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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1961
Page
4
The Madison County United Cerebral Palsy affiliate awards a $500 yearly college scholarship to a high school senior to study special education. The four year amount depends on maintaining scholastic standards. The group plans another equal scholarship soon.
Observers debate De Gaulle’s strength after the April Algerian putsch suppression. Gen Maurice Challe and Gen Andre Zeller face trial opening Monday, with Salan and Jouhand to be tried in absentia. OAS remains active while most troops stay loyal, forecasting a tense political climate.
A Washington source notes Tower leads Blakley in the Texas Senate runoff with 39.9 percent of votes. Conservatives rally behind Tower with Goldwater support while Blakley shifts right. Liberal Democrats protest with fishing parties as moderates split votes, aiding Blakley in a tight race.
The piece recalls Sen Richard Neuberger’s stance on auto racing and notes Memorial Day marks the 500 mile Indianapolis 500. It cites past fatalities including Pat O’Connor and Bill Vukovich, last year spectators killed by a scaffold collapse, and rule changes for infield spectators. It mentions Jim Rathman’s 1960 victory and speed records.
Indiana state auditor Dorothy Gardner and Highway Commission Chairman David Cohen clash over proposed delegation of signature authority. Gardner argues 60 unbonded staff approving his department’s purchases risks fraud and procedural chaos, saying authentication would burden her office and invite misuse.
Walter Lippmann surveys Indo China history from France collapsing in 1940 to the 1960s Kennedy era. He traces French decline, Viet Minh rise, Dulles massive retaliation policy, nuclear dominance, and shifts in US strategy from 1954 to Kennedy era, warning of limited options without troops.
The piece surveys Carr analysis of Lincolns Gettysburg Address, noting Latin word usage and Anglo-Saxon predominance. It discusses Lincoln versions, bushwhacker term origins, and U S Cold War policy ideas including Laos neutralization and imperial decline post Indo China conflict.
Mrs Gardner says she will limit signature verifications for state highway department purchases to two after a dispute over delegating authority. Cohen plans to reply to a letter but declined further comment on the criticism. The department had previously returned five documents amid claims signatures were forged.
The Sun day Schools study Proverbs on stern self discipline to win against hard circumstance. The focus is temperance, tranquil minds, and how keeping commandments leads to happiness as taught by Julien C. Hyer.
In Mellott Indiana Ralph M a dying philanthropist who befriended local children leaves a lasting impact through his kindness and gifts urging others to support youth groups like the YMCA Boy Scouts and 4 H The piece reflects on how private generosity fuels moral and spiritual institutions and calls readers to honor memory by funding schools churches and community centers while acknowledging the role of figures such as Dr Crane and local teachers in shaping guidance and care.
Dr Brady warns that infection can spread via conversation spray within five feet and emphasizes that gauze masks are largely ineffective. He endorses the Silvers mask as practical for certain workers and offers his book on masking for 35 cents with a self addressed envelope.
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