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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1964
Page
2
More than 17 000 students enroll for the new school year as regular classes begin Tuesday September 8. Mrs Montgomery wins $100 prize for district 4 H entomology sweepstakes with son Steven 18, who exhibited 14 insects and earned top honors. Brenda Ferguson and Dean Genth repeat prior grand championship wins in poultry and breeding classes.
An ad promotes FASTEERTH alkaline powder for false teeth to keep them firmly set during talking eating laughing or sneezing. It claims a confident feel of security with added comfort and no gummy taste or texture and urges purchase at drug counters nationwide.
Ossian High School sophomore Genth foresees law study as he attends the fair. Culver Military Academy Rising Sun Singers win the Hoot enanny with the Swagmen of Indianapolis as runners up and John Shanks of Greenwood finishing third. Maurice Strahl’s Hampshire lamb from Greenfield claims Hoosier quality lamb. James Love of Eaton takes Hampshire reserve. Mike Callahan of Rensselaer earns 1346.85 dollars for a 219 pound grand champion barrow. Becky Schubert of Indianapolis wins best in show at the 4-H dog contest. Nancy Perrin of Porter County has the best groomed pet. Division winners list ages 10 to 20 with multiple names.
The report follows Bula Acree, 2206 W 16th St, as her daughter injuries prompt hospital transfers after a collision at 25th and Waldron Streets. Epperly’s car spun to avoid youths. one girl struck the windshield and fell behind the vehicle. Bible Ave resident Miss Pierce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Pierce, was rushed to St. John’s Hospital and later moved to Riley after brain surgery was deemed necessary. A separate crash occurred Sunday morning at Hartman Rd and Ind. 9 N.
The first crash involves Jimmy Joe Lowder 23 of Elwood colliding with Robinson W. Jon 71 of 918 Hartman Rd. Lowder has cuts to the left side and head while Glenda Lowder 22 has head and knee cuts. The second crash near road 232 west of Rangeline Rd injures Roger Desper 21 of Yorktown with lacera tions and a broken right leg.
The 1965 budget plan calls for a new fire station 20 additional policemen and two assistant city attorneys as major items remaining for approval.
Cape Kennedy reports a postponement of the Titan 3A maiden test flight after a faulty radio tracking beacon and third stage pressurization issues appeared during countdown. No new date set. daylight needed for optical tracking and safe launch.
Massachusetts enacted the first free school textbooks statute in 1864, marking a landmark effort to provide education materials to students. The measure reflected 19th century push for public schooling and government support for learning.
Greek Cypriot leader Makarios, hosted by Nasser in Alexandria, claims exclusive promises of Egyptian military aid if Turkey invades or attacks Cyprus. He says long range anti aircraft guns fighter planes rockets and bombers are prepared plus a plan to crush any invasion at its outset. Makarios avoided discussing defense specifics at a news conference.
Bontrager accused Hartke of backing $3 billion in foreign grants and opposing limits on foreign aid, while voting to repeal wartime excise taxes on cosmetics and handbags. The GOP event featured Beasley Lindley and local officials outlining the November ticket and campaign activities.
Sheriff's Lt. Robert Edwards noted the victim was stripped down at the scene with pants and undershorts taken. Police suspect robbery and focus on new shoes found with the mutilated body as a key lead guiding their investigation.
Police reported the victim, about 40, 5 feet 3 inches, 125 pounds, hacked with an ax. The upper body was soaked with gasoline and set afire after death occurred about 12 hours earlier. Autopsy completed at Indiana University Dental School examined dental plates from the body. A shoe store check was planned to locate a clerk who might recall a purchase. The body was found at 6 30 pm Saturday near 71st Street and Ind 100.
The bulletin shows beef cattle at 18.30 per hundred weight, corn at 1.12 per bushel, and wheat at 1.33. Soybeans average 2.35, potatoes 2.95 per hundredweight, with milk wholesale at 4.10 and eggs at 34.5 cents per dozen or 34.5 cents per dozen versus year-ago values.
Norton resigns citing private practice demands and business interests. Foust says he has someone in mind for the job but declines to name a successor or explain disagreements. He calls the situation a predicament and notes he cannot comment on timelines for the appointment.
The New York IRS district office twice urged revoking Kaplan Foundation tax exemption, but IRS headquarters overruled. Senator Patman pressed for CIA links to the fund, alleging a conduit role, while IRS and CIA officials claimed no IRS involvement in CIA arrangements and promised a closed meeting to discuss details.
Multiple obituaries from Madison and nearby counties note the deaths of Mrs. Ethel Eck Sherman Fisher Joe Hamilton Thurman Oilar Clark Pardue and others. Ethel Eck 74 of Noblesville died after illness. services at Coaltrin Funeral Home. Sherman Fisher 69 formerly Lapel died suddenly in Paradise California. survivors and California funeral services. Joe Hamilton 77 of Westport to receive funeral rites at Bass Funeral Home. Thurman Oilar 73 of Attica funeral today in Paris with burial in Edgar Cemetery. Clark E Pardue 67 of Indianapolis died at home. survived by wife Nelle and children. services at Shirley Brothers Irvington Chapel.
Congress may vote as early as Tuesday on an amendment by Senator Albert Gore to a Long measure. The session also faced delays on the $3.3 billion foreign aid bill and a rider delaying Supreme Court ordered reapportionment of state legislatures by population for up to two years.
Sam Buckley of Harvey Illinois escapes injury when not harmed in a crash. Francis Terry Howard, 34, of Fort Wayne, dies after his car collides head on with a semi on U.S. 30 near Van Wert Ohio. Edward Oh mans, 32, of Portage Indiana, driver of the truck, treated for minor injuries. David Szymanski, 15, of Chicago, injured when his father’s car collides on U.S. 20 near Michigan City. he dies Monday at La Porte Community Hospital. Sylvester Szymanski, 42, father, remains in serious condition.
The American Red Cross traces its founding to 1881 establishing a humanitarian organization focused on disaster relief and medical aid. Founded by Clara Barton and supporters the group organized to provide emergency assistance blood drives and war relief efforts.
At 2612 Main St died Saturday in a hospital at Linton. Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at Hymera. Survivors include her husband, Ladies (Doc) Gibbens, a son William Hammond of Louisville, Ky., and six grandchildren.
A South Bend mother of eight, Mrs Vera Montgomery, was chosen Indiana homemaker of the year from 10 finalists, adding to her family's fair showing. The event highlighted beef herd showmanship champions Carol Stewart Mickey D Cult Gary Sie men and others from Greensburg Renssel aer Medaryville Judson Monticello.
A caretaker government faces instability as opinions warn delaying civilian rule could invite a military coup. Viet Cong activity stays low while Buddhist Catholic riots are quelled. Acting Premier Oanh meets top Buddhist leaders with defense minister Khiem amid a volatile transition.
Moisture content of bread typically averages 36 percent of its weight, with variation by batch and storage conditions noted in local bakery testing and quality reports.
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