herald
Medical Care For The Aged Debate Stirs National Fears
Edward Wimmer argues against a federal medical program for the aged, warning it would pave the way to universal socialized medicine. He cites rising life expectancy and falling disease death rates to claim free care for seniors would cost youth, increase government control, and burden taxpayers, urging preservation of private care and limited federal role.
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Edward Wimmer
National Federation of Independent Business, Inc
Committee For Constitutional Government
Spotlight
United States
Alan Shepard Described As Calm Secret Of Long Life
Washington AP reports astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr is praised for imperturbability a key trait for longevity Dr Morris Fishbein notes that steady temperament helps longevity while colleagues describe him as the calmest man on the launch pad He shares high intelligence and quick wit with his fellow astronauts and maintains a 160 pound trim through skating golf and water skiing
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Washington
Alan B. Shepard Jr
Shepard
Morris Fishbein
Mper
William K. Douglas
Nixon faces California governorship dilemma in 1962 bid
As Nixon tours after his election win, Eisenhower and Goldwater urge him to run for California governor next year. He would back a strong rival like George Christopher if possible, but may end up as the only Republican able to defeat Gov. Pat Brown. The choice hinges on Kennedy’s vulnerability and Nixon’s long term political future.
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Washington
Richard Nixon
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Sen. Goldwater
California
San Francisco
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Pat) Brown
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Pat Brown
William Knowland
Sacramento
White House
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Gov
Courage to Switch Investments and Stock Picks in 1961
Readers discuss switching from Curtiss-Wright to Southern New England Telephone for better income. Advice favors holding Public Service Electric and Gas with tax considerations against selling. Growth stocks like Brunswick and Corn Products are recommended for gradual gains, while Servel is a cautious speculation to hold but trim on rallies.
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Curtiss- Wright
Curtiss-Wright
Southern New England Telephone
OTC
Public Service Electric and Gas
R.C. A
Spear
General Features Corp
Brunswick
NYSE
First Charter Financial
Fairmont Foods
Montana Power
Servel
Investor letters reflect inflation worries and stock advice
A reader describes being a white collar worker and school teacher with moderate pay. They recall advice to buy good growth stocks as partial protection against inflation and note ongoing market observation.
Drink Celebrations End With Court Fine in Derby
Gordon F. Goldsmith 46 admitted being drunk and incapable but claimed a good reason. He said he celebrated the American astronaut achievement in space. Court Chairman Richard Grims praised the odd excuse and fined Goldsmith $1.40.
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Derby
England
UPI
Gordon F. Goldsmith
Goldsmith
Richard Grims
Dead pine stumps yield pine oil, chemists find
In Birmingham scientists report that pine oil can be extracted from dead pine stump material rather than from living trees, revealing a new source for the volatile substance used in various products.
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Birmingham
River crests forecast for several Indiana rivers
Weather Bureau forecast lists flood crests for multiple rivers and towns across Indiana. White River crests near 16 to 30 feet at Indianapolis Morris Street and nearby areas with times and dates through Friday, plus crests for East Fork Seymour, Wabash at Logansport, and others from Tuesday to Sunday.
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Indianapolis
Weather Bureau
White River
West Fork
Anderson
Noblesville
Morris St
Spencer
Elliston
Edwardsport
Petersburg
East Fork Seymour
Bedford
Shoals
Wabash River
Logansport
Lafayette
Covington
Montezuma
Clinton
Terre Haute
Vincennes
Russian plumber hails Shepard Redstone flight
A Moscow plumber named Samson Leonichev phoned UPI to praise Cmdr Alan B. Shepard and the Redstone rocket mission. He sent a telegram to Henry Shapiro expressing belief in the good intentions of American science and engineering and congratulating the American people and government.
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Moscow
UPI
Samson Leonichev
Alan B. Shepard
Samson
United Press International
Henry Shapiro
Shapiro
Mexico City Rail Purchases Approved for 60 Million Credit
The National Railway Co. reports securing 60 million dollars in credits from the United States to buy 8 club cars 14 Pullman cars and 100 first class coaches for its fleet.
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Mexico City
The
National Railway Co
United States
Fight Or Flee In A Crisis A Study Of Don C S Courage
Don C a 34 year old auto salesman becomes a chronic drinker after repeated flight from problems. The psychologist Dr Crane urges readers to act boldly, finish tasks, and confront fear rather than flee, noting how avoidance habits shape adult behavior and mental health.
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Don C
Dr. Crane
Don
Folklore and language oddities by William Wad
A witty collection of language curiosities and quotes on woodchuck phrases Gobbledygook origin from Maury Maverick Sr. and jokes about adjectives prepositions and wording. Includes the quip about dying young who is wise before his time.
Teenagers coin AOK from spaceflight slang in local news
A high school boy answers a question about the Anderson High School Band Variety Show with A-OK, a slang expression popularized by Cmdr. Alan Shepard Jr. during his Cape Canaveral space report last Friday.
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Cape Canaveral
Anderson High
AHS
Tax grants to Indiana cited in 15 states report
The Tax Foundation notes federal grants to state and local units are costly nationwide. Indiana received 130.9 million in grants, with Hoosier taxpayers bearing 175.7 million in estimated tax burden. Each Indiana grant averages about 1.34 dollars per unit.
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TAX Foundation
Indiana
Hoosiers Pay Less Tax Burden Than New Jersey Residents
New Jersey grants total 125.9 million dollars and state tax burden reaches 269.1 million, meaning each federal grant dollar costs about 2.14 dollars in aid while Indiana taxpayers see lighter charges.
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New Jersey
Garden State
Unreturned federal funds and state share of grants
The text explains how some collected dollars are diverted to Washington D. C. as brokerage charges while many states receive more federal grant dollars than their tax payments. It notes 35 states benefit from grants funded by the overall tax base.
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Washington D. C
Scientist Questions Soviet Space Data Gaps
In Minneapolis UPI James Van Allen, discoverer of the Van Allen radiation belts, says it is impossible to tell if the Soviet space program was as careful as the American one. He adds the truth will out and doubts Russians fully avoid deception.
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Minneapolis
Minn
UPI
James van Allen
Earth
University of Iowa
Businessman Li Chin-ting Arrested After Son's Wedding
Li Chin-ting, a 53 year old businessman sought on fraud charges, surfaced to officiate his son's wedding in Taipei Formosa. Detectives waited through the ceremony and arrested him as guests departed.
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Taipei
Formosa
Li Chin-ting
Requesting Personal Advice From Dr Crane In Mellor Ind
To contact Dr Crane for personal advice or his psychological charts, enclose a stamped self addressed envelope and 20 cents to cover typing or printing costs with your letter.
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Dr. Brady
William Brady
el Camino
Beverly Hills
Calif
Physical activity protects against heart disease says doctors
In England, Drs Morris and Crawford find exercise lowers risk and severity of coronary disease. Active workers have fewer cases, later onset, and milder forms than sedentary professionals. Gradual, supervised activity is key to recovery and long term heart health.
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England
Morris and
Crawford
Leas
Digitalis
First American Shipwrights and Maine Colony Legacy
The Maine Popham colony on the Kennebec River reportedly launched America’s first ship in 1607, a thirty ton pinnace to return home. Adrian Block later built the first decked vessel seven years on. Coastal settlements relied on ships for food, transport, and safety from attacks.
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Maine
America
Kennebbec River
Popham
Virginia
Atlantic
Adrian Block
New Amsterdam
Atlantic Coast
First Shipyard in America Ties to Great Lakes Vessel
A historical note links Rene Robert Cavalier with building the Griffin the first ship to sail the Great Lakes. The question asks for the town that hosted America's first shipyard, a detail implied by the era of early vessel construction along Lake Ontario and Champlain era exploration.
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Champlain
Paul Knutson
Minnesota
Rene Robert Cavalier
Griffin
New York
Cavalier
la Salle
Lake Ontario
America
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