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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1954
Page
1
A massive blast early today tore down the Madison County Courthouse shattering nearby shop windows and scattering debris over two blocks. Officials race to salvage any records amid a dangerous fire and uncertain injuries as authorities cordon the area and begin debris searches.
J E Flanagan of Indiana Bell states more than 20000 Anderson residents will save on local telephone service as excise taxes drop after President Eisenhower signs the bill. Local calls save over 3700 dollars monthly, business lines over 1500, with long distance cuts most impactful.
The 1954 first quarter permits in Anderson and nearby show a surge in new homes and construction total values surpassing 1953. County and city offices report 145 new homes valued at 1,172,400 and an overall first quarter permit total of 1,847,120, with January to March 1954 housing rising faster than the prior year.
Dr. Charles Mayo, U S delegate to the United Nations, told an Indianapolis Medical Society meeting that the hydrogen bomb could destroy civilization and possibly the world. He urged reliance on collective security and warned against a futile policy of waiting for retaliation.
Walter R. Williams 53 appeared in Indianapolis court to sign a complaint against a tenant for setting a mattress fire while smoking in bed. Minutes later Williams paid the man's fine and left arm in arm with the tenant saying the tenant is his best customer with rent paid two weeks in advance.
Bulletin-Herald promotes the Want Ad method to save time and trouble. A man quickly solved his problems, receiving many calls and finding a desirable house or room near Anderson. A couple with two children seeks unfurnished space. phone number 100000 for assistance. Our Want-Ad Girl helps craft ads in minutes.
The Indiana Supreme Court on Wednesday cut the gross income tax rate for certain retail businesses by half, affecting items from alterations to floor coverings and draperies. The ruling, authored by Judge James A. Emmert, requires refunds to L. S. Ayres & Co. and could impact others, though total savings are uncertain.
President Eisenhower says free nations must be prepared to face any Communist attack in Southeast Asia noting the region's value to the free world. He hints at possible American participation under united action and signals growing talk of deeper U.S. involvement in Indochina.
Seee cats as well as various types of busi ness and public phones. Although the new rates are ef fective immediately, Mr. Flanagan said, most subscribers will not feel the reduced tax level for a few weeks. Bills covering April ttelephone service will be figured low the new tax rates.
Chicago report notes Dr. Evarts Ambrose Graham of Washington University argues an added agent in cigarettes could explain a sharp lung cancer increase. He cites possible flavorings chemicals freshness agents or arsenic in paper as factors and warns susceptibility varies among heavy smokers.
Several hundred Madison County Democrats will host Gov. G. Mennen Williams of Michigan at the annual Jefferson Jackson dinner at the Eagles Lodge. The event begins with a 5 p.m. reception at the Anderson Hotel, followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Cecil Carmichael chairs the dinner and county leaders along with state party officials are expected to attend.
Howard Hughes writes a personal 23 489 478 dollar check Wednesday to become sole owner of RKO Pictures. The transfer of stock occurred in Wilmington Delaware between Hughes representatives and RKO officers in one of the era’s largest single deals in American finance.
Mrs Louise Piddinger or Biddinger, aged 96, marks nearly four decades of regular attendance at the 5th Street Methodist Church in Anderson. A widow from Westport, she has lived in Anderson 43 years, hosts birthday open houses, joys quilting, radio and television, and now tends flowers due to fading eyesight.
A devastating fire swept through the Cleveland Hill Elementary School annex in Cheektowaga New York killing ten sixth grade pupils. Nineteen students and three teachers were burned or injured while hundreds of other children escaped from nearby buildings.
Madison County adult Boy Scout leaders meet at 7 15 p m tonight in the Naval Training Center for the monthly roundtable training session. Hyde P Stire assistant commissioner outlines plans for Cubbers Scouters and Explorer advisers with Mayor elect Bill Smith and officials to attend the city event. Donald E Collins chair of camping and activities will outline details of the Citizenship Day event and all Scouts are urged to attend.
Plans are set for the annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored Sunday April 18 at Fairview Park by the Anderson Auxiliary Police and Aerie 174 Fraternal Order of Eagles. More than 3000 children ages 2 to 14 are expected to participate, divided into three age groups with three park sections used.
Chamber Members map the annual membership drive during a breakfast session at the YMCA. Co chairs William L. Peck and Robert Shoemaker lead the meeting with plans to form membership teams and recruit volunteers for each team.
President Eisenhower signed the excise tax reduction worth 9.99 billion dollars and described it as aiding business and general spending. He announced the move at a news conference, later noting Russia’s nuclear details may indicate openness to peaceful uses of atomic energy. The piece also covers election board rulings on dual candidacies in Indiana and a political struggle surrounding nominations in the 10th district.
Lewis L. Strauss told a White House press briefing that hydrogen bombs now hold enormous potential for U S military strength. He said the thermonuclear weapon could destroy a major city but later clarified he meant to take a city out of commission.
A U S Court of Appeals ordered the reinstatement of a $1 712 553 government claim for default on a WWII contract for 90 gliders by National Aircraft Corp of Elwood Ind The court remanded for trial ruling Judge Moore erred in dismissal The government seeks payment from Christopher Engineering Co of St Louis now bankrupt Christopher was not a party to the original contract and the Indiana firm became a subsidiary
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