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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1963
Page
28
Public school enrollment in Indiana climbs to an estimated 1,020,000 across elementary and high schools for this fall, up from 991,000 last September. Court ruling on the sales tax looms, with potential cuts to state aid if upheld, as officials plan stricter text and higher academic demands.
An AP spot check of 100 vehicles shows only a few Hoosier motorists used headlights during daytime on U S 31 between Indianapolis and Franklin. The sample included 95 cars, three pickups, and two semi trailers, all traveling for Labor Day weekend.
A new contract ends a 1,400 worker strike in Hammond Indiana with immediate wage increases of 22 percent and a five cent boost to welfare payments next January. Final ratification by union members was set for Tuesday night as coverage extends from Michigan City to the Illinois border.
A nationwide survey shows Indiana school property tax levies for 1964 mostly range from four to six dollars, with boards adopting budgets and some adjusting downward. Several districts reported higher or lower rates, while state aid prospects tied to a state sales tax case could bring further reductions.
Edward H. Showalter, 59, Kokomo, an osteopath and Howard County coroner for 15 years, is charged by a grand jury with abortion based on a 27 year old mother’s complaint. He is released on $5,000 bond. Affidavit says he caused a miscarriage after a June 18 office visit and collected $60 for three treatments.
Officials of Lowes Hall announce grand opening week Oct 18 25 with Bob Hope as headliner Oct 19 and a Bolshoi Ballet performance Oct 21. Pest damage in Lafayette Indiana destroys up to 3 million dollars of stored grains yearly per farm surveys.
London reports Britain largely ignored the 24th anniversary of entering World War II. A Sunday broadcast by Prime Minister Chamberlain announced war with Germany after the failed ultimatum. Crowds listened at breakfast as news of mobilization and a nation’s acceptance of fate emerged in quiet, tense scenes.
Air Force officials ruled out debris area as belonging to KC135 tanker planes missing with 11 men aboard. Maj. Fred Brent said a Coast Guard cutter found no wreckage, only seaweed driftwood and an old buoy. Debris spotted 160 miles from the main search area while surface vessels salvaged wreckage near Bermuda.
About 500 African Americans led by schoolchildren marched Beale Street to protest split day school schedules in Memphis. A counter protest by about 50 whites occurred as both groups met downtown. police kept order and no incidents were reported. The extended day plan affects five Negro schools at the start of the fall term.
AAA denounces scare tactics that warn of rising holiday traffic deaths as they often fail to reduce casualties. The group cites studies showing holiday tolls are not higher than normal weekends and urges positive methods like driver education and school safety patrols. A safety official criticizes gruesome accident images and alarmist signs as undermining driver confidence.
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