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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1962
Page
1
U S urges special nuclear powers sessions to seek a treaty on a test ban by November. Commercial civilian aircraft grounded for Sunday tests. NORAD in Colorado Springs plans a major exercise involving 130000 personnel under NORAD command.
County Board reports 64 572 eligible voters for the November election with a 10 day registration drive starting Sept 27 to push total above 165 000. Branch offices open countywide. transfer deadline Oct 8. Township counts listed for Adams Anderson Lafayette and others.
Officials warned of a deadly Labor Day weekend as motorists flocked to resort areas and big cities. States boosted patrols and radar enforcement while planners urged caution and requested headlights on and off peaks to curb accidents. Predictions counted potential fatalities near 400 nationwide with officials deliberating safety measures.
Ten people were injured in two traffic crashes near the city, with five hospitalized. The first collision occurred around 3 pm at the junction of Ind 67 and Main Street Rd, injuring multiple riders including Jeraldine McIntyre and Anna Marie Cunningham. The second crash happened at 4 10 pm at the junction of Ind 9 and 67 involving Norbert McIntyre and Jerold Freeman.
Mrs Nancy Freeman aged 19 sustains severe solar lacerations and is admitted in good condition. Mrs Julia Williams aged 70, a passenger in the Parker car, suffers leg injuries and is admitted in fair condition.
County and city schools project at least a 6 percent enrollment rise this year with total student counts near 13 000, despite heavy absenteeism. A fatal two-vehicle crash on Indiana 244 killed one driver and another injured as Highland Junior High reported 1 057 new pupils and Anderson preschool enrollment neared 9 746. Officials note some absences reflect vacations and weather, while a Labor Day parade plan includes traffic controls and bus parking restrictions.
August construction in Anderson and Madison County totals exceed 2 million with a $250000 factory, a $55000 56 by 244 foot commercial building at 19th Street and Ind 100 bypass, and a Pay Less Supermarket at List and Meridian. County records show 63 permits worth about 1.3 million for the month plus 5 new homes valued at 783444 and 13 other projects.
Officials of MacLean Fogg Lock Co Chicago confirmed the deaths of John MacLean II 29 secretary Robert A Bowler 33 pilot and sales representative and Edward Rankowski 36 plant supervisor in a plane crash near a landing strip the incident left others injured and under investigation noted in the report from Chicago business circles.
An official Labor Day program for the city was released as a plane accident occurred during events. Paul K Burks, 28, and James Waycasti were among those involved. the plane nosed into the ground near 14th and Me, burning after attempts to land on a sod strip. The parade was delayed, with the procession moving at 12 30 p.m. from Meridian to Shadyside Park. The crash left Burks in critical condition at Mercy Has, with Walter Keith in charge as marshal and Barry MacLean as a key organizer.
A man 32 and a companion were detained near a self service laundry at 17th Street after police observed tampering with a cigarette machine. The suspect, Dixon, was found with $8.40 in change. an 18-year-old female passenger was released after investigators said she was unaware of the robbery. The suspect’s car was reported stolen. At a Gulf Service Station on Madison Avenue, manager Leon Porter reported a break in with a window entry and a pried desk drawer, resulting in a loss of $143.38. An earthquake was recorded in central Yugoslavia west of Sarajevo, stronger than last January’s quake.
Three appeals court judges uphold a government order deporting Robert A. Soblen from Britain to the United States. The Soviet spy, who fled bail and asylum efforts, faces possible life imprisonment in the United States after a long international dispute. Soblen's lawyers said they would not pursue further appeals in Britain.
US and Cuban tensions flare as two small naval craft fired on an armed Navy S2F Tracker plane off Florida near Cuba. The White House said future attacks will be met with return fire from aircraft or ships, and warned that any such acts would be met with all means necessary. Prime Minister Fidel Castro’s regime may face retaliation, Swiss officials in Havana told, while Congress applauded the tougher stance. The incident follows warnings of Cuban airspace violations as Washington and Havana clash over military activity near the Florida coast.
Western intelligence reports say the Soviets have ringed Berlin with ground to air missile bases and deployed similar positions along three air corridors to West Germany. East German Communist authorities accused the United States of sending spies and blasted British protests over a near collision with a Soviet airliner. Walter Ulbricht returned to Berlin from a month in Russia after talks with Nikita Khrushchev.
President Kennedy signed legislation to create a government sponsored private corporation to operate a global space communications system. The move aims to avoid single company domination, with Telstar as prototype, and will include TV signals, phone conversations, and radio messages via satellites. Incorporators to be named, stock share structure set, and a board elected after initial operation.
The report lists 4-H youths from Frankton Alexandria Anderson and more judging beef cattle divisions. Emily and Jerry Moorehead win showmanship and junior champion honors in Red Poll and Aberdeen Angus events. Janet Thurston and Tom Sigler place in Class C and E with Hereford and Polled Hereford cattle.
An open letter from inmates at Dana Reformatory in Indiana describes their joy and pride as they support a Korean orphan girl Hwang Jung Sook adopted by inmates and donors. The piece notes fathers in prison sending gifts and letters, with contributions from families and the reformatory staff, highlighting the community spirit and limited salaries of inmates.
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