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Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1961

Page

2

Mansfield Deplores Alabama Riot

Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield urged Americans to hang their heads in shame over Alabama race riots and backed Kennedy administration steps to restore order. He supported sending U S marshals but opposed outside actors, as Alabama leaders asked Kennedy to withdraw federal authorities and rely on state efforts to maintain order.

Washington Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy Alabama Free World Wayne Morse D-Ore Mansfield Herman Talmadge D-Ga Freedom Riders Montgomery Talmadge United States Washington, D.C Prescott Bush Rconn

Fire destroys Jackson Roofing Co.

Firefighters battled flames for over two hours at the Jackson Roofing Co in New Castle Indiana. Owner Joe Jackson estimated damages between 20 000 and 30 000 with insurance covering only 500.

New Castle Ind Jackson Roofing Co Joe Jackson

Timber from private Spokane forests drives domestic supply

Privately owned forests around Spokane provide up to 90 percent of the timber processed for domestic use, underscoring the pivotal role of private land in local wood production.

Spokane

Morgano Bribery Case Goes Before Newton County Jury

Tommy Morgano faces a Newton County Circuit Court jury after his second trial began for allegedly offering deputy Harold Rayder 100000 dollars to facilitate a gambling and prostitution operation in 1959. The first trial ended with a hung jury on August 30.

Kentland Ind UPI Tommy Morgano Newton County Morgano Porter County Harold Rayder

Murchison brothers win proxy fight for Alleghany control

The insurgent Murchison brothers claimed a decisive proxy victory in the Alleghany Corp. battle, with counts ranging from three quarters of a million to a million votes. Official results due Tuesday in Baltimore. John and Clint Murchison plan to convene their slate in New York Wednesday to elect new officers and pursue control, while Allan Kirby could remain a major holder on the reorganized board.

New York Murchison Brothers Gramt Alleghany Corp Baltimore Dallas Tex John D. Murchison Allan P. Kirby Alleghany Murchison Kirby Woolworth John Clint W. Murchison Sr Reorganized Neutral Corporation Trust Co New York Central Railroad and Investors Diversified Services Clint W. Jr Murchison Brothers, A IDS

Richards Named AL All Star Manager by Cronin

Paul Richards of the Baltimore Orioles was named American League All Star team manager by President Joe Cronin. Richards, AP AL manager of the year in 1960, becomes the third case since 1933 where the pennant winner’s manager is not automatic due to Casey Stengel’s retirement from the Yankees.

Boston Paul Richards Baltimore Orioles Joe Cronin Richards Associated Press Casey Stengel New York Yankees Stengel

Travel Habits Show Auto Use Dominates In 35 Cities

Surveys in 35 American cities find 74.7 percent travel by automobile and 25.9 percent depend on public transit.

Washington

Vatican City Palace Said to Be World’s Largest

The Vatican, located in Vatican City, reportedly contains more than 4,000 rooms and is described as the largest palace ever built.

Vatican City Vatican

Ten Lobbyists Fail To File 1961 Expense Reports

INDIANAPOLIS AP Ten lobbyists named for failing to file lobbying expense reports from the 1961 General Assembly were sent to Marion County Prosecutor Phillip L Bayt by Secretary of State Charles C Hendricks and forwarded by Gen Edwin K Steers who urged grand jury review. State law imposes fines from 200 to 1000 dollars and up to one year’s imprisonment. Names include six Indiana Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs representatives Lucy Williams Mable Augusta Laura Hubble Ossie Spraggins Fannie Bineford Lena Harris and others Joseph N Fritsch Robert W Walton Marilyn Ruth Horsley Gene Coats.

Indianapolis Marion County Phillip L. Bayt Edwin K. Steers Charles C. Hendricks Steers Bayt Francis E. Thomason Indiana State Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs Lucille Williams Muncie Mable Augusta Laura Hubble Ossie Spraggins Gary Fanney Bineford Gary Lena Harris Joseph N. Fritsch Robert W. Walton Indiana Association of Plumbing Contractors Marilyn Ruth Horsley Herself Gene Coats Tyler, Davis & Rice

Friendly Circle Meets At School in Summitville

The Friendly Circle gathered at Duck Creek Boone School with hostesses Mrs. Marguerite Hamilton and Mrs. Rowena Latter. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stephenson and others. a carry in supper followed by social time. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Ida Silvey on June 19.

Summitville Duckcreek-Boone School Marguerite Hamilton Rowena Latter Earl Stephenson Floyd Hamilton John Latter Russell Pattison Ray Merrill Sharon Beverly Ralph Broyles Ralph Jay Broyles Ralph Broyles Loyal War Mother's Club Omer Dickerson Opal Elsworth Blanch Owens Verda Moore Iva Haelbaker Monument Fund Mesdames Nellie Bates Julia McCune Elsie Overshiner Grace Shores Muriel Shock Pearl Latchaw Faye Cunningham Ida Silvey Gertrude DuPony Vada Weaver Iva Hazelbaker Opel Elsworth Dorothy Maynard Goldie Tutorow

Indiana appoints Riley to lead small loans division

Gov. Matthew E Welsh named Joseph V. Riley of Vincennes chief deputy treasurer for Knox County to supervise the division of small loans and consumer credit in the State Department of Financial Institutions.

State Post Indianapolis Matthew E.welsh Joseph V. Riley Vincennes Knox County State Department of Financial Institutions

Rossville Names Koontz New Net Coach

Frankfort Indiana AP March Koontz former New Castle and Indiana University athlete signed a one year contract Monday as basketball coach at Rossville High School. Koontz led Carmel and Wilkinson high schools to an 81 percent victory record and was chosen from 60 applicants. He succeeds Phil Buck at Frankfort High School.

Frankfort Ind Marshall Koontz New Castle Indiana University Rossville High School Koontz Carmel Wilkinson Phil Buck Frankort

Forest timber ownership in the United States

About 57 percent or roughly 914 million board feet of saw timber in the United States is privately owned according to Forest Owner data.

Washington U.S

Rocket Center lab marks sixth anniversary with blast injuries

The Navy center at a 425 acre facility near Pinto West Virginia renamed Rocket Center after its sixth anniversary of operation in cooperation with Hercules Powder. Over 8 200 visitors toured the campus as workers built and tested rockets including Little John Honest John Deacon X248 Polaris components and Scout Javelin stages. A blast shattered windows nine miles away in Cumberland Maryland wounding six workers, with four detained for treatment and two released. victims named Haws Fore Vizza Emerick Farrell and Henderson.

ABL Pinto W. Va Rocket Center Navy Hercules Powder Co Little John Honest John Deacon Vanguard III Tiros Transit Pioneer Scout Maryland North Fork Potomac River Cumberland

Justices Order Continued From Page One in Du Pont GM Case

The Supreme Court ruled for continued proceedings in the Du Pont GM antitrust case. It directs the district court to require a plan for disposing of Du Pont's GM stock within 60 days and to implement it within 10 years. Tax implications of the forced sale may reach $1 billion for Du Pont stockholders.

Ford H. Greenewalt du Pont Congress Greenewalt House Senate J. Arthur Younger Calif Wilbur D. Mills D-Ark Ways and Means Committee General Motors Detroit Supreme Court Walter J. la Bay U.S. District Court Chicago la Bay DuPont Earl Warren Hugo L. Black William C. Douglas District Court High Court Felix Frankfurter Charles E. Whittaker Potter Stewart

Violence Flares As Freedom Riders Reach Alabama

In Anniston and across Alabama a wave of violence erupts as federal marshals and state authorities clash with mobs. Four white men from Anniston are jailed on charges tied to a bus attack on the first freedom ride into Alabama, while a race confrontation leads to martial law, National Guardsmen, and tear gas as crowds clash near a downtown Negro church and the King speech.

Anniston Ala FBI Freedom Riders Alabama Robert D. Couch Jerry Eason Frank B. Johnson Dal‘ford L. Roberts Patterson Martin Luther King Nashville, Tenn King Ku Klux Klan National States Rights Party U. S Nedy Post Office Washington U.S

Visiting bishops lead 118th North Indiana Conference session

Bishops Eugene M. Frank of Missouri and Kenneth W. Copeland of Nebraska will address the 118th annual North Indiana Conference of the Methodist Church in Muncie May 24 to 28. About 700 delegates are expected from 435 churches with meetings at High Street Methodist and the Muncie Fieldhouse.

Eugene M. Frank Missouri Kenneth W. Copeland Nebraska North Indiana The Methodist Church High Street Methodist Church Muncie Anderson Methodist Charles Mead Lincoln Neb Nebraska Woman's Society of Christian Service Otis Maxfield First Community Church Columbus Ohio Nenien McPherson Grace Methodist Church Dayton

Prisoner tractors deal prompts high level talk

A UPI report notes the Cuban war prisoners case drawing interest from the White House and Congress. Reuther leads a civilian committee seeking 500 tractors for Cuba and a formal prisoner release list, while Capehart accuses the plan of breaking federal law.

Capehart to Receive Distinguished Service Award

Sen Homer E Capehart Republican Indiana was slated to receive a distinguished service award Tuesday from Americans for Constitutional Action ACA a conservative nonprofit formed in 1958 to promote pro constitutional candidates The award will be given by Ben Moreell retired admiral and ACA board chairman and rests on Capeharts Senate voting record over several years.

Washington Homer E. Capehart R-Ind Americans For Constitutional Action Ben Moreell ACA Board of Trustees Capehart Senate ACA Congress of the

Forbes in critical condition after heart attack in Indianapolis

Gilbert Forbes, 57, longtime WFBM radio news reporter since 1937, was in critical condition at Methodist Hospital after a heart attack at his home Sunday in Indianapolis.

Forbes Indianapolis Gilbert Forbes WFBM Methodist Hospital

Civil Defense Volunteers Observe Surprise Training Test

County CD released in the event of actual attack, was given out at the briefing session. After the exercise was completed more than 100 county and zone civil defense volunteers remained to view a film. Sam Stone of Indianapolis, an Indiana Civil Defense Department member, witnessed the surprise test.

Civil Defense Sam Stone Indianapolis Indiana Civil Defense Department

United Nations Command reports partial troop return after Seoul coup

U N Command says some of the 3,000 troops who occupied Seoul last week have returned to their positions while army reshuffles occur without full allied clearance. Censorship tightens as political parties are banned and Voice of America broadcasts are pre checked by Korean officials. Newsrooms face strict limits and reporters must rely on official releases. Coal underlies about a quarter of Kansas.

U.S Carter B. Magruder United Nations Magruder U.N Chang Voice of America Voice Washington VOA Korea

Anderson Obituaries: Helen Barlow and Keller Fite

Two Anderson residents die within days with funeral services scheduled. Helen Barlow, 75, longtime Hammond arrival and Chicago graduate, lived at 725 Alhambra Dr. and was active in cancer society. services Wednesday at Harold E. Rozelle Funeral Home. Keller H. Fite, 60, a retired Emge Packing employee, died in St. John’s Hospital. services Wednesday at Brown and Butz Funeral Home. Burial in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.

Helen Barlow Alhambra Dr Wyatt W. Barlow Anderson Gobel Nursing Home Hammond Barlow University of Chicago First Baptist Church Madison County Cancer Society Progress Club Marguerite Wood Carmel Calif Maribah W F. Marian Ingham Fort Wayne Maurice W. Ingham DeKalb Ill Harold E. Rozelle Melvin R. Phillips Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery

Deaths In Madison And Nearby Counties

Emil Bryer 48 of Middletown died at home of a heart attack and died en route to St John s Hospital. He was born March 22 1913 in Odon son of Willard and Vincie Bryer. He worked at Delco Remy 1055 toolmaker. Formerly of Chesterfield he belonged to Daleville Masonic Lodge and Kennard Brotherhood and Sisterhood. Surviving are two sons James and Russell. four sisters Mrs Autumn Lamb Miss Ann Bryer Mrs Betty Smith and Mrs Gail Hudson. two brothers Jack Norman. Friends visit Ballard and Shirey Funeral Home Middletown. Services Wednesday at 2 p m in the funeral home conducted by Rev Breten Martin. Burial Miller Cemetery near Middletown with Masonic rites.

Middletown Emil Doc) Bryer Rt. 2 St. John’s Hospital Odon Willard and Vincie Herndon Bryer Delco- Remy Department Chesterfield Daleville Russell Jack Norman Autumn Lamb Ann Bryer Anderson Betty Smith Clear Lake Calif Gail Hudson Bradley, Ill Ballard and Shirey Breten Martin Honey Creek Evangelical United Brethren Church Miller Cemetery

Robert Monroe Tinder former golf pro dies at 57 in Wabash

Services for Robert Monroe Tinder age 57 of Wabash and former Anderson Country Club golf pro will be held at 2 p.m. today at Edgingfield Mortuary in Wabash. Burial is planned in Fall Cemetery with friends receiving at the funeral home.

Robert Monroe Tinder Wabash Anderson Country Club Edingfield Mortuary Fall Cemetery

Services for Mrs Mollie E Chambers Announced

Mrs Mollie E Chambers 76 of 116 Alexandria Pike died early Saturday at home. Services set for 10 30 am today at Polhemus and Shirey Funeral Home Daleville with Rev Levi C Latton of People's Church Anderson officiating. Burial in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mollie E. Chambers Alexandria Pike Polhemus and Shirey Daleville Levi C. Latton People’s Church Anderson Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery

Mae Willis Givens 63 funeral set for today

Services for Mae Willis Givens 63 of 1239 E 28th St will be held at 1 30 p m today at Brown and Butz Funeral Home conducted by Rev Levi C Sutton of the People's Church Burial will be in East Maplewood Cemetery leaving no further details on the service or attendees

Mae Willis Givens E. 28Th St Brown and Butz Levi C. Sutton The People’s Church East Maplewood

Funeral services for Lou A. Sanders Middletown

Lou A. Sanders 81 of 675 Locust Street Middletown died Saturday. Services set for 2 30 p m today at Honey Creek Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Rev A F Byrne of Lewisville and Rev Breten Martin with the body in church one hour prior. Home Middletown.

Middletown Lou A. Sanders Locust ‘St Honey Creek

Winchester man Dies From Eldorado Racing Crash

Floyd Els worth Jones 24 of Greenville Ohio formerly Winchester Indiana died Sunday afternoon from injuries in a racing accident at Eldorado Ohio. Services set for 3 p m today at Maynard and Walker Mortuary Winchester with burial at Fountain Park Cemetery. Donna Sue and Beverly Ann Shull twins of John and Linda Shull Mohawk died at birth Monday graveside services held Fortville Gravel Lawn Cemetery.

Winchester Floyd Elsworth Jones Greenville Ohio Ind Eldorado Anderson Jones Methodist Church Vera Michael Orville Keith Nora Lou Bowlus San Luis Obispo Calif Robert Dalton Fortville Gravel Lawn Donna Sue Beverly Ann John Linda Shull Hancock County Memorial Hospital Greenfield George Grace Mohawk Evangelical United Brethren Church Paul C. Cory Jeffrey Allen Deborah Kay Forrrest Shull Irvin Ray Murphy Pendleton

Bond Sale Today for Airport Improvements

Bids are to be received at 11 a.m. today at the office of City Controller Wilson Anderson for the sale of 350000 in general obligation bonds to finance airport improvements. The bonds will not yield more than 4 percent and will be sold to the best offer received.

Wilson Anderson

Platinum supplies sourced from global regions

World supply of platinum metals comes from diverse regions including South Africa, Russia, Canada, Alaska, Colombia and other minor export areas.

New York World South Africa Russia Canada Alaska Columbia

Train Demolishes Auto Near Losantsville

A report states a train demolished a car traveling behind a girls’ auto near Losantsville. The driver said he heard the whistle before impact. Damage to the car was estimated at $3500.

Losantsville Auto

Kozlov Reported Seriously Ill In London Telegraph Story

The Daily Telegraph reported that Soviet First Deputy Premier Frol Kozlov, 53, is seriously ill in London. No confirmation from Moscow was available at the time of the report.

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Alleghany Control Rossville Navy Center Pace Jessie L. Haws John R. Fore Alfred J. Vizza Frostburg Vernon R. Emerick Wellersburg Haws Memorial Hospital Edward G. Farrell Thurston Henderson Justices Order Bulletin-Herald Davis Dairy Farms Leon Adkins General Board of Education Nashville Tenn A. Wesley Pugh Richmond B. Brooks Shake Shake Dr. Pugh Methodist Conference Tions General Assembly Reuther Homer F. Capehart Logan Castro Cuba Eisenhower Miami Havana United Rok Seoul Kansas Keller Fite Keller H Ted) Fite 6Th St Madison County Elwood John P Elizabeth Rhodes Emge Adeline Hanchier Fite Noble Higgins Modoc Elmer Fite H. L. Lanahan First Evangelical United Brethren Church Madison Emil Bryer Robert Tinder Mollie Chambers Mae Givens Lou Sanders Floyd Jones Shull Twins Anderson Newspapers, Inc Sun Man Thur Bulletin Ifri
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