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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1964
Page
1
Seven candidates seek the Republican nomination for governor at the state convention on June 9, with three U S Senate hopefuls and 21 others running for lesser offices. The meeting with Madison County's 58 delegates is set for next Sunday at 1 p.m. per County Chairman Myron Seybert.
Indiana Supreme Court unanimously disbarred former Lake County Prosecutor Metro Holovachka for life for violating his oath on four charges. He is imprisoned on a federal income tax evasion conviction. The court described his illicit conduct as depraved with bank funds tied to gambling and vice, calling the evidence clear. Justice Amos Jackson wrote a separate opinion. Page 2 continues.
The Anderson Chamber of Commerce release shows 1963 gains over 1962 across multiple sectors. Employment for 32 industrial firms rose to 25,806 with 949 more in 1963. weekly unemployment claims fell from 594 to 546. New claims dropped to 5,426 from 5,856. Utilities show more electric meters and higher water and gas usage. water consumption fell slightly. Gas, telephone, and construction activity all rose, with new car sales up about 400 units. Page 2 continues.
Washington AP report notes Senator Barry Goldwater and Gov Nelson Rockefeller compete in two primaries with Oregon ballots and Nebraska entries. Write in votes occur in West Virginia where none are counted. Rockefeller campaigns in Oregon while Goldwater trims Nebraska, with turnout expected light.
A mostly cloudy mild period continues through Tuesday night with occasional light rain. Temperatures reach the 70s today with a low near 50 tonight. Yesterday's high was 70 and low 57. sunset is 7 48 p.m. and sunrise tomorrow 5 35 a.m.
In Glasgow AP reports 24 girls hospitalized and more than 200 treated for shock as police and ambulance crews struggled to control screaming teens. About 1,500 fans surged toward a cinema while Beatles appearances drew huge crowds before the group left the city aboard a jet back to London.
Honorable Robin Haydon First Secretary of the British Mission will address an AC function Thursday evening. Theme titled Problems Facing the United Nations. Event appears under Anderson Chapter of the American. Please turn to page 2, column 1.
Sunday’s crash tally shows the worst injury to James Lee Puterbaugh 26 of 1117 W First St who rolled his car on Ind 9 near Linwood Rd. He suffered severe head cuts and abrasions and was listed in good condition at Community Hospital. A separate collision at Main St and W 11th St injured Jim and Martha Wooten ages 22 and 18. Andrew Short 29 of 1819 Nichol Ave was cited for driving the wrong way. The county sheriff noted the Sunday accident followed an off road overcorrection by Puterbaugh.
An Air Force C119 crashed in a field near Seale Alabama en route to Fryar Field drop zone. The craft with four crew and 43 student paratroopers from Ft Benning burned after engine failure. Two died and 11 injured five during rescue. Names withheld pending relatives notification. crew from Ellington AFB Houston.
A U S military transport jet carrying 83 servicemen hit a 50 foot tower and a taxi cab during a rainstorm at Clark Air Base Philippines, killing 75. Officials said 74 aboard plus one taxi passenger died, with seven of nine survivors in critical condition.
INDIANAPOLIS UPI The biennial party reorganization moves forward with little change to the status quo Lt Gov Richard Ristine remains the man to beat in the seven way GOP gubernatorial race District officials vote Tuesday and state committee re organization starts Ristine backers celebrated Ted Sendak winning reelection in Lake Countys 1st district The 1st and 11th districts are single county and play a major role in the race H Brown retained Marion County chairmanship and influence over the 11th district Gates said he has no opposition for reelection Stewart seeks reelection as 9th district chairman and is favored for both district and state chairmanships A move toward page 2 column 6.
Principal David L Rankin announced the Highland High School 1964 class of 119 graduates. Commencement crafts at 8 p m May 21 in the gym and baccalaureate at 3 p m May 17. Speakers include Dr Lewis Gishler and Reverend Lou is Kineman.
Labor Secretary Wirtz opened an investigation into possible improper use of union funds for James R. Hoffa's legal expenses. The inquiry, begun at the request of Teamsters members, will determine if misuse occurred and results will be made public. The law allows union members to sue to recover misused funds or property.
Traffic chief Roy Smith warns downtown drivers to feed meters to avoid fines. Overtime parkers will be clamped down with courtesy tickets costing 25 cents, or $1 for large economy meters. Other meters require a dime or nickel to keep the red flag down and avoid penalties.
Federal court barred railroad firemen from striking over an arbitration award that cut thousands of jobs. Judge Alexander Holtzoff ordered workers to report for duty or face penalties.
A widow rushed into a burning trailer in Centerville to save Shan Lanette Cooper, a year-old girl, after babysitting siblings. She carried the child to safety as the trailer erupted in flames.
A U S Navy patrol bomber carrying ten crew members from the Jacksonville Naval Air Station is reported missing during an operational flight over the Mediterranean. The Navy said communications were lost with the aircraft.
Birth notices list new babies born at St John’s Hospital and Community Hospital to multiple families. Names include Turney, Rogers, Rode man, Alexandria, Klausens, Heal, Cooper, Nutt, Miller, Darnell, Stookey, Alcorn, Heavilyn, Himes, and New skirk with genders noted as girls or boys and street addresses.
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