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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1969

Page

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Three-Time Jail Breaker Shot and Seized by FBI

In Dover Ohio FBI agents shot and captured Richard Ruin a 24 year old Akron man and three time jail breaker during a high speed chase on Ohio Route 8 He was wounded in the left hand and handed to agents for arraignment on unlawful flight to avoid prosecution for burglary He is a suspect in a $5200 Robbery of a Fort Wayne Indiana bank and faced charges in Cleveland Ohio The incident involved a gunbattle and pursuit with local deputies aiding the chase

Dover Ohio UPI Richard Ruin FBI H. Chase Ruin Akron Union Hospital Cleveland Burgary Ruip Fort Wayne Ind Ohio 8 French Foreign Legion Paul Godard All Ruip Jeyed Atom Black Legion Hein

Canton inmate escapes jail by spooning out bricks

Canton authorities report a inmate built a makeshift exit using a spoon to dig through a brick wall of a jail slated as unsafe by the state fire marshal. This marks his third jailbreak of the year, and he fled after the breach.

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Executed For Piracy In Bahamas Clash With Colonial Justice

A Bahamas prison executed two American pirates in Foxhill Prison after appeals were denied by the governor and Britain’s privy council. Alvis Table Jr. and Billy W. Lees were hanged for the murder of boat captain Angus Boatwright. Lees was the killer, Table’s wife Barbara was with them. Witnesses included prison officials and the chaplain, with no last words reported.

Nassau Bahamas UPI Elbow Cay Foxhill Alvis Table Jr Torrance Calif Bridgetown N.J Billy W. Lees Byron Pinder Robert Stapleton Privy Council of Britain Cuba Sir Robert Woodes Rigers Table Barbara Key West Fla United States Boatwright Lees Pittsburgh

FCC Chief Declares Stance on Censorship and Broadcasting

The FCC chief vowed against government censorship of TV and radio, saying he would use office powers to improve broadcasting. In other news, Clair R. McCullough of Steinman Stations, Lancaster. W. D. Rogers of KDUB-TV, Lubbock. James D. Russell of KKTV, Colorado Springs. Merian, Mississippi. and Robert F. Wright of WIOK-T were elected to the NAB television board of directors on Tuesday.

Page Oni Hee Eeey NAB Television Board of Directors Clair R. McCullough Steinman Lancaster W. D. Rogers Kdub-Tv Lubbock Tex James D. Russell KKTV Colorado Springs Colo Meriaian Miss

City considers new light plant post with no extra staff

A proposed Anderson City light plant salary of 10000 annual would be paid from utility funds and not require new personnel. The change separates manufacturing from distribution operations and increases one manager's responsibility. The council also approved a $10620.73 claim.

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Press Censorship Controversy At Kennedy Conference

Fragmentary notes indicate press representatives voiced views during a conference with Kennedy. The incomplete text suggests debate over press censorship and media access in relation to the president’s agenda. Additional context from page one implies broader public interest in freedom of reporting during the administration.

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Flood Waters Swamp Indiana Creeks and Rivers

Heavy rains flood creeks feeding the Ohio as Wabash water rises in Lafayette and spread downstream. Hazleton faces crest near 15 feet by Monday, risking evacuation. other towns brace for flood stages Wednesday and Thursday. Vincennes reports 11.41 inches of rain, a Wabash levee breach floods scrap land but no homes. About 50 families flee Prospect Park Spencer. six cut off by Hacker's Creek bridges. Rural roads wash out and crop planting delayed across flooded farmland.

Ohio Wabash Lafayette White’s West Fork Hazleton Anderson Noblesville Elliston Newberry Edwardsport Petersburg Vincennes Prospect Park Spencer White Pennsylvania Railroad Indianapolis Bur Monroe County White River Columbus

McKnight Warns Against Newspaper Censorship Measures

McKnight says world events do not justify creating censorship machinery in newspapers and that no extra self restraint is needed from editors. He notes only a national emergency declaration could warrant such machinery and presses for continued schooling aid, while a clash looms over a substitute bill backed by Rep Zelenko and Cardinal Spellman.

McKnight Kennedy Salinger Herbert Zelenko D-N.y Cardinal Francis Spellman New York Zelenko Enhantimitas

Auxiliary Police Group Social Meets at Club House

Anderson Auxiliary Police and families held a social meeting Tuesday evening at the Auxiliary Police Club House on Towsey Street. About the members and guests attended. Awards were given to Brenda Glass Betty Jackson Norma DeWitt Elzora Brown Louise Warrum John Wood Grace Estell Flora De Witt Hubert DeWitt Jr. Leonard Moore Jacquelyn Glass Corine Berenfield Janet Warrum Roger Taylor and Mark Harvey. On May 16 the group will visit the Geeting Lumber Company.

Anderson Auxiary Police Auxiliary Police Club Towsey St Brenda Glass Betty ‘Jackson Norma DeWitt Elzora Brown Louise Warrum John Wood Grace Estell Flora DeWitt Hubert DeWitt Jr Leonard ‘Moore Jacquelyn Glass Corine Jl Berenfield Janet Warrum Roger Taylor Mark Harvey Will vi

Kennedy plan aid loan program faces scrutiny in debate

A congressional debate centers on a proposed 500 million loan aid program for schools and private entities with a lending cap, interest ceilings, and heavy executive discretion. Critics warn it could shield errors, while supporters cite needed resources for classrooms and public schools. The discussion dials into press freedom, secrecy, and Cuban events. The plan's fate rests with a House Senate conference to hammer out a compromise.

Ee Oe Peter Frelinghuysen Jr R-N.j Turner Catledge New York Times Kennedy ASNE Lee Hills Detroit Press- Free Press Miami Herald Mark Ferrer Busi Constitutess Scripps-Howitson Tennant Bryan Iner Richmond Times-Dispatch ANPA Irwin Maier Milwaukee Journal Benjamin M McKelway Washingtond Kenton Evening -Star Nedy Associated Press Frank H Bartholomew United Press International Theodore C. Sorensen Page One House House- Senate Senate John F. Williams Williams South Central America Francis Case N. J

Ernest Cunningham Obituary Services Held in Anderson

Ernest Cunningham obituary notes services at Brown and Butz Funeral Home with Rev Gordon Goodman of Wesleyan Methodist Church and Rev Melvin R Phillips of First Baptist Church. Burial planned at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends welcomed at the funeral home.

Brown and Butz Gordon Goodman Wesleyan Methodist Church Melvin R. ‘Phillips First Baptist Church Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery Dea Punnay Winney—A Noble Street Methodist Church E St Ickies Wallace W. Devo Pastir David E. Dempsey Indiana Baker ‘Brothers Funeral Home LeTs Wlass iMary Natoryn Sewes Howard Owens Gary Simon Walters East Richard Schies George Schies Park Forest Til James Schies East Gary Thecla Schies Anderson Kathryn Schies Pflughoeft Funeral E. 7Th St Hobart ROBERT _YELTON Robert W.yelton Yelton Typewriters, Inc Euclid Dr Harold E. Rozelle E. F. Lorenz Christ Lutheran Church Yelton East Maplewood Christ Lutheran Church Building Fund Lions Club Benevolence Fund VIS Lois Evalow Ju.jones Earl Hamblen Indianapolis Markleville Samuel A Costs Mosley Mt.Pleasant Cemetery Russell Service Maud Boyd Maud E. Boyd of the Nazarene John C. Wine Mechanicsburg Baker Brothers Funeral Home Richard Barber Richard EB. Barber Columbus Ave Baker’ Brothers Wallace W- Deyo Noble S Street Methodist Anderson Memorial Park U.S Helsinki Finland U.S. Commerce Department Grant C. Olsson Bertha Hunter Perkinsville Bertha Fisher Hunter Moore and Kirk Funeral Home N. College Ave Howard Lindley Perkinsville Methodist Church Shell Fishers Station Hamilton County Union Chapel

Elwood Court Session Held

Elwood City Court fined and heard multiple cases including speeding and negligent driving. Several defendants faced fines or continued actions. Notables include Ernest R. Cunningham and Florence Poore with services and burial plans noted for local figures. Court proceedings and funeral details dominate this condensed report.

NATO plans bolster for Berlin crisis response

The United States and allies agreed emergency plans must be bolstered to handle a Berlin crisis. Halvard Lange urged the big four to review counter-measures against a Soviet move. NATO backed Rusk's warning that unilateral action in Berlin would be resisted, as Moscow accused the West of warlike intent and East Berlin framed Kennedy’s policy as dangerous. Khrushchev’s offer of separate negotiations was rejected by the four Western powers.

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