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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1960
Page
8
A Chilean quake generated tidal waves that slammed Hawaii causing at least 81 deaths with 27 missing and 57 injured. Reports warn death tolls could rise to 50 or more in Hilo and suggest heavy damage across islands, Japan, Australia, and the U.S. West Coast.
Wartime style dispatches describe Eisenhower planning a 30 minute talk as Security Council meets. Relief efforts surge in Japan after 16 foot waves and storms flood thousands, with 1500 homes washed away and 16 000 flooded. The White House coordinates talks with Churchill Khrushchev and allies while Chile hemmed by disaster mobilizes airlift and medical aid.
A new earthquake rattled Concepcion at 12 05 p m local time as Chile battles a disaster that has left 385 dead or missing, over 1000 injured, and prompted military control in Valdivia. Relief efforts begin across the stricken south and central regions amid reports of widespread devastation and additional tremors.
Workmen began installation of sanctuary furniture in the Park Place Church of God Auburn Kentucky seating about 950. John Graff and Sons of Auburn construct walnut pews with white panel ends for the Eastside congregation final service and open house programs announced for Sindaw at Jaycee plan to attract teen drivers for a driving event at 1030 West Tth Street.
The famed Old 999 steam locomotive, a beloved symbol since the turn of the century, is set to depart Detroit toward Louisville for a national exposition. It will be displayed at the Guide Lamp area and Anderson Yards before a noon resumption of its trip to Louisville for the event.
Elwood J H Tip Price was reelected as Pipe Creek Township Republican chairman by committeemen at the Elwood Library meeting. A vice chairman secretary and treasurer will be named next meeting. Attendees included R Roberts Anderson county chairman and Mae Hollingsworth county vice chair.
A Delta Convair 680 jetliner crashed during a training hop near Atlanta after a partial power takeoff. All four aboard died including pilots James H. Longino and W. F. Williams. The crash occurred at Atlanta's municipal airport as the plane veered, cartwheeled, and exploded. cause not immediately known. The crew consisted of captain W. F. Williams and captains H. L. Laube and James H. Longino, plus First Officer Bryan E. Jimes.
Fifteen cows owned by Tom Fieldson roam the rough at a Gainsborough course and have eaten at least 200 golf balls over the weekend. Club officials report the animals linger in play, while pro Arthur Barnes notes attempts to boobytrap balls with mustard and pepper failed.
The Salvation Army plans a new corps building and youth center in Lima to mirror the proposed Anderson Citadel. Construction at 17th and Meridian Streets targets 1942 with an estimated cost of 200 dollars.
Newborns arrive at St John’s and Ball Memorial hospitals. Names include Paul and spouse Mitchell Rt. 13 Anderson a girl. William and spouse Frampton 2406 Fletcher St a boy. Richard and Mills 2207 W. 28th St a girl. Robert and Gray 1615 E. 37th St a boy. Stanley and Reel Rt. 1 Anderson a boy. Danny Schuyler 3903 Lee St a boy. Thomas Isbell 2415 Cedar St a boy. Ben Schaefer 317 S. Main St a girl. Ray Cherry 323 E. Cross St a girl. James Collins 1207 E. 37th St a girl. Henry Hassaway Ball Memorial Muncie 2 girls. Maternal grandmother Mrs. Mable Stinson 04 W. 2nd St.
Over 2,000 visitors toured the new $450,000 remodeling at Anderson High School on Sunday. They viewed remodeled classrooms hallways auditorium and entranceways with exhibits by departments. Refreshments were served by home economics. School board members meet tonight to consider a $45,000 appropriation to remodel Longfellow School Auditorium into a gymnasium and multipurpose room with a 7:30 p.m. public hearing in the Administration Building.
U.S. Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge told the U.N. Security Council that 12 Soviet spies were unmasked in the United States since Stalin's death and that 360 spies had been captured in the free world. He proposed negotiating an open skies treaty with the Soviet Union to end the need for U-2 flights. Argentina, Ecuador, Ceylon, and Tunisia urged new peace talks on disarmament and nuclear test suspensions, to be considered after Gromyko's condemnation proposal.
Police pursue three Anderson youths jailed after a robbery at Cross Sporting Goods. Edward Deuilienne, James Buchanan Jr., and Darrell Benson, all teens, confess to thefts and related crimes, with ongoing questions about a service-station robbery and car thefts tied to a broader string of juvenile offenses.
The School of Theology holds baccalaureate and commencement events with speakers Rev. Denezi Lovely and Rev. Adan W. Miller. Services planned for June 5 and June 12 at Anderson College and Park Place Church of God in Middletown and Dayton, Ohio.
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