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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1966
Page
4
A 500-strong armed posse hunted in rain soaked mountains for 17 year old Peggy Ann Brodnick and a kidnapper described as the mysterious masked mountain man. State police issued a 13 state alert and suspended the search at dusk, to resume at 7 am Friday focused south of Shade Gap.
In Washington Senate critics of CIA secrecy won an opening victory as Senator Eugene J. McCarthy proposed allowing three lawmakers to sit on the congressional body overseeing CIA activities. Republican opponent Senator Rourke B. Hickenlooper sought to defeat it, but the Foreign Relations Committee rejected his motion 11 to 6. The group aims to grant formal Senate sanction to a nine member panel to monitor CIA operations and budget, reportedly around 500 million dollars annually hidden in various defense requests.
Rain that began in Indiana Wednesday is forecast to persist at least until Saturday with rain in the south Friday moving northward and light showers ending by Saturday. Highs will be in the 40s north and 50s south with lows in the 30s to 40s, and several cities report over an inch of rain earlier in the period.
The district expands salary scales for teachers and principals, detailing starting salaries, master's degree premiums, and 30-hour additions, with notable pay rises tied to experience. The article notes ongoing reviews by the Board and references a separate crime story about a kidnapping at the same time.
A Madison County Superior Court jury awarded Mrs Mildred A Cowgill 2000 damages for injuries suffered Nov 8 1962 when her hand was caught in a glass door at Kirkmans Jewelry Store. She sought 7807 17 for fractures and lacerations requiring two operations.
The forecast calls for cloudy and cool conditions with showers today. Highs in the 60s, lows around the upper 30s to 40s, and a cooler observance of yesterday's 65. Sunrise is 5 34 a.m. tomorrow and sunset today is 7 50 p.m.
In Saigon a unit of the 4th Battalion 23rd Infantry recovered three brassieres from Viet Cong tunnel supplies. Lt. Col. Michael Barszcz said the items were sent to division intelligence and returned with orders to solve the issue locally.
In Indianapolis AP Madame Marie Baniszewski, 1 year old Sylvia Vikens murdered after torture, testifies she saw her mother Gertrude Baniszewski and others beat burn and abuse the girl. Marie retracts several sworn statements, crying God help me and saying she is mistaken about prior testimony.
Boy Scouts of Big Killbuck District gather tonight and tomorrow at Ryans Lake for the Breakthrough Camporee. Wilbur DuBois says strong turnout is expected despite unseasonable weather as chairs coordinate skills, fitness, canoe racing, camp fire and judging with a special improvisation award and normal awards for skills and fitness.
Tokyo dispatch reports China saying five U S fighter planes intruded over the China mainland near the North Vietnamese border and shot down a Chinese plane with guided missiles. A Chinese spokesman called it an act of war provocation. The Pentagon in Washington said it was checking the report. The incident could be the first Chinese aircraft shot down by the Americans in air combat near the border during the Vietnam war.
UPI reports rising risk of air war in Southeast Asia as China claims a U S jet downed a Chinese plane and officials warn North Viet Nam may see bombing of its jet airfields near Hanoi. Officials say USA would use strongest tactics if MIG attacks continue.
Anderson City Council debated a remonstrance against rezoning for a meat firm proposing industrial use in the South Park Addition. Residents cited traffic and safety concerns while supporters argued the business would raise area values. An ordinance set speed limits on Layton Road, Dickey Road, Range Line Road, and Cross Street with several segments reduced to 30 or 4 miles per hour.
The House Armed Services Committee pressed Defense Secretary Robert McNamara, accusing him of overruling military leaders while pushing a shift from manned bombers to missiles. Rep. F Edward Hebert and Chairman L Mendell Rivers led the session, with Rep. Lucine Nedzi defending McNamara. Rivers argued for immediate manned bomber development into the 1970s.
Walter Tuohy 65 chief executive officer of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad died Thursday night just after stockholders approved C&O Merger with Norfolk and Western Railway. He suffered his fourth heart attack about 11 am while working on his speech for the stockholders and was rushed to Saint Vincent's Charity Hospital where another C&O officer read his speech to stockholders.
Outstanding performers in Anderson's Junior Achievement program in 1966 were honored at the Futures Unlimited Banquet at Anderson College. About 400 attendees applauded as top JA members received college scholarships trophies plaques and pins. Kenneth L. Lewis urged expansion as the eighth year of the program begins. Individual awards went to Alma Seal Steve Prichard Robert Cahoon and Don Tatbert. company of the year to JASMMAH sponsored by Sears Roebuck. JA Sparks honored as Guide Lamp plaque. Alma Seal named President of the Year. other officers named from CONDAGO GO PRESSCO and DELRAY with Kathy Stokes competing in a national contest in Omaha.
Dr Harold Gallagher, director of elementary curriculum for the Anderson Schools, will become assistant superintendent of elementary administration effective July 1, 1966, succeeding retiring Russell Davis. Gallagher began teaching at Franklin School in 1937, served in the Army from 1948 to 1951, and later held principal roles at Shadeland Seventh Street Longfellow and Meash Turntalage 6 Collins.
The Anderson Chamber of Commerce will start its annual membership campaign on Tuesday May 17 with a breakfast at 8:00 a.m. at the Anderson Country Club. Howard Webb, chamber president, announced the event and the subsequent luncheon report meeting at 12:15 p.m. to recognize members who recruit at least one new prospect. Awards will be given for multiple memberships. The chamber, founded in 1914, currently has about 1,300 members.
St Johns Hospital showcased departmental displays arranged by staff in Madonna Hall for public viewing judged last night by a three man panel including John Barber Dr Warren Polheraus and Dr H. The displays cover all phases of hospital operation and activities and will be open again from 1 to 9 pm this evening inviting those interested in hospital careers to view.
New arrivals at St Johns Hospital include a boy for Mr and Mrs William Mitch em at 1823 Cedar St a girl for Mr and Mrs Michael Martin at 59 Davis Dr a boy for Mr and Mrs Fred Newman at 2427 W 22nd St. At Community Hospital a girl for Mr and Mrs Wayne Setchell 1903 Norwood Way a boy for Mr and Mrs Jimmy Adkins Middletown and a boy for Mr and Mrs David Wilson 712 Valley Dr
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