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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1961
Page
7
The Civil Aeronautics Board suggested raising the free baggage limit for women beyond 40 pounds, but 14 airlines, both large and small, opposed the move. They argued it discriminates against men, would not free up space due to more passengers, and could reduce revenue while most passengers carry under 40 pounds.
Shirley Civic Improvement sponsors a two day Shirley Hobby and Art Show with events on Saturday and Sunday May 20 and 21. About 25 entries include paintings china collections model airplanes antiques violets jewelry coins stamps dolls glassware flowers and more.
Testimony links GE vice president Arthur Vinson to secret meetings with competitors on price fixing as part of a broader anti trust probe. Roby and McMullen faced sanctions in related cases while other witnesses describe executives’ involvement and a training program.
General Motors dealers sold 84 752 passenger cars in the first ten days of May, up from 84 226 in the same period last year, but below 91 070 in 1956. A separate note reports a domestic incident where a woman admitted plotting to kill a man, claiming motive tied to GM Sales figures and personal confrontation in Van Nuys.
A historical item notes Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin as the largest inland fresh water body. It mentions heavy elephant leather and contrasts cable hides tanned in weeks within state boundaries. Size references include 24 miles long and 12 miles wide.
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